She was the undisputed Queen of Soul, a once-in-a-lifetime musical genius with a voice that could soar to the heavens. But Aretha Franklin was also - as many fans know - funny, opinionated and at times deliciously shady to those in the music industry who she thought didn't measure up against her talents.
As tributes flow for the legendary singer, dead at 76 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, fans are sharing her countless incredible performances - and remembering some lighter moments from throughout her career. Aretha wasn't afraid to speak her mind; often with very entertaining results.
Asked in an interview about the current crop of TV talent shows, Aretha said that "I see these different shows, but I don't see any of the major names as a singer judging singers." The interviewer pointed out that Mariah Carey had that year signed on as a judge on American Idol - and would be making $18 million per season. "You think so? Do you know that? Inside sources? Would that be her husband?" she sniffed.
(News.com.au)
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