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Brian
Sweet Inspiration
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 13/02/2008 : 21:24:11
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Carole asked the question :- who IS the QUEEN? (between these two)
Firstly I'd like to say I LOVE both women. Luckily I've seen Tina many, many times over the years (first time was 1965!)..Aretha visited the UK very infrequently, and I never got to see her 'live'.
I've collected their records throughout their careers. Both are outstanding singers...both have paid their dues...both desreve R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but one thing keeps them apart - ATTITUDE!
Aretha has become a real 'diva' ..with her comments and demands.
Tina, on the other hand has grown old gracefully (or should that be disgracefully?). Aretha is now living on past glories (but boy there are MANY), but Tina is STILL a force in the recording industry.
For me....in 2008 ...TINA IS QUEEN.
Brian.
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 21:39:09
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I agree, Brian. Tina seems to be very calculated about how, when and where she appears in public and what kind of attitude she portrays when she does so. She doesn't come across as expecting the accolades. Both women are stand-alone, but I find Tina much more endearing as the years go by. Statements such as the one released today by Ms. Franklin disappoint me.
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
9401 Posts |
Posted - 13/02/2008 : 23:38:28
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What did Aretha say?
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Sara
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13789 Posts |
Posted - 14/02/2008 : 08:30:50
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Long Live Queen Tina!..
Wanna argue???? 
Carole R xx |
Edited by - Carole R. on 14/02/2008 08:31:22 |
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
2740 Posts |
Posted - 14/02/2008 : 20:31:33
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Aretha's "issue" made national news here. The local Detroit stations are sympathetic to Ms. Franklin's complaint, but the national news doesn't take a side on it. She's getting plenty of attention, though.
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13789 Posts |
Posted - 14/02/2008 : 22:43:06
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I know ...lets stick 'em both in a wrestling ring and see who comes out on top!..
It would be fun to watch if nothing else..
Carole R xx |
Edited by - Carole R. on 14/02/2008 22:48:05 |
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Brian
Sweet Inspiration
United Kingdom
2170 Posts |
Posted - 14/02/2008 : 22:51:19
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Originally posted by Carole R.
I know ...lets stick 'em both in a wrestling ring and see who comes out on top!..
It would be fun to watch if nothing else..
Carole R xx
Can I be referee?...oh, but what if Aretha lands on me
uh 1, uh 2, uh 3.....
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Lindakron
Sweet Inspiration
Canada
2740 Posts |
Posted - 14/02/2008 : 22:52:21
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I'd buy tickets! 
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
13789 Posts |
Posted - 14/02/2008 : 23:02:57
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'Giant Haystack Franklin' versus Twinkle Toes Turner'...
Sorry, I should be living on Fantasy Island!..
Carole R xx |
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Sweetbaby
Something Special
Canada
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Posted - 16/02/2008 : 03:29:01
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Tina has a much higher profile in the current public consciousness than Aretha as Tina's period of intense stardom came almost 20 years later than Aretha's & also occurred in the video age for which Tina was far better suited than Aretha. But Tina's being overall more popular doesn't mean Aretha's long-established title of Queen of Soul should be reassigned to her - especially as I've heard Tina herself has stated she doesn't care for R&B music & considers herself a rock singer. Beyonce had mentioned Aretha prior to introducing Tina as "the Queen". If she was reciting a prepared script the Grammys' writers were being less than astute - if Beyonce was using her own words then it's more understandable as she's in a demographic who's far more aware of Tina than of Aretha & is less familiar with Aretha's regal title. Still I can understand Aretha being miffed.
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Carole R.
Higher and Higher
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/02/2008 : 10:15:59
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I agree with much of what you say, Richard.
Its easy 'not to be miffed' when your'e not involved.
I declare that:
Aretha is the Queen Of Soul, Tina is the Queen of Hearts.
Hows that?..
Carole R xx |
Edited by - Carole R. on 16/02/2008 12:19:45 |
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