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  Songs from Aretha Franklin's 'Greatest Hits' Album   top quiz  
Match Quiz
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'Greatest Hits' is a compilation of 41 songs by the "Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin. Some were originally written for Aretha, but others were successful covers of older material. Can you match ten of the latter with their original artist(s) or band?
Easier, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Dec 05 18
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  Aretha Franklin - The Queen of Soul    
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I haven't been able to find many quizzes on Aretha Franklin and I thought this was unworthy for the "Queen of Soul". Aretha has made such an impact on so many people, I wanted to honour her.
Average, 10 Qns, bondoola67, Aug 08 21
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  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin    
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Aretha Franklin, otherwise known as "Lady Soul", was honored as the first female inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This quiz pays respect to the original diva, the "Queen of Soul", Miss Aretha Franklin.
Average, 10 Qns, ralzzz, Jul 12 13
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Aretha Franklin Trivia Questions
1. Which popular Aretha Franklin song do these lyrics come from? "When my soul was in the lost-and-found, you came along to claim it. I didn't know just what was wrong with me, 'til your kiss helped me name it".

From Quiz Aretha Franklin - The Queen of Soul

Answer: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

This song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and was released by Franklin in 1967. It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and twenty eight years later Mary J Blige did a cover version on the "New York Undercover" soundtrack.

2. Aretha Franklin's stint in the choir at her father's church in Detroit, MI is well chronicled. In what southern state was Aretha Franklin born?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Tennessee

Aretha Franklin was born March 25, 1942 in Memphis, TN. Her father moved the family to Detroit where he was the pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church. Aretha quickly discovered her love for singing in the choir, where she certainly stood out due to her vocal ability.

3. Aretha recorded her very first record at the age of 14. What was the name of this album?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Songs of Faith

Aretha released this album on the Checker label when she was discovered singing in the choir. Although Checker did not sign her to a contract, the record still remains as Aretha's first professional recording.

4. Who wrote the song "I Say A Little Prayer"?

From Quiz Aretha Franklin - The Queen of Soul

Answer: Burt Bacharach and Hal David

Bacharach and David wrote the song for Dionne Warwick in 1967. Warwick's original reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and one year later Aretha released her version reaching number ten. King and Goffin's first songwriting hit was "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles. Greenwich and Barry wrote such popular songs as "Be My Baby" (The Ronettes) and "And Then He Kissed Me" (The Crystals). Some of the well-known songs Leiber and Stoller wrote were, "Jailhouse Rock" (Elvis Presley) and "Poison Ivy" (The Coasters).

5. Aretha Franklin has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades over her career. Her string of ten Grammy awards from 1967 to 1974 is simply amazing. For what song did she win her first Grammy?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Respect

It's certainly befitting that Ms. Franklin's first Grammy would be for her signature song. "Respect" won the 1967 Grammy for Best Female R&B Solo Vocal and Best R&B Recording.

6. What was Aretha Franklins first number one single on either the black or pop US charts?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Respect

All these classics were released in 1967, but only "Respect" achieved number one status, on both the pop and the black US charts.

7. Where was Aretha Franklin born?

From Quiz Aretha Franklin - The Queen of Soul

Answer: Memphis, Tennessee

Aretha was born in 1942 to parents, Rev C L Franklin & Barbara Franklin (nee Siggers) and was one of five children. Unfortunately, Aretha's parents separated when she was six and her mother died of a heart attack when she was only ten. Her first record deal was with Checker Records and she released the album, "Songs of Faith" in 1956 at age fourteen.

8. Aretha Franklin performed at Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993. At what other president's inauguration did she perform?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Jimmy Carter

Aretha performed a very moving rendition of "God Bless America" at Jimmy Carter's Presidential Inaugural Gala on January 19, 1977. The thing that made this performance so special was that she performed a cappella (without musical accompaniment).

9. Aretha Franklin contributed many songs to movie soundtracks. What 1983 movie, featuring Tom Berenger, Glenn Close and Jeff Goldblum did Ms. Franklin contribute the song "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: The Big Chill

Ms. Franklin has contributed songs to a variety of films including: "Forrest Gump", "White Men Can't Jump", "Operation Dumbo Drop" and "Ali" among many others.

10. Aretha has recorded some duets with other well known artists in her time. Out of the selection of artists below, can you choose the correct order, dating from the earliest to latest year release?

From Quiz Aretha Franklin - The Queen of Soul

Answer: Annie Lennox, George Michael, Elton John and Frank Sinatra

Aretha recorded her duet "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves" with Annie Lennox in 1985 which reached number eighteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine in the UK Singles Chart. In 1987, she recorded "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" with George Michael which achieved number one status in US (Billboard Hot 100), UK (UK SIngles Chart) and Australia (The ARIA Charts). "Through The Storm" with Elton John reached number three in the US Billboard chart in 1989 and in 1993 Aretha recorded "What Now My Love" with Frank Sinatra.

11. In the "Blues Brothers" movie, whose wife did Aretha Franklin play?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Matt "Guitar" Murphy

Ms. Franklin played a soul food diner owner named Mrs. Murphy. Her song "Think" was performed in this movie. Another bit of trivia for this movie is that Steven Spielberg has his first credited acting role in this movie playing a tax collector.

12. Aretha Franklin appeared on "Saturday Night Live" on December 6, 1980. Ellen Burstyn was the host that night. Ms. Franklin again appeared on "SNL" 14 years later on March 12, 1994. What female Olympian hosted the show that night?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Nancy Kerrigan

Nancy Kerrigan was the host on the show that night, so obviously a spoof on the Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding incident had to be made. Aretha sang the songs "Willing to Forgive" and "Chain of Fools" On Aretha's first appearance, she sang the songs "Can't Turn You Loose" and "United Together".

13. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Aretha in their '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. Do you know what rank number they gave her?

From Quiz Aretha Franklin - The Queen of Soul

Answer: 9

Aretha was the only woman to make it into the top ten! The top ten are: 1. The Beatles. 2. Bob Dylan. 3. Elvis Presley. 4. The Rolling Stones. 5. Chuck Berry. 6. Jimi Hendrix. 7. James Brown. 8. Little Richard. 9. Aretha Franklin. 10. Ray Charles.

14. Which Simon and Garfunkel song did Aretha Franklin have a huge hit with?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin

Answer: Bridge Over Troubled Water

Ms. Franklin sang this song on the "Live at Filmore West" album. She also covered The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby", Stephen Stills' "Love the One You're With" and Bread's "Make it With You" on this album. She also had Ray Charles come onstage and sing "Spirit in the Dark" with her.

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