If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about. -Aretha Franklin

 

If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Aretha Franklin quotes in our collection. Aretha Franklin is known for saying 'If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about.' as well as some of the following quotes.

I might be just twenty-six, but I'm an old woman in disguise... twenty-six goin'on sixty-five.

Aretha Franklin

Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that.

Aretha Franklin

I'm a big woman. I need big hair.

Aretha Franklin

My faith always has been and always will be important to me.

Aretha Franklin

The moment I wake up, Before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you.

Aretha Franklin