Arethra Franklin

0:03 Calaruga Shark Media. Hi, I'm Mark Ellison. In today's theme, is Aretha Franklin's birthday? The Queen of Soul? R and B Legends and iconic voices? Question one? Born on March twenty fifth, nineteen forty two, the future Queen of Soul began life far from the Detroit church where she was raised. What US city was Aretha Franklin born? In Question two? Before Aretha turned it into a civil rights and feminist anthem with that iconic r eespect spelling? Who wrote and first recorded the song? Respect? Question three? Breaking a major glass ceiling in music? In what year did Aretha Franklin become the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Question four? Aretha's soaring hit You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman was co written in nineteen sixty seven by a legendary songwriter. Who is she?

1:13 Question five? R and B Royalty comes with titles While Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, which iconic singer is celebrated as the Empress of Soul. We'll be right back with these answers after this break. Welcome back. Question one? Where was Aretha Franklin born Answer, Memphis, Tennessee. Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis on March twenty fifth, nineteen forty two, and moved to Detroit as a child when her father, Reverend C. L. Franklin, became pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church Detroit. Shaped her gospel roots and her rise to stardom. Question two. Who originally wrote and recorded Respect? Answer? Otis Redding.

1:56 Otis Redding wrote and recorded Respect in nineteen sixty five. Aretha Franklin's nineteen sixty seven reinterpretation reimagined the lyrics and arrangement, propelling it to number one and cementing it as a cultural milestone. Question three. In what year was Aretha the first woman inducted into the Rock Hall? Answer nineteen eighty seven. Aretha's nineteen eighty seven induction marked a historic moment, recognizing her profound impact on soul, R and B and popular music. She ultimately won eighteen Grammys and influenced generations of vocalists. Question four. Who co wrote You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman? Answer? Carol King. Carol King co wrote the song with Jerry Goffin after producer Jerry Wexler suggested the title Aretha's Unforgettable. Twenty fifteen Kennedy Center Honors performance of the song moved the audience, including President Barack Obama.

2:49 Question five, Who is the Empress of Soul? Answer? Gladys Knight. Gladys Knight, famed for her work with the Pips and hits like Midnight Train to Georgia, is known as the Emper of Soul. Her storied career complements Aretha's reign as the Queen of Soul. That concludes Today's five Daily Trivia Questions. I'm Mark Ellison, and today's questions were crafted with the help of AI technology. See you tomorrow.