Aretha Franklin is undoubtedly the Queen of Soul, a living legend, a true vocal talent. So it only made sense that she was asked her opinion of the current crop of pop girls during her interview with the Wall Street Journal. Her answers for some (Adele, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys) were positive, fair judgments. Her reaction to others, however -- not so kind.
Aretha Franklin has an album coming out on October 21st called "Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics"...and it includes covers of songs by Etta James, Barbra Streisand and Gladys Knight, as well as more contemporary artists like Alicia Keys and Adele.
One of the people who's thrown their name in to possibly be a new 'American Idol' judge is Aretha Franklin. On the last hour of the 'Today' show on Monday, Kathie Lee Gifford BASHED that idea.
Aretha Franklin made "Respect" her signature song, solidified herself as one of the all-time greats and earned the title "Queen of Soul" in 1967. This song was originally recorded by Otis Redding. He also wrote it! Head to the next page, play "Cover Clash" and cast your vote!