Todos, propios y extraños, rinden homenaje a Aretha Franklin, una artista que no logra sino conciliar y unir. Buena cosa en los tiempos que corren.
Están siendo cientos los que le rinden tributo, imposible ponerlos a todos. No sólo del mundo de la música, el entretenimiento y las artes sino de la política, los Obama y Donald Trump incluidos.
Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Elton John, Liam Gallagher, Annie Lennox, Chaka Khan, Lady Gaga, Win Butler, y un larguísimo etcétera.
Aretha publicó su último disco en 2017, ‘A Brand New Me’, poco antes de anunciar su retiro.
«Debo deciros que me retiro este año. Me siento muy, muy enriquecida y satisfecha sobre a donde llegó mi carrera y dónde está ahora».
Abajo reproducimos una pequeña muestra de los homenajes a «Lady Soul».
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Paul McCartney
✔@PaulMcCartney
Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul
Michelle Obama
✔@MichelleObama
Watching Aretha Franklin perform at the White House, and on so many other occasions, made time stand still. @BarackObama and I are holding Aretha’s family in our hearts right now. She will forever be our Queen of Soul.
Donald J. Trump
✔@realDonaldTrump
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is dead. She was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice. She will be missed!
NowThis
✔@nowthisnews
President Trump commented on the death of Aretha Franklin, saying, ‘She worked for me on numerous occasions.’
Elton John
✔@eltonofficial
The loss of @ArethaFranklin is a blow for everybody who loves real music: Music from the heart, the soul and the Church. Her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated – she was one of my favourite pianists. pic.twitter.com/ug5oZYywAz
Elton John
✔@eltonofficial
I was fortunate enough to spend time with her and witness her last performance – a benefit for @ejaf at St John The Divine Cathedral. She was obviously unwell, and I wasn’t sure she could perform. But Aretha did and she raised the roof.
Elton John
✔@eltonofficial
She sang and played magnificently, and we all wept. We were witnessing the greatest soul artist of all time. I adored her and worshipped her talent. God bless her. My condolences to all her family and friends. We shared the same birthday – and that meant so much to me.
Elton John
✔@eltonofficial
The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. #RIPArethaFranklin
Elton xx
Lady Gaga
✔@ladygaga
What beautiful music and vocal artistry you gave to the world. You are a legend and your soul will never be forgotten. Rest in peace angel of music. #ArethaFranklin
Ariana Grande
✔@ArianaGrande
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Rev Jesse Jackson Sr
✔@RevJJackson
http://keephopealiveradio.com : #RestInPower…#RestInPeace…#ArethaFranklin…
We will always love you.
All hail to the Queen!
Brian Wilson
✔@BrianWilsonLive
Brian just dedicated his show in Berlin Germany – happening now – to “The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. #queenofsoul #arethafranklin
Gucci Mane
✔@gucci1017
RIP Aretha Franklin
Chaka Khan
✔@ChakaKhan
My heart
is broken with the loss of my Queen, my Mentor, my True Friend
I will always cherish our moments together and LOVE YOU FOREVER. My heartfelt condolences to your family #ArethaFranklin #SoulSister #QueenofSoul
is broken with the loss of my Queen, my Mentor, my True Friend 
Ricky Martin
✔@ricky_martin
Today we have lost one of the greatest. She will always be remembered and admired. Aretha Franklin, rest in peace. We love you.
Liam Gallagher
✔@liamgallagher
RIP Aretha Franklin what a voice x
Garbage
✔@garbage
Aretha. Thankyou for blessing us with your greatness.
win butler
✔@DJWindows98
Aretha was the greatest of all time. Played 3 songs in a row at my set in Berlin night before last…her music will live forever.
Chance The Rapper
✔@chancetherapper
The moment I wake up, before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you
Cosey Fanni Tutti
✔@coseyfannitutti
RIP the incredible Aretha Franklin.
Annie Lennox
✔@AnnieLennox
As the One and Only ‘ Queen of Soul ‘ Aretha Franklin was simply peerless. She has reigned supreme, and will always be held in the highest firmament of stars as the most exceptional vocalist, performer and recording artist the world has ever been privileged to witness (1/3)
Annie Lennox
✔@AnnieLennox
As the One and Only ‘ Queen of Soul ‘ Aretha Franklin was simply peerless. She has reigned supreme, and will always be held in the highest firmament of stars as the most exceptional vocalist, performer and recording artist the world has ever been privileged to witness (1/3)
Annie Lennox
✔@AnnieLennox
Superlatives are often used to describe astonishing singers.. but in my view, even superlatives cannot be sufficient.
Everyone who loved her will be saying little prayers of gratitude, respect and appreciation for the musical life force that enriched our lives (2/3)
Annie Lennox
✔@AnnieLennox
Superlatives are often used to describe astonishing singers.. but in my view, even superlatives cannot be sufficient.
Everyone who loved her will be saying little prayers of gratitude, respect and appreciation for the musical life force that enriched our lives (2/3)
Annie Lennox
✔@AnnieLennox
Her voice will soar forever http://www.annielennox.com/blog/her-voice-will-soar-forever …
(3/3)Her voice will soar forever – Annie Lennox
As the One and Only ‘ Queen of Soul ‘ Aretha Franklin was simply peerless. She has reigned supreme, and will always be held in the highest firmament of stars as the most exceptional vocalist,…
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Paul Epworth
✔@paulepworth
RIP @ArethaFranklin …
…Maybe the greatest voice of all time…
