We didn't have music videos. You weren't an overnight sensation. You had to work at it and learn your craft: how to take care of your voice, how to pace your concerts, all that trial and error.
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In terms of helping people understand and know each other a little better, music is universal - universal and transporting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music serves as a universal language that connects people and facilitates understanding among them.
In this quote, Aretha Franklin emphasizes the power of music as a tool for connection and communication. She suggests that music transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, allowing individuals to understand and relate to one another on a deeper level, making it a vital aspect of human experience that can transport us emotionally and spiritually.
Themes
MusicUniversalConnectionUnderstandingCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of cultural exchange in schools, I quoted Aretha Franklin to emphasize how music can bridge gaps.
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My mentor was Clara Ward of the famous Ward gospel singers of Philadelphia. And my dad was my coach. He coached me. And just my natural love for music is what drove me.
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It really is an honor if I can be inspirational to a younger singer or person. It means I've done my job.
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Everybody wants respect. In their own way, three-year-olds would like respect, and acknowledgment, in their terms.
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I think women and children and older people are the three least-respected groups in our society.
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