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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
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CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

There will never be another woman like Aretha, no.

She was on the battlefield for women's rights (feminism), black rights (civil rights), equality and she did it with the soulful voice from Motown when she took Otis Redding's RESPECT and made it her own in 1967.

 

Aug 19, 2018 07:17 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
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Remember 1998 VH1 Divas?

https://www.thedailybeast.com/when-aretha-franklin-proved-she-was-the-greatest-diva-ever

Celine, Mariah, Carole King, Gloria Estefan, Shania Twain. All tremendous talents, amazing vocal ranges, powerful stage presence.
All jockeying for position.

Lady Re does nothing but sing and outshine them all.

Her talent, her heart, given by God. Her faith was unshakable.

I don't see a successor.

Aug 19, 2018 08:34 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

there's only one Queen.... the rest will be part of the Queen's Court....

Aug 19, 2018 07:00 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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No. No other words.

Aug 19, 2018 07:38 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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There was only one Aretha! She was one of a kind! There will never be another like her in my mind!

Aug 19, 2018 07:26 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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     My favorite memory of Aretha Franklin is her scene from the movie, The Blues Brothers, where she sings  "Think" .   (warning crude language)

 

Aug 19, 2018 09:22 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Quite a few, my friend... from Donna Summer, Sister Sledge, to Gloria Gaynor... am I dating myself?

Aug 19, 2018 08:45 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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No, I can't.

Aug 19, 2018 07:46 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I only recently learned that she was involved in the civil rights and women's rights movements.  I don't follow soul music, so I don't know who could be the next Queen of it... or if there ever will be another.  Elvis is still the King of Rock & Roll and Michael Jackson is still the King of Pop.  I doubt they'll ever be dethroned.  Certainly not by the talent of today like The Bieber.

Aug 19, 2018 09:35 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Nope. She was it and no one can take her place, or that title!

Aug 19, 2018 08:23 AM
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Bob Crane
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I have no idea, best to leave the naming of royalty to those who are more informed than I am.

Aug 19, 2018 07:48 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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Not in our lifetime, Karen!

Aug 19, 2018 01:00 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
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There is only one King of Rock 'N Roll and only one Queen of Soul.

Aug 19, 2018 11:26 AM
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Lyn Sims
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No.

I can't believe some say Carol King??? argg, what vocal range?

Aug 19, 2018 09:31 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
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Music icons? Yes.  Queen of Soul?  No!   I'm with Barbara Todaro on this question.

Aug 19, 2018 11:40 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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If a singer has soul...what else can be said?   Soul rules as Motown boasts!

Aug 19, 2018 10:48 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
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There may not be another , but I like Mandesa !

Aug 19, 2018 10:03 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

No, for me, another singer would not have the same title as Aretha Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker.  Many are 'top' in Country, Pop, R & B, Rock, etc.  And I realize there is always someone new coming down that road.  Aretha, to me, is a Classic - her whole life, her Grammys, her voice, and her soul are all of what makes her a Classic.  Other singers will have different titles, but the 'original' goes to Aretha!

Aug 19, 2018 09:40 AM
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John Juarez
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No. My knowledge is limited but Aretha was one of a kind. 

Aug 19, 2018 07:48 AM
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
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Whitney Houston was my girl. I loved her. I don't do the new music but I hear people talk about Beyonce

Aug 19, 2018 07:44 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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People like to appoint/annoit others with titles. Aretha was a natural in some many ways.  Rest in Peace.

Aug 19, 2018 04:45 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
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No, only one - Aretha Franklin!

Aug 19, 2018 02:45 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
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She was one of a kind.

Aug 19, 2018 10:06 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
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There is only one and Aretha definitely holds and will always hold this title!

Aug 19, 2018 09:37 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
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Carol King and Whitney Houston.

If we are talking music.

Be careful about the rest of the story.

Aug 19, 2018 09:17 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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No one like her!  That is the trouble with us as humans, we want to categorize, pigeon holes, and name successors for that slot...Why is it we cannot appreciate the unique in each one of us...and label away?

Aug 19, 2018 07:54 AM
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Richard Weeks
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Probably hasn't been born yet.

Aug 20, 2018 04:58 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
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No, I do not think so.  Aretha is the only Queen of Soul.

Aug 19, 2018 04:51 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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No, she was a one off.

Aug 19, 2018 01:24 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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No but there will be other titles ascribed to others

Aug 19, 2018 12:53 PM
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Roy Kelley
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Let her retain the title.

Aug 19, 2018 12:28 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
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Sandy after a closing. Man! That girl can sing!!!

Aug 20, 2018 07:20 AM
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Steven Nickens
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI
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Natalie Cole, I saw her on Maui, she was amazing, but Aretha is the Queen.

Aug 20, 2018 02:36 AM
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Joyce Marsh
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Only one Aretha!

Aug 19, 2018 07:55 PM
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There is only on Queen of Soul and only one Aretha. Case closed!

Aug 20, 2018 12:26 PM
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Wayne Zimmerman
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Aretha will be missed, never replaced.  As far as the talent, possible Toni Braxton or Alicia Keyes.  Both can bring the vocals and command a stage.  

Aug 20, 2018 05:47 AM
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Sam Shueh
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Whitney Houston,  Janet Jackson. They are also very good.

Aug 20, 2018 10:05 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

No one like her.

Aug 20, 2018 06:36 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Not my cup of tea Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker. 

Aug 19, 2018 11:55 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I don't think anyone can replace her.

Aug 25, 2018 05:31 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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No, she deserve to be the only one!!!!

Aug 24, 2018 04:17 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No

Aug 21, 2018 07:47 PM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

She was special.

Aug 20, 2018 04:39 PM
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