I loved that phrase, she wrote.
If anyone deserved their own era, it was Franklin.
The three albums I played on, she never said, Play this or Do that.
(c) 1968 Paul McCartney. Photographer: Linda McCartney
It was never a lot of work.
I dont know what homework she did beforehand.
I just know she sang songs once or twice and was done.
I express problems there are tears when its sad and smiles when its happy.
It seems simple to me, but to some, I guess, feeling takes courage.
Franklin may be gone, but her music isnt.
The Age of Aretha lives on.
For more on Aretha Franklin, pick up the new issue ofEntertainment Weekly, on stands Friday.
