Η σπουδαία Κυρία της μουσικής, η βασίλισσα της soul και του R&B, η αρχετυπική big momma, έφυγε από τη ζωή την Πέμπτη, 16 Αυγούστου, στα 76 της χρόνια.
Τα σημαντικότερα πρόσωπα της σύγχρονης καλλιτεχνικής και πολιτικής σκηνής έγραψαν το δικό τους αντίο, σχηματίζοντας την εικόνα μιας δυναμικής γυναίκας, χαρισματικής, που άγγιξε όχι μόνο τ' αυτιά, αλλά και το συναίσθημα και την πολιτική σκέψη. Παρακάτω μια επιλογή.
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Aretha Franklin – I want to thank her for her wonderful voice singing the theme song of “A Different World.” She made a big, strong positive impact on that series.
— Bill Cosby (@BillCosby) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
I am playing a cut from her... https://t.co/1U69Q8RiF9
...προκαλώντας σχόλια του τύπου, «τουιτάρεις από τη φυλακή;» και «το wifi πρέπει να είναι πολύ καλό στην πτέρυγα Γ»,
ενώ ο Πρόεδρος Ντόναλντ Τραμπ προκάλεσε και πάλι την κατακραυγή, αναφερόμενος στην Αρίθα Φράνκλιν στο χτεσινό του υπουργικό συμβούλιο ως κάποια που «δούλεψε για μένα αρκετές φορές...». Δείτε το βίντεο.
Παρακάτω μια επιλογή από τα αποχαιρετιστήρια μηνύματα στην Αρίθα Φράνκλιν:
Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
I’m sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin.
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Aretha helped define the American experience. In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade—our power and our pain, our darkness and our light, our quest for redemption and our hard-won respect. May the Queen of Soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/bfASqKlLc5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Watching Aretha Franklin perform at the White House, and on so many other occasions, made time stand still. @BarackObama and I are holding Aretha’s family in our hearts right now. She will forever be our Queen of Soul. pic.twitter.com/NhHsbKijpl
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
The Queen of Soul has left this earth to sit on her throne in heaven. How blessed we were to hear the best that God had to offer in her voice. RESPECT!
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
📷: Mark Seliger pic.twitter.com/v9OxtyrZ74
What a life. What a legacy!
— Carole King (@Carole_King) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
So much love, respect and gratitude.
R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin https://t.co/400K1U5IHI
The greatest voice in American popular music has been stilled. Our beloved #ArethaFranklin has gone. For me, she was a musical lighthouse, guiding and inspiring with every note. I loved her so and love her still. Goodbye, Queen of Soul.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Mourning the loss today of @ArethaFranklin who shared her spirit and talent with the world. She deserves not only our RESPECT but also our lasting gratitude for opening our eyes, ears and hearts. Rest in eternal peace, my friend.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
This is the face of a young man who couldn't believe he was actually singing with the GREATEST OF ALL TIME. Thank you, Ms. Franklin for blessing us with your incomparable gift. Honored to have shared the stage with you even for a moment. Always bowing down to you. #QueenofSoul pic.twitter.com/4bZVAWcqeS
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
I'm saddened to learn that Aretha Franklin has passed.The most soulful and inspirational singer of our time. / Je suis attristée d'apprendre le décès d’Aretha Franklin. La chanteuse la plus inspirante de notre époque. - Céline xx…
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
📸 : Kevin Mazur https://t.co/3Tz7G2W205 pic.twitter.com/Q5DtmJ1IVa
I have loved Aretha Franklin’s music my entire life, and her music has played in our audience for 15 years. My heart goes out to her family. #RESPECT #QueenofSoul
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Amidst all the vitriol and rancor surrounding us... today, thinking about Aretha, listening to her music, it helps us transcend to a higher place. A more honest place. Her voice feels like we’re being hugged. Rest now, Ms. Franklin. The Queen of Soul will help cleanse our souls.
— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
rest in power Queen 👑 your legacy will never be forgotten 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/NOQy7E2CdY
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Been listening to this for the past couple of days. What an amazing illustration of the spirit that is @ArethaFranklin
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Listen to this, look up to the stars and know she is with the Master now.https://t.co/tjxCIzmciX
Aretha, your music set a standard for every single lady in this industry to rise to. You have touched minds, hearts and spirits, including my own. I pray you have a smooth journey Ree Ree and hopefully I'll get to sing with you in the Heavenly choir. Love you #QueenOfSoul pic.twitter.com/Rrw6JjDtCg
— Gladys Knight (@MsGladysKnight) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Her voice; her presence; her style
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
No one did it better
Truly the Queen of Soul
I will miss you!@ArethaFranklin #QueenOfSoul pic.twitter.com/Gw5XEhsxjH
The choir of angels now have the greatest voice of all time to lead, praise and join in to sing before Jesus. I wanted to share this photo because it shows just how soulful Aretha was without uttering a word. To say I was humbled to be in her presence would be an understatement. pic.twitter.com/R2lxjXwDO8
— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
This morning my longest friend in this world went home to be with our Father. I will miss her so much but I know she’s at peace. #QueenOfSoul pic.twitter.com/UatS3U3YXe
— Smokey Robinson (@smokey_robinson) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Aretha was such a timeless inspiration to me and so many others, the ultimate queen, thank you for the gift of your voice, music and unshakeable soul 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/me3FXBY4WZ
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Today we have lost one of the greatest. She will always be remembered and admired. Aretha Franklin, rest in peace. We love you.
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Aretha Franklin was so much more than a great entertainer. She inspired. She gave hope. She was part of the soul of the civil rights movement. We won't see her like again.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
What beautiful music and vocal artistry you gave to the world. You are a legend and your soul will never be forgotten. Rest in peace angel of music. #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/ab8fmIhp4o
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
One of the highlights of my career was singing with #ArethaFranklin at The Tony Awards. It was an out of body experience for me. One of greatest singers of all time. You will be missed by all. https://t.co/L8dIIhyR9Y
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
“Looking out on the morning rain
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
I used to feel so uninspired
And when I knew
I had to face another day
Lord, it made me feel so tired
Before the day I met you
Life was so unkind
But you’re the key to
My peace of mind.”
Her voice/swagger was peerless.
Thank you, #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/5gp0OP10Jf
Salute to the Queen. The greatest vocalist I've ever known. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #Aretha
— John Legend (@johnlegend) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
RIP Aretha Franklin what a voice x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Rest In Peace to the Queen #ArethaFranklin #QueenofSoul 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/99aDN8UfSO
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Rest in peace @ArethaFranklin. An amazing talent with one of the most moving voices of all time. Your music will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/rJzg5rwWzp
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Deeply sad this morning. Aretha Franklin has left us and her blessed family. She Lifted up the best angels of our nature. May her legacy of truth, love, hope, and joy live on in all of us.
— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
RESPECT!!! REST IN PEACE AND POWER OUR TRUE QUEEN ARETHA FRANKLIN. IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE MET YOU AND WORKED WITH YOU 😢😢💔💔🙏🏾 #QUEENOFSOUL #ROYALTY #BLACKEXCELLENCEATITSBEST #LEGEND 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/RBIzD0dxaI
— Naomi Campbell (@NaomiCampbell) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Rest easy #ARETHAFRANKLIN I imagine u in heaven performing & still making people souls move🙌🏾 this was my aunt favorite record #RockSteady you will always be the Queen of Soul you been that before many of us were born! Thank you for giving us LEGENDARY TIMELESS music 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/bEueBCLGJ9
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
“We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our basic human right.” -Aretha Franklin #QueenOfSoul pic.twitter.com/Nq5SbJexBB
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
For as long as I can remember, Aretha Franklin has been the absolute zenith, the guiding light, the master for any girl that aspired to sing or even just appreciated someone at the top of… https://t.co/80krP8ci0R
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
There will never be another Aretha Franklin. We love you, Queen. 🙏🏻 RIP
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Whether it was Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop,or Civil Rights, Aretha Franklin was the greatest gift and the voice of a generation. She could turn any song into a hymn. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but that band in heaven just got our Angel
— Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Rest In Peace Aretha
Lucky enough to have seen Aretha live exactly once, and this was it.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Thank you for the music, we will be listening to you forever https://t.co/aMHIBFaTAs
The world lost an incredibly talented woman today. Rest In Peace, @ArethaFranklin... your legacy and music will forever inspire us and future generations 💛 pic.twitter.com/me6FiFo1lM
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul. The Icon. The ultimate singers' singer. The greatest singer and musician of my lifetime. The power of your voice in music and in civil rights blew open the door for me and so many others. You were my inspiration, my mentor and my friend. pic.twitter.com/YDQL2zzgdM
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
We all cry for the loss of Aretha Franklin. But the Queen of Soul will live with us forever.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
We honor you @ArethaFranklin on your trip to the beyond and I wish your family and friends peace in times like these. Rest In Peace, Queen of "SOUL" always and forever.
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
R-E-S-P-E-C-T pic.twitter.com/nqySNuevvL
From the moment I saw her tell the Blues Brothers to “Think” Aretha Franklin was my Queen of Soul. I once dressed in drag as a PMRC activist in a high school sketch to belt out “Respect.” She had the voice of God. Sad to see the icon has gone but relieved she left us her music. https://t.co/N0WXueB0So
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) 16 Αυγούστου 2018
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