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From listening to Mary Don't You Weep, to standing in the living room dancing to Rock Steady over and over again, to hearing from the Queen herself how lucky I was to be young, gifted and black — Aretha's songs were the soundtrack of my childhood. America has lost a legend. RIP
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How many of us hear or see the world RESPECT and Aretha and start singing it in our heads. She empowered a whole generation of women of all colors. Me included. She was a powerhouse and we were blessed to have her. Be with the Angels Aretha and show them how its done.
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Every. Single. Time.
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Beautifully said, Senator, thank you
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My mom, who also died of cancer, introduced me to
#QueenAretha. She would blast that long stereo cabinet thingy, while my sister, brothers, and I would hop around the living-room dancing and singing. Good times. Thank you#ArethaFranklin -
Shannon, I remember those long stereo cabinet thingy. My family had one too.
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Yes, Rock Steady! My all time favorite!! May the Queen Rest Peacefully!!! The Rose of our time! A Rose
is a Rose Aretha, forever in our hearts 
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Baby girl, you hold the power.
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The world has lost a legend!
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I went off to my first job after college singing, "I Say A Little Prayer For You". Aretha was a major part of the music of my life. You'll be remembered in the best way, sweet lady.
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