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Hi, my name is Aretha Franklin & this is what happened on my Big Day. My Big Day as the 29th Annual Grammys 1987. I performed my mainstream song R-E-S-P-E-C-T from both classical & pop genre. I saved the show by subbing for Pavarotti.

Aretha Franklin was from Memphis, Tennessee. Aretha spent most of hear early years in Detroit, Michigan with her mother. Aretha got raped at 12 & had her first child at child. Her parents were separated when she was six.

Aretha was known for her powerful voice and emotional performances. Franklin became one of the most influential artists in the history of music. Her contributions to various genres, including soul, R&B, gospel, & jazz, have left an indelible mark on the industry. Franklin made hits after hits as in Amazing Grace, Rock Steady, Think, Angel, & Deep Dreaming.