I’m 65 and married once. I was proposed to 3 times in my life. I don’t ever want to marry again. I did once upon a time. One of several things I learned-it’s not a fantasy or fairytale. It’s hard work!
Aretha Franklin was a prime exam of what it means to reach the pinnacles of success. She began at a very young age, as a gospel singer. She never deviated from her gospel training and roots. I can't think of any songs she sang where her gospel roots are present. She showed the world that if the audience applauds your entrance with as much fervor as they do at the conclusion of your performance, you have to ne authentic. You have to be genuine. Many if not most black singers, began singing in the church. They make the mistake of abandoning their gospel roots. Aretha never did. Rest in eternal peace Ms Franklin
OMG. I saw her in concert at The Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA when I was 15 years old. I watched as her magnificent artistry brought grown men to tears. From age 8, my parents bought every album she released. Chris Cuomo on his CNN show on the eve of her passing said something so profound. He said "if you dont believe in God, thats your prerogative. But how could anyone hear Aretha sing and not know there must be a God"? Soon after her passing, NPR radio aired an interview Aretha did with Terry Gross. At the conclusion of the interview, Terry said of Aretha, "she's the greatest singer of the 20th and 21st century, and perhaps one of the greatest of all time. We miss you Aretha. Rest in eternal peace
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No singer anywhere can compare to this iconic woman. She was one of a kind and there will never be another like her. I bow to Queen Aretha Franklin with the utmost respect. God gave her a beautiful gift and we were blessed to be able to witness and hear it first hand. That voice, OMG, that voice❤️
I listen to this and feel she’s singing about political changes… reminiscent of Martin Luther King Jr., and John F. Kennedy. Only she could take a Stage and make everything including the audience tiny.
Danny Rumbles -- Totally agree Danny; her talent is unmatched to this day - her music is a hit in every decade since the 60s.....no other artist can claim that reign!
Continue to bless Aretha Franklin work she has done all their music she did had I I love I love her and her music God continue to bless her and your and give her peace and her family peace
The magnificence of Aretha is that her song tells about the joy she founded over many sufferings in her life without words. Clearly she is blessed and she is the blessing for all the mankind.
I have watched this so many times. Just a glorious live performance by a woman so gifted by God, that we should feel honored and humbled to have witnessed her in our lifetime.
Ms. Morgan James can stand beside her- "Oh me, oh my" and "Come Together"( Her idols are Aretha and Nina and she can change her voice to operatic soprano.
In my life I have heard many singers live including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Bette Midler, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas and many others in many genres. One of my finest memories is a concert that Aretha Franklin did in Milwaukee. She had the power to make you feel she was singing just for you even in an outdoor stadium with an audience of 60,000.
She looked absolutely ethereal here, especially with the way her dress flows in the wind. I'd like to imagine this Aretha being the one singing in the heavenly choir.
I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves her songs, how often do you like to listening to her songs. She remains the Queen of soul, a great artist, with lovely voice. RIP Legend.
You could scour the entire earth and never, ever find another singer as gifted and talented as Ms Aretha Franklin. What a grand lady she was. Rest In Eternal Peace Queen
Not true. Even Whitney said she had the best voice of all time !!! They were very close. Whitney's mom was a back up singer of the great Aretha Franklin .
I remember this magical moment there in my den in my sweet country Jamaica, watching this performance. Truly, this great woman has breached boundaries and covered ground most of us can only dream to. May her gift continue to be the hallmark of true racial pride for us NEGROES. We have so much to be proud of in spite of the abuses of slavery and the Queen of Soul is a unique treasure to the black race first and then to the world. God bless you Madame!!! Thank you immensely!!! You light up my life.
Beautiful true words Sean... Some of us had and have to face incredible inhumanity! Until today! Also in the future, people will have to fight for her freedom, for peace and against slavery because it seems to me, we are all in danger to be suppressed by a modern global slavery and neocolonialism! So lets take each other by the hand and lets all stand together against every kind of inhumanity in this world created by an inhuman global system. God bless you and your family for always. God bless us everyone...
I had a dream of a woman who came in the world with great song. She taught me Jesus is a love song. We all had that dream. I love you Mrs Aretha Franklin, to God be the glory.
This to me was her most grand performance - so regal, graceful, the vocals were amazing, her dress and coat were stunning, she was performing for heads of state... she was every bit the definition of the world QUEEN!
I am amazed still at the depth of the gift that is Aretha Franklin. Though she's no longer on this plane, we are still blessed to be able to enjoy her.
She was a magnificent person and performer. I grew up loving her, and now as an older lady, I realize how much talent she has always possessed. Such an inspiration to young singers, such a lady. I still play those old soul music records and reminisce.
Ok so we know when Aretha entered any stage she wore a hella-gorgeous fur she eventually flicks to the ground cause she know she killin the song by then...check...then she rocks a diamond-encrusted clutch and fire level dress...check...then she str8 murdered the song with soul-stirring, goose-bump worthy perfection...check...then she ended with a riveting crescendo that fell to death tones of amazement...check...then she delivered her infamous curtsy "I'm -a-lady-damnit" classy final bow...check...then the Queen exits stage left knowing she simply slayed once again...check...can we say ALL HAIL THE QUEEN!!! Rip beautiful Ms. Franklin...
The Queen of Soul had laid to rest for her eternal sleep. Much Love and respect. Rest in peace wonderful Lady. The World is sad, but you are not in pain anymore. Legends never die! Thank you for the music.
Aretha thanks for the beautiful body of works that you have left behind, that we can cherish, that uplift us and give us hope knowing that there is a rainbow somewhere over under, only believe that with God all things are possible
Every once in a time, there comes an artist with such amazing talent that opens the curtain to heaven and touches the souls of all who are blessed to hear them. Aretha is such a talent. God Bless her. Amen
Fantastic performance! Exactly what we need to listen in this time. "I have a dream" She is the voice for all of us, all over the world. I dont believe in politic, Putin, Trumph, Hitler, democracy has never been so fragile. But in the voice of Aretha there is hope❤👍
I haven’t seen Aretha sing this before - she placed it at a new level of greatness. A void in Heaven has now been filled with this magical voice. RIP Aretha, there will never be another you. 🥰💕😘🙏🕊🇦🇺
How beautiful was that song she was so good at her performancies ,no one can do this song better i miss her thank god we have these videos r.i.p dear areatha
A Voice from out of this world! A Voice without compare! A Voice who makes the Difference! A Voice with the power to change things! A Voice for the ages! A Voice to never forget!
She was incomparable. What a masterpiece of a gift and variety of treasures she left us with. No one else can measure up. Jennifer Hudson is near the capacity but Mama Retha captured the soul. A chosen few can do that in a lifetime.
This was a PERFORMANCE, top to bottom. She made an entrance; her performance had movement; there were subtle costume changes; musically, it had a beginning, middle, and end; she controlled the pace and measured her volume according to the lyrics; it decrescendo and crescendos. It had modulations, melismas, and runs. Masterful.
Watching how the performance evolves is fascinating. From the bow at the beginning to dropping the coat in the most elegant way possible, the moving air billowing her gown, the song intensifying, the choir, the big finish. It's very operatic. THIS is why we have and always will call her the Queen.
Aretha Franklin will go down in the history of American music as one of the greatest black vioces of her time yet one of the most under-recognised singer, entertainer, performer of her time. That fine woman had a voice with power and style that was uniquely Aretha Franklin. R I P Babe.
Just when you think it can't get any better, it does. I have played this many times and every time I get goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Wow. This woman can sing!
Aretha would never condescend on any, but even Taylor, Whitney, Mariah, Cher, Dolly, they all emerge from the Aretha Aura, shining their own lovely lights, they all shall pass into the ether, eventually, but, the Voice, it IS ETERNAL, THE DREAM LIVES ON, THANK YOU!
I've been playing this song OVER, & OVER AGAIN, along with a FEW MORE! I just can't get enough of Aretha! Being a 70 yr old, all my music on Aretha are on 78's and 45's .......... mostly 78's .... albums! The very 1st time I got intoxicated, was listening to her I never Loved the Man the Way I Loved You! She is just BEAUTIFUL here, singing this song, Looking like the Queen and Princess SHE IS! God is Blessing & Loving on your Soul & Spirit Aretha, it's just sad, that we no longer have the pleasure of your physical appearance!
Only the Creator can send a true messenger to minister to the soul of so many in so many different ways and in so many places. Aretha was sharing with us the way she made it through the landmines of her life.Even if you can not sing a note, her songs were a ministry to the soul and spirit and they made your heart sing. All praise be to Jesus Christ for allowing our lives to be blessed with this sister in Christ great gift. Rest Aretha until that day!
Rebecca Johnson, I do believe the only 78 record of Aretha would be the recording of her singing gospel as a child at 14 years old . If I recall, 78`s went out by the time she signed her first recording contract with Columbia records so from that time onward that would have been 45`s and Lp`s .
This woman was truly gifted and gift to the world. Possibly the greatest singer of all time. You know you got it going on when you receive a standing ovation before you sing the very first note. Rest in eternal peace queen
Your all can have your opinions but this brilliant musical genius has done more career paving and has set tone in every genre of music. One thing you must understand about Aretha is her story. Imagine loosing your Dad who told you that you would sing before kings, queens, and presidents then judge the emotional state of this artist who went on to be greatness without being able to share such moments with her dad who motivated her to be Queen of soul... then talk about the performance!!!
just a small rebuttal, I'm not sure your time period for witch you base this statement on; while it sounds good, this sound bite isn't factual!. Aretha and her dad where able to spend time together when she became a great gospel singer. it was only when she decided to sing non-gospel did her father give her the blues and silent treatment, however when she started GIVEN HIM MONEY for his church, he seemed to hear the voice of god tell him speak to Aretha,and that was to say 'I NEED MORE MONEY'. She'll never do it, but I wish she'll write a tell all trilogy; 'life with ARETHA before started recording gospel', life with Aretha after started recording gospel, and life with Aretha Franklin after beginning singing secular music.
Sir I'm a genuine fan who been to concerts where she states that her father said she would perform for kings queens and presidents. She became emotional and it's always this song or impossible dream where she would make this comment. It's a performance on here where she sings impossible dream and you will understand where I'm coming from. I just asked that people respect who she is and what impact she has made in music. All the bickering bs save for fb
When she sang "he took my childhood" and then started to take off her coat it was such a well coordinated in sync approach to deliver the emotion needed for that very phrase she sang. Such a pro and a class act💯🙌🏻❤
Oh how beautiful to hear God's Angels Singing first thing this morning! Marian Anderson would be proud! Happy African American Music Appreciation Month
I've been privileged to see many of the true female greats, Whitney, Tina, Nina, Dusty, but the two that Ive seen individually, that would have been mesmerising to see together were Aretha and Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba..
What a God sent talent! A beautiful, silent soul. She will be missed but with a comforting thought, she shared her talent with respect and dignity with all of us.
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It’s August, 2024 and I’m listening. My prayer is that the world will wake up and listen before it’s too late.
Amiiin 🤲🤲🤲🤲🌺🌺🌺
Amen!❤❤❤❤
outubro de 2024. 🇧🇷 RJ 06.10. Tenho 76 anos. islandia Dortas
trump 2024!!!!!!!!!!!!
Listening for the first time in October 2024. INCREDIBLE!
Beautiful. Simply Beautiful...
I am 66 and I have never married. Today, I choose otherwise and this is my Wedding Song. Thank you Aretha... mark
I’m 65 and married once. I was proposed to 3 times in my life. I don’t ever want to marry again. I did once upon a time. One of several things I learned-it’s not a fantasy or fairytale. It’s hard work!
Bless you❤ Wishing you the best of your married life. 🎉
🥂 ❤️
66 ? Wtf ...yoir equipment is already out of order
@@BASH_ANGEL Oh, you romantic sweet-talker you!
she sang that a true legend
Aretha Franklin was a prime exam of what it means to reach the pinnacles of success.
She began at a very young age, as a gospel singer.
She never deviated from her gospel training and roots.
I can't think of any songs she sang where her gospel roots are present.
She showed the world that if the audience applauds your entrance with as much fervor as they do at the conclusion of your performance, you have to ne authentic. You have to be genuine.
Many if not most black singers, began singing in the church. They make the mistake of abandoning their gospel roots. Aretha never did.
Rest in eternal peace Ms Franklin
OMG. I saw her in concert at The Circle Star Theater in San Carlos, CA when I was 15 years old.
I watched as her magnificent artistry brought grown men to tears.
From age 8, my parents bought every album she released.
Chris Cuomo on his CNN show on the eve of her passing said something so profound.
He said "if you dont believe in God, thats your prerogative. But how could anyone hear Aretha sing and not know there must be a God"?
Soon after her passing, NPR radio aired an interview Aretha did with Terry Gross. At the conclusion of the interview, Terry said of Aretha, "she's the greatest singer of the 20th and 21st century, and perhaps one of the greatest of all time.
We miss you Aretha. Rest in eternal peace
@@godlygirls62 ABSOLUTELY
verdade !!!! RJ 🇧🇷
That's MISS ARETHA to you, me, to everyone
The voices that we had are never silenced. Aretha, Whitney, Amy Winehouse, and so many more still ring in our ears. ❤
Concordo ❤
SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE
Judy Garland
Hello, sorry to bother you, but to be honest, we haven't met before. I found your profile here and I kind of like your sense of reasoning,I hope you don't mind me knowing you more
That last "I had a dream...listen well, i had a dream" is the most powerful thing I ever heard or felt in my life.. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Agreed
Damn those Clintons tried to use her but Aretha gave a timeless rendition that rose high above and will forever outlive their treachery.
Facts!
When Aretha sheds her coat, IT’S ON!!! I’ve watched this performance too many times to count!!!
No singer anywhere can compare to this iconic woman. She was one of a kind and there will never be another like her. I bow to Queen Aretha Franklin with the utmost respect. God gave her a beautiful gift and we were blessed to be able to witness and hear it first hand. That voice, OMG, that voice❤️
SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE
Declared greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine .
You heard her voice not the lyrics?I understand you,it's celestial right❤❤
Do you know Barbra Streissand?
This appearance is one of her MOST BEAUTIFUL/ELEGANT. She is simply stunning in this.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the world ... American Musical Royalty..Miss Aretha Louise Franklin of Detroit Michigan United States of America.
This gave me chills!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
AMEN!!!!!
the miserables is not american music...jejejejeje
@@edwinparedes1472Is a wonderful book, the play is great and the music. Music has no borders but your mind does. Wherever you are from🤔
I listen to this and feel she’s singing about political changes… reminiscent of Martin Luther King Jr., and John F. Kennedy. Only she could take a Stage and make everything including the audience tiny.
Who's listening to this in 2024?? Grace, dignity, talent, soul and the MOST beautiful voice ever
Ever!!!
2024 June ❤
AMEN ❤
Beautiful ❤
Nous sommes tres heureux et nombreux à écouter Aretha
Martin Luther King would have cried watching this spectacular woman sing this!
In between cheating on his wife?
@@jumpforjoy6
The devil always concentrates his efforts on luring in the best, but some works are just too good to be overshadowed.
I agree with the Martin Luther King comment!
Hey it's nothing new.
She sang before kings, queens and presidents.
Her stage presence, command of the room, control. World class performance. She sets the standard on so many levels!
She did look great - but sounded like crap!
@@bostonteaparty3926 Interesting!!
@@bostonteaparty3926 is that felt with conviction
or
an attempt to rile up the crowd😝
Very true...
@@bostonteaparty3926 you are not a singer. Crawl back under that Rock 🥌🥌
Awesome. Her title QUEEN OF SOUL is befitting.
We've lost an incredible musical icon. Her talent is unmatched. Rest In Peace Aretha Franklin, Heaven is going to sound beautiful tonight.
For sure....
Danny Rumbles
god has called an angel home to sing for him a sweet sound in his ears now
Danny Rumbles That honestly sounds Beautiful
Danny Rumbles -- Totally agree Danny; her talent is unmatched to this day - her music is a hit in every decade since the 60s.....no other artist can claim that reign!
She was one in a million. There will NEVER be another like Miss.Franklin.
1 in 100 millions
Never
Look up Sarah Ikumu.....she is the next Aretha hands down!
Mariah&WhitneyLamb “sweetie no, what?”
mbcraig2 Not even close to Miss Arthea!
I've never heard this song sung this way. Franklin was a true artist - she could show new facets to any piece of music. She set the bar.
Hello Rebecca, it’s absolutely a beautiful song with memories... hopefully you’re having a pleasant time?
No one ever sang this song this way and never will again
Respectfully...she IS the bar!
Queen of SOUL
Continue to bless Aretha Franklin work she has done all their music she did had I I love I love her and her music God continue to bless her and your and give her peace and her family peace
The magnificence of Aretha is that her song tells about the joy she founded over many sufferings in her life without words. Clearly she is blessed and she is the blessing for all the mankind.
I have watched this so many times. Just a glorious live performance by a woman so gifted by God, that we should feel honored and humbled to have witnessed her in our lifetime.
Me too
Me too. And so much class..😊🌻
@DrewWasMe....could not agree more... It hurts my heart knowing she is no longer with us in the physical...
Love her since the Columbia Records.
Yes. I agree. One of a kind.
She wasn't just the queen of soul, she was the queen of music period. I dare anyone to match her talent, grace, style, beauty, and presence.
Ms. Morgan James can stand beside her- "Oh me, oh my" and "Come Together"( Her idols are Aretha and Nina and she can change her voice to operatic
soprano.
Whitney Houston
The Voice WHITNEY HOUSTON
There are other equals like Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington, just to name a few.
Whitney Houston The Voice ✔️💯
This is how you do a cover song. Own it, make it your own! Just brilliant!
No entiendo los comentarios en otros idiomas ,pero me supongo que serán buenos hacia la CANTANTE ARETHA Franklin 💖💝💕 por SIEMPRE y UNICA.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In my life I have heard many singers live including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Bette Midler, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas and many others in many genres. One of my finest memories is a concert that Aretha Franklin did in Milwaukee. She had the power to make you feel she was singing just for you even in an outdoor stadium with an audience of 60,000.
She saved the last note for the beautiful choir and orchestra. My goodness, what a gracious Queen she was.
Alexander Garcia YES. YES .
She looked absolutely ethereal here, especially with the way her dress flows in the wind. I'd like to imagine this Aretha being the one singing in the heavenly choir.
She is so regal. God bless the Queen. She will never be forgotten, and I never get tired of her voice.
Here again to regain my life motivation.... I love you mama Re! 😢
I can’t stop crying, this is like going home. She was a grand lady with grace and style.
Me Too. When Jesus comes back the dreams will be fulfilled at that moment.
Amen to that
@@Queen-bw8yyWow…I was just thinking about that! To God be the glory!
She looked absolutely beautiful and sung with class so well. Aren't we so fortunate to have watched and experienced Aretha.
I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves her songs, how often do you like to listening to her songs. She remains the Queen of soul, a great artist, with lovely voice. RIP Legend.
She loved her mink coats. Beautiful
@@pattimartin859 Yes she does and it’s very beautiful on her
My GOD that voice and that interpretation is soul piercing.
What a voice, legend, some ppl should never die😢
The queen of soul was born this day, March 25, 1942. God bless the queen..
And we are lesser for her leaving.
@Teresa Smith Kids born the other day, will have the birthdate of 4/3/21
Died to young
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN..WE WONT SEE A SINGER LIKE THIS IN OUR LIFE TIME!!
We share the same birthday!❤
Ms. Franklin & Steve Wonder are the 2 greatest living artist in this world. I thank God we have them.
🙏
Why they happened to be blacks?
You could scour the entire earth and never, ever find another singer as gifted and talented as Ms Aretha Franklin.
What a grand lady she was.
Rest In Eternal Peace Queen
Whitney Houston was more gifted and talented and never screamed in her vocal performances .
Not true. Even Whitney said she had the best voice of all time !!! They were very close. Whitney's mom was a back up singer of the great Aretha Franklin .
@@RosemaryCunningham-mu2bd Yes true.
NOT TRUE!!!!
Do you know Barbra Streissand? She's from another realm!
Aretham Whitney, Tina. What more can be said. RIP.
Only one for me.that is Aretha there will be no other.
I remember this magical moment there in my den in my sweet country Jamaica, watching this performance. Truly, this great woman has breached boundaries and covered ground most of us can only dream to. May her gift continue to be the hallmark of true racial pride for us NEGROES. We have so much to be proud of in spite of the abuses of slavery and the Queen of Soul is a unique treasure to the black race first and then to the world. God bless you Madame!!! Thank you immensely!!! You light up my life.
Real music bro!
HHHH
J
Sean C. Harrison
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Beautiful true words Sean... Some of us had and have to face incredible inhumanity! Until today! Also in the future, people will have to fight for her freedom, for peace and against slavery because it seems to me, we are all in danger to be suppressed by a modern global slavery and neocolonialism! So lets take each other by the hand and lets all stand together against every kind of inhumanity in this world created by an inhuman global system.
God bless you and your family for always. God bless us everyone...
I had a dream of a woman who came in the world with great song. She taught me Jesus is a love song. We all had that dream. I love you Mrs Aretha Franklin, to God be the glory.
This to me was her most grand performance - so regal, graceful, the vocals were amazing, her dress and coat were stunning, she was performing for heads of state... she was every bit the definition of the world QUEEN!
Absolutely glorious ♥️
Yesssss!!!!
So true
Her Majesty takes her place among fame and history. In this moment so brilliantly recorded for the rest of time.Blessings.
And the wind blowing her dress added much more epicness 👑
The Diva that she was.. thisi was her best in my humble opinion!!
I am amazed still at the depth of the gift that is Aretha Franklin. Though she's no longer on this plane, we are still blessed to be able to enjoy her.
She was a magnificent person and performer. I grew up loving her, and now as an older lady, I realize how much talent she has always possessed. Such an inspiration to young singers, such a lady. I still play those old soul music records and reminisce.
So do I ! am 75
She was a bitch to everyone around her, though
The Graced Voice of Ms. Aretha Franklin is America's Gift from God to The Global Community at Large !!!
She could sing anything with her beautiful, soulful voice.
Aretha has performed all over the world for Presidents, Royalty and always with Class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Always with class.
She hasn't traveled around the world due to her fear of flying.
@@mamadouaziza2536 She has been to europe pre 70s, there is footage of her performing in Paris
Ok so we know when Aretha entered any stage she wore a hella-gorgeous fur she eventually flicks to the ground cause she know she killin the song by then...check...then she rocks a diamond-encrusted clutch and fire level dress...check...then she str8 murdered the song with soul-stirring, goose-bump worthy perfection...check...then she ended with a riveting crescendo that fell to death tones of amazement...check...then she delivered her infamous curtsy "I'm -a-lady-damnit" classy final bow...check...then the Queen exits stage left knowing she simply slayed once again...check...can we say ALL HAIL THE QUEEN!!! Rip beautiful Ms. Franklin...
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN!!!!
All hail.
YOU NAILED HER PERFORMANCES (CHECK)
Yesssssss
Yesssssss you did nail her performance not many is going to touch that today .......sad
The Queen of Soul had laid to rest for her eternal sleep. Much Love and respect.
Rest in peace wonderful Lady. The World is sad, but you are not in pain anymore. Legends never die!
Thank you for the music.
She is with the LORD and not sleeping.
Ljiljana Deluxe 8n
Aretha thanks for the beautiful body of works that you have left behind, that we can cherish, that uplift us and give us hope knowing that there is a rainbow somewhere over under, only believe that with God all things are possible
That is how you hold an audience in the palm of your hand. Rest softly, Aretha.
What a voice. She truly is the Queen. A truly emotion stirring rendition.
Hello Marie.... How are you doing today.... 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?
The emotion can be felt in every note she sang. She's absolutely perfect.
Yes she is.
It sounded like crap lmaoo which word did you understand coming from all that screaming? 😂
Every once in a time, there comes an artist with such amazing talent that opens the curtain to heaven and touches the souls of all who are blessed to hear them. Aretha is such a talent. God Bless her. Amen
Beautifully said
Say no more
Fantastic performance! Exactly what we need to listen in this time. "I have a dream" She is the voice for all of us, all over the world. I dont believe in politic, Putin, Trumph, Hitler, democracy has never been so fragile. But in the voice of Aretha there is hope❤👍
I haven’t seen Aretha sing this before - she placed it at a new level of greatness. A void in Heaven has now been filled with this magical voice. RIP Aretha, there will never be another you. 🥰💕😘🙏🕊🇦🇺
SPECTACULAR!!!!!!
Bless her -- we lost a QUEEN.
Ladies and Gentlemen this is what you call singing from the heart ❤❤😭
I’m only 13 and I personally admired Aretha Franklin for her personality and her amazing singing 🎤 voice Rest In Peace ✌🏾
Blessings
yes! dear, yes
There are people that can sing beautifully. There are people like her that plain SANG. When they do the room go silent. RIP
God has given only a few with an Amazing voice...and Aretha is One!
Yes, Barbra Streissand, Ella Fitsgerald, Edith Piaff, Nina, Mireille Mathieu, Alla Pugachova, Rocío Durcal, Paloma San Basilio,
RIP Aretha Franklin. A woman with such a powerful and wonderful voice. She may be gone but not forgotten. ❤️
Check out Selena Quintanilla voice. Gone at 23 in 95.
How beautiful was that song she was so good at her performancies ,no one can do this song better i miss her thank god we have these videos r.i.p dear areatha
A Voice from out of this world!
A Voice without compare!
A Voice who makes the Difference!
A Voice with the power to change things!
A Voice for the ages!
A Voice to never forget!
She is The First... 👏👏
I think Whitney would have done a better job
She was incomparable. What a masterpiece of a gift and variety of treasures she left us with. No one else can measure up. Jennifer Hudson is near the capacity but Mama Retha captured the soul. A chosen few can do that in a lifetime.
WE HAVE NOT LOST THE SPIRIT of this INCREDIBLE WOMAN. She will live on forever in our hearts and minds! She is LOVE personified!
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This was a PERFORMANCE, top to bottom. She made an entrance; her performance had movement; there were subtle costume changes; musically, it had a beginning, middle, and end; she controlled the pace and measured her volume according to the lyrics; it decrescendo and crescendos. It had modulations, melismas, and runs. Masterful.
The cut to Clinton at 1:16 is both full of hope at the time and disappointing seeing how his presidency went.
Watching how the performance evolves is fascinating. From the bow at the beginning to dropping the coat in the most elegant way possible, the moving air billowing her gown, the song intensifying, the choir, the big finish. It's very operatic. THIS is why we have and always will call her the Queen.
Her voice will be held on, and she will always be in my heart ❤️ bc it's all so true what she is saying. Amen 🙏
There will never be another.
Who is listening to this in 2023? Magnificent she was Indeed..
and also in 2024 :)
I'm crying, literally
Beautiful beyond words. Yes!Magnificent!!!
2024!!!!❤
Me in 2024
🌞Aretha did have a God-given voice & could always take a song & make it her own...rest in peace ‘queen of soul’🕊
I agree
Hello cordelya, it’s absolutely a beautiful song with memories... hopefully you’re having a pleasant time?
She came out of the church. Mahalia Jackson & Sister Rosetta Tharpe broke ground for everyone else to to travel on.......
Aretha Franklin will go down in the history of American music as one of the greatest black vioces of her time yet one of the most under-recognised singer, entertainer, performer of her time. That fine woman had a voice with power and style that was uniquely Aretha Franklin. R I P Babe.
Just when you think it can't get any better, it does. I have played this many times and every time I get goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Wow. This woman can sing!
Same here👍
I’m sitting here crying right now. Just beautiful!
This performance makes me so emotional .I love aretha so much. she is stunning,regal and soulful.
Like will never hear sung again. She does not only sing the song. She lives It and pulls you into it as well. Damn I am 80 why am I crying?
I'm 62 and I pray there's never a day her music doesn't bring me to tears!
Me, too....
Its ok to Cry❤❤❤
It’s October 24,2024. This doesn’t get old.
I always liked Aretha Franklin's music, but I never knew what an incredible voice she had until I heard her sing this. Simply beautiful.
Someone who really knew how to put meaning and passion into a song and did not really on gimmicks but just on her sheer raw singing talent.
Zac
RIP Aretha. What a loss the world doesn’t make these type of legends no more. True talent 💔💛
Aretha would never condescend on any, but even Taylor, Whitney, Mariah, Cher, Dolly, they all emerge from the Aretha Aura, shining their own lovely lights, they all shall pass into the ether, eventually, but, the Voice, it IS ETERNAL, THE DREAM LIVES ON, THANK YOU!
I'm listening. I could listen everyday . She was a true treasure . We were blessed to had had her for the years she gave us on earth.❤
I've been playing this song OVER, & OVER AGAIN, along with a FEW MORE! I just can't get enough of Aretha!
Being a 70 yr old, all my music on Aretha are on 78's and 45's .......... mostly 78's .... albums!
The very 1st time I got intoxicated, was listening to her I never Loved the Man the Way I Loved You!
She is just BEAUTIFUL here, singing this song, Looking like the Queen and Princess SHE IS!
God is Blessing & Loving on your Soul & Spirit Aretha, it's just sad, that we no longer have the pleasure of your physical appearance!
Only the Creator can send a true messenger to minister to the soul of so many in so many different ways and in so many places. Aretha was sharing with us the way she made it through the landmines of her life.Even if you can not sing a note, her songs were a ministry to the soul and spirit and they made your heart sing. All praise be to Jesus Christ for allowing our lives to be blessed with this sister in Christ great gift. Rest Aretha until that day!
Rebecca Johnson, I do believe the only 78 record of Aretha would be the recording of her singing gospel as a child at 14 years old . If I recall, 78`s went out by the time she signed her first recording contract with Columbia records so from that time onward that would have been 45`s and Lp`s .
What an inspirational performance. Thank God for her gift to the world! 🙌🏼
Hello Madonna, it’s absolutely a beautiful song with memories... hopefully you’re having a pleasant time?
This woman was truly gifted and gift to the world. Possibly the greatest singer of all time.
You know you got it going on when you receive a standing ovation before you sing the very first note.
Rest in eternal peace queen
A true DIVA! that voice. the control. Everything. The one, the irreplaceable Aretha Franklin!
The last 25 seconds were LITERALLY vocalist perfection. AMAZING!
When I was young I dreamed a dream. Now I know that it's coming true for me still at the age of 75. THERE IS TRULY A GOD.
YES, there is truly a GOD, sister! Blessings to you
This woman is the ultimate in what soul is.❤️💞Fantastic.
PERFECTION on Stage. Nothing more to add. Impossible to match such a voice!!!
Your all can have your opinions but this brilliant musical genius has done more career paving and has set tone in every genre of music. One thing you must understand about Aretha is her story. Imagine loosing your Dad who told you that you would sing before kings, queens, and presidents then judge the emotional state of this artist who went on to be greatness without being able to share such moments with her dad who motivated her to be Queen of soul... then talk about the performance!!!
+malcolm hampton amazing comment:( made me cry lol
just a small rebuttal, I'm not sure your time period for witch you base this statement on; while it sounds good, this sound bite isn't factual!. Aretha and her dad where able to spend time together when she became a great gospel singer. it was only when she decided to sing non-gospel did her father give her the blues and silent treatment, however when she started GIVEN HIM MONEY for his church, he seemed to hear the voice of god tell him speak to Aretha,and that was to say 'I NEED MORE MONEY'.
She'll never do it, but I wish she'll write a tell all trilogy; 'life with ARETHA before started recording gospel', life with Aretha after started recording gospel, and life with Aretha Franklin after beginning singing secular music.
Sir I'm a genuine fan who been to concerts where she states that her father said she would perform for kings queens and presidents. She became emotional and it's always this song or impossible dream where she would make this comment. It's a performance on here where she sings impossible dream and you will understand where I'm coming from. I just asked that people respect who she is and what impact she has made in music. All the bickering bs save for fb
good vidio Mobile jk
malcolm hampton
Yes indeed and at this time I have nothing much to say. Aretha was everything to me as a kid. Thank you again everyone.
When she sang "he took my childhood" and then started to take off her coat it was such a well coordinated in sync approach to deliver the emotion needed for that very phrase she sang. Such a pro and a class act💯🙌🏻❤
Oh how beautiful to hear God's Angels Singing first thing this morning! Marian Anderson would be proud! Happy African American Music Appreciation Month
And what a gorgeous dress! Aretha looks great in yellow with diamonds and pearls!
Hello Catherine.... How are you doing today.... 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?
No other person had a profound feeling done in every song!!! Aretha you are gone but never forgotten!
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New year, 2020, new decade ... still listening to the greatest of ALL TIME , my home town Queen, Aretha
Mine too
Great star Aretha.
Coroavirus and all! Still listening!! 2020❤️
Well said. A magical voice
I've been privileged to see many of the true female greats, Whitney, Tina, Nina, Dusty, but the two that Ive seen individually, that would have been mesmerising to see together were Aretha and Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba..
! Wonderfull !...! Amazing !...! Spectacular !..! I love you Aretha !.
From Venezuela ❤
Ms, Lady is still a Queen. so elegant. Spiritually, she heals me this morning. I still waiting for my dreams. still. I am hopeful. God bless.
What a God sent talent! A beautiful, silent soul. She will be missed but with a comforting thought, she shared her talent with respect and dignity with all of us.
She is not just the queen of soul, she is the queen of music period, I am glad I am not the only one who love her music. Rest In Heaven Legend.
She made the song her own and took us to church with it ...
Legendary ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You will forever be missed momma. What a beauty, what a voice, what a blessing to keep listening to you....
This performance is one of my favorites! She looks so elegant and beautiful! Her talent - SPEECHLESS!!!
This has to be my absolute favourite video of The Queen of Soul. Absolutely flawlessly stunning.
She lived her amazing dream, and her light still shines. Thank You Queen.
I believe she realized her dream but not without the heartbreak unfortunately 😥
She is not just the queen of soul, she is the queen of music period, I am glad I am not the only one who love her music. Rest In Heaven Legend.
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Voice!!! Outstanding Vocals!!! And that background???? Wow….just wow!!!