Tag Archives: Aretha Franklin

African American History | First African-American woman, and first woman, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin’s repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. Franklin is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

“Oh Happy Day” is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969, reaching US #4 and UK #2 on the pop charts. It has since … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” — often called “The Negro National Hymn”, “The Negro National Anthem”, “The Black National Anthem”, or “The African-American National Anthem”— is a song written as a poem by James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and set to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B, gospel music, and rock. … Continue reading →

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Serendipty SOUL | Friday Open Thread | Women’s Week!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Happy FRY-day, Everyone! 3 Chics hopes you enjoyed our selected featured tunes with “WOMAN” in the title. To cap off our week, today’s feature is “NATURAL WOMAN.”

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President Obama Promotes ( AJA ) Jobs Bill, Speaks In Ohio At The Brent Spence Bridge: | Troubled BRIDGE .. Over Water | “The Bridge To EVERYWHERE”

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

You can listen to PBO’s speech at 2:30 pm via audio here Brent Spence Bridge:  3 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product crosses the Brent Spence each year.   President Obama to visit the Brent Spence Bridge in Ohio on September. 22 in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Although known for her soul recordings and referred to as The Queen of Soul, Franklin is adept at jazz, blues, R&B, and gospel music. Rolling Stone … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL-Thursday Open Thread

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Happy Thursday, Everybody!  The Dr. is in the house.

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

“Oh Happy Day” is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969, reaching US #4 and UK #2 on the pop charts. It has since … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

Patti Labelle  (born Patricia Louise Holte; May 24, 1944) is an American singer and actress. She fronted two groups, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, which received minor success on the pop charts in the 1960s, and Labelle, which received acclaim … Continue reading →

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