Carole King, Paul McCartney, Missy Elliott & more pay tribute to Aretha Franklin

Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 16, 2018

What a life. What a legacy!
So much love, respect and gratitude.
R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin https://t.co/400K1U5IHI

— Carole King (@Carole_King) August 16, 2018

Rest easy #ARETHAFRANKLIN I imagine u in heaven performing & still making people souls move🙌🏾 this was my aunt favorite record #RockSteady you will always be the Queen of Soul you been that before many of us were born! Thank you for giving us LEGENDARY TIMELESS music 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/bEueBCLGJ9

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 16, 2018

I’m absolutely devastated by Aretha’s passing. She was 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. (1/2)

— Clive Davis (@CliveDavis) August 16, 2018

Apart from our long professional relationship, Aretha was my friend. Her loss is deeply profound and my heart is full of sadness. (2/2)

— Clive Davis (@CliveDavis) August 16, 2018

Very sad to hear the news about Aretha, she was so inspiring and wherever you were she always brought you to church. pic.twitter.com/GMCzQRkahc

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) August 16, 2018

Mourning the loss today of @ArethaFranklin who shared her spirit and talent with the world. She deserves not only our RESPECT but also our lasting gratitude for opening our eyes, ears and hearts. Rest in eternal peace, my friend.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 16, 2018

I’m sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin.

— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) August 16, 2018

The 3 seconds it takes for #ArethaFranklin to oooooze out the words “Sittin around..” is as pure & creative & as honest as any singer I’ve ever seen when a performance goes beyond mere… https://t.co/LLlXHVTbR5

— ?st (@questlove) August 16, 2018

The moment I wake up, before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) August 16, 2018

Lucky enough to have seen Aretha live exactly once, and this was it.
Thank you for the music, we will be listening to you forever https://t.co/aMHIBFaTAs

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) August 16, 2018

Undoubtedly one of the greatest of ALL time, RIP #ArethaFranklin https://t.co/Pq9Yd9sBuZ

— Slash (@Slash) August 16, 2018

R.I.P. 2 the Queen. 🙏🏾 #ArethaFranklin https://t.co/SAwRDlHf27

— FunK (@DaMFunK) August 16, 2018

Salute to the Queen. The greatest vocalist I've ever known. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #Aretha

— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 16, 2018

R.I.P Aretha ♡♡♡

— the go! team (@the_go_team) August 16, 2018

The Queen over them all!!!! And i mean every female vocalist you ever heard from rapping to singing. R.I.P. Queen Aretha 😔 pic.twitter.com/QdiJs2rQKP

— PETEROCK.COM (@PeteRock) August 16, 2018

Thank you for sharing your voice with us, Aretha. ❤️❤️

https://t.co/rlVdkrszY6

— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) August 16, 2018

Oh, bye Aretha. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/WOiWjtiO3s

— colin meloy (@colinmeloy) August 16, 2018

May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest #RIP #Aretha

— Tracey Thorn (@tracey_thorn) August 16, 2018

RIP Aretha Franklin what a voice x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 16, 2018

Damn…RIP Aretha….

— RJD2 (@rjd2) August 16, 2018

RIP Aretha Franklin

— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) August 16, 2018

“Say a Little Prayer,” Aretha’s version: https://t.co/UTxCv8lVUw ❤️

— Continuity Ted Leo Account (@tedleo) August 16, 2018

Although Aretha was known as the #QueenofSoul, i called her Hip Hop because of the Incredible break that’s in this song. You had to be quick to percussively EXTEND the break — DJs you KNOW.
Aretha, Rest In Peace. #RIP #RipArethaFranklin #HHPPT pic.twitter.com/HsWI0hFbFK

— Grandmaster Flash (@DJFlash4eva) August 16, 2018

Aretha was such a timeless inspiration to me and so many others, the ultimate queen, thank you for the gift of your voice, music and unshakeable soul 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/me3FXBY4WZ

— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 16, 2018

Rest in peace Aretha. ❤ pic.twitter.com/QT7HeY5SIf

— Patti LaBelle (@MsPattiPatti) August 16, 2018

This is the face of a young man who couldn't believe he was actually singing with the GREATEST OF ALL TIME. Thank you, Ms. Franklin for blessing us with your incomparable gift. Honored to have shared the stage with you even for a moment. Always bowing down to you. #QueenofSoul pic.twitter.com/4bZVAWcqeS

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) August 16, 2018

Amen.. pic.twitter.com/s1rthWSnac

— moby XⓋX (@thelittleidiot) August 16, 2018

I was fortunate enough to spend time with her and witness her last performance – a benefit for @ejaf at St John The Divine Cathedral. She was obviously unwell, and I wasn’t sure she could perform. But Aretha did and she raised the roof.

— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 16, 2018

The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. #RIPArethaFranklin

Elton xx

— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 16, 2018

Aretha. Thankyou for blessing us with your greatness.💔

— Garbage (@garbage) August 16, 2018

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/JsogUu6C0B pic.twitter.com/iessn9wIK2

— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) August 16, 2018

RIP the incredible Aretha Franklin.

— Cosey Fanni Tutti (@coseyfannitutti) August 16, 2018

Superlatives are often used to describe astonishing singers.. but in my view, even superlatives cannot be sufficient.

Everyone who loved her will be saying little prayers of gratitude, respect and appreciation for the musical life force that enriched our lives (2/3)

— Annie Lennox (@AnnieLennox) August 16, 2018

Her voice will soar forever https://t.co/xoFcotNzev
(3/3)

— Annie Lennox (@AnnieLennox) August 16, 2018

Whether it was Gospel, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Pop,or Civil Rights, Aretha Franklin was the greatest gift and the voice of a generation. She could turn any song into a hymn. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but that band in heaven just got our Angel
Rest In Peace Aretha

— Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) August 16, 2018

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be a big black female gospel singer. That had everything to do with Aretha and I’ve been doin the best with what I’ve got ever since… The Queen is gone but she sure ain’t forgotten ~ Rest easy Aretha and thank you 🌹🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/1QCdKl5Bn2

— Langhorne Slim (@LanghorneSlim) August 16, 2018

Rest in Power, Aretha! R-E-S-P-E-C-Thttps://t.co/OcnkkUQLb6#ArethaFranklin #RESPECT #RipArethaFranklin #RIP pic.twitter.com/o2j9eD6QVB

— Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman) August 16, 2018

The first time I heard Aretha was on a Cd compilation my sister had ripped off from those Columbia house mailers. I vividly remember pulling out the trundle bed in her room and putting it… https://t.co/mNW3gwZbDl

— Holly Miranda (@hollymiranda) August 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin her Voice; her Nature. Music ran through her; effortless gospel current, a shining beacon from a Poised Lovely Woman. She carried herself with such Dignity; Civility. People shed Tears when she sang. True faces of Wonder and Joy when she appeared. Liberated Soul.. pic.twitter.com/HSjwOZHvdc

— Perry Farrell (@perryfarrell) August 16, 2018

Immortal soul. pic.twitter.com/g1AzKjAJnX

— SPOON (@spoontheband) August 16, 2018

"Happy memories of being with Aretha on movie sets and industry events. The Queen had a wry, skeptical eye on the world but once you got her laughing you were in. What a voice! What a soul. Angel choirs should prepare for increased rehearsal and discipline."

— Dan Aykroyd (@dan_aykroyd) August 16, 2018

Thank you, Aretha. Your voice was high voltage. You inspired me to no end https://t.co/Y6I91tBZAs

— Santigold (@Santigold) August 16, 2018

#QUEEN OF SOUL 🙏🏾 #RIP #RESPECT #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/zKyRqMMT7l

— Timbaland (@Timbaland) August 16, 2018