Aretha Franklin New Music: Queen Of Soul Teases New Album, Talks Health Concerns In AP Interview

Great news or greatest news? Aretha Franklin says that her recentlt flagging health is almost back to normal and that, once she is back up to 100%, we should expect some new music from the Queen of Soul.

Via  Billboard:

"My treatments are going very well. My last CAT scan, my doctor at the CAT scan and everyone who sees this says that this is miraculous, absolutely miraculous," Franklin said in a phone interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday.

"I was talking to Smokey Robinson, my oldest best friend Smokey, talking about the fact that some doctors are not very well acquainted with faith healing. And Smokey said, 'Well, they just don't know who your healer is.'"

Franklin has cancelled several appearances, including awards shows and concerts, citing health concerns. However, she won't reveal any specifics beyond saying that it is a very common ailment for women.

When talk turned to her new album, Franklin seemed excited.

"I can't wait for that," she said. "They're working on the tracks now." 

(Ed note: I can't wait either, Aretha. To say I'm a superfan might be a bit of an understatement. I'm listening to Spirits In The Dark as I write this #realtalk.)

However, in typical Aretha fashion, Franklin was most upset that her illness will keep her from showing off a new outfit.

"I had really got this hot, hot, hot three-piece Escada short set to wear ... with some fine platforms but doggone it, I'm just not up to traveling quite as far as New York," she said. "It will have to wait. ... (though) I could very well still get there this year." 

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