Early Life
In what city was Aretha born?
Memphis
What does it mean when someone is a prodigy?
A prodigy is someone who has a lot of talent and/or exceptional abilities.
Aretha Franklin is known as the _____ __ ____.
Queen of Soul
"Respect" reached #1 on TWO charts. Which ones?
R&B and pop
How many brothers and sisters did Aretha have?
4 siblings: 2 brothers and 2 sisters
Where did Aretha get her start?
At her father's church
Aretha was the first woman to be inducted into which Hall of Fame?
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
What song did Aretha sing during Obama's presidential inauguration?
"My Country 'Tis of Thee"
How old was Aretha when her parents got divorced?
6 years old
Where did Aretha’s family move when she was 2 years old?
Detroit, Michigan. Her father got a job as the minister of the New Bethel Baptist Church.
Which record company signed Aretha in 1960?
Columbia Records
What was the name of the first Aretha song to sell 1 million copies?
"I Never Loved a Man (the way I love you)"
In what year was Aretha born?
1942
How old was Aretha when she first recorded music?
14 years old
What genre of music started sweeping the nation in 1970, causing Aretha's popularity to dwindle?
Disco!
Which Aretha song was heard as a personal song and a protest song?
Respect
What instrument did Aretha's mother play?
the piano
Aretha’s first album was named “_______ of _______.”
Songs of Faith
How many Grammys did Aretha win during her career?
18
Which of Adele’s songs did Aretha cover on her Divas tribute album?
Rollin’ in the Deep