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Track: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Artist: Aretha Franklin
Album: ARETHA

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Name: Aretha Franklin
Spotify Genres: soul, motown, jazz blues
Followers: 3,676,171
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American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Born: 25 March 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Died: 16 August 2018 in Detroit, Michigan, USA (age 76). Widely regarded as one of, usually the best, female vocalists of all time, she is nicknamed the 'Queen of Soul' or simply referred to as 'Aretha'. In 1987 she was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Performer). Daughter of [a=Reverend C.L. Franklin] and sister of [a=Carolyn Franklin], [a=Erma Franklin], Vaughn Franklin, and Reverend [a=Cecil Franklin], who served as her business manager until his death in 1990. She had four sons: [a=Clarence Franklin] from Donald Burk, Edward Franklin from Edward Jordan, [a=Teddy F. White] also known as [a=Teddy Richards] when she was married to [a=Ted White], and the Christian rap artist [a7950516] from [a=Ken Cunningham]. Her last husband was [a=Glynn Turman]. Cousin of [a=Brenda Bryant].

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Release: Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Year: 1987
Genres: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Styles: Synth-pop, Soul

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LYRICS

Like a warrior that fights
And wins the battle
I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights
Consumed by the shadows
I was crippled emotionally
Somehow I made it through the heartache
Yes I did. I escaped.
I found my way out of the darkness
I kept my faith (I know you did), kept my faith

When the river was deep I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me, no no
I knew you were waiting. I knew you were waiting for me

With an endless desire I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet
Like the bridge is on fire
The hurt is over, one touch and you set me free
I don't regret a single moment, no I don't looking hack
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh

When the river was deep I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me
I knew you were waiting. I knew you were waiting for me

So we were drawn together through destiny
I know this love we snared was meant to be
I knew you were waiting, knew you were waiting
I knew you were waiting , knew you were waiting for me