What do you know about the Queen of Soul?
Aretha Franklin will perform Saturday at Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson. On Oct. 14, the 18-time Grammy Award winner is scheduled to release her new album "This Christmas Aretha."
How much do you know about the Queen of Soul:
1. Franklin canceled an appearance at the 2008 edition of what Indianapolis event?
A. Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration.
B. Symphony on the Prairie.
C. Indiana State Fair.
D. Indy Jazz Fest.
2. Franklin never recorded an album for what label?
A. ColumbiA.
B. Motown.
C. AtlantiC.
D. AristA.
3. What was Franklin's first No. 1 hit on the pop singles chart?
A. "Baby I Love You."
B. "Respect."
C. "Freeway of Love."
D. "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)."
4. Which esteemed guitarist played on Franklin's 1970 albums "Spirit in the Dark" and "This Girl's in Love with You"?
A. Duane Allman.
B. Eric Clapton.
C. Jimi Hendrix.
D. Jimmy Page.
5. She made a disco album in 1979. What was its title?
A. "Risque."
B. "The Boss."
C. "La DivA."
D. "Go West."
6. In the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," what was her character's occupation?
A. Gospel singer.
B. Music-store owner.
C. Restaurant owner.
D. Postal worker.
7. Which singer never recorded a Top 20 duet with Franklin?
A. Annie Lennox.
B. George Michael.
C. Elton John.
D. Rod Stewart.
8. What singer canceled an appearance at the 1998 Grammy Awards, setting up Franklin's celebrated rendition of Puccini composition "Nessun Dorma"?
A. George Jones.
B. Whitney Houston.
C. Luciano Pavarotti.
D. Axl Rose.
9. Franklin is a devoted fan of what daytime television series?
A. "Sportscenter."
B. "The Young and the Restless."
C. "The Price is Right."
D. "Rugrats."
10. Jerry Wexler, the producer who oversaw Franklin's legendary recording sessions in Muscle Shoals, AlA., died in August. What famous producer had less luck making her a star?
A. Mitch Miller.
B. George Martin.
C. Phil Spector.
D. Isaac Hayes.
Answers:
1-D, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-C, 6-C, 7-D, 8-C, 9-B, 10-A.
How you rate
9 or 10 correct: Respect.
6 to 8: Freeway of love.
3 to 5: Say a little prayer.
0 to 2: Chain of fools.
Aretha Franklin
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 20.
Where: Hoosier Park, Anderson.
Tickets: $70 and $55. For more information, call (800) 526-7223 or visit www.hoosierpark.com.



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