went to arista records, i m absolutely devastated by aretha s passing, truly one of a kind. she was more than the queen of soul. she was a national treasure to be cherished by every generation throughout the world. and it goes on to say good-bye ms. aretha, you were he goes on to say apart from our long professional relationship aretha was my friend. her loss is deeply profound and my heart is full of sadness. and from adinaxts men zell who broadway star but became probably internationally famous with frozen. good-bye ms. aretha, you were my oddle, greatest singer of all time. every note was pure and authentic and pierced our hearts with joy and pain and life. i think we have alicia quarrels on the phone. she is an actress and entertainment journalist and has interviewed aretha franklin. what are your thoughts now on the passing of the queen of