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Aretha Franklin quiz

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What kind of building did Aretha record Amazing Grace in?

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  1. 1 Easy

    What kind of music did Aretha record first?

    Answer: Gospel

    Why: She was just 14, singing and playing piano live in her father's Detroit church.

  2. 2 Medium

    Which record label released Aretha's Respect?

    Answer: Atlantic

    Why: Producer Jerry Wexler signed her to Atlantic in 1966, when her Columbia contract ran out.

  3. 3 Hard

    Who gave Aretha the line 'Sock it to me' for Respect?

    Answer: Carolyn Franklin

    Why: Carolyn and Aretha worked out the backing vocals at home, adding both that line and the letters TCB.

  4. 4 Easy

    What royal title is Aretha known by?

    Answer: Queen of Soul

    Why: Queen of Gospel was Mahalia Jackson's title, and she helped look after young Aretha after her mother died.

  5. 5 Medium

    Where did Aretha sing America the Beautiful in 1987 and 2007?

    Answer: WrestleMania

    Why: Both shows were held in Metro Detroit, where she grew up: the Pontiac Silverdome in 1987 and Ford Field in 2007.

  6. 6 Hard

    Which Beatles song did Aretha release before the Beatles did?

    Answer: Let It Be

    Why: Her version appeared in January 1970 on the album This Girl's in Love with You, two months ahead of the Beatles' single.

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