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Post by Ling-Ling on Apr 26, 2017 18:32:31 GMT -5
Aretha is a f**king legend. And so is Dionne. None of them can carry a tune anymore, they have to do something to amuse themselves. I live for this stuff. Dionne started it and thought she finished it five years ago. Aretha probably would have responded sooner, it just took her five years to learn how to work the fax machine.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Apr 26, 2017 21:00:29 GMT -5
Aretha is a f**king legend. And so is Dionne. None of them can carry a tune anymore, they have to do something to amuse themselves. I live for this stuff. Dionne started it and thought she finished it five years ago. Aretha probably would have responded sooner, it just took her five years to learn how to work the fax machine. Aretha so petty she still use those AOL discs to send e-mails "I would've called Dionne but I can't talk on the phone and use the internet at the same time."
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Post by Live Your Life on Apr 26, 2017 21:04:44 GMT -5
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Apr 26, 2017 21:07:48 GMT -5
I CAN'T BREATHE!
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Post by SHOOTER on Apr 26, 2017 21:13:18 GMT -5
I just peed a little. :rolls in the deep:
All that's left is the root of her issue with Patti!
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Post by kidrockthemic on Apr 26, 2017 22:55:27 GMT -5
I'm not that interested in Aretha and any current musical initiatives of hers (that's absolutely no disrespect to her talent or her music) but I decided to enter this thread to see what all the activity was about. Now having read, I'm not sure whether to laugh or be very worried. This is funny but the word "petty" doesn't even begin to describe. It's kinda crazy... Aretha has always been like this? Basically, yes. Now it seems worse because she has these infrequent interviews and always uses them as an opportunity to run her mouth. Enjoy (open the tweet and read through the whole thread for more gems; Luther Vandross' meltdowns are for the history books btw):ย Wow! Seriously?? ๐๐ Aretha is a nut!
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Post by divasummer on Apr 27, 2017 10:34:22 GMT -5
Aretha does seem to be acting a bit nutty. Maybe she should watch that show "FeuD" (betty vs joan) Back in the days Aretha came out there was less room for black female artists and she probably was pitted against these other ladies or felt like she was. I would think though with age we would learn to let things go and enjoy OUR OWN accomplishments and even have joy for others that I have helped paved the way for.
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Post by dbhmr on Apr 27, 2017 13:33:58 GMT -5
If nothing else, hopefully this resuscitates Got2BeReal.
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Post by Live Your Life on May 5, 2017 21:59:54 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 22:02:16 GMT -5
Aretha will get around to responding to her when she's 95...
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Post by Luckie Starchild on May 5, 2017 22:32:10 GMT -5
Miss Gladys knows how to sort through it!
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Post by Nick on Jun 1, 2017 19:27:06 GMT -5
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Post by Jay D83 on Jun 2, 2017 11:47:17 GMT -5
Chile, Hateretha need to sit her ass down somewhere.
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Post by Caviar on Jun 2, 2017 13:12:21 GMT -5
Can't wait for this and all the shade during album release weak.
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Post by Nick on Jul 19, 2017 9:15:32 GMT -5
metro.co.uk/2017/07/19/aretha-franklin-to-drop-new-album-with-the-royal-philharmonic-orchestra-6791144/Aretha Franklin is releasing a new album which features The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on classic tracks such as Respect, Think and Donโt Play That Song (You Lied).
A Brand New Me: Aretha Franklin With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be released via Rhino Records on November 10, marks the 50th anniversary of the 75-year-old soul legendโs signing to Atlantic Records in 1967. The LP was recorded at the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London with acclaimed producers Nick Patrick and Don Reedman. The pair are known for two Elvis Presley records with the orchestra, The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and last yearโs If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which topped charts across the world and sold 1.5 million copies. โThere is a reason that Aretha Franklin is called the Queen of Soul,โ Nick Patrick said. โThere is nothing more exciting than that incredible voice taking you on an emotional roller coaster ride through her amazing repertoire of songs. To have the opportunity to work with that voice on this project has been the greatest honour and to hear a symphony orchestra wrapped around those performances is breathtaking.โ Don Reedman said: โI was 15 years old when a song came on the radio called Rock A Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody. It blew me away; the power, the soul. The feeling that went through me got me hooked on Aretha and I have been ever since. To be able to make this album and be able to select songs from hits like โRespectโ to โThinkโ then blend them with classic songs like โLet It Beโ and โBorder Songโ and create an album which is versatile and fresh is truly an honour.โ The songs include brand new backing vocals led by Grammy-winning singer Patti Austin. Aretha is also releasing a studio album, which she hopes will drop in January. It will feature collaborations with the likes of Sir Elton John, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder.The Natural Woman hitmaker said previously: โLionelโs working on his piece, Stevieโs working on his piece; theyโre both originals.โ The two records will be the iconโs last before she retires. The track-listing for the new album is as follows: Think Donโt Play That Song (You Lied) I Say A Little Prayer Until You Come Back To Me (Thatโs What Iโm Gonna Do) A Brand New Me A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like) Angel Border Song (Holy Moses) Let It Be People Get Ready Oh Me Oh My (Iโm A Fool For You Baby) Youโre All I Need To Get By Son Of A Preacher Man Respect
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2017 9:21:06 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong. Aretha is one of my favorite music acts of all time, and I don't expect her at 75 years old to still have a killer singing voice, but I don't think anyone wants to hear her recording remakes of her classics in her current vocal state.
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Post by Caviar on Jul 19, 2017 12:06:04 GMT -5
"Ain't No Way" would've been nice.
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Post by stunnedout on Jul 19, 2017 12:50:19 GMT -5
Does she sound bad now? last performance I saw from her was the Kennedy Center honors and she was amazing on that.
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Post by SHOOTER on Jul 19, 2017 18:47:39 GMT -5
Don't get me wrong. Aretha is one of my favorite music acts of all time, and I don't expect her at 75 years old to still have a killer singing voice, but I don't think anyone wants to hear her recording remakes of her classics in her current vocal state. The article said it was "recorded" in London but her fear of flying is well known and she hasn't flown in decades so unless something recently changed, I assumed they were just using her raw vocal takes from the original sessions. Granted, that is what I would prefer because Diva Classics was not the most pleasant listen.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2017 2:51:39 GMT -5
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Post by Wave. on Jul 30, 2017 11:57:40 GMT -5
Ok Aretha! Jay-Z said wut??
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Post by SHOOTER on Jul 30, 2017 15:13:08 GMT -5
Lookin like she just caught a lick! I see you, Queen!
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Post by #LisaRinna on Jul 31, 2017 10:11:02 GMT -5
Snatching it up! Come through Skinretha!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 21:35:25 GMT -5
Word on the street is her health scare a few years ago was pancreatic cancer and it's returned. This is supposedly the reason for the severe weight loss and announcement she's retiring from performing.
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Post by SHOOTER on Aug 5, 2017 0:18:36 GMT -5
Hang in there, Aretha! We can't lose our Queen just yet!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2017 1:26:05 GMT -5
Sending prayers for Aretha. We can't keep losing our greatest stars :(
For all the Aretha shade the truth of the matter is no woman destroyed the mic quite like Aretha. She is the greatest.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 7, 2017 6:10:30 GMT -5
Word on the street is her health scare a few years ago was pancreatic cancer and it's returned. This is supposedly the reason for the severe weight loss and announcement she's retiring from performing. Hopefully that remains an uncofirmed rumor. Please!! :(
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Post by Hurricane Lee on Aug 7, 2017 12:02:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 13:20:22 GMT -5
We're not talking about a B list white woman's sex life..
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Post by JOJO SIWA DERANGEMENT SYNDROME on Aug 7, 2017 21:41:41 GMT -5
I hope it's just a rumor. If she isn't well right now, I hope she makes a full recovery soon.
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