Taylor's speech before Delicate, in tribute to Aretha Franklin, in Detroit, MI on August 28th, 2018

"Detroit, last week, we lost an irreplaceable force. Aretha Franklin did so much for music, she did so much for women’s rights, she did so much for civil rights. She was one of those people that, no matter what you said, no matter what you possibly say about her, it would be an understatement. Words would never ever describe how many things she did in her lifetime that made our world a better place, and this is her home. I would like it if we could have a moment of silence so that every single one of us could reflect on the love and respect for her and everything she did in her life, so can we please dim the lights and have a moment of silence for Aretha. [long moment of silence] We love you, Aretha."