Aretha Franklin's Father Had A Strong Influence On Her Career
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Before Aretha Franklin became one of the greatest American singers and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she was just Daddy's little girl. Her father had a significant influence on her career.
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Aretha Franklin's Father Had A Strong Influence On Her Career
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