Aretha didn’t just sing notes — she communicated emotion in a way that could make people cry instantly. Even in live performances of songs like “A Change Is Gonna Come” or “Ain’t No Way,” audiences often broke down simply because of the depth, nuance, and soul in her voice. Her ability to bend a note, add a subtle growl, or hold a phrase just long enough made listeners feel every ounce of joy, pain, or longing she was expressing. B.B. King once said that hearing Aretha sing was like watching a “

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