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    Aretha Franklin dies.

    Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" who became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died in Detroit at the age of 76.

    The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last year she was retiring from music.

    Known for hits like Respect and Think, she had more than 20 US number ones over a career spanning seven decades.

    She gave her final performance last November at a gala in New York held in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation.

    Born in Memphis to a gospel singer/pianist and a celebrated Baptist preacher, Franklin was tutored from an early age by such gospel stars as Mahalia Jackson and Clara Ward.

    She struggled to find fame in the early years, with record label Columbia unsure how to frame her impressively powerful voice.

    A move to Atlantic Records in 1966 saw her paired with the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, prompting some of her most soulful and fieriest performances.

    By 1968 she was renowned throughout America and Europe as "Lady Soul" - a symbol of black pride who appeared on the cover of Time and was given an award by Martin Luther King.

    After an eye-catching cameo in cult comedy The Blues Brothers, she scored a number of big hits in the 1980s including Who's Zooming Who? and the George Michael duet I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me).

    She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W Bush in 2005, when she was saluted for "capturing the hearts of millions of Americans".

    Ten years later she reduced President Barack Obama to tears when she sang (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman at a Kennedy Center Honours ceremony, having previously performed at his inauguration.

    Sad news another great passes away. :-(

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    Jings, I thought she died years ago - like in the 1980's or something like that? Oh well you live and learn. Well RIP another person, something we will all do sooner or later.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrdude View Post
    Jings, I thought she died years ago - like in the 1980's or something like that? Oh well you live and learn. Well RIP another person, something we will all do sooner or later.
    I seem to keep putting it off. A month ago I had my Blood pressure tested and it was 233/93 the nurse rushed me into the ECG room and lucky just high BP, on tablets to reduce it. Getting nearer and nearer every day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by traveller View Post
    I seem to keep putting it off. A month ago I had my Blood pressure tested and it was 233/93 the nurse rushed me into the ECG room and lucky just high BP, on tablets to reduce it. Getting nearer and nearer every day.
    I'm taking it you're a 'portly' lad. High BP can be controller - better on the tablets than getting a stroke or having a heart attack. Probably you'll feel better as well. How long do they take to work before the BP comes down?

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    RIP Areatha. You were one of my most favorite Divas from the greatest era Music has ever seen. Sad loss to a world that needs your kind so badly.

    Quote Originally Posted by traveller View Post
    I seem to keep putting it off. A month ago I had my Blood pressure tested and it was 233/93 the nurse rushed me into the ECG room and lucky just high BP, on tablets to reduce it. Getting nearer and nearer every day.
    Don't wish to post off topic too much but I also got the news last week that I am now type 2 diabetic which is affecting my heart. Also explains why I have been having recurring skin infections & other ailments in recent times. Took a severe case of gastritis for them to find it in the blood tests. Oh the joys of seniority but at least we know now and can treat it!
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    No not really, I am 5ft 8inc and just over 12 stone so not that fat just a bit. Tablets did take a week to come down to 137/71 ave and now slightly less. I got a Omron professional BP monitor and have been up to last week every day. Now only every now and then.

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    even through illness never lost it _https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHsnZT7Z2yQ

    RIP

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    Back to Aretha Franklin - she was a true legend in my book - whenever I have to remember the stars/songs of my era I always remember Say a Little Prayer as one of the all time great songs, such a wonderful voice and feeing in what she sang!
    What a star we have lost, yet another?
    RIP Aretha - the GREAT!
    PS I have been a type 2 diabetic for 46yrs PLUS take 4 different BP pills + have a Boots monitor for that lol!
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    ARETHA

    RIP

    R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    _https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0

    Say A Little Prayer

    _https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ifw8JhDBvs

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    Sad Loss, it a bit of all of us has gone with her, you did well girl !

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    Rest well, sweet lady.

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