Tag Archives: Aretha Franklin

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 11, 2017 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. The Queen of Soul announced her retirement from touring. Have a happy, long retirement, Ms. Franklin.

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Wednesday Open Thread | ‘Love on My Mind’ Week

Posted on June 22, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone. Today’s LOVE tunes feature the QUEEN of SOUL & The Emotions Aretha Emotions

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Friday Open Thread |Just Because I Love Them: Aretha Franklin

Posted on May 27, 2016 by rikyrah

We conclude this week with Ms. Aretha Franklin.

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Tuesday Open Thread | Dance Music of the 1960’s

Posted on March 1, 2016 by rikyrah

Put on the earbuds and dance a little underneath that desk at work.  

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on January 4, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week 3 Chics is featuring some of the stellar performances and tributes to the 2015 Kennedy Center Honorees. Today, it’s MS.Carole King ARETHA FRANKLIN Janelle Monae Sara Bareilles

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Wednesday Open Thread | Sweet Soul Music Week

Posted on September 16, 2015 by rikyrah

It’s HUMP DAY! Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin

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Thursday Open Thread | George Michael Week

Posted on July 16, 2015 by rikyrah

George Michael Week continues. ‘I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)’-feat-Aretha Franklin Amazing

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Wednesday Open Thread | Music Originals & Covers

Posted on June 3, 2015 by rikyrah

HAPPY HUMP day, Everyone! More original & covers. Today’s song “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman.” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” is a 1967 single released by American soul singer Aretha Franklin on the Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week

Posted on January 26, 2014 by rikyrah

We will end this week with The Queen of Soul bringing the gospel.

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Friday Open Thread | Aretha Franklin Week

Posted on January 24, 2014 by rikyrah

More from The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin Music style and image Franklin has often been described as a great singer and musician due to “vocal flexibility, interpretive intelligence, skillful piano-playing, her ear, her experience.”[29] Franklin’s voice has been described … Continue reading →

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