Remembering Aretha Franklin ... watch Border Crossings host Larry London's interview with Aretha Franklin in October 2008. Originally published at - www.voanews.com/a/4532874.html
I'm glad we got to see her at all the ages, decades, styles, blonde, red, black hair, barely dressed, headwraps, wigs and her different weights/sizes. She lived a real life.
Omgoodness Yesssssssssssssssss I'on mean no harm to no other female vocalist but, to me she wasn't black, she was blackady black... Liiiiiiiike back in the day, wheeeeeeew Weeeeeee, late 60's early 70's with her Afro and beautiful African gowns.
I Agree 100%! I've always said that the song I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan should have been given to Aretha when it first came out, cause she definitely was every woman. Throughout the years of her life she had the look of every woman and also the voice. Even though Aretha's voice changed over the years due to being a heavy smoker until she stopped, if you really think about it she also had the voice and SOUND of every female singer. From the beginning of her career in the early 60's till her passing. No matter what style of music and race, White, Black, Latin or anything else you can hear just about every female singers voice in Aretha's vocal changes over the years. I guarantee you no one can say that about any other female singer from any style of music or generation. That's why I like to say Aretha was the head of it all, and still is.
@@akuapiatas Actually, for years she didn't do interviews at all. She was very hurt by the Time Magazine feature in 1968 -- she felt it portrayed her in a patronizing, stereotyping way , and she felt betrayed -- and it led to a deep distrust of the media that lasted for a long time.
Well My Dear 💁🏾♀️ To be Up on @MissArethas Wrk as an Reporter wasn't Really all that Hard to do Especially in those Days were "SHE WAS ENDEED THE QUEEN" as in 😌 Tht Bitch ☝🏾😏 Everything & Everywhere 😌 #IJS 🤷🏾♀️
Aside from the Blue Brothers, I wish Aretha would've done more acting like a gritty drama or a comedy. She was very funny and had good comedic timing. In addition, I'm sure she could've played a very serious drama role. What a gifted individual! I will miss her always.
This interviewer got Aretha to open up in a way I haven’t seen in other interviews. Excellent interview. I love that she has a cheap flip phone . We love you Queen.
Just a marvelous interview with humility coming from Momma Franklin. Truly she was a beautiful person. God almighty she speaks well. How can u not like the interview.
Something few realized is that the Queen was a master of PR. She rarely took interviews, but obliged at just the right moments & always remained relevant! Always left us wanting more! RIP
C-SuiteConnections, that is exactly what I have been thinking for a long time. That she knew how much we all loved her. There are not many entertainers, singers etc that you just feel that they are giving everything they can to you. When I bought an Aretha Franklin album, I knew it was money well spent. She has helped so many people in other ways with her time, talent and money that most will never know about. God Bless her!
C-SuiteConnections I Agree With You Why Did She Have To Die if they had asked Me Who The Number One 1# person you would bring back from the Dead I definitely would say Aretha Franklin Whitney Houston Tupac And Mahalia Jackson and Selena Cruz as far as celebrities
The queen is the queen we know she'll be fabulous but shout out to the interviewer he did a great job seemed he made her feel comfortable didn't ask dumb questions and was very gracious and complimentary. He seemed very genuine
Aretha doesn't interview much, so what a rare opportunity to see this in-depth chat. She is so humble despite having received almost every imaginable accolade a person could attain. It's because of that VOICE. That rare gift from GOD that has touched so many hearts and souls around the world. Like she said, Never become a star. If some other talents had heeded these wise words, maybe they would still be here with us. So, Rest in Peace Great Aretha. Sing in The Heavenly Choir. Much Love, Gwen.
I will always love Aretha. I can remember how my mom would buy her records on the stereo with big long wooden case. But before that her 45's was played on a little RCA record player with a little dog on it! That was my introduction to the Queen of Soul. Rest In Sweet Peace.
I know right?! She was so real. You should check out her interview on some British/European television show, when her career first took off. She was on stage being interviewed, when she interrupted the guy and said excuse me a minute, she left the stage to grab a cigarette! She needed to calm her nerves, the interviewer didn't know what to make of it, but just continued the interview when she returned puffing away on her ciggie.
Why would she curse? Why would she be loud or wild? This woman was a class act. She didn't have to do any of that. Get a grip. The ignorance is so pervasive.
Jennifer Yearwood .... I’m grieving, I’m hurt, I’m angry., she was my friend....So this side of me isn’t the calm side of me. My “ friends” doesn’t go there. I do. The statement that I had made is strictly directed to the younger generation, like Black Ink, Basketball wives, rappers, etc. when interviewed. Namaste
this woman had so much class. this interview and all the rest that I have seen have been marvelous. she was well grounded and confident. World class woman and seems highly intelligent. Wow If only the stars of today would or could have some couth about themselves!
The host voice is excellent! This interview reminds me of a time when journalism was studied and taking seriously. My generation dropped the ball. Now it's almost a list art. I appreciate every aspect of this production. This is probably the uncut version but I love it! I learned a lot about the Queen. Excellent questions. Thank you Aretha for sharing your life. R.I.P
I love that she never blushes when recieving compliments. she accepts them graciously and graciously and politely thank the complimenter, without stwich or a blink, I love that about her, after all she is the Queen isnt she.
For someone who only ever existed in the music world her entire life, Ms. Franklin was wonderfully-eloquent in the way she expressed her feelings. I can see she was a lover of language, and had the sharp mind of a good attorney. Always thought before she spoke, very intently. And out came this poetry and brilliance. She would have made a phenomenal judge or ambassador. And just like every genius, she didn’t suffer fools who came with nonsense. This reporter did everything right, so he got a marvelous and informative audience with her. She senses when they’re not prepared, and this gentleman was ready and then some. Kudos.
Her look reminds me of my mother before the cancer and her death. My mother died from cancer and I believe one day soon cancer will die and we won't have to lose the ones we love to this disease. By the way she's was my mother and myself favorite female artist.
Awesome interview. He is very respectful and is able to get the Queen of Soul to open up and feel comfortable. We were blessed with hearing her speak about her life due to this interviewers timing, questions and professionalism. Bravo.....probably the best time she's had with an interview. Love you Mrs Aretha Franklin. Thank you for sharing your gift with us for over 40 decades. Rest in Heaven.
I"m gonna miss her speaking voice and how funny she really was as a person,but needless to say,her incomparable singing voice will be here forever to inspire generations.
"After people pay their taxes with your money a few times, you wake up and you learn the business." She better speak on it lol. Ree Ree, like a lot of black artists, probably got burned early on and got tough.
About the "got tough" part of your comment. Have you seen any of the pics or video of Aretha when she first entered the studio at Muscle Shoals? Here was this young black lady walking into a room full of more experienced white musicians. Not necessarily racist but they sure weren't going to let this young "upstart" show them anything. When she first walked in she had this look that just commanded respect. And by the time she left that studio, she owned every single one of them. She had their respect, all of them, both as a person and as a musician. I don't know if it was "tough" but she had a charisma about her that made some respect her and others love her. I think they knew not to mess with Aretha early on.
Aretha looked very pleasant and calm in this interview. I find artists feel comfortable and give their best when the interviewer asks the right questions.
What a Queen you were Aretha, your beauty, your class, and even your reputation. It's takes a very special way that a Queen is to carry herself, a special way that she wears her crown and Aretha Sista Queen, YOU WORE IT WELL! . ... BRAVO & WELL DONE. Thanks for all the memories and songs, you will be missed.
Absolutely love this interview. I wanted to sit down in front of her and feel who she really was and is. She was once married to a very close and long time friend of my family. Never got to meet her in person. "All hail Queen Aretha!" Forever.....
Very good interview, she seemed in a good mood and was actually humble in a few parts of the interview. She's far more knowledgeable than you realize at first. Witty and funny too. Outstanding interview.
An excellent interview with this lovely lady! I love the fact that her voice has music in it even when she just talks! Her music was the music of my life; I will miss her so very much!
I wish I could play piano like Aretha did. She was super awesome!!! Every performing art school should ask to use this video. There a lot of pertinent information in this video.
She was so Sweet, Kind & Down to earth, she reminds me of My Grandmother (who passed away last year) I asked if she loved her too she said yes! I hope they got to meet & sing together in Heaven. R.I.P Grandma & Aretha.
I love this interview; the questions so on point. She is the one and only Queen of Soul! This interviewer did an amazing job. Larry Franlkin, his voice is so smooth on the Voice of America and he's in awe of her and been so gracious with her. Thanks for this interview. Marvelous.
I am so sorry that I never got a chance to meet this great woman. I was only 12 when I first heard her sing. My mom had a 45 with the song "Today I Sing The Blues" and the B-Side, "Won't Be Long". The volume wasn't turned up very high, but Queen Aretha's voice resonated all through our two-story home. Aretha will never be forgotten. WOW! The choir in heaven must have had a special robe waiting just for her.
Aretha knew who she was. Like her humility and honesty. She was of course very talented. Aretha was the real thing. Very practical person. I like her directness but yet she was humble. She earned her title: Queen of Soul. Although Aretha always struggled with weight, she was a very attractive person. She was a women of Faith which shows in her countenance. Thank you Aretha for the Love. She really was a sweet lady but no push over.
Sharon Gray, Dr. Franklin received HONORARY DOCTORATES from the Berklee School of Music, Wayne State University, University of Detroit, Bethune-Cookeman College, Harvard, Yale and Princeton.
Wow, That was the best interview I've ever seen her do, and I've seen quite a few, I found this to be very interesting, and realy informative. I also give credit to the interviewer who asked the right questions and made the right statements to encourage her to answer more in depth. Thanks to the uploader for sharing this video. God Bless...
Love Love Love Ms. Franklin!!! Good God! Words cannot express my feelings and thoughts about her. Thank you my heavenly father I was able to discover who she was at 16 in 1991. My love of music was expanded from that moment. R.I.P. Ms. Franklin.
I just love this interview!! He is a gem! How many interviews do you hear when everything is so positive! They get along so well. I just love it! Aretha is so sweet and humble and intelligent! Aretha Franklin , we love you and will miss so much!!!!! Thank you for sharing your gift from GOD!!!!!! R.I.P. our beautiful Queen. You will forever live in our hearts. She looks so beautiful!!!!!
So glad I ran into this interview. One the best Ive heard. She really relaxed with the interviewer. I just did a tribute show in February. This is more enlightened info about the queen of soul. Thank you for posting.
This guy can interview! This one of the best interviews I’ve seen with her. The interviewer seemed very grateful to interview her. It seem like Aretha enjoyed this interview as well.
I'm glad we got to see her at all the ages, decades, styles, blonde, red, black hair, barely dressed, headwraps, wigs and her different weights/sizes. She lived a real life.
May she always live in our love. Holy spirti. Amen.
Omgoodness Yesssssssssssssssss I'on mean no harm to no other female vocalist but, to me she wasn't black, she was blackady black... Liiiiiiiike back in the day, wheeeeeeew Weeeeeee, late 60's early 70's with her Afro and beautiful African gowns.
@@rosebuddraper2666 I bet she could get upitty black too behind her four walls
Sol Raat KaBa yes she did 🙏🏽
I Agree 100%! I've always said that the song I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan should have been given to Aretha when it first came out, cause she definitely was every woman. Throughout the years of her life she had the look of every woman and also the voice. Even though Aretha's voice changed over the years due to being a heavy smoker until she stopped, if you really think about it she also had the voice and SOUND of every female singer. From the beginning of her career in the early 60's till her passing. No matter what style of music and race, White, Black, Latin or anything else you can hear just about every female singers voice in Aretha's vocal changes over the years. I guarantee you no one can say that about any other female singer from any style of music or generation. That's why I like to say Aretha was the head of it all, and still is.
Aretha was so confident and sophisticated. R.I.P to the Queen of Soul!!
Yes she was! I loved her and her music!
The older she became the more comfortable she seemed with the media. I love her interviews. She doesn't tolerate silly questions easily.
even in her youth, she was comfortable, she just became sassier in her elder years
@@akuapiatas Actually, for years she didn't do interviews at all. She was very hurt by the Time Magazine feature in 1968 -- she felt it portrayed her in a patronizing, stereotyping way , and she felt betrayed -- and it led to a deep distrust of the media that lasted for a long time.
Thats true
This interviewer did his homework and asked his questions respectfully...
Probably cause the publicist or manager probably told him what he could ask and approve of his questions what was ok to ask
@@lupenstationChannel
Yes ,Because From what I've been told ,They have too
Well My Dear 💁🏾♀️ To be Up on @MissArethas Wrk as an Reporter wasn't Really all that Hard to do Especially in those Days were "SHE WAS ENDEED THE QUEEN" as in 😌 Tht Bitch ☝🏾😏 Everything & Everywhere 😌 #IJS 🤷🏾♀️
@@shanteecoleman8003 ms Aretha looks well and has always looked 😊
Yes He shurely did!
this might be the best interview Aretha ever delivered. She is way more open than usual ! What a lovely lady!
I love when the interviewer is prepared for her and asks meaningful questions. She is always classy, but a great interviewer is a treat.
Aside from the Blue Brothers, I wish Aretha would've done more acting like a gritty drama or a comedy. She was very funny and had good comedic timing. In addition, I'm sure she could've played a very serious drama role. What a gifted individual! I will miss her always.
Who is this interviewer?! He asked ALL the right questions that artists should be asked!! Who is this man?! Give him an award
I totally agree! he is great
Jennifer Yearwood ... Yes and actually Aretha was 66 years old in this interview .
I believe the interviewer is Larry London.
I love that he showed due respect to the queen.
Yes he did..Great Interview ..I miss her her..But she and her music will live forever.
You can tell that Aretha Franklin was the woman next door. She was gifted from God, but just was an ordinary girl! I can sit and watch her all day.
I don’t know who was on that call, but it really perturbed her!
This interviewer got Aretha to open up in a way I haven’t seen in other interviews. Excellent interview. I love that she has a cheap flip phone . We love you Queen.
A very classy and intelligent interview.
This is one of the many reasons I loved her. So sweet. So real. She was like someone we knew.
she was somebody i could just sit and talk too all day for advice or whatever.
Auntie Ree or Mama Ree is what I would've called her.
Aretha would say, No you didn't !!!!
As if she would have ever given you the time of day, sistuh. LOL
Such a good interviewer. Fav interview of her, so humble and yet, regal.
Very good interview!
I agree one of the best interviews i've come across
Best interview ever I’ve heard in awhile .
Just a marvelous interview with humility coming from Momma Franklin. Truly she was a beautiful person. God almighty she speaks well. How can u not like the interview.
Something few realized is that the Queen was a master of PR. She rarely took interviews, but obliged at just the right moments & always remained relevant! Always left us wanting more! RIP
I'm glad she knew how loved she was. RIP Queen of Soul . . .
C-SuiteConnections, that is exactly what I have been thinking for a long time. That she knew how much we all loved her. There are not many entertainers, singers etc that you just feel that they are giving everything they can to you. When I bought an Aretha Franklin album, I knew it was money well spent. She has helped so many people in other ways with her time, talent and money that most will never know about. God Bless her!
Awesome interview. Thank you
C-SuiteConnections I Agree With You Why Did She Have To Die if they had asked Me Who The Number One 1# person you would bring back from the Dead I definitely would say Aretha Franklin Whitney Houston Tupac And Mahalia Jackson and Selena Cruz as far as celebrities
The queen is the queen we know she'll be fabulous but shout out to the interviewer he did a great job seemed he made her feel comfortable didn't ask dumb questions and was very gracious and complimentary. He seemed very genuine
Great interview! Her nails were always beautiful.
I love this sweet woman...she exuded so much confidence...she was and always will be a QUEEN!...Rest in Paradise lady!!!
I’ve been listening to this woman speak on many occasions and she is very articulate really able to express herself, not stumbling or lost over words.
Wow. This was one of best interviews from the Queen of music. Rest In peace😢
👑🌍👠💄💅👄: ONLY ONCE IN A LIFE TIME! GLAD IT WAS MINES! 👑
Aretha doesn't interview much, so what a rare opportunity to see this in-depth chat. She is so humble despite having received almost every imaginable accolade a person could attain. It's because of that VOICE. That rare gift from GOD that has touched so many hearts and souls around the world. Like she said, Never become a star. If some other talents had heeded these wise words, maybe they would still be here with us. So, Rest in Peace Great Aretha. Sing in The Heavenly Choir. Much Love, Gwen.
We’re very blessed to have Ms Franklin’s videos and albums.May she Rest In Peace. Anita Baker
I will always love Aretha. I can remember how my mom would buy her records on the stereo with big long wooden case. But before that her 45's was played on a little RCA record player with a little dog on it! That was my introduction to the Queen of Soul. Rest In Sweet Peace.
Aretha😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭 Mama had a phone call as she flips it open....such class😍😍😍😍💅
I know right?! She was so real. You should check out her interview on some British/European television show, when her career first took off. She was on stage being interviewed, when she interrupted the guy and said excuse me a minute, she left the stage to grab a cigarette! She needed to calm her nerves, the interviewer didn't know what to make of it, but just continued the interview when she returned puffing away on her ciggie.
Her Late Majesty The Queen of Soul.
Rest In Peace.
Say hello to the new Queen 👑 Mary Jane Blige 👑
Wow, I didn’t hear A curse word come out her mouth, nor did she display any loudness and wildness that we hear now days.
Why would she curse? Why would she be loud or wild? This woman was a class act. She didn't have to do any of that. Get a grip. The ignorance is so pervasive.
Countess Maria Love Classy lady who doesn’t need to be ratchet loud and obnoxious
Jennifer Yearwood ....
I’m grieving, I’m hurt, I’m angry., she was my friend....So this side of me isn’t the calm side of me. My “ friends” doesn’t go there. I do. The statement that I had made is strictly directed to the younger generation, like Black Ink, Basketball wives, rappers, etc. when interviewed. Namaste
discolady2 ....
She was a classy lady who would NOT be either or.......NOTHING BUT THE BEST.
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I love this interview she's so candid and cute as a button
Rip Aretha Franklin. Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Queen of Soul. You are cemented on Planet Earth 🌍
Amen ❤️
this woman had so much class. this interview and all the rest that I have seen have been marvelous. she was well grounded and confident. World class woman and seems highly intelligent. Wow If only the stars of today would or could have some couth about themselves!
Miss you so much Queen!
Such a lady! A celebrity with true character. She will be missed. She leaves a small hole in my soul. Rest in Power
Dorcas Whitaker. same here. she will be missed.
The host voice is excellent! This interview reminds me of a time when journalism was studied and taking seriously. My generation dropped the ball. Now it's almost a list art. I appreciate every aspect of this production. This is probably the uncut version but I love it! I learned a lot about the Queen. Excellent questions. Thank you Aretha for sharing your life. R.I.P
I love that she never blushes when recieving compliments. she accepts them graciously and graciously and politely thank the complimenter, without stwich or a blink, I love that about her, after all she is the Queen isnt she.
Happy that I got a chance to attend a gala , Aretha was the guest. It was an awesome performance. Sing on Queen!
A real lady to the end, but her legacy lives on.
#True
.RIP Areatha
She had class and she didn't take no nonsense from anyone.She was respected.
Epic interview! Love you Aretha!
I love to hear the Queens voice very Intelligent💝
Me too!
For someone who only ever existed in the music world her entire life, Ms. Franklin was wonderfully-eloquent in the way she expressed her feelings. I can see she was a lover of language, and had the sharp mind of a good attorney. Always thought before she spoke, very intently. And out came this poetry and brilliance. She would have made a phenomenal judge or ambassador. And just like every genius, she didn’t suffer fools who came with nonsense. This reporter did everything right, so he got a marvelous and informative audience with her. She senses when they’re not prepared, and this gentleman was ready and then some. Kudos.
Classy lady! RIP
RIP, ARETHA FRANKLIN, FOREVER THE QUEEN OF SOUL!
Her look reminds me of my mother before the cancer and her death. My mother died from cancer and I believe one day soon cancer will die and we won't have to lose the ones we love to this disease. By the way she's was my mother and myself favorite female artist.
Wow what a wonderful woman R.I.P ARETHA FRANKLIN
To you sir..... that was a beautifully put introduction. Rest in Chinchilla, Fox and Mink Queen.
You will forever be in my heart my Queen
Larry London this was a great interview absolutely wonderful treasure
Awesome interview. He is very respectful and is able to get the Queen of Soul to open up and feel comfortable. We were blessed with hearing her speak about her life due to this interviewers timing, questions and professionalism. Bravo.....probably the best time she's had with an interview. Love you Mrs Aretha Franklin. Thank you for sharing your gift with us for over 40 decades. Rest in Heaven.
I"m gonna miss her speaking voice and how funny she really was as a person,but needless to say,her incomparable singing voice will be here forever to inspire generations.
Her speaking voice is everything!!!
IM 33 YEARS OLD AND I LOVE ARETHA FRANKLIN!!!! I THINK THAT SHE WAS TRULY A QUEEN, AND IS STILL THE GREATEST!!!! AND ALWAYS WILL BE.
Great interview and great woman
Anthony Dixon queen aretha is incomparable
I really wish I could have met Aretha!! 😭😭🌹🌹❤️❤️
"After people pay their taxes with your money a few times, you wake up and you learn the business." She better speak on it lol. Ree Ree, like a lot of black artists, probably got burned early on and got tough.
@Jennifer Yearwood I don't think she said only black people chill out.
About the "got tough" part of your comment. Have you seen any of the pics or video of Aretha when she first entered the studio at Muscle Shoals? Here was this young black lady walking into a room full of more experienced white musicians. Not necessarily racist but they sure weren't going to let this young "upstart" show them anything. When she first walked in she had this look that just commanded respect. And by the time she left that studio, she owned every single one of them. She had their respect, all of them, both as a person and as a musician. I don't know if it was "tough" but she had a charisma about her that made some respect her and others love her. I think they knew not to mess with Aretha early on.
Not just black artists
Aretha looked very pleasant and calm in this interview. I find artists feel comfortable and give their best when the interviewer asks the right questions.
Every person has been touched by her singing whether they know it or not...all modern singing comes from her
She was so cute! So humble, when she said the biggest challenge is what to cook every night, lol that is how I feel every night, that was so humbling
What a great interview!!! Aretha...
Such a shame she never came back to the UK/ Europe, she never got over the bad flight she had in 1983
Darren T what fight ??? 🙋🏻
Chrissy Margo flight not fight , she had a bad plane flight and never flew again overseas
Darren T wow
@@tur74d56 😩😂🤣😩😂🤣😂🤣
What a Queen you were Aretha, your beauty, your class, and even your reputation. It's takes a very special way that a Queen is to carry herself, a special way that she wears her crown and Aretha Sista Queen, YOU WORE IT WELL! . ... BRAVO & WELL DONE. Thanks for all the memories and songs, you will be missed.
Absolutely love this interview. I wanted to sit down in front of her and feel who she really was and is. She was once married to a very close and long time friend of my family. Never got to meet her in person. "All hail Queen Aretha!" Forever.....
Who was the friend? Glen Turman
Aretha was stunned and put her hand to her chest when Larry called her an icon! She was humble.
Very good interview, she seemed in a good mood and was actually humble in a few parts of the interview. She's far more knowledgeable than you realize at first. Witty and funny too. Outstanding interview.
Great interview! Rest in peace. 🙏💙💚💛💜
What a Wonderful Interview! I enjoyed to the end! God bless her Beautiful Soul! Forever in the People ‘s heart!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
An excellent interview with this lovely lady! I love the fact that her voice has music in it even when she just talks! Her music was the music of my life; I will miss her so very much!
He's a great interviewer
She was a humble 👑 of soul amazing singer with an incredible voice rip aretha franklin 🌹
I love Aretha
I wish I could play piano like Aretha did. She was super awesome!!! Every performing art school should ask to use this video. There a lot of pertinent information in this video.
She was so Sweet, Kind & Down to earth, she reminds me of My Grandmother (who passed away last year) I asked if she loved her too she said yes! I hope they got to meet & sing together in Heaven. R.I.P Grandma & Aretha.
She reminds me so much of my mom,(passed in 2007). Personality, strength, beauty, and even features. So humble and spiritual. RIP, hon.
🌹💥•R•I•P•💥🌹 •BEAUTIFUL•• ••QUEEN• 💥•🌹•💥•🌹•💥•🌹💥🌹💥•🌹💥•🌹💥•🌹💥•🌹💥•🌹🌹•💥You are The Queen Ms Franklin 💥•🌹
GURRRRL WHEN she whipped out that flip phone! BOSS QUEEN!
I love this woman!
I love her !!!!!
I love this interview; the questions so on point. She is the one and only Queen of Soul!
This interviewer did an amazing job. Larry Franlkin, his voice is so smooth on the Voice of America and he's in awe of her and been so gracious with her. Thanks for this interview. Marvelous.
I am so sorry that I never got a chance to meet this great woman. I was only 12 when I first heard her sing. My mom had a 45 with the song "Today I Sing The Blues" and the B-Side, "Won't Be Long". The volume wasn't turned up very high, but Queen Aretha's voice resonated all through our two-story home. Aretha will never be forgotten.
WOW! The choir in heaven must have had a special robe waiting just for her.
Great interview!
FANTASTIC VOICE AND INCREDIBLE PIANIST...RIP...THE QUEEN OF SOUL!!!!
Wow even at her age then, and so late in her career, she still wanted to know and learn more (classical piano)...what a legend! RIPQUEEN
Aretha knew who she was. Like her humility and honesty. She was of course very talented. Aretha was the real thing. Very practical person. I like her directness but yet she was humble. She earned her title: Queen of Soul. Although Aretha always struggled with weight, she was a very attractive person. She was a women of Faith which shows in her countenance. Thank you Aretha for the Love. She really was a sweet lady but no push over.
The audio production was immaculate!!!!!! All hail to the Queen!
Larry London is a very good interviewer. The Queen of Soul. What a jewel.
Can't believe it has been 3 years since she passed away. RIP Hero (1942-2018).
Sharon Gray, Dr. Franklin received HONORARY DOCTORATES from the Berklee School of Music, Wayne State University, University of Detroit, Bethune-Cookeman College, Harvard, Yale and Princeton.
Rosemary Swan - A Queen outranks a Doctor...
She received on from Case Western Reserve University as well.
Best Aretha interview yet!
V o America!
She looks beautiful here and happy ❤ There will never be a voice like hers and she broke through so many barriers at a critical time in America.
Wow, That was the best interview I've ever seen her do, and I've seen quite a few, I found this to be very interesting, and realy informative. I also give credit to the interviewer who asked the right questions and made the right statements to encourage her to answer more in depth. Thanks to the uploader for sharing this video. God Bless...
Very extensive interview, love it!
This is an excellent interview!!!!!! Rest In Peace Queen Franklin!!!!!!!!
She is so humble and she knows she can sing like an angel...RIP
I like the old and new Aretha, styles included, she one of a kind.
Love Love Love Ms. Franklin!!! Good God! Words cannot express my feelings and thoughts about her. Thank you my heavenly father I was able to discover who she was at 16 in 1991. My love of music was expanded from that moment. R.I.P. Ms. Franklin.
Thank you posting this video. I so enjoyed it.
I just love this interview!! He is a gem! How many interviews do you hear when everything is so positive! They get along so well. I just love it! Aretha is so sweet and humble and intelligent! Aretha Franklin , we love you and will miss so much!!!!! Thank you for sharing your gift from GOD!!!!!! R.I.P. our beautiful Queen. You will forever live in our hearts. She looks so beautiful!!!!!
Pure class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So glad I ran into this interview. One the best Ive heard. She really relaxed with the interviewer. I just did a tribute show in February. This is more enlightened info about the queen of soul. Thank you for posting.
This guy can interview! This one of the best interviews I’ve seen with her. The interviewer seemed very grateful to interview her. It seem like Aretha enjoyed this interview as well.
U r an Icon stop acting surprised u r the Queen we will always love u Queen
@Jennifer Yearwood some people don't know what that is or what it looks like.
So dignified, so magnificent, a beauty full of soul, talent, grace. Long Live Our Queen of Soul.
One of a kind straight lace
This was a wonderful interview that we are able to listen and re-listen to.
A treasure.
This interview is timeless 😊