Early Life
Her Career
Her Influence
FUN FACTS!
100

In what city was Aretha born?

Memphis

100

What was Aretha Franklins #1 hit song?

R E S P E C T

100

"Respect" reached #1 on TWO charts.  Which ones?

R&B and pop

100

Which is heavier: hot water or cold water?

Hot water

200

What year did Aretha Franklin drop out of highschool?

sophmore year!

200

Who did Aretha Franklin tour with?

Martin Luther King

200

What song did Aretha sing during Obama's presidential inauguration?

"My Country 'Tis of Thee"

200

There is a 4-legged animal that cannot vomit.  What is it?

a horse

300

How old was Aretha when her Mother passed?

10 years old

300

What genre was Aretha's FIRST record label?

blues-jazz

300

What was the name of the first song to sell 1 million copies?

"I Never Loved a Man (the way I love you)"

300

Shrimp aren't like humans; their heart is located somewhere other than their chest.  Where?

Their head

400

In what year was Aretha born?

1942

400

What genre of music started sweeping the nation in 1970, causing Aretha's popularity to dwindle?

Disco!

400

What song did Aretha sing at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral?

"Precious Lord"

400

Name the only mammal that can't jump.

Elephant