Untold Tales: A Gallery Of Iconic Aretha Franklin Stories And Moments You Might Not Know About
Untold Aretha Franklin Stories
Aretha Franklin has sadly passed away at the age of 76. While the news is undoubtedly tragic, it has brought out some of the most incredible stories that a lot of people didn’t even know about.
Aretha Franklin gave us the best voice of all time, some of the most incredible diva moments ever and a lifetime of stories that we still can’t believe.
So let’s take some time to mourn her but also celebrate the life she lived. Take a look at some of the best memories and iconic moments that you may not know about. RIP.
Well done, Queen.
This is one of my favorite performances by Aretha Franklin. She was only 22 here. We’ve lost a treasure. 💔pic.twitter.com/tETO6sG1As
— Natasha W.E.B. Lookin’ Bois Oladokun 🌚🦗 (@NatashaOladokun) August 16, 2018
This absolutely iconic performance from when she was just 22 years old.
Universal Pictures originally didn't want #ArethaFranklin for "Blues Brothers." They wanted the band that sang "Car Wash."
Aykroyd and Belushi said no.pic.twitter.com/dBMvHKx4ME
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) August 16, 2018
Who can forget the time she killed it on Blues Brothers? In case you didn’t know, she wasn’t the director’s first choice but the stars demanded her.
Aretha talking to Wendy about her biopic. pic.twitter.com/jdnKqdwAoQ
— stacey. (@BeingBlkStacey) August 16, 2018
The time she was all too real about who should and SHOULDN’T play her in a movie lol
Back in the day Aretha demanded to be paid IN CASH. She’d put the cash in her purse & have one of her ppl’s hold the purse. Aretha said OH WE DON’T DO CHECKS AROUND HERE. pic.twitter.com/smux6bPxJw
— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) August 16, 2018
LMAO
The Queen of Soul singing "Precious Lord" at MLK Jr.'s memorial service 50 years ago. This is chilling to watch. Aretha Franklin is a national treasure in life and death. Fly high, Queen. pic.twitter.com/EDY5kvKVnw
— GirlTyler (@sheistyler) August 16, 2018
She sang “Precious Lord” for MLK’s funeral and it became one of the most impactful performances of any song in American history.
Aretha Franklin singing at President Obama's inauguration. RIP the Queen of Soul. pic.twitter.com/3PT9Kp9zit
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 16, 2018
Never forget that she sang at the Obama inauguration.
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A good time to remember what Barack Obama had to say about Aretha Franklin after *that* performance of Natural Woman. pic.twitter.com/PoXWKtsjud
— Zainab (@zainabob) August 16, 2018
How she then had President Obama sing her praises and be awestruck by her presence
I will NEVER forget how #ArethaFranklin shaded #TaylorSwift & #NickiMinaj 😂😂 #PrayersForAretha pic.twitter.com/R2lGZfH1JD
— Dez (@DEZMIIN) August 13, 2018
When she shaded the ever-loving drawls off of Taylor Swift
This is one of my favorite Aretha Franklin stories…two hours before the Grammys telecast in 1998, Luciano Pavarotti cancelled due to illness. Aretha Franklin sang Nessun Dorma that night with little notice. pic.twitter.com/OroqA5CZ37
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) August 13, 2018
This.
#ArethaFranklin offered to pay Angela Davis' bail in the 1970s, arguing that 'You got to disturb the peace when you can't get no peace'. Hope she is getting some peace at this tough time. pic.twitter.com/6t8pZIWIDw
— Dónal Hassett (@donalhassett1) August 14, 2018
When she offered to pay Angela Davis’ bail back in the day and gave us an iconic quote.
An accessory style icon
Aretha Franklin & her purse a thread: pic.twitter.com/fgHbSWTZbq— Shelton Boyd (@flyrebel) August 16, 2018
Aretha and her purse
In 1993 NY Post columnist Liz Smith wrote: "[Aretha Franklin] must know she’s too bosomy to wear such clothing, but she just doesn't care what we think, and that attitude is what separates mere stars from true divas.”
Aretha wrote to her… pic.twitter.com/wpm6JlbqDa
— Letters of Note (@LettersOfNote) August 16, 2018
This legendary drag
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