Album Review: Aretha Franklin's 'A Rose is Still a Rose'
"A rose is a rose is a rose," said eccentric writer and U.S.-turned-
Paris resident Gertrude Stein. "A rose is still a rose," said Queen of
Soul and suburban Detroit resident Aretha Franklin. For some reason
-- I don't know, maybe it's the inimitable voice -- I'm more moved by
Aretha's words...