Lady Aretha- THE QUEEN OF SOUL This 65 year-old white guy grew up listening to her. Always loved her music. It came from her heart. You’re reaction is R E S P E C T
If I had to make a forced choice, I'd say Chain Of Fools is my favorite Aretha song. It's almost impossible to choose, though - she's so, so... She's Aretha Franklin!
And it's so much better to watch the Blues Brothers scene. While you're at it, just watch the whole movie. You should have been here in the 60s. We heard all this 50 years ago. But then you'd be old too.
James, She the Queen of Soul! Next for you "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman", "Until You Come Back To Me"(Stevie Wonder wrote it), "Rock Steady" and "Spanish Harlem"
Spanish harlem,originally a Ben E KING track,both belong in a Soul collection,She was great later,although did not sell as well,but did some great tracks,worth hearing,and owning.Another cover version of Otis Reddings" Cant turn You Loose" years later, which powers along,with a more modern backing.Other knock out tunes,"BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER" & "NEVER LOVED A Man" both powerful, lay back and listen tracks,on the Gospel side "OH,MARY DON'T YOU WEEP" from a great later Gospel album.
ARETHA: The tall one wants white bread, toast, dry, with nothing on it. MATT: Elwood! ARETHA: And the other one wants four whole fried chickens and a Coke. MATT: And Jake! Shit, the Blues Brothers!
The great Roger Hawkins on drums, little David hood on bass and on some of Aretha's Muscle Shoals work, Duane Allman was on guitar. Aretha became a soul and r & b star with a white band@ she always thought that was funny. Rest in peace. Aretha. I'm so glad you were here to star in the movie, Muscle Shoals, before you passed away. You were very important in the growth of the Muscle Shoals SOUND.
Aretha was the Queen...she passed away in 2018. My favorite song of hers is Chain of Fools. To see a great later performance, her 2015 version of Carole King’s Natural Woman at the Kennedy Center Honors is AMAZING!! The Obamas were in the audience, and President Obama wiped a tear as she sang.
I've been listening to this song for 54 years now, starting as a 14 year old dancing away to this and now it still gets this arthritic body moving. Love it!
If you think about when this came out, women were just really beginning to fight for equality in the modern sense... so this became an anthem... Just give me my propers when you get home.
We might have divas today and they sound great, but Aretha Franklin is hands down the best female singer of all time, IMO. I am not the only one who recognizes this, either.
The Aretha Franklin well never runs dry. The songs are endless: Say A Little Prayer For You, Who's Zoomin Who, Freeway of Love, Jimmy Lee, Ever Changing Times ft Michael McDonald, Until You Come Back To Me, Rock Steady, Spanish Harlem, Bridge Over Troubled Water and You Make Me Feel Like(A Natural Woman)!
Oh, man. Aretha was the Queen and there was nobody like her. In her 70s she could still command a stage like she could in her 20s. I remember back in the late 90s, there was some big show where she was on stage along with three really popular singers of a younger generation - Beyoncé and two others who I can't even remember. This was after Beyoncé went solo, but before she had really made that big leap. But she kept trying to go out and solo, and Aretha kept basically nudging her back into the line, and everybody was like, girl, if you're on stage and Aretha is on stage, _you are singing backup._ She was that much of a great and that much of a force of nature. Just listen to everything she ever did; there isn't a dud in the box.
Aretha Franklin is instantly recognisable for this song internationally. It is a bit sad you were not taught the rich history of music before now. All the best.
😂 Aretha knew how to slap the extra soul in her covers of other artists songs and make brand new...Sam and Dave’s “Hold on I’m Coming “, Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water”, the list goes on. Aretha brought the soul, period
Known as The Queen of soul because of how she could sing all kinds of songs. She had so many hits that I like. Unfortunately we lost her recently. Think, You make me feel like a natural woman, Don't play that song for me are all great songs. She had many great hits in the 80's also like (freeway of love, Who's zoomin who, Another night) are just a few. Love listening to her
The undisputed queen of soul. Check out “See Saw” and “Think.” They’re both super short; you could fold them both into a double play video. Also her soulful rendition of “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman.” And from 20 years later, her “Freeway of Love” is awesome, too. Aretha is simply one of the most important artists ever.
He should react to Aretha’s performance of Natural Woman at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors. Aretha was in her 70s, but brought down the house and President Obama to tears. m.ua-cam.com/video/XHsnZT7Z2yQ/v-deo.html. It’s only five years old, but is already a legendary performance. (As an aside, she was honoring Carole King who wrote the song and many other hits. King is the woman going nuts in the balcony.)
@@loriannrichardson7644 The session musians at Fame Studios and later Muscle Shoals Sound studios aka "The Swampers" were featured on numerous songs by incredible black artists and were quite well respected in their own right.
@@loriannrichardson7644It has nothing to do with " measuring up" It is about how great musicians of all races and nationalities make great music together. Magnificent musical works were recorded at Muscle Shoals . The collaboration between races created huge hits like Percy Sledges " When a man loves a woman" , Wisson Picketts cover of Hey Jude or Etta James " Tell Mama&. Watch the documentary Muscle Shoals on You Tube
'66 thru '70 was the time of some of the greatest music ever recorded, and Aretha was one of maybe a dozen people right at the very heart of it all. Just start with her "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You." The whole damn thing. Next, "Think" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Then, "Chain of Fools," Rock Steady," and "Young, Gifted and Black." Finally, all of the double "Amazing Grace" Gospel CD, just for yourself. Hearin it for the first time? You are one lucky young brutha.
I watched this delightful video immediately after your Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water" reaction. Now that you've heard the folk rock version, you must experience The Queen of Soul's interpretation! You must!
Oh and check out Rock Steady. Mmm mm can’t wait for your REACTION 😎Have loved Ms. Aretha since the mid 60’s 💝☮️. Love, love your reaction & you have to discover more of her incredible songs !! 😃. Also ‘Ain’t No Way’ is another amazing recording!
I was 13 years old the first time I heard this song. They had just started playing Motown music on my local radio station not long before this. Aretha inspired me in many ways. First of all she taught me that women deserved and could demand to be respected. She also inspired me as an artist because I wanted to be a singer. If you do a reaction to her song think try and get the one that is the movie clip I've heard performing it in The Blues Brothers movie has a lot of great music in it including The Marvelous Cab Calloway. You should check that one out as well. And well of course you can always react to the Blues Brothers that's another whole story.
If you ever want to see something blow your mind, check out the time they brought her in to pinch hit for italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. He got sick and at the last minute Aretha stepped up and said "I got this boo" and straight KILLED it. It's so good. Look up "Nessun Dorma" from the Grammys. It's SO GOOD.
"Don't Play That Song For Me" is one of my favorites by Aretha. Also, her interpretation of the song "Bridge Over Troubled Water", originally by Simon & Garfunkel. She was the undisputed Queen of Soul.
"Where has this song been my whole life?!" Exactly! lmao Your reactions are priceless. Hard to pick an Aretha fav, R.E.S.P.E.C.T is definitely up there with "I Never Loved A Man", "Rock Steady" and "Natural Woman" for me.
I’m more than willing to give the benefit of the doubt, but it’s almost impossible to imagine that someone who grew up in the US hasn’t heard this song before.
Aretha Live at the Kennedy Center Honors "Natural Woman". It is one of the finest performances EVER! It is the textbook for all performers who follow. RIP Aretha, the QUEEN of SOUL
It is strange because I just came to UA-cam to listen to Aretha singing “The Weight” with Duane Allman on slide guitar. Then I saw you posted this and had to watch your reaction. The other is a must listen too. Duane Allman one of the all time guitar greats from the Allman Brothers Band who tragically died at 24. Aretha said “I want that white cat on guitar” lol. The Weight is a cover of the song by The Band which is a must reaction. The version from the Last Waltz with the Staples singers is legendary. Also my dream reaction is also from The Last Waltz Van Morrison singing Caravan with The Band. It is the most epic performance of all time and I’ve never found a reactor who has done it.
You MUST, MUST, MUST hear her live version of Natural Woman at the Kennedy Center Honors for Carol King (who wrote the song for her). She blew the roof off the joint!!!
So sad that a lot of people haven't heard this song here in the states. I've been listening to this song since 1985 and I'm from a South America. Love it!
This song has been blowing people away for 50+ years and Arethas voice will be doing that for generations to come. Try "Freeway of Love" video for your next Aretha. You also get The Big Man (Clarence Clemons) on sax!
Have you really never heard this song before? It's her most famous song, the one most associated with her, even though it's a cover. It's, like, a key song representing the 1960s. It seems like you might have heard it in a movie or something somewhere.
"She had to spell it out for you!"
Best reaction ever. What a great moment.
It would have been if he hadn't stopped it in mid-stream. Sacrilege!
He got me rollin with that. Then he said "I ain't tryin' to burn down my computer!"
Amen.
I knew he was gonna lose it when she broke it down!
She is known as the Queen of Soul. All of her music plus her gospel tracks are fantastic. Enjoy
Respect... The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. ICON!
Lady Aretha-
THE QUEEN OF SOUL
This 65 year-old white guy grew up listening to her. Always loved her music. It came from her heart.
You’re reaction is R E S P E C T
“Chain of Fools” friggin awesome.
Amen Bob !!
Aretha had a long list of hits. Once she filled in for Pavoratii and covered an opera song. It REALLY showcases her amazing voice. "Nessun Dorma".
If I had to make a forced choice, I'd say Chain Of Fools is my favorite Aretha song. It's almost impossible to choose, though - she's so, so... She's Aretha Franklin!
Chain of fools definitely!!!
Amen
She's not called "The Queen of Soul" for nothing--She demanded respect , and she got it!
All bow down before the queen ,the incomparable Aretha Franklin ♥️
"Think" Aretha Franklin from the blues brothers movie video...The Temptations "Ball Of Confusion" Original recording
Yes!
And George Benson’s version of, “This Masquerade”
Yes!!!!
as a white boy from North Dakota I was raised on this
Dude this is just the tip of the iceberg that is Queen Aretha
Listen to "Think" if you want to hear her getting REALLY fierce with her man!
"Think" should definately be next!
And it's so much better to watch the Blues Brothers scene. While you're at it, just watch the whole movie. You should have been here in the 60s. We heard all this 50 years ago. But then you'd be old too.
James, She the Queen of Soul! Next for you "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman", "Until You Come Back To Me"(Stevie Wonder wrote it), "Rock Steady" and "Spanish Harlem"
Rock Steady is a badass groove.
Spanish harlem,originally a Ben E KING track,both belong in a Soul collection,She was great later,although did not sell as well,but did some great tracks,worth hearing,and owning.Another cover version of Otis Reddings" Cant turn You Loose" years later, which powers along,with a more modern backing.Other knock out tunes,"BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER" & "NEVER LOVED A Man" both powerful, lay back and listen tracks,on the Gospel side "OH,MARY DON'T YOU WEEP" from a great later Gospel album.
Spanish Harlem
Spanish Harlem went to #2 on the pop charts and went to # 1 on the R&B charts
Can't leave Think off the list
You need to enjoy her scene in The Blues Brothers when she does Think. Classic.
AGREE! I still think about that. That was one of the best R&B performances to make it to the big screen in recent times.
That scene is genius on every level. The woman stole the show while wearing a stained waitress uniform and fuzzy slippers.
Took me less than 10 seconds to find it ua-cam.com/video/Vet6AHmq3_s/v-deo.html
ARETHA: The tall one wants white bread, toast, dry, with nothing on it.
MATT: Elwood!
ARETHA: And the other one wants four whole fried chickens and a Coke.
MATT: And Jake! Shit, the Blues Brothers!
18 million views ☺️
How could anyone not know this song its virtually impossible.
It really is❤
The great Roger Hawkins on drums, little David hood on bass and on some of Aretha's Muscle Shoals work, Duane Allman was on guitar. Aretha became a soul and r & b star with a white band@ she always thought that was funny. Rest in peace. Aretha. I'm so glad you were here to star in the movie, Muscle Shoals, before you passed away. You were very important in the growth of the Muscle Shoals SOUND.
Her biggest selling hit
FACTS!!!
Aretha was the Queen...she passed away in 2018. My favorite song of hers is Chain of Fools. To see a great later performance, her 2015 version of Carole King’s Natural Woman at the Kennedy Center Honors is AMAZING!! The Obamas were in the audience, and President Obama wiped a tear as she sang.
I've been listening to this song for 54 years now, starting as a 14 year old dancing away to this and now it still gets this arthritic body moving. Love it!
Same here.
You go right on ahead, sugar!!! DO YOU!!! Same to you @dmmrad54 !!!
If you think about when this came out, women were just really beginning to fight for equality in the modern sense... so this became an anthem... Just give me my propers when you get home.
We might have divas today and they sound great, but Aretha Franklin is hands down the best female singer of all time, IMO. I am not the only one who recognizes this, either.
You definitely are not! She is the best best best!
BABEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! You ain't NEVER lied!!!
The Aretha Franklin well never runs dry. The songs are endless: Say A Little Prayer For You, Who's Zoomin Who, Freeway of Love, Jimmy Lee, Ever Changing Times ft Michael McDonald, Until You Come Back To Me, Rock Steady, Spanish Harlem, Bridge Over Troubled Water and You Make Me Feel Like(A Natural Woman)!
Queen of soul! That is all I have to say!!
Truth!
And her white boys!
This woman was amazing. She always had a message, but you'd still dance your ass off.
I am an ultimate Aretha fan. All my life. If I had only 1 artist to listen to for the rest of my life....it would be Aretha. RIP Queen!
Please do "Chain of Fools" and "Natural Woman" !!!
Oh, man. Aretha was the Queen and there was nobody like her. In her 70s she could still command a stage like she could in her 20s.
I remember back in the late 90s, there was some big show where she was on stage along with three really popular singers of a younger generation - Beyoncé and two others who I can't even remember. This was after Beyoncé went solo, but before she had really made that big leap. But she kept trying to go out and solo, and Aretha kept basically nudging her back into the line, and everybody was like, girl, if you're on stage and Aretha is on stage, _you are singing backup._
She was that much of a great and that much of a force of nature. Just listen to everything she ever did; there isn't a dud in the box.
Aretha Franklin is instantly recognisable for this song internationally. It is a bit sad you were not taught the rich history of music before now. All the best.
beautiful.. it's a pleasure to seeyaoung black males listening to soul, especially the best.
🤘🤘❤🤘🤘😁✌🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rest In Power to the Queen of Soul and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee!!! She shall rule eternally!!!!! 😉
😂 Aretha knew how to slap the extra soul in her covers of other artists songs and make brand new...Sam and Dave’s “Hold on I’m Coming “, Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water”, the list goes on. Aretha brought the soul, period
BABEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! You ain't NEVER lied!!!
Not to mention, she arranged it, and played the piano as well
You say you wanna lay some Aretha Franklin on me, the LEGENDARY QUEEN of SOUL?
I say, "SOCK IT TO ME, BABY!".
✌🍁✌❤✌🍁✌
Known as The Queen of soul because of how she could sing all kinds of songs. She had so many hits that I like. Unfortunately we lost her recently. Think, You make me feel like a natural woman, Don't play that song for me are all great songs. She had many great hits in the 80's also like (freeway of love, Who's zoomin who, Another night) are just a few. Love listening to her
This and "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Women" are classics. The woman could lay it down. Loved her.
The undisputed queen of soul. Check out “See Saw” and “Think.” They’re both super short; you could fold them both into a double play video. Also her soulful rendition of “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman.” And from 20 years later, her “Freeway of Love” is awesome, too. Aretha is simply one of the most important artists ever.
All good choices - along with 'Who's Zoomin' Who'
@@martinsmusic1724 Damn right...and her cover of "Say A Little Prayer".
Chain of fools. There is so much more music in the vault. You have no idea
Deeper Love, Another Night, Every Girl Wants my Guy. The vault is almost endless!
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You HAVE to watch her singing "Think" in the Blues Brothers movie.
She's amazing, and the dance routines are fantastic...
I agree!! ua-cam.com/video/RTXszRHc0qs/v-deo.html
Aretha doing ( You make me feel like a ) "Natural Woman"....
He should react to Aretha’s performance of Natural Woman at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors. Aretha was in her 70s, but brought down the house and President Obama to tears. m.ua-cam.com/video/XHsnZT7Z2yQ/v-deo.html. It’s only five years old, but is already a legendary performance. (As an aside, she was honoring Carole King who wrote the song and many other hits. King is the woman going nuts in the balcony.)
I think he prefers music he can bop to.
💯❤
That's why she's the queen of soul 🤣❣️RIP
Beautiful.
Aretha...a legend. She was a child prodigy.
Forever The Queen Of Soul My Mama Aretha Franklin. Whom I Miss So Very Much. And Whom I Still Miss Ever Single Day
"Where has this song been my whole life?" Ask your grandma, she and your aunties can sing it for you!
Aretha didn’t mess around now, my friend ! People gave this lady the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. she deserved, or else! I love her to bits.
"When she starts singin' she blows peoples minds. Everyone wants to party with Aretha!"- School of Rock 🤣🤣🔥
Aretha Franklin - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman [1967]
Oh yes the one and ONLY Queen of soul oh my she was the best right here oh my lord!!!!
This song was recorded in Muscle Shoals Alabama with white studio musicians. It shows that music transcends all the BS we makeup about each other
I notice whites always have to comment that they can measure up musically to Blacks -- what's up w/ that???????
My folks live 5 mins from Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals 🙂
Although she did record in Muscle Shoals, this song was not recorded there. Many many other great songs were recorded in Muscle Shoals.
@@loriannrichardson7644 The session musians at Fame Studios and later Muscle Shoals Sound studios aka "The Swampers" were featured on numerous songs by incredible black artists and were quite well respected in their own right.
@@loriannrichardson7644It has nothing to do with " measuring up" It is about how great musicians of all races and nationalities make great music together. Magnificent musical works were recorded at Muscle Shoals . The collaboration between races created huge hits like Percy Sledges " When a man loves a woman" , Wisson Picketts cover of Hey Jude or Etta James " Tell Mama&. Watch the documentary Muscle Shoals on You Tube
Okay is an understatement. OKAAAYY, it’s Aretha, Goddammn!!!!!
Aretha,fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥💥👑👏
'66 thru '70 was the time of some of the greatest music ever recorded, and Aretha was one of maybe a dozen people right at the very heart of it all. Just start with her "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You." The whole damn thing. Next, "Think" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Then, "Chain of Fools," Rock Steady," and "Young, Gifted and Black." Finally, all of the double "Amazing Grace" Gospel CD, just for yourself. Hearin it for the first time? You are one lucky young brutha.
"Baby Baby Sweet Baby" is Dope!!!! Aretha is the undisputed "Queen of Soul Music"
I watched this delightful video immediately after your Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water" reaction. Now that you've heard the folk rock version, you must experience The Queen of Soul's interpretation! You must!
Giving Him Something He Can Feel, Till You Come Back To Me
FOREVER THE QUEEN OF SOUL !!!!! MERCY !!!
Should watch her perform it in The blues Brothers
You make me feel Ike a natural woman!!! And.. Chain of Fools is a MUST
Oh and check out Rock Steady. Mmm mm can’t wait for your REACTION 😎Have loved Ms. Aretha since the mid 60’s 💝☮️. Love, love your reaction & you have to discover more of her incredible songs !! 😃. Also ‘Ain’t No Way’ is another amazing recording!
I was 13 years old the first time I heard this song. They had just started playing Motown music on my local radio station not long before this. Aretha inspired me in many ways. First of all she taught me that women deserved and could demand to be respected. She also inspired me as an artist because I wanted to be a singer. If you do a reaction to her song think try and get the one that is the movie clip I've heard performing it in The Blues Brothers movie has a lot of great music in it including The Marvelous Cab Calloway. You should check that one out as well. And well of course you can always react to the Blues Brothers that's another whole story.
If you ever want to see something blow your mind, check out the time they brought her in to pinch hit for italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. He got sick and at the last minute Aretha stepped up and said "I got this boo" and straight KILLED it. It's so good. Look up "Nessun Dorma" from the Grammys. It's SO GOOD.
Loved her performance of that song!
Yep ❤️
With her vocal range and ability to hold a note I can believe it before I even hear it for myself!
Incredible, wasn’t it????
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She gave an incredible performance of the song "Think" in the movie "The Blues Brothers" - one of the top moments in a movie full of top moments.
One of her later songs kinda rocked: Freeway of Love
.....and you get to hear The Big Man (Clarence Clemons) on sax!
"Think".....&....."Rock Steady".......2 of her best songs & biggest HITS!
Queen of soul brother
Say Hello 2 the Queen Of Soul!
Are you kidding me? You haven't ever heard RESPECT! Welcome to the party baby! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
"Don't Play That Song For Me" is one of my favorites by Aretha. Also, her interpretation of the song "Bridge Over Troubled Water", originally by Simon & Garfunkel. She was the undisputed Queen of Soul.
love that lady❤️❤️RIP Miss Aretha
Chain of Fools is my favorite by Aretha
My fave Aretha song is "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man"
"Chain of Fools" is a good song.
See if you can find a video of Aretha singing "Don't Play That Song For Me" while accompanying herself on piano. Aretha is the Queen of Soul.
Be sure to get the version of "Think" from The Blues Brothers. The scene is hilarious, and Aretha just keeps modulating UP....
He should watch the whole movie, there is so much great music in it that I fear he may have missed in his life.
That lady can sing! Mentioning Jim Croce again - You Don’t Mess Around with Jim, Working at the Car Wash Blues. So many others!!!
You NEED to react to Aretha singing "Dr Feel-good". She sings with her entire soul, in this song. I mean, you will praise her!!
YOU MUST DO "THINK"! IT IS AMAZING!!!
"Think" should definately be next!
She ain't the queen for nothing, now this soul singing!!
Your reaction to the Queen is priceless!!! I watch it over and over and over.
"Where has this song been my whole life?!" Exactly! lmao Your reactions are priceless.
Hard to pick an Aretha fav, R.E.S.P.E.C.T is definitely up there with "I Never Loved A Man", "Rock Steady" and "Natural Woman" for me.
So glad you now have Aretha in your life. Queen of Soul rocked our lives. Can't imagine my life without her voice in my head. Thank you, Aretha.
Amen!
BABEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! You ain't NEVER lied!!!
I’m more than willing to give the benefit of the doubt, but it’s almost impossible to imagine that someone who grew up in the US hasn’t heard this song before.
She’s the Queen of Soul forever and always ♥️
Chain chain ..chain..chain of fool's!
She is the queen of soul for certain!!
You need to also hear "At Last" - Etta James.
Her "You Better Think" in the Blues Brothers was outstanding
Her 60s music will always be her most requested, but I like her 80s songs "Freeway of love" and " who's zoomin' who" better.
Ana amzin Song from the incredible Aretha.
"Natural Woman" is another gem - slower and quieter, but still awesome.
Aretha’s version of “The House That Jack Built” is also a bop.
Aretha Live at the Kennedy Center Honors "Natural Woman". It is one of the finest performances EVER! It is the textbook for all performers who follow. RIP Aretha, the QUEEN of SOUL
JUST RAW TALENT, DEEP DOWN SOULFUL LADY
Major icon of the 60's!!!!! 💜💜💜💜
The GOAT, for sure.
It is strange because I just came to UA-cam to listen to Aretha singing “The Weight” with Duane Allman on slide guitar. Then I saw you posted this and had to watch your reaction. The other is a must listen too. Duane Allman one of the all time guitar greats from the Allman Brothers Band who tragically died at 24. Aretha said “I want that white cat on guitar” lol.
The Weight is a cover of the song by The Band which is a must reaction. The version from the Last Waltz with the Staples singers is legendary. Also my dream reaction is also from The Last Waltz Van Morrison singing Caravan with The Band. It is the most epic performance of all time and I’ve never found a reactor who has done it.
blackbird8900 The Bands original of the Weight was already a classic, then Aretha came along and blessed the world with her version.
blackbird8900 Van the man
Frank Coulson Turn it up...just-a one more time
Aretha Franklin is an epic, _legendary_ ICON. Now you know.
That’s why she’s THE QUEEN OF SOUL!!!!
You MUST, MUST, MUST hear her live version of Natural Woman at the Kennedy Center Honors for Carol King (who wrote the song for her). She blew the roof off the joint!!!
Queen of soul.
Again, she was one of the bests. Rare and magnetic voice.
So sad that a lot of people haven't heard this song here in the states. I've been listening to this song since 1985 and I'm from a South America. Love it!
You Have to watch her performance of this in the Blues Brothers movie💖
This song has been blowing people away for 50+ years and Arethas voice will be doing that for generations to come. Try "Freeway of Love" video for your next Aretha. You also get The Big Man (Clarence Clemons) on sax!
"Chain of Fools"
"Oh Me, Oh My"
"Don't Play That Song"
"Ain't No Way"
Have you really never heard this song before? It's her most famous song, the one most associated with her, even though it's a cover. It's, like, a key song representing the 1960s. It seems like you might have heard it in a movie or something somewhere.