Aretha Franklin

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“The woman had the most marvelous voice of any singer I have ever heard in her early days. Just listen to Share Your Love With Me. The tonal quality, the wrap-around notes, the delivery -- she was magnificent. I think what has done her in, flattened her voice and limited her range is smoking. She has a raspiness that is very unbecoming, and she cannot hit high Cs any more.”