SOUL RECKLESS 08: Aretha, Beyonce, Tina 'Queen'd Out'
Date: 12/31/08 | By SingersroomNews
Filed under: Year In Review, SOUL RECKLESS 08
While people were surprised with Aretha Franklin’s disdain for Beyonce calling Tina Turner the Queen at the 2008 Grammy Awards, those who are all too familiar with the Queen of Soul know Aretha is Aretha’s favorite singer.
In 2001, Franklin appeared on VH1's Divas Live Special, when asked who her favorite singer was the Queen of Soul responded “I am”. Therefore in 2008 it should come as no surprise that the Queen is...well, the Queen and no one else is worthy of that title.
The three way diva showdown kicked off at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in February where Beyonce paid tribute to several divas during an introductory that would be followed by Tina Turner.
Celebrating Turner’s big comeback this year, which included a well attended tour in the fall, Beyonce made the mistake of calling Tina Turner a Queen and Aretha Franklin, not at all enthused, demanded some R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Quoted after the show, Franklin accused Beyonce and the Grammy writers of courting controversy: “I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyonce, however I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy. In addition to that, I thank the Grammys and the voting academy for my 20th Grammy and love to Beyonce anyway.”
According to a statement released through CelebTV, Beyonce’s father Matthew Knowles wasn’t feeling that. Knowles rang the alarm and said: “As a manager I am not taking something this ridiculous to Beyonce. Beyonce referred to Tina Turner as a queen. Not a queen of gospel, queen of soul, queen of blues, Queen of England.”
In other words go somewhere with that Aretha! Knowles went on to say “I consider my wife a queen and sometimes call her that. Does Aretha have a problem with that ?”
Just when we thought the Grammy flap was over Tina Turner went for round 2, stating Aretha’s always been like that. “Aretha has always been like that. We've always accepted that from her. She's the queen of soul and I'm the queen of rock n' roll. Her ego must be so big to think she was the only one."
Hearing about Tina’s title, Aretha issued the ultimate and final blow “I have always appreciated what Tina Turner has to offer and had quietly cheered her on after Ike and her subsequent success. However, with respect to her statement concerning my ego clearly she was talking about herself as she described herself as the ‘Queen of Rock’ and saying ‘that’s what Queens do’ - particularly since she does not have a clue as to who I am in view of the fact that we have never met."
"I never figured her to resort to tacky press just to sell a few tickets. I understand and I know that the concert market is down where ticket sales are concerned. I really had put her in a different class - higher than that."
"Finally, no one has been more gracious or complimentary to their peers than I have and I am confident and secure enough to do so, unlike some others. I wish Ms. Turner all the best, as I always have. Perhaps one day we will meet.”
That was the end, at least hopefully it is.
While we have covered the ‘Grammy Queen Flap’ in somewhat of a light way, each of the aforementioned divas have a special place in music, title or not, they are leading women in the industry regardless of what has been said and done in 2008.
It is however, quite odd that Aretha and Tina have not ‘met’ ...
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Hey. Craig Wilson Jr here. My sister is retarded and shes a b****! I'll be the first to admit that. Me personally. I LOVE TINA!!! Don't know anything by Aretha. Not my kind of music. My sister also likes the BACKSTREET BOYS, JONAS BROTHERS, WHITNEY HOUSTON, and PARIS HILTON. Nonetheless, she only likes Aretha she admitted because Kevin Richardson From the Backstreet Boys was singing with her. LMFAO!!! She has no idea in hell what she sings. I love Tina cause the people my sister likes aren't in that category. LOL. DAVID BOWIE, SEAL, PRINCE, 3 DOORS DOWN, and TINA TURNER. My kind of music. JESS... SHUT THE HELL UP!!! Shes just a horrible 26 year old idiot. Can't belive I'm younger. LOL
Uh. I know you not talking to me, Michael Isidoro. Aretha is the QUEEN. She has every right to be arrogant!!! Tina Turner... Not MUSIC. So what if Tina has been on both sides of the tracks. Shes just a bimbo from the south. Don't mess with this DIVA. It's like messing with Lady Aretha. Don't try getting up in my mix. ALL HAIL QUEEN ARETHA!!!
Sorry about that last comment. That Jessicca person pissed me off. Anyways, Aretha Franklin, i dont think anyone can ever top her high strong voice. I like her music too!!!And Tina Turner, no one can top her voice and her strength!!!They both are queens!!Aretha!The Queen of Soul Music and Tina! The Queen of Rock & Roll.
TO JESSICA WILSON!! DON'T EVER FUCK WITH TINA TURNER!!!DONT EVER CALLED HER THOSE BAD THINGS! BTICH YOU CANT EVEN SING!!! I THINK ARETHA FRANKLIN AND TINA TURNER SHOULD GET ALONG BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE FAVOR THEM AND THE OTHER OLD SCHOOL SINGERS LIKE MODANNA,DONNA SUMMERS OR NATALIE COLE..ETC....SO YEAH DONT BE RUNNING YOUR MOUTH OFF AND DONT PUT TINA TURNER'S NAME IN YOUR UNWORTHY LIPS TO SAY THEM YOU BITCH!
love tina turner
YES! Tina has like 20 #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She's fourth to Elvis, Michael Jackson, and The Beetles. She's come along way, 50 years. And she still looks awesome! According to Billboard Magazine, Aretha has only 6 #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. No matter what though, I love them both. I just know Tina's music by-far better is all. 'Stay Awhile' is my favorite song of Tina's. In fact, it was my sisters wedding song in 2001. 'Chain of Fools'; 'Respect'; and 'Freeway Of Love' are the only two songs that I know by Aretha. I like them though. Love you both. GREETINGS FROM PENSACOLA!
I love both artists very much. I do kind of like Tina more though. maybe because I hear more of her music and I like rock more. No matter what, Tina is SIMPLY THE BEST! Always remember, RESPECT deserves RESPECT!
u r wonderful tina. we all luv and support ur title. the queen uv rok;) liv on grrl!
i want to have tina's legs so bad lol. she is the queen of rock and roll. no one else will ever be.
I LUV YOU TINA! QUEEN OK ROCK!