Aretha Franklin, The ‘queen Of Soul,’ Dies At 76

JON PARELES, New York Times: Obituaries
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 7:14am

With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.

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