I loved Aretha and still do. Not that this even holds a candle to Aretha and Elvis, but, it is also Madonna's birthday. Just a little more August 16th trivia. How old was Aretha? 76? Some say that is young. I say for any person in the music business and as successful as she was, that is old. Good for her and thanks for all the good music through out the years. She will be missed.