Consider where were talking salary as far as the campaign is concerned is that, you know, everything is public. And that all the money that we raise and that pays salaries is directly from donors, smalldollar donors for the most part. So i know you were making 179 at the white house. And i think we can work something out where we keep you right along those lines. Um, specifically, let me see, i havent even added up the numbers. But we were talking about like 15k a month. Let me see what that adds up to. Times 12. Yeah, thats 180,000. Does that sound like a fair deal for you . In terms of your position specifically, i really feel like your position would require, you know, you to be able to be flexible in terms of where you are. Sometimes, you know, come to new york for occasional meetings, but i would love if you could, you know, occasionally go do speaking engagements and that sort of thing for us, i think youd be awesome doing that. So it doesnt really matter where you are. If youre
she loved sam cook and she wanted to sing what sam was singing. and she went on she was still gospel really at the time and sam was singing more mainstream stuff. right, right. but she moved on and got on the same level with sam singing well, she started with some jazz. she would do things with king curtis and the soul serenade, you know. but she couldn t stay there. she had to stretch out. and when she stretched out, she stretched out. that s amazing. we re just showing some pictures of the apollo there. camilla, she s the queen of soul, undisputed queen of soul, also the queen of the apollo. yes. that s right. talk to me about her history, camilla, at the apollo. she s performed at the apollo dozens of times. she first graced the stages in early 60s, right? no one really knew her name, but
joining us now to continue the discussion of aretha franklin s life and legacy, camilla forbes, executive producer at the apollo theater here in new york where the queen of soul performed a number of times in her career. roland martin, and joining me on the phone mavis staples and jazz legend herbie hancock. mavis, let s start with you. what an influence aretha franklin has been on the world of music, in gospel, r & b, soul, pop, even opera for a little while. how do we put into context? as she just said in that obituary, she wants to be remembered for everything. and she will be, she will be. aretha, she did it all. you know, her life was very full and she just received all of the
could pull that off. it s unbelievable. yeah, she s the only one. the queen. queenie, that s what i called her, queenie. she absolutely is. thanks to all of you for helping us remember aretha franklin. camilla forbes, roland martin, mavid staples and herbie hancock. the queen of soul, aretha franklin, 76 years old. i never count the wrinkles. and i don t add up the years. but what i do count on. is staying happy and healthy. so, i add protein, vitamins and minerals to my diet with boost®. new boost® high protein nutritional drink now has 33% more high-quality protein, along with 26 essential and minerals your body needs. all with guaranteed great taste.