Aretha Franklin live in concert.
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Aretha Franklin

31
critic concert reviews
pop

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 31 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Aretha Franklin is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. Aretha Franklin concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, soulful, and nostalgic.

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Songbook With Friends (24 January 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
pop
Origin
Memphis, United States (3/25/1942)
Bio
Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was a Memphis, Tennessee born and Detroit, Michigan reared American iconic gospel, soul, and R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Many have called her "The Queen Of Soul" and "Lady Soul".
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Critic Concert Reviews

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

September 3, 2017
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A semi-retiring Aretha Franklin is nothing short of regal at Ravinia

AzCentral.com (USA)

June 10, 2017
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Aretha Franklin delivers one more — and one last? — triumph on a Detroit stage

Local Spins (USA)

April 13, 2017
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The Grand Rapids audience responded with a rousing standing ovation, something that would be repeated frequently throughout the hour-and-25-minute concert that recapped a handful of highlights from the Queen of Soul’s superstar career.

Chicago Tribune (USA)

April 1, 2017
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Aretha Franklin buoyant at Chicago Theatre

AzCentral.com (USA)

June 2, 2016
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Phoenix, USA

Los Angeles Times (USA)

December 30, 2015
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But then there's the song's co-writer (and one of this year's honorees), Carole King, who can barely contain her excitement at seeing Franklin sit down behind a piano to perform the tune.

The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

August 11, 2015
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Santa Barbara, USA

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Image Credit

Pete Souza via Wikimedia Commons