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Quiz about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Aretha Franklin Quiz

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.

A multiple-choice quiz by ralzzz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ralzzz

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
182,668

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. 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? Hint

Tennessee

Alabama

Mississippi

Texas

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Question 2 of 10

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

Aretha Franklin's Greatest Gospel

The Soulful Sounds of Aretha Franklin

Songs of Faith

The Gospel According to Aretha Franklin

3. 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? Hint

Don't Play That Song

Chain of Fools

Respect

Share Your Love With Me

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Question 4 of 10

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

Do Right Woman-Do Right Man

A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)

Respect

Chain of Fools

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Question 5 of 10

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

Ronald Reagan

George W. Bush

George H. Bush

Jimmy Carter

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Question 6 of 10

6. Aretha Franklin composed a wonderful song titled "Spirit in the Dark". In 1998, an album was recorded titled "Duets", which featured a certain singer performing duets with other artists. What artist did Aretha perform the song "Spirit in the Dark" with? Hint

Frank Sinatra

Mel Torme

Harry Connick Jr.

Ray Charles

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Question 7 of 10

7. 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"? Hint

Terms of Endearment

Risky Business

Mr. Mom

The Big Chill

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Question 8 of 10

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

Tom "Bones" Malone

"Blue Lou" Marini

Matt "Guitar" Murphy

Donald "Duck" Dunn

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Question 9 of 10

9. 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? Hint

Picabo Street

Bonnie Blair

Oksana Baiul

Nancy Kerrigan

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Question 10 of 10

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

Homeward Bound

Hazy Shade of Winter

Sounds of Silence

Bridge Over Troubled Water

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1. 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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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).

Answer: Ray Charles

Many people wanted to perform with Ray Charles on the "Duets" album, but he was limited to the number of songs he could record. In addition to Ms. Franklin, Charles performed with Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Lou Rawls and Gladys Knight among others. Sadly, Ray Charles passed away June 10, 2004 after a long battle with liver disease.

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.

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

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.

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".

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

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.

Source: Author ralzzz

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