"...the people at large absolutely gave James Brown respect. He was an original like a Rembrandt or a Picasso"

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Source: Aretha Franklin Clarifies Whitney Houston Comments by Erin Carlson, www.hollywoodreporter.com. February 23, 2012.

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Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin was a legendary singer and civil rights activist, known for her powerful voice and impactful songs like 'Respect'.

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