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I had not been in the jazz environment, having been brought up in the church. But once I got to New York, and I was signed to perform at The Village Gate and the Vanguard and clubs like that, and these - the Vanguard was one of the most elite, if not the most elite, jazz club out there.
— Aretha Franklin
Tags: jazz, like, new, church, village

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I love Wal-Mart, and not just because my record is there. You can get some things there that you cannot find at Saks or Bergdorf's or other upscale stores.
— Aretha Franklin
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I saw the Supremes when they were still singing in little black skirts and white blouses.
— Aretha Franklin
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It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job.
— Aretha Franklin
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I really don't have any shelf music.
— Aretha Franklin
Tags: really, any, music
Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots.
— Aretha Franklin
Tags: roots, church, you, me
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