Which Aretha Franklin Song Are You?
In her career years, Aretha had gained a good number of awards. She had won the American Music Award three times in her career. The Grammy Awards was included, as she had won up to a whopping number of 18 Grammy Awards. A few others include the NAACP Image Award, the TV Land Award, and the Grammy Special Awards. Test your knowledge of the soul queen with this trivia.
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Which of these movies is credited as Aretha's first theatrical film debut?
- A.
Mrs. Murphy
- B.
Airplane
- C.
The Blues Brothers
- D.
The Jack Paar
Correct Answer
C. The Blues BrothersExplanation
The correct answer is "The Blues Brothers." This movie is credited as Aretha's first theatrical film debut.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Aretha got her name from which of her relatives?
- A.
Sister
- B.
Mother
- C.
Grand Mother
- D.
Aunts
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D. AuntsExplanation
Aretha got her name from her aunts.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which year did Aretha receive her Presidential Medal of Freedom?
- A.
1986
- B.
1987
- C.
1988
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
B. 1987Explanation
Aretha received her Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1987.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which year did Aretha sign with Atlantic records?
- A.
1965
- B.
1966
- C.
1967
- D.
1968
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C. 1967Explanation
In 1967, Aretha signed with Atlantic records.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many times did an Aretha single top the Bill board's R&B chart?
- A.
20
- B.
36
- C.
45
- D.
52
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A. 20Explanation
An Aretha single topped the Billboard's R&B chart 20 times.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many of Aretha's songs broke into the Billboard's Hot 100?
- A.
30
- B.
55
- C.
67
- D.
73
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D. 73Explanation
Aretha Franklin had a total of 73 songs that broke into the Billboard's Hot 100. This indicates that she had a significant number of successful songs that were well-received by the public and achieved a high level of popularity and chart success.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When was Aretha's first album "Songs of Faith" released?
- A.
1954
- B.
1956
- C.
1958
- D.
1960
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C. 1958Explanation
Aretha's first album "Songs of Faith" was released in 1958.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Under which album did Aretha first release her acclaimed song "Respect"?
- A.
Aretha Now
- B.
Songs of Faith
- C.
Jump to It
- D.
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Loved You
Correct Answer
D. I Never Loved a Man the Way I Loved YouExplanation
"I Never Loved a Man the Way I Loved You" is the correct answer because it was the album under which Aretha Franklin first released her acclaimed song "Respect". This album, released in 1967, marked a significant turning point in Franklin's career and became one of her most successful and iconic songs.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many honorary degrees did Aretha receive during her lifetime?
- A.
2
- B.
5
- C.
8
- D.
10
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D. 10Explanation
Aretha received 10 honorary degrees during her lifetime. This suggests that she was highly respected and recognized for her contributions and achievements in her field. Honorary degrees are typically awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to society or have excelled in their respective fields, and receiving 10 of them is a testament to Aretha's impact and influence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Aretha received her first honorary degree in which year?
- A.
1970
- B.
1975
- C.
2010
- D.
2014
Correct Answer
B. 1975Explanation
Aretha received her first honorary degree in 1975. This means that she was recognized and awarded an honorary degree for her accomplishments and contributions in a particular field.Rate this question:
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