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A Fraudulent Aretha Franklin: How Do You Spell Respect?

A Fraudulent Aretha Franklin: How Do You Spell Respect?

Ridiculous Crime

September 2, 20251h 0m

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Show Notes

If a New York City hairdresser who looks a little like James Brown comes up to you and says he can make you a star, don't believe him. But Miss Mary Jane Jones had to learn that lesson the hard way –– by playing Florida nightclubs as she pretended to be the real Aretha Franklin. Naturally, that's no way to earn R.E.S.P.E.C.T. But it will certainly get you attention from the law.

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