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
Which is heavier: hot water or cold water?
Hot water
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"
There is a 4-legged animal that cannot vomit. What is it?
a horse
How old was Aretha when her parents got divorced?
6 years old
In 1960, Aretha traveled to a different state with the hopes of performing. What state did she move to?
New York
What genre was Aretha's FIRST record label?
blues-jazz
What was the name of the first song to sell 1 million copies?
"I Never Loved a Man (the way I love you)"
Shrimp aren't like humans; their heart is located somewhere other than their chest. Where?
Their head
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!
What song did Aretha sing at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral?
"Precious Lord"
Name the only mammal that can't jump.
Elephant
What instrument did Aretha's mother play?
the piano
In 1956, Aretha's early music was released in an album called, "The ______ _____ of ______ ________."
The Gospel Sound of Aretha Franklin
How many Grammys did Aretha win during her career?
18
In the 1980s, Aretha wrote a song to try and become more popular. What was the name of the song?
"Jump to It"
How many weeks does it take a sloth to digest its food?
2 weeks