Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer: her very best performance!

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  • @Zopf-international
    @Zopf-international Рік тому +380

    I'm a grown ass man. She still moves me to tears.

    • @bunnyboydreamer731
      @bunnyboydreamer731 10 місяців тому +16

      Same, grown ass woman here teary

    • @jr5389
      @jr5389 9 місяців тому +2

      👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💀

    • @SashineB
      @SashineB 9 місяців тому +14

      Yes, the Undisputed ETERNAL Queen of Soul. We are lucky to have lived during her day.

    • @technical234
      @technical234 9 місяців тому +8

      Damn before i finished reading your comment it almost happened to me...she is amazing.

    • @SashineB
      @SashineB 9 місяців тому +3

      @@technical234Yes, indeed. 3:24.

  • @sharonhoyt2133
    @sharonhoyt2133 3 роки тому +1755

    I don't think Aretha ever sang any song the same way twice...perfect improvisation on the spot.

  • @freedolphin3077
    @freedolphin3077 Рік тому +297

    She always had her sisters and the backup singers singing like tidal waves, and she would surf on top of these waves like a dolphin. She was having fun with it, and the audience left with a fantastic experience.

    • @mommakat7361
      @mommakat7361 Рік тому +14

      That's a cool way of describing it and then I noticed your profile name 😅

    • @freedolphin3077
      @freedolphin3077 Рік тому

      It has nothing to do with my profile name, but if it does, I'm glad. Because dolphins are one of the most beautiful wonders in the world, so was her voice... now myself, if I can achieve half of the wonderfulness as either one of them, I'll be "cool". ❣ @@mommakat7361

    • @sm2747-j3k
      @sm2747-j3k Рік тому +11

      the background singers are phenomenal here too.

    • @krampusk5699
      @krampusk5699 10 місяців тому +1

      @@sm2747-j3kthey really helped to make her version tbh. As opposed to the Dionne Warwick version where she takes command of the singing more

    • @Sean-yo1sn
      @Sean-yo1sn 9 місяців тому +3

      One of those backup singers is Cissy Houston, magical voices. Perfect timing.

  • @childofgodjesus2778
    @childofgodjesus2778 11 місяців тому +130

    I am 35 years old, but I am just finding out about this queen. I love her songs. 2024.

    • @ramonhaskins2101
      @ramonhaskins2101 5 місяців тому +5

      Lucky you! There is no other voice like hers EVER!!

    • @Juanfernandez-sm8jl
      @Juanfernandez-sm8jl 4 місяці тому +1

      Whitney Houston, is for me!! the greatest

    • @AP-nj1mr
      @AP-nj1mr 3 місяці тому +2

      The very first Aretha song I heard was "Chain of fools" and I was hooked.

    • @jongeers1954
      @jongeers1954 2 місяці тому +2

      It's never too late 🙂
      Aretha is The Queen of Soul but she is far from alone in that castle. If you're just now discovering her, you're going to enjoy so many others! Start with any that you can find singing to music played by The Funk Brothers, e.g. Kim Weston, Gladys Knight, Tammi Terrell... I could go on and on.

    • @GisellsQueendom
      @GisellsQueendom 2 місяці тому +1

      You should check out Motown if you haven’t . A lot of great female singers and men too.

  • @WillieDLive
    @WillieDLive 3 роки тому +1740

    Aretha. The Queen. What a woman.

    • @noreneal7252
      @noreneal7252 3 роки тому +13

      You got that right brotha!!!

    • @shawnwright5332
      @shawnwright5332 3 роки тому +2

      👍🇨🇦

    • @Robskitchen
      @Robskitchen 3 роки тому +7

      Yes indeed! Waddup uncle Willie. Love ya channel brother.

    • @yonaavraham9594
      @yonaavraham9594 3 роки тому +2

      I'm also subbed to your channel Big Willie D.

    • @badddd
      @badddd 3 роки тому +3

      Facts 💯 NO MO' TALK!! 😂

  • @monicastordeur8683
    @monicastordeur8683 3 роки тому +181

    That voice is a gift from God

  • @bjornironside261
    @bjornironside261 4 роки тому +502

    Her phrasing, oh my god!!! How she chooses what notes to hit or how to deliver them. Oh lord what a skill!

    • @fatkitty4207
      @fatkitty4207 2 роки тому +21

      I know right? Such an unusual note choice. But it's just feel and experience. I mean he surely isn't thinking about scales you know.

    • @thetamishow6699
      @thetamishow6699 2 роки тому +5

      I so agree!! Sublime!!

    • @stuartdryer1352
      @stuartdryer1352 Рік тому +3

      Amazing, isn't it?

  • @claudiogandolfi8258
    @claudiogandolfi8258 Рік тому +117

    I still watching this from a little city in Italy in 2023. If you're watching this, I really love U. We are the good part of this bad world. ❤️ Continuiamo a portare i valori nel mondo.

  • @mysticman9331
    @mysticman9331 6 років тому +2089

    I like the fact that she even sings the backing vocalists part in silence while she is waiting to continue her part. It shows that she is totally engaged with the song and highly committed to her craft.

    • @fwlweb5803
      @fwlweb5803 5 років тому +58

      Maintaining the beat

    • @damianrhea8875
      @damianrhea8875 4 роки тому +56

      Although her genre is pop, her background gospel, her musicality is CLASSICAL and BRILLIANT -- only GOD-SENT and GENIUS !!! Hers is not a once-in-a-lifetime talent, but a once-in-a-history gift ...

    • @nolaanderson8770
      @nolaanderson8770 4 роки тому +20

      One of those backup singers is her sister...

    • @mossion
      @mossion 4 роки тому +2

      totally Agreed Sifiso

    • @thepowerhousesound
      @thepowerhousesound 4 роки тому +2

      Sifiso Mbatha beats counting ;-)

  • @lewis83
    @lewis83 Рік тому +85

    When Aretha franklin began making the airwaves I was a little white boy, growing up in Memphis, Tennessee and swearing I would one day marry this passionate enchantress on the radio. I'm 65 now, and the woman and her voice still astound me.

    • @gypsychild9012
      @gypsychild9012 14 днів тому

      Wow I am now residing in Memphis in 2024 much love for this comment ❤

    • @susiem22
      @susiem22 7 днів тому

      You have very good taste in women! ❤

  • @AlluretheGOAT
    @AlluretheGOAT 8 місяців тому +43

    When I am down… this video is my go to.

  • @lataun.richardson
    @lataun.richardson 8 місяців тому +92

    No autotune👏🏾 No twerking 💃🏾 No entourage💯 AMAZING PERFORMANCE ARETHA💐

    • @debomb721
      @debomb721 4 місяці тому

      No originality, amazing comment

    • @dondamon4669
      @dondamon4669 3 місяці тому

      She done all her twerking off the stage in secret which is actually worse

    • @SASCEEONDATRACK
      @SASCEEONDATRACK 18 днів тому

      SHE IZ THE QUEEN OF ROCKSOUL

  • @breeree6118
    @breeree6118 6 років тому +1798

    Rest easy Miss Franklin. I know you up there showing the angels how to really sing.

    • @JakeDylanMakes
      @JakeDylanMakes 6 років тому +21

      Bree Ree I was just about to say her voice was too big for this world

    • @testiculos5495
      @testiculos5495 6 років тому +6

      what if she was in hell

    • @oops3266
      @oops3266 6 років тому +11

      LG FlowerBomb wtf

    • @twinship22
      @twinship22 6 років тому +26

      LG FlowerBomb Kingdom of Heaven is in your heart!,, you'd better believe that.. Ms. Franklin is now resting in heaven.

    • @lulusaintly631
      @lulusaintly631 6 років тому +7

      Give it a rest, mate.

  • @chrncfck
    @chrncfck 6 років тому +1019

    I always look at her Eyes every time she perform. Those eyes are so special. RIP queen.

    • @Rimah14
      @Rimah14 6 років тому +36

      Kurapika Kudasay I do the same exact thing.. her eyes tell a story just as much as the song she sing from her lips.💙

    • @Tan87ful
      @Tan87ful 6 років тому +9

      Agreed 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽

    • @mysticman9331
      @mysticman9331 6 років тому +25

      Those eyes are a killer man! They make one fall in love with her all over again. Damn she was a special lady!!

    • @chrncfck
      @chrncfck 6 років тому +25

      She connects to her audience not only with her voice but wth an eye to eye contact. for the Queen of Soul knew that eyes are the window of our souls.. it goes deep inside.

    • @Tan87ful
      @Tan87ful 6 років тому +3

      Kurapika Kudasay yep 👏🏽✌🏽

  • @shesslucky
    @shesslucky 4 роки тому +648

    Her voice brings me to TEARS! I said this before, Aretha was another star on the American flag. God bless this African American queen, she makes me proud to be a black woman.

    • @erikwesterberg7220
      @erikwesterberg7220 3 роки тому +3

      Totally agree with you, Lucky, all the reasons to be proud, tears are also clouding my keyboard. Yet as a flat- feet white swedish male of 66 years old I can take a little pride from my 3/4 Jewish ancestry. Burt Backarack could write lyrics that appealed to virually everyone yet had a timeless mystical glow....Cant beleiive I grow up with this tune in the easy listening radio.

    • @shawnwright5332
      @shawnwright5332 3 роки тому +5

      Very cool statement 👍🇨🇦

    • @vIContrastIv
      @vIContrastIv 3 роки тому +2

      YESS!!! LOVE THIS COMMENT :)

    • @lopeslopes649
      @lopeslopes649 3 роки тому +2

      Não sou negro.
      Mas concordo com vc.
      Ela é um espetáculo.
      👏👏👏👏

    • @alessandrosouzzasouzza7881
      @alessandrosouzzasouzza7881 3 роки тому +2

      LUCKY BOM DIA BOA NOITE BOA TARDE AXÉ BOM DIA BOA NOITE BOA TARDE AXÉ BOM DIA BOA NOITE MUITA SAÚDE FIRMA BAETA NEVES ALESSANDRO DE SOUZA AXÉ BOM DIA

  • @andredemoura1590
    @andredemoura1590 4 місяці тому +86

    No special effects,
    No obscene words,
    No nakedness
    Just the power of talent love and soul!

  • @MemoryLane77852
    @MemoryLane77852 6 років тому +518

    Heaven is giving her a standing ovation upon her entry.

    • @Sttephy30
      @Sttephy30 6 років тому +1

      thats right!

    • @MemoryLane77852
      @MemoryLane77852 6 років тому +2

      _egas calybird the Bible was a book written by a council of men who also dictated the laws of Europe in the Middle Ages. Thank God for science because without them, the Catholic Church would probably ban technology like the internet and you couldn’t watch UA-cam today. The reason for all of these technology and diversity in society is because the church is dying. A long time ago, churches didn’t want their parishioners to interact with people of different race, nationality or religion.

    • @monkatyoung7560
      @monkatyoung7560 6 років тому

      when Jesus died, he gave us the power to be saved and to never die. so no, you won't die and wait for judgment. reference the verse where Jesus told the sinner on the cross that he would be in paradise that night.

    • @lorideener5237
      @lorideener5237 5 років тому

      @_egas calybird many things were taken out of the Bible under Constantines rule many years ago. Though the scripture is inspired, it has been tampered with. Loom up the Nag Hammadi scriptures on Google and the Reluctant Messenger. Jesus is talking about immortality and reincarnation being the truth. The Bible is not to be understood literally anyway. It is to be understood metaphtsically. Do you really think Jonah was in the belly of a whale and lived to tell about it? Look up the 2 references I gave you and do not take my word for it.

    • @JuanHayrenik
      @JuanHayrenik 5 років тому +1

      ¡ Amén !

  • @parmjr1
    @parmjr1 3 роки тому +2031

    If you're watching this in 2021, we survive, and I love you and you're not alone. God bless you !

    • @darthattenborough1145
      @darthattenborough1145 3 роки тому +16

      God bless you Paulo

    • @aidana-q9k
      @aidana-q9k 3 роки тому +6

      @@darthattenborough1145 God bless you Darth

    • @parmjr1
      @parmjr1 3 роки тому +4

      @@darthattenborough1145 Amém...

    • @cookiescream3971
      @cookiescream3971 3 роки тому +7

      Praise God,
      Jesus is just that Gooooood.
      In my Ree voice,,
      July 5,2021

    • @darthattenborough1145
      @darthattenborough1145 3 роки тому +4

      @@cookiescream3971 Amen Brother 😂🤝

  • @azumikik23
    @azumikik23 8 років тому +507

    She's totally surfing on the rythm, wonderfull Aretha.

    • @edwardwheeler197
      @edwardwheeler197 8 років тому +23

      you ain't never lied. surfing and got caught in a groove

    • @davysouza9794
      @davysouza9794 7 років тому +1

      Vlad
      junior tatofi

    • @dod2114
      @dod2114 7 років тому +7

      wonderful comment

    • @carloswagner6895
      @carloswagner6895 7 років тому +1

      I was reading this comment when out of nowhere she sings " oh boy yes I do" hahaha I was like damn Aretha.

    • @huseyintunay1386
      @huseyintunay1386 7 років тому

      Mükemmel..

  • @nongthip
    @nongthip Рік тому +36

    RIP Burt Bacharach who wrote this legendary ballad, and sadly has passed away February 8, 2023 at the age of 94.

    • @mbrackeva
      @mbrackeva 5 днів тому

      A genius. Good songwriters is what we're missing today. We live in a world where popular music is made by computers. And people buy that!

  • @sondrasmith2691
    @sondrasmith2691 3 роки тому +385

    Had more soul on her pinky finger than alot of singers combined. R.I.P. Aretha

  • @vickb2576
    @vickb2576 4 роки тому +1290

    Most immaculate song ever

  • @Tiisiphone
    @Tiisiphone 6 років тому +431

    Her voice is immortal. RIP.

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 6 років тому

      Tiisiphone do you think queen whitney was better???

    • @Tiisiphone
      @Tiisiphone 6 років тому +3

      @@angeljohnson6665 one million dollar question! I can't tell, I love them both.

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 6 років тому

      Tiisiphone yes

    • @poolpoolification
      @poolpoolification 6 років тому

      HER VOICE PERF.. BACKING CRAXZY

    • @ozzyu6684
      @ozzyu6684 3 роки тому

      @@angeljohnson6665 bitch stfu with all that comparing shit! I see you everywhere comparing people, stfu and go Stan your flop ass face Ashanti, oops I mean Astankie 🤮🤢

  • @erosgang9532
    @erosgang9532 Рік тому +10

    probably the last person to comment on this video but I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH BY ARETHA R.I.P AF🥰

  • @davidwhite7131
    @davidwhite7131 6 років тому +489

    Well I am a 55 year old white dude that lives in the south, loves AC/DC and old cars but damn, Aretha Franklin was just the very best! I remember hearing her music as a kid and it was great then. Now it's just incredible! Her voice is, well, no words can really explain how some of those notes just give you a chill. Stunning. Just amazing. Wow!
    Did I mention that it was really, really, really great! All kids ( millennials should be forced to watch this ) need to see this and real artist.

    • @IaMSpeaks
      @IaMSpeaks 4 роки тому +14

      The oldest Millennials are in their 40s now, I think you mean gen z

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 4 роки тому +3

      😇😇👼

    • @jerkin2200
      @jerkin2200 4 роки тому +2

      @@IaMSpeaks literally no mellinials are even 40..geezus

    • @IaMSpeaks
      @IaMSpeaks 4 роки тому +1

      @@jerkin2200 how old do you think the oldest Millennials are?

    • @jerkin2200
      @jerkin2200 4 роки тому +2

      @@IaMSpeaks they are like 37-38. Bro I'm 28. The youngest mellinials are like 24-25

  • @kivawyandotte6941
    @kivawyandotte6941 6 років тому +434

    what a privilege to have access to your music as a legacy.

  • @tyquaunopelika
    @tyquaunopelika 6 років тому +14

    1:30 REE! Her technique is phenomenal!

  • @OlafMeesters
    @OlafMeesters Рік тому +46

    How can this be real? The voice, the mimicry, the intention, the surrender, it's unbelievable.

  • @Robertoni7
    @Robertoni7 8 років тому +127

    I swear something about her voice feels like it tickles my soul.

    • @blambrax
      @blambrax 8 років тому +7

      you right..

    • @spaghettipolicy
      @spaghettipolicy 7 років тому +20

      They do not make them like Aretha any more. She is incomparable.

    • @sanieisleam3225
      @sanieisleam3225 6 років тому +2

      Robertoni7 : yes indeed...her voice !!! Make me... dance.. give me : power

    • @mattclune7593
      @mattclune7593 6 місяців тому +2

      @@sanieisleam3225 The very best - her voice transcends octaves, but the "soul" is pure magic -cannot get enough and of course RIP my man, Mr. Malibu, Burt Bacharach, who quietly snuck jazz phrasings into modern pop and R&B in the seventies.

  • @saintmelanin1779
    @saintmelanin1779 Рік тому +270

    No exaggerated make up, no filter, no auto tune.
    Just a beautiful woman and her soulful voice!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @anz2441
      @anz2441 Рік тому +2

      Amen

    • @nuntana2
      @nuntana2 Рік тому +1

      Wasn't she just! Forgot how cute she was back then, too. That F voice though... she sings when she sings if you know what I mean. Best ever!

  • @towannamclaurin2040
    @towannamclaurin2040 Місяць тому +11

    I will always be listening to this legend. Young teenage girl back in the 70s, and falling in love for the first time listening to Aretha Franklin music and it’s 2024 and I’m here praise Yahshua!!

  • @shibby22
    @shibby22 Рік тому +98

    Those amazing back vocals, are absolutely amazing. The dynamic between Aretha Franklin and them is way underrated. It's as if the backup singers have her energy and intentions.

    • @alziedownes1955
      @alziedownes1955 Рік тому +1

      Yes so true, love em .

    • @Gwen3344
      @Gwen3344 Рік тому +2

      @shibby22 Worth mentioning is that *in the chorus* -- both in this performance, but strikingly in the original recording -- it is Aretha who is singing backing vocals. In my listening, the intricate chorus, the interplay of the singers and their shifting in roles, is the most brilliant part of Aretha's version of I Say a Little Prayer. I am spellbound by the genius of it every single time I listen!

    • @ReviewsChannel-e4r
      @ReviewsChannel-e4r 9 місяців тому

      She and her backup singers are like a power house tsunami. A tidal wave of vocals.

  • @imdown2
    @imdown2 6 років тому +2085

    She is so beautiful to me. Perfect example of a Black Queen.

    • @STFUndTEXTME
      @STFUndTEXTME 6 років тому +62

      imdown2 perfect example of a queen period 💜💜💜💜💜

    • @poolpoolification
      @poolpoolification 6 років тому +14

      dont you agree bck up vacal out of control

    • @poodlesrock6552
      @poodlesrock6552 6 років тому +11

      Well, thank you! All my family and friends tell me that I'm totally Aretha look-like, although I am white (with blond hair and green/blue eyes).

    • @jamarharrison2296
      @jamarharrison2296 6 років тому +8

      Hands down

    • @ivy4419
      @ivy4419 6 років тому +17

      She is

  • @sebastianandreatta7820
    @sebastianandreatta7820 Рік тому +35

    A Queen, an Angel, a Miracle, and a civil rights legend in no particular order. Lord she is missed.

  • @peterclarke3990
    @peterclarke3990 3 роки тому +227

    You have to say that Aretha probably had the most powerful voice of all, the greatest range and the most soulful. Nuff said. I’m so happy to have lived when she was here. Brilliant!

  • @amontadillo2354
    @amontadillo2354 Рік тому +61

    Oh my god, she’s incredible. Her voice sounds like feelings feel

    • @Gurci28
      @Gurci28 Рік тому

      “I Say a Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin was written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach. [Genius]

    • @Gurci28
      @Gurci28 Рік тому

      "I say a little prayer for you While combing my hair now" 0:21
      Burt Bacharach and Hal David

  • @MrClausmaron
    @MrClausmaron 6 років тому +207

    She was an icon - as a singer and a human being. RIP

  • @keithleverette8235
    @keithleverette8235 2 роки тому +41

    If this performance doesn't touch you, you have no soul, literally!

    • @siaitsme6800
      @siaitsme6800 2 роки тому +1

      Totally agree with you.
      🙏⚘💚⚘🙏

    • @siaitsme6800
      @siaitsme6800 2 роки тому +4

      Or if you don't have a soul.. this song should get you one. Heart and soul.
      🙏⚘❤⚘🙏

  • @nichole1659
    @nichole1659 6 років тому +187

    This is my favorite song from her

    • @mysticman9331
      @mysticman9331 6 років тому +4

      Amber Lawrence . Me too!! I can play it he whole day.

    • @jenobalogjenonek6825
      @jenobalogjenonek6825 5 років тому

      Abba

    • @michpackfan
      @michpackfan 5 років тому +1

      Mine too

    • @urmom777
      @urmom777 5 років тому +2

      This isn't her song tho

    • @allanrussack4143
      @allanrussack4143 5 років тому +1

      Amber Lawrence yes, it’s soooo great to hear Aretha interpret songs from pop songwriters such as Burt Bacharach. I wish she did many more! Well, I guess we all do!

  • @beverlyducharme433
    @beverlyducharme433 Рік тому +105

    Aretha was a miracle, a joyful force of nature and a musical genius. I thank the universe for her every time I hear this song.

    • @quanahnah6640
      @quanahnah6640 Рік тому +1

      Me too. I miss her so much. God bless her soul. ❤️❤️

    • @luciano8128
      @luciano8128 Рік тому +1

      Aretha Franklin perfect voice, Burt Bacharach and Hal David incredible sogwriters. perfect combo

  • @danahoward759
    @danahoward759 3 роки тому +71

    That head piece is Art.

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 роки тому

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @manuhally
    @manuhally 6 років тому +231

    Had the supreme privilege of seeing Aretha --the Queen of Soul in a private concert--only 30 people in attendance in summer of 1966 in Bellevue Washington when I worked with Project Overcome...her music is a gift to us all...RIP

  • @Engel0
    @Engel0 Рік тому +12

    2023 und immer noch wunderbar zu hören. Ich liebe diesen Song ❤Liebe Grüße aus Germany ❤

  • @bangchan_and_his_7_kids
    @bangchan_and_his_7_kids 8 місяців тому +19

    I cried when she died😭 she was truly one of the best singers in my opinion

  • @Imissingu2001
    @Imissingu2001 6 років тому +90

    PURE BLACK EXCELLENCE!!! SHE WAS, IS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE QUEEN OF SOUL!!!! BLACK MUSIC WILL NEVER BE THE SAME BECAUSE OF HER!! THANK YOU SO MUCH QUEEN!!! REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE!!!

    • @monicabella7894
      @monicabella7894 5 років тому +1

      The Queen of soul is GLADYS KNIGHT 💖 (unofficial). Although naturally this is great.

  • @Alejandronavarro1975.
    @Alejandronavarro1975. Рік тому +22

    True music never gets old, greetings from Mexico, September 2023, long live soul😊❤

  • @fastcars.4093
    @fastcars.4093 6 років тому +168

    Im not going to cry. Im just going to play your records and smile for the gift you blessed the entire world with. Your voice and talent. Thank you. 🙏🏾

    • @tootiemilburn
      @tootiemilburn 6 років тому +7

      I cant stop crying

    • @vvilches1312
      @vvilches1312 6 років тому

      Well saying! Kisses for you!

    • @actualwakandangirl7121
      @actualwakandangirl7121 6 років тому +1

      Courtney R ❤️

    • @samantha5199
      @samantha5199 6 років тому +1

      Sam here sweets God Bless you always

    • @Sp-ck5es
      @Sp-ck5es 6 років тому +1

      We got bubble wrap Dionne, Stevie, Pattie, Smokey, Dianna Ross, Gladys,Chaka Khan, Anita Baker and Little Richard....now....Damn

  • @Pistons2024
    @Pistons2024 10 місяців тому +8

    Watching this for the first time ever in 2024 & I’m 44. It’s my mom’s heavenly birthday & she loved some Aretha🕊️ the ending of this video was amazing

  • @barry6154
    @barry6154 6 років тому +303

    the finest vocalist of all time...there wont be another like this.

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 4 роки тому +2

      NO NO NO...THERE DEFINITELY WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER MBV S. AREATHA FRANKLIN!!!!

    • @justinwalker331
      @justinwalker331 4 роки тому +10

      Whitney would have a say in that

    • @julietimmons9610
      @julietimmons9610 4 роки тому +1

      Dionne Warwick was NO SLOUCH.. I just kids now days knew what REAL talent was, THIS is a prime example of it,, so is the music from GREAT Mr Burt Bacharach &Mr Hal David..

    • @MrYouTube1Y92
      @MrYouTube1Y92 4 роки тому +8

      justin walker Whitney is wonderful but no Aretha

    • @nomadic1932
      @nomadic1932 4 роки тому +13

      @@justinwalker331 lmfao whitney is great but couldn't touch Aretha in her prime

  • @ericakane2274
    @ericakane2274 6 років тому +74

    That diamond on her finger is FIRE!

  • @jajuanmcknight6174
    @jajuanmcknight6174 3 роки тому +296

    Its unhealthy how many times I've watched and listened to this and still I cant seem to stop. Rest in peace queen you have totally hypnotized me and I'm loving every bit of. #Thetruevoice

  • @bryantherocker
    @bryantherocker 2 роки тому +58

    I love that in the Chorus she let the Background Voices shine, she just complements it with her unique voice ... She is also beautiful too.

  • @MartyShari
    @MartyShari 6 років тому +464

    I say a little prayer for Aretha Franklin! It´s so sad! :(

    • @vh7637
      @vh7637 6 років тому +8

      MartyShari I know . And hearing this song and seeing her is making me shed tears

    • @MartyShari
      @MartyShari 6 років тому +6

      Yes, she was such a great singer!

    • @douglaskerins6030
      @douglaskerins6030 6 років тому +7

      she lived a long full life, rest well Queen

    • @lindajohnson5271
      @lindajohnson5271 6 років тому +7

      She's in heaven but her beautiful voice lives on forever

    • @Tan87ful
      @Tan87ful 6 років тому +1

      Agreed :)

  • @jamesgilhooly8922
    @jamesgilhooly8922 Рік тому +45

    She is truly Lady Soul.

  • @syalalaputri1802
    @syalalaputri1802 Рік тому +75

    Thank God for black woman… they sing the finest voices…

    • @brennoroballo2099
      @brennoroballo2099 6 місяців тому

      In America yes, unluckly not in my country

    • @lokisan100
      @lokisan100 3 місяці тому +2

      Black girl magic! Gotta love it!

    • @dondamon4669
      @dondamon4669 3 місяці тому

      Who cares about colour? And so not true

  • @bonnieholland6801
    @bonnieholland6801 2 роки тому +23

    I was born 1960. Aretha gave me so much joy as I grew up during tuff times in Chicago. She was up on top of the very best female vocals that ever graced this earth.

  •  6 років тому +202

    Oh God thank you so much for the time you kept on earth the wonderful Aretha Franklin with us

  • @TimMuggy
    @TimMuggy 6 років тому +221

    R.I.P. Aretha your voice gave so much pleasure to so many

    • @tamaramadison7563
      @tamaramadison7563 6 років тому +1

      Rest in peace what a beautiful voice she did not scream but sang .

  • @monkatyoung7560
    @monkatyoung7560 6 років тому +196

    I am sad but it's so nice to see the love for Aretha from around the world. She will never be forgotten.

  • @antonioallen1763
    @antonioallen1763 Рік тому +25

    The woman was the Queen of improving every song. INCREDIBLE!!!!! So many great singers we have lost. Too many losses now.. Too much...

  • @dee12yearsago88
    @dee12yearsago88 3 роки тому +62

    She had the same tone throughout her entire life. LEGEND

  • @aliensuperstar1143
    @aliensuperstar1143 6 років тому +213

    The moment I wake up
    Before I put on my makeup
    I say a little prayer for you
    While combing my hair now
    And wondering which dress i’m gonna wear now
    I say a little prayer for you
    Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart
    And I will love you
    Forever and ever, we never will part
    Oh, how I love you
    Together, together, that's how it must be
    To live without you
    Would only mean heartbreak for me
    I run for the bus, dear
    While riding I think of us, dear
    I say a little prayer for you
    At work I just take time
    And all through my coffee break time
    I say a little prayer for you
    Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart
    And I will love you
    Forever and ever we never will part
    Oh, how I'll love you
    Together, together, that's how it must be
    To live without you
    Would only mean heartbreak for me
    I say a little prayer for you
    I say a little prayer for you
    My darling, believe me
    (Believe me)
    For me there is no one but you
    Please love me too
    (Answer my prayer)
    And I'm in love with you
    (Answer my prayer)
    Answer my prayer now, babe
    (Answer my prayer)
    Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart
    And I will love you
    Forever and ever we never will part
    Oh, how I'll love you
    Together, forever, that's how it must be
    To live without you
    Would only mean heartbreak for me

  • @deanshort9011
    @deanshort9011 4 роки тому +38

    OMG! This song was sung 50 YEARS ago and it's S*T*I*L*L so HELLA STRONG today in 2020! Thank you Queen Aretha for the power & of course the SOUL you put into your music! It gives me chills to hear your voice! It makes me feel so alive! Thank you for being so damn GOOD!

  • @johngumbs2111
    @johngumbs2111 Рік тому +35

    I didn't realize how pretty she was

  • @freedomseeker6336
    @freedomseeker6336 6 років тому +326

    I can’t control my tears. She is just an original, no additives. Sorry wannabes, this only happens once in a century.

  • @StormCG
    @StormCG 6 років тому +56

    One of the greatest singers in history. My mom showed me this when I was very young, and I only got back to her music too late...rest in peace, Aretha Franklin.

    • @astott7
      @astott7 5 років тому

      Same I never even got to see her in concert 😔

    • @julietimmons9610
      @julietimmons9610 4 роки тому +1

      I don't know how old you are but try looking the MANY beautiful songs by Hal David & the GREAT Mr. Burt Bacharach, great stuff!!!!

  • @Kingmdm
    @Kingmdm 3 роки тому +53

    Man she looks so good here! Can just imagine the man she's singing to just melting in his own tears.

  • @moreloveandjoy
    @moreloveandjoy 2 роки тому +25

    There’s no distance between her singing and all the cells in my body. She was life manifest.

  • @steamyboy69
    @steamyboy69 6 років тому +50

    Rest in peace Aretha. My heart is crying 😢.

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 5 років тому +80

    Like an aerobatic sport plane that is hitting every single spot in it’s routine exactly,
    she flys those notes to perfection.

    • @damianrhea8875
      @damianrhea8875 4 роки тому +10

      Bill Bright ... And many of the notes are improvisational !!! They come from somewhere on which the mortals do not dare to tread ...

    • @sandraatkins2539
      @sandraatkins2539 4 роки тому +2

      @@damianrhea8875 YES, ARETHA IS OTHERWORLDLY. NOW SHE HAS THE BLESSING OF BEING ABLE TO ENTERTAIN THE ANGELS!

  • @honeydiva9171
    @honeydiva9171 6 років тому +32

    R.I.P. Aretha! I grew up to your voice being a 70s baby. My mother played Aretha's music as far back as I can remember, both her gospel & pop. One song stands out for me as a child I truly loved bcuz my mom played it allllllll the time. That song was called Angel, written by her sister Carolyn. That song is easily one of my favorites, especially later in life. I lost my oldest sister in 1984 & I always think of her & my mother whenever I hear it. I loved her music, she had a special gift that I will truly miss. Ms. Franklin also looks *A LOT* like my mother as well, so it feels almost like I lost my own mother! You will be greatly missed! You truly earned your title, *THE QUEEN OF SOUL,* there will *NEVER BE* another to fill those shoes!!!!!! I'm saying a little prayer for you, *Queen Aretha!!! I gotta find me an angel to fly away with me!*

    • @Tan87ful
      @Tan87ful 6 років тому +1

      NetanyaJudah1971 agreed 👏🏽💯

  • @davidenaldi7624
    @davidenaldi7624 2 роки тому +6

    I'm crying....her voice, the guys died in Vietnam. Miss Aretha y are still alive ...y are for ever.

  • @kingimperialmagnanimous3884
    @kingimperialmagnanimous3884 2 роки тому +9

    3:11 i love that little dance, she was so smooth

  • @chrismcphatter9524
    @chrismcphatter9524 6 років тому +149

    Omg! That voice.....Oh man, we're really gonna miss you. Thanks for the wonderful music! Sleep in heavenly peace.

  • @theronedawson3236
    @theronedawson3236 8 років тому +140

    I can help to notice how pretty her skin looks. Oh she killing this song one of my favorite. My mother used to play this on the house when she cleaning. Miss you Mom.

    • @sharonsimmons9152
      @sharonsimmons9152 6 років тому +1

      Me to lv you mom

    • @MsShellectable
      @MsShellectable 6 років тому +1

      Sweet soul memories.

    • @arymat9979
      @arymat9979 6 років тому

      Therone Dawson how I just said the same thing. Sorry about your mom.

    • @shye672
      @shye672 3 роки тому

      She was very pretty, but that was also the days before high def TV. I think HDTV makes everyone look a little harsh and haggard, no matter how young they are!

  • @ChristineES44
    @ChristineES44 4 місяці тому +5

    She was, in my opinion, the best female singer in the past 60 years. She had so much class.

  • @NorthWalesKid
    @NorthWalesKid 3 роки тому +178

    THE greatest Female vocalist of all time and that’s that.
    Streisand is great but Franklin was, is an always will be the chairwoman of the board.
    Simply peerless, on a plain all of her own

    • @chinemeremudoh3732
      @chinemeremudoh3732 2 роки тому +9

      I absolutely love that "Chairwoman of the Board" 😂😂😂

    • @ml106
      @ml106 2 роки тому +7

      You cant forget Ella and Etta... Their trio is magnificent

    • @ragelynsb6537
      @ragelynsb6537 2 роки тому +11

      And Celine, Mariah and Whitney

    • @1970sthrowback
      @1970sthrowback 2 роки тому +4

      @@ragelynsb6537 a level or two down id say, no offence

    • @1970sthrowback
      @1970sthrowback 2 роки тому +4

      Id add Gladys Knight as well

  • @DannyMulligan
    @DannyMulligan 4 роки тому +82

    First time I’ve seen the young Aretha... WOW. I knew her voice was powerful and perfect but her stunning beauty and elegance here just make the performance unbelievable! She really is the queen.

  • @Mr.A_LDN
    @Mr.A_LDN 7 років тому +18

    One of the best songs ever written sung by one of the best ever singers-absolutely priceless
    She's amazing and effortless-perfection

  • @derekdbyrne7487
    @derekdbyrne7487 Рік тому +76

    RIP, Burt. 😢
    Thank you for so many amazing songs, including this one as one of my favorites of all time. 🙏🏽

  • @clockedyourtea3010
    @clockedyourtea3010 6 років тому +88

    I just 21 but would give anything to have been alive around the time of all the greatest talents were in their primes.. Aretha, The Supremes, Michael Jackson/The Jacksons, Prince etc.. If we get to make our own heavens, this would be mine.

    • @catherinehazur7336
      @catherinehazur7336 3 роки тому +2

      The phenomenon that was MoTown had a huge pantheon of music talent showcased. A tidal wave of song really.

    • @jayhendricks67
      @jayhendricks67 3 роки тому +1

      Just make it to HEAVEN and you will be able to see all the Greats

    • @elizabethmarie8269
      @elizabethmarie8269 3 роки тому

      Never pushed a like button so hard.

    • @maureenthefirst1
      @maureenthefirst1 3 роки тому +1

      I'm 71 and I had that privilege. It was an awesome time in music and in race relations in America. These talented people accomplished so much just by sharing their awesome talents with us all in America. I'm so grateful.

  • @carolinethorne7825
    @carolinethorne7825 Рік тому +20

    The true Queen of soul. Rest In Peace.

    • @PaulHarrison-q9r
      @PaulHarrison-q9r Місяць тому

      Yes dear Caroline you are right about that she is the true Queen...I hopefully you wouldn't mind us being good friends?

  • @samuelnagibkoikesalomao6432
    @samuelnagibkoikesalomao6432 2 роки тому +12

    The Perfection of vocal technics

  • @dwestwood4
    @dwestwood4 Рік тому +18

    A beautiful woman from beginning to end! RIP Aretha x

    • @ericharrison7
      @ericharrison7 Рік тому

      Hello. You are very right. She’s a very good and beautiful singer. Rip to her.

  • @leowindow
    @leowindow 6 років тому +29

    From Switzerland: Rest in peace Aretha Franklin 💞

    • @gracamoreira4961
      @gracamoreira4961 6 років тому

      Que pena tudo passa mas sua voz é para sempre DIVA maravilhosa

  • @mapsan1
    @mapsan1 8 років тому +17

    Aretha Franklin stands out - still to this day - she is one THE most of the important muscians of all - rythm is all !!!

  • @gailwalters4510
    @gailwalters4510 6 років тому +19

    A true natural woman, in South Africa we celebrate "Women's Month" - she was a great inspiration to all the women in SA, we love you Aretha, you were so authentic, loving, strong, risk taking and above all a voice for many centuries to hear, THANK YOU GOD, for giving us a woman with a natural voice, heart, mind and beautiful soul.

  • @ingrima4220
    @ingrima4220 27 днів тому +4

    Unparallelled is Aretha! Must be the combination of control and technique with such power and soul, but man, her singing hits differently!

  • @richardlonghurst5423
    @richardlonghurst5423 3 роки тому +28

    Oh man. What a voice and what a woman.
    They broke the mold when she was born.
    God bless you Aretha.

  • @alanoffer
    @alanoffer 9 років тому +18

    That's why she was called the queen of soul ,that voice

  • @kkmatt
    @kkmatt 8 років тому +344

    She's so beautiful.

    • @mhdboza
      @mhdboza 8 років тому +26

      she is I love her soul too she know how to sing

    • @catalinasaldivar2931
      @catalinasaldivar2931 7 років тому +13

      Pope Of Atheism in her prime she was the best female singer ever! And she always will be! I put only Whitney in the same level! Everyone with ears knows that! Aretha is one and only!

    • @markwilliams6378
      @markwilliams6378 7 років тому +3

      I love me some Karen Clark and Patti Labelle too though

    • @peterluscher4269
      @peterluscher4269 7 років тому

      blick

    • @delirous8
      @delirous8 7 років тому +7

      Aretha is one beautiful woman. Naturally beautiful!

  • @michaelledwith3098
    @michaelledwith3098 2 роки тому +16

    Voice unbelievable she could sing the phone book 🎶

  • @jaydavid3361
    @jaydavid3361 5 років тому +34

    Just watched this performance for the first time. For years, I had always been hearing people say that Aretha had one of the best voices in music, now I know why. Rest in Peace Aretha.

  • @EstherOdonohue
    @EstherOdonohue 5 років тому +94

    Exceptional vocals. I wish I could sing like that. Now this is the true Queen of soul! 🙂

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 роки тому

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

    • @heroxzq1263
      @heroxzq1263 2 роки тому

      That's the thing though. Nobody else sings like that, so its fair for the rest of us. Lol

    • @EstherOdonohue
      @EstherOdonohue 2 роки тому

      @@heroxzq1263 lol true. Even the Beyonce Ariana Grande and Adele can't sing like that. Mind you life was never meant to be fair, some people are just lucky lol. 😂

  • @berniceivery
    @berniceivery 9 років тому +247

    GOD PUT THAT INSTRUMENT ON EARTH FOR US TO ENJOY IN OUR LIFE TIME AMAZING ARETHA

    • @keithwalker4121
      @keithwalker4121 8 років тому +7

      +OLD LADY your so right she's the magic lady.

    • @aaronjonesmiami
      @aaronjonesmiami 8 років тому +3

      +Keith Walker tru dat

    • @teddypantelas
      @teddypantelas 8 років тому +4

      +OLD LADY she's a true inspiration till this day.

    • @TheDaydreammaster
      @TheDaydreammaster 8 років тому +3

      +OLD LADY amen to that!

    • @mbayethiam1611
      @mbayethiam1611 8 років тому +4

      HI YOU REALLY FEEL HER > I like your comment.yes old lady

  • @AmericanKendoll
    @AmericanKendoll 2 роки тому +17

    Come on Aretha 🔥🔥🔥 June 2022 and still a classic

  • @sondrasmith2691
    @sondrasmith2691 3 роки тому +46

    There will never be another Aretha! That soulful voice was and is unmistakable! She brought such musical pleasure to so many!

  • @knockshinnoch1950
    @knockshinnoch1950 5 років тому +13

    This is how it's done! A truly LIVE performance. LIVE band, LIVE backing singers and LIVE lead vocal. NO auto tune, NO dancers, NO fireworks or other gimmicks.

  • @coolmovieman1
    @coolmovieman1 6 років тому +154

    RIP Aretha Franklin one of my favorite songs of hers that voice of hers was amazing and awesome Queen of Soul

    • @Tan87ful
      @Tan87ful 6 років тому +2

      kyle kimbrell agreed 👏🏽💯

    • @TheHiggybabe
      @TheHiggybabe 6 років тому +4

      kyle kimbrell Undisputed Queen of Soul R.I.P - what a musical legacy.

    • @Keenonf
      @Keenonf 6 років тому +3

      love love love this performance. I listen to this at least twice a week just on the regular to get my soul together. RIP queen

    • @bernedinespivey1345
      @bernedinespivey1345 6 років тому +1

      They only come once in a life time.

    • @lorideener5237
      @lorideener5237 5 років тому

      @@Keenonf yes and her performance with her eyes and you can tell she really feels what she sings. Pure heart and soul. No one can match her performance. RIP Aretha.

  • @dianeanderson9076
    @dianeanderson9076 6 місяців тому +8

    this song NEVER gets old❤!!!!!!!!!!!