Aretha Franklin

March 25 – Aretha Franklin’s birthday.


Aretha Franklin was a famous singer, songwriter, pianist – the Queen of Soul.
Once upon a time while growing up she had a dream and set herself a goal
That she‘d pursue her passion, talent, skill of singing and fully blossom.
Without a doubt, Franklin succeeded in her endeavors – she was awesome!

Aretha started singing gospel music and then expended to R&B, Jazz, disco, blues.
She did not waste her energy and time, but put her unique vision, versatility to use.
Franklin began career young, having released her single album first at age 18.
She made her progress quickly in the world of music industry, becoming the Soul’s Queen.

“Share Your Love With Me”, “Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing” – “Wonderful”.
She shared feelings of love that’s deep, true, generous and powerful.
“You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman”, “Baby I Love you” – “Think”.
Don’t be quiet, communicate with me, open your mouth and speak.

Aretha planted a seed of novelty in music world, which flourished by surprise.
She fostered and retained momentum of creativity – her long term paradise.
Her mezzo-soprano voice, piano mastery delivered with eclectic style -
Aretha’s  trademark, a new discovery she welcome with confidence and smile.

She integrated God given talent, consistent effort and dedication.
Aretha gained her stardom, yet wanted to evolve bringing a new sensation.
Franklin extended herself to other genres, styles performing rock and pop.
It fascinated both professionals and public, and brought her to the top.

Aretha Franklin promoted movement for civil rights, while advocating for her race.
She’s proud of her roots, racial identity, ethnicity, while holding high her face.
Back in the 1960s Aretha carried herself as a Black woman with much pride and dignity.
In 1972 recorded “Young, Gifted and Black” embracing Black artists’ versatility.

Franklin’s enthusiasm and faith have been admired by people throughout her career.
People who knew and did not know her as a person, appreciated her and endeared.
She pioneered a new language of merging music genres – what’s a transformation.
Aretha Franklin – a true legend in music industry beyond imagination.

March 25th – Aretha Franklin’s birthday, we wished her joy, love, happiness, health and success.
She’d been inspired, motivated to share her gift, further proceed, not settling for less.
We've watched Franklin’s creative sparkles coming her way when time was right.
Her 18 Grammys could multiply with her innovative spirit’s never out of sight.


Copyright©2012 Mila Alper


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