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I think you have a lot of really good artists today. You have your Beyonce, Usher, Nicki Minaj and the like. But our generation, the artists were stronger. You're talking about myself, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, The Temptations, The Four Tops.
— Aretha Franklin
Tags: you, today, myself, good

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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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