Aretha Franklin sung the HELL out of Season 2 version.. That's my favorite..

@stevboo

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah she was on fire here for sure

@2Clarence47

8 жыл бұрын

Yes she did. She put soul into that song!!!

@MrBblaze83

7 жыл бұрын

Cody Stringer that's cause her husband was in the shower #glynn turnman #mrareathafranklin

@the.real.novatic1

7 жыл бұрын

Aretha poured her soul in that one.

@iveywebb

6 жыл бұрын

Cody Stringer where's the lie? 🤔 👌💯

Aretha's version will FOREVER reign!!

@sidneyharris2256

6 жыл бұрын

Yasss!!!!

@betterthanemril988

6 жыл бұрын

Jay SeCUre of course it’s the one you would use in a parody than say season 1 or 6

@iveywebb

6 жыл бұрын

Jay SeCUre FAAACCCTTTTSSSS 💯

@iveywebb

6 жыл бұрын

Sidney Harris 💯💯💯

@mistressbinkie

5 жыл бұрын

Debbie Allen took over Season 2. There were other topics that Cosby prevented her from discussing> She wanted to discuss pregnancy, and have Denise stay on.

Jasmine guy walking out that mirror will ALWAYS be ICONIC 👏🏾👏🏾✨✨🥰

@williambrown7943

3 жыл бұрын

Totally, Like How Did The Camera Do That?

@betterthanemril988

2 жыл бұрын

Technology was starting to improve in the late 80s to what we see now

@JLvatron

2 жыл бұрын

I think Dwayne Wayne musta helped.

@QueenAlexis556

2 жыл бұрын

💕💕💕💕💕💕

@gabelogan5877

Жыл бұрын

@@williambrown7943 editing.

Aretha's theme was the most memorable to me.

@kel_lee

6 жыл бұрын

de0ndre yep

@AfroAngola

6 жыл бұрын

I agree 100 percent

@horizontoday7874

5 жыл бұрын

RIP MY LOVE!!!

@montana19696

5 жыл бұрын

In real life, she was married to Glynn Truman.

@1011skarn

5 жыл бұрын

I only remembered that one!

Aretha was the best theme song, ree ree did her thang still give me chills!!

@Hotobu

3 жыл бұрын

naw

@naaryahcoles8348

3 жыл бұрын

Pheobe's version was good, however we must hail the Queen. It had soul, passion and 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😊

@iloveejbgssnoopy

2 жыл бұрын

where could I find a recording of it. Ms Franklin sang it great.

@stephanieshaffer4131

2 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Queen Aretha

@blackcommunion3820

2 жыл бұрын

Aretha was most definitely the best.

When Lisa Bonet left the show, it was probably the best thing, cause A Different World became it's own thing, and not being reminder of The Cosby Show.

@2516562101

3 жыл бұрын

Well it was a spin off of the show but i see what you mean

@greenbrown7776

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. It blossomed after she and Marisa Tomei left.

@sarahb6163

3 жыл бұрын

and cree summer came in🥰🥰

@SixthDivison

3 жыл бұрын

That is true. Though I did miss her being on the show but it did well

@ThatDoesntWorkForMeBrother

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The show did developed its own identity. A sign of a great show.

I like Aretha's version because of the beat. It's just...so smooth. I also like Phoebe's version because it gives me that 80s feel and Boyz II Men gives you a 90s feel. All three very appropriate given the time period...my favorite? The one the lasted the the longest...Aretha.

@TeamOctaviaNow

6 жыл бұрын

Ebony Taylor very well said

@ahlexthegreat

6 жыл бұрын

Ebony Taylor Well said! I think most would agree. This show is also very timeless. I still watch it every chance I get!

@dasiagraves1050

2 жыл бұрын

I agree season two theme song is my favorite one it gave me chills when she started singing and also has any of ya'll ever watched Grown-ish it's similar but I feel like the older generation knows this one best and the younger generation knows Grown-ish because it aired on free-form in 2018 so this show is similar in some ways because thier both about college but Grown-ish is a spin-off to Black-ish and Mixed-ish so maybe I am correct

@Chris_Troxler

2 жыл бұрын

Phoebe Snow... I never realized.🤦🏿🤦🏿🤦🏿

@dallastexas78

Жыл бұрын

I agree but I still didn’t like szn 1

Fun Fact: The theme song was written by Dawn Lewis, who also starred in the show.

Season 1 was decent but it didn't look like an HBCU at all. Season 2 is what made the show evolve into what the premise of the show is about. Debbie Allen was the right choice to direct the show. When she was around, she made the show look like an HBCU and wrote great episodes. I even liked how the writers changed whitley from being a spoiled brat in season 1 to a strong, powerful and witty person in seasons 2-6.

@lillycassandra6395

5 жыл бұрын

Yesssss I agree

@ertfgghhhh

4 жыл бұрын

Had u seen every hbcu in the 80s???? If not, then how did it not look like an hbcu at all? In the 80s, i lived in a state with ELEVEN hbcus and lived in md which had several and dc which had 2

@Jo-el768

9 ай бұрын

​@@ertfgghhhhthe producer of the show had stated NBC didn't want them to touch any thing Academic

@johnanderson9765

9 ай бұрын

@@ertfgghhhh Did HBCUs have white students like Marisa Tomei at all?

@ertfgghhhh

9 ай бұрын

@@johnanderson9765 i know there were some in the 80s. Back then, they rarely lived on campus

They don’t make Black sitcoms like this anymore 😞

@cheftorte554

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly true

@antmagor

3 жыл бұрын

IAmMajestyReign A few years ago Debbie Alan talked about bringing it back. The cast was with her at the time, all seemed very enthusiastic of the idea.

@taeshawnwilson6853

3 жыл бұрын

This show and roc is too real for this fake society or era

@harmonieythegreat

3 жыл бұрын

Kenan and kel, family matters, smart guy, martin, meet the Jefferson's, everybody hates Chris and fresh prince of Belair

@chrisrockett5897

3 жыл бұрын

@@harmonieythegreat The classics bro.

The way Jasmine Guy just SNATCHED that starring role from Lisa bonet lol

@cybertek3188

2 жыл бұрын

Stepped up to the plate and knocked it out the park.

@JLvatron

2 жыл бұрын

Very rare for the villain to be promoted to the protagonist.

@aprentissdaye

Жыл бұрын

Jasmine Guy did a damn good fine job of snatching that starring role too, I almost didn't even miss Lisa Bonet/Denise after Whitley went from antagonist to protagonist by season 2.

@msnewsenior

Жыл бұрын

She didnt really snatch it but rather it was given to her out of necessity after Lisa Bonet got written out

@betterthanemril988

Жыл бұрын

@@msnewsenior yes I’m aware how Lisa bonet left the show…

Dawn Lewis was killing that double dutch!

@MrKellyELA

2 ай бұрын

Killed it!

Aretha wore out that line that said “Focus on Our goal!” My favorite

@GreatMewtwo

Жыл бұрын

And that is why a scene with Darryl Bell about to get tackled will live rent free in my head forever.

RIP Lou Myers ( Mr Gaines)

@kevinowens7874

3 жыл бұрын

I liked all 3, I love Phoebe's folksy voice and the harmonica is haunting beautiful throughout, Aretha's soulful, earthy version is like your mama talking to you before you leave the house. Take6's version is probably the fastest, busiest and danceable of the three.

I love Aretha's version but season 6 takes the cake. I usually would skip the intros but every time i heard the sweet sweet sounds of Boys II Men i could not stop dancing, it was my jam. IT'S LIT ;)

@shanajoyce31

8 жыл бұрын

Right 😂 😂 😂

@tamaraeugene602

7 жыл бұрын

I agree

@marissawilson4644

7 жыл бұрын

Right!

@andreharding3170

7 жыл бұрын

Marissa Wilson

@theernalrealestategroupatk707

7 жыл бұрын

Love my dudes Boyz II Men version.

This made me want to go to an HBCU when I was a kid :)

@pinkmazohyst

8 жыл бұрын

I still do and I'm about to graduate next year

@marissawilson4644

7 жыл бұрын

Ikr and now I go to one.

@deionwoods4473

7 жыл бұрын

me too like I want to attend Howard

@PrincessofPower84

6 жыл бұрын

My sister actually expressed interest in going to Hillard, only to find out it wasn't a real college. LOL

@LittleRockElevators

5 жыл бұрын

Same here. At first I wanted to go to Morehouse College, then I thought Grambling State University but I chose University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.

Aretha's is the most memorable, and has the funkiest beat. Aretha #1 Boyz II Men #2 Phoebe Snow #3 (Sorry Phoebe, but just like lisa bonet, i'm glad the show moved on)

@LifeIsNotorious

8 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I feel about them

@eliwilson190

6 жыл бұрын

OMG. I just laughed at your comment so hard. Thanks for that. 😂

@jailaprimm1687

6 жыл бұрын

Devonte Huntley shut up

@jailaprimm1687

6 жыл бұрын

Devonte Huntley never happen. That must had happen to you. Don't even feel sorry for you

@jailaprimm1687

6 жыл бұрын

Devonte Huntley why you keep talking about yourself? It's not gonna do nothing

I loved Aretha song but the clips from the last one are the best

@katerinag9512

7 жыл бұрын

Bianca Bennett Yup Jada was gettin it! Lol

Aretha's is the most recognizable and hands down my fav. But Boyz II Men's was dope as well.

There is no touching Aretha!

I was mad when I found out this wasn't a real college as a kid 😡😡

@greatvaluebleach1

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@antheafyffe4742

3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol...so are my girls they're 9

I like them all. Some of my favorite iconic moments in the various intros: Season 1 - Dawnn Lewis skipping rope, and Marisa Tomei debating to fix the bikes or walk away Seasons 2-5 - Jasmine Guy stepping out of the mirror. Kadeem Hardison's head being turned by what looks like Tatiana Thumbtzen. Charnele Brown grooving to the music. Season 6 - the students that were just rocking to the song. Darryl M. Bell just dancing with different women, and then falling down from exhaustion. Cree Summer's evolution from activist, to legal counsel, to ruling judge. Lou Meyers sitting up as the fake cadaver and then moving to the music. Jada Pinkett dancing, along with the brief clip of Karen Malina White (is that Jenifer Lewis standing by her?)

@roxie2824

2 жыл бұрын

Yep that's Jenifer Lewis

@mommamia9948

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I love her jumping rope. I wish they kept that in the second one

@OmegaX_2340

Жыл бұрын

I love Charlene dancing too

I never knew Boys 2 men sang the third one . WOW!

@grantlewis5222

11 ай бұрын

I thought that was them...

@loisrodenromans1097

11 ай бұрын

@@grantlewis5222 😀

Phoebe Snow RIP Aretha Franklin RIP

As a kid, I never fully appreciated Dawn Lewis jumping rope like that in heels. Damn!

I like all 3, RIP Phoebe,she did good on the first one 1987-1988, The 2nd one ,everybody love Aretha,1988-1992,because she's the Queen Of Soul & she deserves lot of respect,The final one from Boyz II Men,lead vocals was Nathan,adlibs by Wanya,that was done in 1992-1993 after Dawn Lewis left the shoe to be on Hangin with Mr.Cooper,that's New Jack Swing.

Denise was boring on this show, all through season 1 Whitley was a standout character. Whitley becoming the main lead was the best thing that could have happened to this show.

@tamaraeugene602

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't see much of season 1 with Lisa Bonet.

@joshuaserrato3495

7 жыл бұрын

+Marvin Madison I didn't think she was that interesting on the Cosby show to begin with. Giving her a spin off was a dumb idea that actually sprouted a great show. I think I read somewhere that, Lisa Bonet did something publicly bad that made the network not want her to be the lead of a show that was meant to set a good example for young kids to go to college. The only character I was sad to see leave was the red head from season 1, she was quirky and so cute. I would have loved to see her and Whitney become friends who annoy each other.

@Aggie1985

7 жыл бұрын

Joshua Serrato She played in a movie I forget which one, she had a nude scene and the network didn't like it or her role.

@joshuaserrato3495

7 жыл бұрын

Token Blackguy Thank you!!! it was faith that she took that role?

@notwickieroy

7 жыл бұрын

Joshua Serrato Lisa Bonet got pregnant before season 2 and Bill Cosby didnt want Denise Huxtable to be a single mother in college so she returned to the cosby show after she gave birth and A different world became a much better show without her

RIP aretha franklin. Keep singing in heaven

These intros make me smile.

When Aretha say "You can diiisssh iiitttt!"❤❤

I like season 2-5 intro the best, but the 6th's season is a close second.

Phoebe's version is a nah, but Aretha & Boys II Men was on point

Boyz II Men were the best for me as much as I love Aretha's deep rooted meaningful version.

@guiradete

Жыл бұрын

Hands down. Agreed

@tiffanyriley7455

8 ай бұрын

Yes they had a up beat. Aretha Franklin had a nice smooth beat.

I like Aretha Franklin's version best, but Boyz II Men's version is a very close second.

I don't know if this is widely known, but here's an interesting bit of trivia: Glynn Turman was once married to Aretha Franklin.

@jnadle1

8 жыл бұрын

+mgeek1 I think it was at Glenn's insistence that they have her perform it since he would act as Col. Taylor.

@blind_t2

7 жыл бұрын

Jason Nadle yo! Fellow 90's peep here! What are you doing here! I usually see you on vids of the price is right! LOL!

@DAGODDESS100

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. N a lot of ppl don't even know that.

@amarvinwinansfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@DAGODDESS100 Evrn they didn't know they know especially after that Aretha movie came out this past wknd.

@soulstrength

3 жыл бұрын

Most of the old heads know. The young ones, not so much.

The last version will always be way more popping 😂🔥

Am I the only one who finds season 1 to be really boring ? Season 2-season 5 was the best seasons .

@HerVideos1969

7 жыл бұрын

Queen LeLe that's why the second season got a total makeover.

@dorourke105

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, I didn't really 'care for the 1st or 3rd ones

@braelynnblue

7 жыл бұрын

Queen LeLe Yes, that's when Debbie Allen stepped in as producer. Seasons went from night to day lol...

@ruthsrants8308

7 жыл бұрын

Queen LeLe YES after Debbie Allen came n

@cocoaempress3817

7 жыл бұрын

Queen LeLe I like the 3rd one

I like the 2nd theme better.

@ariesstar1636

3 жыл бұрын

Me too it sounds smoother

Aretha and Boyz II Men were a tie for me. The last note that Aretha did was everything though

That last one was very new jack swing. Very cool.

All hail the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. She put life into that song. The best!!!May she rest in eternal peace ❤.

Love this show and Family Matters

Aretha, Aretha, ARETHA!!!!!! Yes Queen! Her version was from a different world! Who takes a min long song and does it so good that you wish it were a single to buy? This is an example of why she reached the level that she did.

I remember the first time I heard Aretha's version. I could have shouted if I were the shouting kind. Absolutely loved it. RIP Sister Aretha.

Season 6 theme song is my favorite because of Whitley and Dwayne 😋❤️

This made me want to go to an HBCU. Still does 😂

@ShonnysLab1995

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan-Alyssa Productions Inc. It’s the reason I went to Morehouse 💯🙌🏾

@dalyand5944

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!! And I’m white. Lol

@jjbeanandlia9730

2 жыл бұрын

Lol😂🌸

@uptown215

2 жыл бұрын

Right lol

Season 2 is when the show got good, and became a bigger hit . And that's the intro everyone knows. 😎👍

Aretha Franklin brought me here. All hail the QUEEN OF SOUL! Rest in love and peace, Miss Aretha. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.

I grew up on Aretha version season 2-5....i've never heard the other 2 versions before today. I like them all for different reasons.

@Quarterrious1

6 жыл бұрын

Same here; I'm wondering how did we miss those other two versions. Oblivious!

@dena81

6 жыл бұрын

I mainly remember 2-5 but I do remember season 1 as well. 6 I don't remember but I think I stopped watching after I knew Dwayne and Whitley were for sure dunno why cuz they were my ship all the way.

@TowDow3

3 жыл бұрын

how did you miss the b2Men intro? it literally was at the beginig of each show hahahaha

who the hell let that first country ass theme pass lol

@jadefoxxx

6 жыл бұрын

Eunhasgf 😭💀😂lmfao I can't

@32icon

6 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. This comment took me out!!!!

@katerinag9512

6 жыл бұрын

wonhosgf also sanasgf She still sounds good . The style just sucks .

@maxwellshauna682

6 жыл бұрын

😂

@thhheohenderson4509

6 жыл бұрын

She was Phoebe Snow

2:20 the students are gettin it in them seats lol

@ShonnysLab1995

2 ай бұрын

One of the best parts lol 😂

The part when the military marches in always got to me. I found it intriguing !

This show will always bring me soo much joy! Ughhh All 3 of these theme songs put together hold sentimental value in their own rights. My favorite is Season 6 with Boyz II Men because the ENTIRE cast was there in full effect with their scenes highlighting their growth. It was like a giant puzzle that had finally been put together. ❤

the 2nd one with aretha is the best & my fave

the scenes in the boyz ii men version personifies everyone's character perfectly

Season 2-5 - Aretha Franklin--this is by far the best intro for the show!... in addition, the guy that played the bass for seasons 2-5...DAMN!

I like the second intro by Aretha better

I like the first season intro.it reminds me of my childhood

i dont care what nobody says. all three slap. i love aretha and i lived through all 3 songs. each one has a different vibe. You cant hate on NONE OF THEM and to say aretha's is the best is a disservice and disrepsect to the others.

There is no way I could pick my favorite version of this song. I just started watching the series with my 2 daughters. I remember being so impressed about how many issue's they tapped into. I have been looking for the scene when Kim dressed up as an African princess and talks about when she was young people thought she was Aunt Jemima. I want the part where she unravles.

@ladycashUT

9 жыл бұрын

Kat G I know right, Its so hard to pick lol. But yeah I can probably upload a vid with the Kim/Aunt Jemima scene soon

@katg1875

9 жыл бұрын

ladycashUT thank you. Searching is not my strong suit when it comes to just a scene of a movie or show

@ladycashUT

9 жыл бұрын

Kat G here is the link for the the vid you requested kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYJmma2wc5qngKQ.html

@shgarli45

9 жыл бұрын

Kat G That Episode is called "Mammy Dearest" S02E07 if that helps. You can find the whole series on Netflix depending what country you live in.☺

@katg1875

9 жыл бұрын

Shgarli Mandoza Thank you very much. I jst watched it again. Whitley craks me up

One of my most favorite tv shows and theme song. I loved the characters, writing, actors and actresses, dress styles. It was an amazing show overall and influenced an entire generation. Much respect!!

Aretha's version will send me right back to school.

Aretha's version make me wanna stank face while hittin that Bill Cosby dance (from the Cosby show intro)

Season 2 was my fav the them song WHERE YOU COME FROMMMMM.. Smile

I love Phoebe Snow. True legend in her own right. But so uncelebrated.

I’ve never seen the first season but can we talk about how Jada served in the season 3 intro? DAMN! But yes, Aretha’s is the best.

@kelvinmustafa2710

Жыл бұрын

That was season six

I love season 2-5 and season 6 those beats and the swag of everyone moving to the music is 🔥 in all of these seasons. I used to sit and say "that's gonna be me when I grow up!" Lol

My favorite show by far, and I watch the series over and over on Hulu like I've never seen it before. The changed the theme after season 1 because that's when Debbie Allen became the producer and she didn't think that theme embodied enough blackness and soul, and she was right. And I think they changed it I season 6 because it represented a new class at Hillman. Change. But whenever somebody thinks of A Different World, they think of Arethas version, and they should. Aretha's version IS A Different World.

ARETHA'S VERSION >>>>> Yaaas.

Aretha reached down in her SOUL! I never wanted to shout to a then song until her!

When I think of the theme, I think of Aretha’s version. There is no other version.

Dawn Lewis was double dutching like nobody's business.

Debbie Allen added seasoning to the show the moment she took over creative control

That intro by Aretha is by far the best it speaks volumes of the time then the 80's and 90's were the best of times.

Yeah Aretha went IN on this song. She hit those notes HARD!!!

The show that inspired a generation to go college and become productive citizens.

I think all the intro's were great in that they chronicled the growing success of the show over time. It was brilliant. I like the first intro because it is very organic and has that "new kid on the block" feel to it. The scene with Dawnn Lewis playing double dutch is just brilliant in my opinion. My favorite rendition of that song is from Seasons 2 - 5 because Aretha gave her all in that version of the theme. This show was altogether just brilliant and well done.

I love Aretha's voice...RIP

That MMMMMMMMM she does after saying stand behind me come what May, even those little things right there makes this OP ❤️

Aretha did the best version, no doubt. But I truly remember that S6 cover!

Love Phoebes version. RIP Phoebe Snow 💗

we need shows like this

It's crazy that Jasmine Guy's name is the first intro, but she isn't featured. And by season 2, she is the indisputable star. Awesome!

@michaeljackson4538

6 жыл бұрын

no

The first season was so boring 😔

@queenlele6193

7 жыл бұрын

Im watching it now from season 1 on netflix and it really is boring . I rememer watching reruns of a different world on tv and they mostly showed season 2-season 5. Although I saw some of season 6 on tv. Season 2-season 5 was the best.

@evie769

7 жыл бұрын

Queen LeLe you are right now that I think of it

@jppsfingers50

6 жыл бұрын

They made the mistake of trying to make it more universal when the show was about life at an HBCU. I didn't mind Marisa Tomei's character as much as Mary Alice and the stuff that didn't seem as related to college life. Once Lisa Bonet left and they really focused on those core issues, the show got much better.

@latoriabrown5954

6 жыл бұрын

MeSe Knows Best. Yesss!!😁😁 it was

@abramlittle7102

6 жыл бұрын

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Thank you 😊 Love all 3 versions of the theme song 🎵 ❤

Aww man. You cut off the most iconic part of the season 2-5 theme😖. You get hype when you hear that guitar part at the very beginning.

Aretha gave me goosebumps fireeeee

LadycashUT, I love that you've provided these intros. Thank you. I love & appreciate this show more than words could ever express! Thanks to Phoebe, Ms. Franklin & the soulful Boyz II Men for gracing such a monumental show with such exquisite renditions. I love all versions. Each of them brought the flavor of it's decade. To me it's a tie between Ms. Franklin & Boyz II Men. Boyz II Men version captures that funky New Jack era of urban music. Now I know very well that everyone can give a thumbs down to what they don't get or like... But what's with the thumbs down?! What were they expecting -- friends or Seinfeld?! It's unnecessary IMHO! Thx. ADW FOREVER!!!!

We all know season 2 Aretha Franklins is the best lol 😂 💋🤘🏾

I love this show, my favorite show ever

I'm 15, and this is my favorite show ever! started watching when i was like 8, and i'm still in love!

@nakyahmarie

9 ай бұрын

I’m 18 and it’s still my favorite show EVER ❤

Full respect to Miss Phoebe Snow and Boyz II Men, but Miss Aretha Franklin will always be THE voice for 'A Different World' to me. Good song, good show, good memories.

My favorite version was Season 2-5. Incidentally, those were the best seasons too.

I truly love all of these theme songs. such a great show too.

this show is dope I learned a lot but that last season intro was so dope

A Different World will always be an one of a kind type show. It was one of the major points I loved about the late 80s/early 90s, this show definitely hit Different for all the right reasons back in the day.

I always thought Different World was a way better show than Cosby

@betterthanemril988

2 жыл бұрын

It’s probably because a different world touched on issues that the Cosby show would only slightly touch on. They were entertaining but seldom for sure.

Memories, plus season 6 is the best intro of all 3!!!

Some theme songs are iconic and send chills. Aretha knocked it out of the park with her version so much that I literally forgot about the other 2 versions.

Bless you forever for putting this together!