"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 31 concert reviews, the critics 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.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Aretha Franklin concerts? Aretha Franklin concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and 40 minutes.
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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Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)
September 3, 2017
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A semi-retiring Aretha Franklin is nothing short of regal at Ravinia
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.
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.
