By: Dave Hamilton
September 16, 2018
“Aretha Franklin was one of the greatest singers of all time. When she sang, you could just feel what she was saying to you.”
-Lawrence Anthony, StreetWise Vendor
“R-E-S-P-E-C-T, I like that song. I always thought Aretha was really good for her age. I personally thought she was worth $80 million.”
-Carolyn Duffy, StreetWise Vendor
“I always loved the level of her voice. I got attached to her through my aunt, so whenever I heard Aretha, I would just listen in on her music. I’m sad about her passing.”
-VW, StreetWise Vendor
“She was one of the best ladies there ever was. She could sing everything!”
-Tony Landers, StreetWise Volunteer
“She is the queen of soul. I never got the opportunity to see her, which would have been awesome. She just sang with so much passion and power; that’s what I loved about her. Her voice was so unique, and I was devastated to hear that she had passed—I still am.”
-Anthony Preston, StreetWise participant
“I remember growing up with her. I thought she was fantastic. Her music made history, and she contributed a lot to the musical world.”
-Quincy, StreetWise Vendor
“She was a beautiful woman; she had a lot of character. People just loved her and the way she carried herself.”
-Helen, StreetWise participant
“She’s a legacy; she inspired a lot of people. She’s great. I love her. I listened to her. She changed lives. She got a lot of people.”
-Ibrahim Banqura, StreetWise Vendor