she also sang for obama and presidents ca s carter and clint their inaugurations. the woman who sang for kings and queens revelled in being good at the most important job in the world. i have been a wonderful and a very good mother and am a very good mother. that s what i am most proud of first. a loving mother and a decorate deed have dec decorated diva. she was grateful. i think for me it s the love of music. loyal fans. aretha franklin, the queen of soul, whose range transcends generations. her reign continues on.