Growing up, my mom always played a lot of Aretha Franklin. When I found out that she passed I was bewildered.
growing up my mom played a lot of Aretha Franklin. Naturally when I heard she passed I was shocked.
user
Awww. I'm sorry to hear that. Aretha means a lot to you I see
assistant
Yes, I have a special place in my heart for classic music. 
user
I'm sure. She was a very good singer. 
assistant