Hal Leonard The Queen Of Soul (remembering Aretha Franklin)
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Everything you need to know about this sheet music
Everything you need to know about this sheet music
- A powerful stage tribute: a medley designed for live performance, created to bring back Aretha Franklin’s energy and presence in concert.
- Three essential songs brought together: Respect, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman and Think, flowing into a powerful and cohesive mix.
- An immediate impact on the audience: iconic melodies and crowd-pleasing choruses, perfect for creating a “big show” moment in a programme.
- Distinctive soul colours: an arrangement that highlights the groove, character and rhythmic tension that define the great soul classics.
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Summary of this sheet music
As the world mourns the passing of Aretha Franklin, this sheet music celebrates the lasting legacy of her songs and persona through a medley designed for the concert stage. It features three major hits that have shaped the history of popular music: Respect, a true anthem of affirmation and raw energy; (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, more lyrical and deeply expressive; and Think, explosive and irresistible in its rhythmic drive. Together, they create a balanced musical narrative, alternating power, emotion and a sense of "live" energy, ideal for bringing a soul key and an uplifting finale to your concert. This medley highlights the identity of the themes, the effectiveness of the transitions and the strength of the musical lines, for an immediately recognisable and intensely communicative performance.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | ||
| Artist | Aretha Franklin | Genre | Soul sheet music (medley for the concert stage) |
Questions frequently asked
Which Aretha Franklin songs are included in this medley?
The sheet music brings together three songs: "Respect," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," and "Think."
Is the medley The Queen Of Soul suitable for a soul concert?
The arrangement is designed for the concert stage and fits within the jazz, blues, and soul genres. The transitions connect the three songs to create a continuous musical sequence.
What kind of musical atmosphere does "Respect" offer in this sheet music?
"Respect" provides an assertive energy within the medley. This song is one of the three selected hits by Aretha Franklin.
Is there a more lyrical passage in the medley?
"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" introduces a more lyrical and expressive section. Its placement creates a contrast with the rhythmic drive of "Think." The overall arrangement alternates between power and emotion.
Does the sheet music include Aretha Franklin's "Think"?
"Think" is indeed among the three pieces in the medley, featuring its explosive character and rhythmic momentum.



