These ladies careers have expanded over several decades (starting in the 1960s/early ’70s).  The Living Legends not only had hit songs during the early stages of their career, but they are still putting out hit songs.

DIANA ROSS

Diana Ross started off in the group The Supremes but eventually made a career as a solo artist.  Ms. Ross is one of the original Divas of music.  I have yet to see anyone top the concert she recorded for HBO years ago. 

TINA TURNER

If I could only have legs like Tina Turner. Ms. Turner overcame adversity and became a living legend. I’ve had to quote the lyrics from her song  - “What’s Love Got to Do With it?” on several occasions.

GLADYS KNIGHT

Gladys Knight, whether with or without the Pips, has a voice easily recognized by the young and old.  Her music is timeless. Anybody headed on the “Midnight Train to Georgia?”

PATTI LABELLE

Whether she’s singing R & B or Gospel, Patti Labelle gives it her all.   “If Only You Knew” is one of my favorite songs by Patti-Patti.

ARETHA FRANKLIN

Aretha Franklin isn’t known as the Queen of Soul for nothing.  She not only demands “R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” she gets it–her career has expanded over four decades just like the other ladies mentioned above. 

Honorable Mention - NATALIE COLE

When I get married, Natalie Cole’s song “Inseperable” will be played at my reception. 

These living legends are still going strong. Do you have favorites from those decades that are still putting out music that I didn’t mention here? 

Double Platinum

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