I've always wanted to uplift people through my music. - Aretha Franklin

"I've always wanted to uplift people through my music."

Aretha Franklin

Soul Singer American 1942–2018

More from Aretha Franklin

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me"

"I'm a diva is all about respect yourself"

"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit"

"Think about it - we are the most powerful, magical, creative beings in the universe"