RIP Aretha Franklin

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RIP Aretha Franklin

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She passed away this morning. One of the greats. :cry:
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Respect to Aretha. The coffee shop scene in Blues Brothers is one of my all time favorite cinematic moments. :cry:
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very sad, R.I.P.

gonna have to watch Blues Brothers this weekend in honor.
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:cry: :heart:

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Respect indeed. RIP.
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R.I.P.

Hmmmm... same day as Elvis (1977)

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RIP Great singer :bow:
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One of the best that ever came out of the D.

RIP lady, you earned it.
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Thank you for your gifts of music Aretha. May you rest in peace. :bow:
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RIP Aretha :(
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Unforgettable and powerful voice........

She will be missed
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amazing talent.

if you all haven't seen it, you really should watch the music documentary "muscle shoals". some amazing footage of all kinds of bands and musicians like the rolling stones and a young, sassy aretha franklin.
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Yeah, what a loss. She was peerless.

jamminjohn wrote:R.I.P.

Hmmmm... same day as Elvis (1977)

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