The entrance. The purse. The fur. The piano. The vocals. She made ME feel like a natural woman and I'm a man.

@popcorn3149

2 жыл бұрын

me too

@ftbailey773

Жыл бұрын

bahaha same bro!

@Womanstandup

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤦🏽‍♀️

@DellieB

Жыл бұрын

I'm literally laughing out loud 🤣🤣🤣 your comment has me in tears 🤣🤣🤣

@LadaBartos

Жыл бұрын

hahh

I love that she was in her prime in the '60s, a time of racial segregation and tension, then 50 years later she performs in front of the first black president. Must have been a mutually amazing experience.

@Lauren_Fields

3 жыл бұрын

Say that! Yes!

@tanyanguyen3704

3 жыл бұрын

While true, she wasn’t singing for Obama. She was singing for Carol. And Carol was beside herself. I love when musicians of this stature show they out right love of eachother! 🤍💙💜

@gokay8194

3 жыл бұрын

@Eduardo Figueroa he never sing in front of Obama

@calebcharlesii

3 жыл бұрын

@@tanyanguyen3704 true that here she was singing for Carol, but Aretha did perform at Obama’s first inauguration and was invited to the White House on numerous occasions. However, Bush beat Obama to the punch awarding Aretha her Presidential Medal of Freedom. What a life!

@JeffFreemanPresents

3 жыл бұрын

@@tanyanguyen3704 Carol’s reaction is so lovely I got choked up seeing her. So much love. If I had to say the single most amazing thing we have in this world, I’d say music.

Battling Pancreatic cancer, she still showed up to honor a friend. Class, class, and more class. God bless Aretha Franklin.

@johnhoward8668

Ай бұрын

❤❤

@SeanM-ip2nc

20 күн бұрын

I can’t get pancreatic cancer because I have a pot. Potcreatic. Study that.. fools.

@dennismclaurin1487

5 күн бұрын

I think Obama knew

Does anyone else come back and watch this when they need a break from the crazy?

@janemcfadden4801

3 ай бұрын

Yes...I love this. 100s of time ❤

@robylorenti

2 ай бұрын

Oh si NE HO BISOGNO FISICO

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

💕

@medubumiracle7419

Ай бұрын

I do again and again

@someonelovesyouhere

Ай бұрын

❤@@medubumiracle7419

Bear in mind she was 74 years old, dying of cancer when she performed this song! Rest in peace, Queen of soul 🕊🕊

@kingy002

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the context. That says a lot.

@gingeroxendine2288

5 ай бұрын

Queen of Rock, too.

@mymom9466

4 ай бұрын

What?! Wow! Just wow.

@corabernal6432

3 ай бұрын

​@@gingeroxendine2288She was the 1st woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 😮❤🤟 May she RIP😢

@mayoryol4670

3 ай бұрын

Your comment make me cry.Aretha is really one of the best

I love that Carole King’s going crazy because she’s singing her song with all the emotion it deserves!

@donjones4719

Жыл бұрын

Carole was in transports of joy and beyond to have Aretha sing this - and do a rendition for the ages.

@joanneolive7128

Жыл бұрын

She wrote it for Aretha.

@EPA18

Жыл бұрын

She's going crazy because she's an airhead. A talented airhead, but an hippy-dippy airhead nonetheless. Just read her autobiography, it's quite apparent.

@SA-xf7pc

Жыл бұрын

@@EPA18 You can't write music and be this successful if you're an idiot. And the fact that half the audience knows the lyrics proves this.

@garylitfin6781

Жыл бұрын

@@EPA18 Yo jus' a PO Jealous S.

I could watch Carole’s reaction 1000 times. Pure joy and humility. ❤

@dannyarroway4187

4 ай бұрын

Actually, no! It was pure jealousy, deceit, and phony crocodile smiles of hate! carol klein is a fake and a phony.

@transatlanticize

2 ай бұрын

behaving like a village idiot

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

💕

One of the greatest voices of all time !!! To sound like that at her age, simply incredible ! RIP Aretha !

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

@CadeNg

Ай бұрын

Aretha Franklin's ad-libbing ability is so heavenly, she's the sunlight to the fakeness of lip syncing and auto-tuning to the very end of her life

74! She leaves performers 50 years younger in the dust. Genius.

@theninjacat7200

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you for saying this! You've got a bunch of so-called 'divas, starlets and artists' who can't do HALF of what Aretha does but they've got entourages and top dollar billing at the Superbowl. PUH-LEASE!

@boblawrence2078

7 жыл бұрын

John Lyons j

@camoi18

7 жыл бұрын

Well.... she has had 50 years more of experience... it's only natural that her abilities are way more polished than current mainstream...

@dwightlove3704

7 жыл бұрын

John Lyons that goes beyond saying she could put out something now and ITS A HIT!!!!!!!

@lyndaanthony1154

7 жыл бұрын

camoi18 but that voice....timeless😊

The jewels. The fur. The pocketbook. The piano playing. The vocals. If that’s not a Queen I don’t know what is.

@joannagipson12

2 жыл бұрын

Amén...💖

@sallyhart3044

2 жыл бұрын

Brought me to tears. The respect to the songwriter from the Queen and vise versa. Just one of the most incredible moments in history!!!

@NazriB

2 жыл бұрын

Lies again? Better Than SAF

@laurahoward5426

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!

@--oi0io--

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The pocketbook is the clincher.

One of the great live performances ever. From soft and subtle to belting it. O man.

This put wind back in my sails today. She was the most incredible (and natural) woman. And Carole King's excitement is soooo contagious. One million gold stars ✨

@godlygirls62

2 ай бұрын

There will never ever be another. Mariah, Whitney, and many, many others were truly talented. But Aretha. Well she had talent, no doubt. But what set her apart from the others was she had a gift. A gift that commanded standings ovations as she walked onto a stage. Truly the GOAT.

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

💕

She was 73 years old on this performance, what an amazing lady!

@TimxA

6 жыл бұрын

*73 YEARS YOUNG* Just wanted to reiterate that for those who can't quite grasp how incredible this was.

@jos651952

6 жыл бұрын

Si1983h Great

@samuelchoong2611

6 жыл бұрын

no playback required!!! powerful

@tylersgamespace4891

6 жыл бұрын

WHAT 73?? With vocals like that WHAT THE F! that's absolutely incredible!

@Si1983h

6 жыл бұрын

Panzer SS Stormzy is probably more your kind of thing then.

Carole King losing her damn mind is priceless!

@kelleykelley1914

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I was trying to figure out who is that fanning out on the QUEEN of Soul

@MilesTippett

3 жыл бұрын

@@kelleykelley1914 The whole concert was paying tribute to Carole King for her songwriting.

@kelleykelley1914

3 жыл бұрын

@@MilesTippett MY BAD just google was not that familiar with name & face BUT I have (&DO) enjoy work appreciate the education

@steventackett3037

3 жыл бұрын

Carol wrote the song

@stevejennings2394

3 жыл бұрын

Totally 😄

Probably the greatest musical performance ever performed on television. I watch this often for inspiration

@DiosanXaquerry

3 ай бұрын

Heat performing stairway to heaven is damn close if not better at the Led Zeppelin tribute

@phishfearme2

2 ай бұрын

@@DiosanXaquerry Heart indeed was heat for the Led Zep dedication

Aretha set the standards for most of the female vocalists after her, her prowess and showmanship was the standard. No wonder she was the number one vocalist in the Rolling Stone top 200 list. RIP to the legend.

@butterlagmay5168

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Aretha is the mother of all divas and should be #1 in any ranking list of singers, but please don't validate that dumbass Rolling Stones top 200 cuz it's their opinion and not a legit ranking. Imagine them not putting Celine Dion, making Taylor Swift rank higher than Barbra Streisand, ranking Rihanna higher than Michael Jackson. I have respect for what Taylor and Rihanna but them ranking higher than the obvious greats makes their list questionable

@Ri57490

5 ай бұрын

Aretha set the standards for all the vocalists after her, not only the female vocalists. Aretha is the greatest vocalist of all time.

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

Mind you, she was dying of Cancer when she did this performance! That's why everyone was surprised and crying to see her there. Straight up LEGEND!

@bernicenelson5879

2 жыл бұрын

Thats probably why she has her fur on..her blood is probably thin behind all the chemo..my sister is the same way ..always cold even in the summer.. .

@hoorayitsjackie6166

Жыл бұрын

She wears fur in a lot of her performances and it’s gross

@melaninenriched7844

Жыл бұрын

@@bernicenelson5879 As singer cold air is drying. She'll request they cut the air off a hr before she performs but if they couldn't accommodate she'll wear coats.

@Mrtaylormade365

Жыл бұрын

@@hoorayitsjackie6166 shut up

@natashabegley1346

Жыл бұрын

Nobody was crying though!

The time a Queen moved a President to tears. May she Rest in Peace. Queen of Soul, indeed.

@rochellecrump-mcnulty9675

5 жыл бұрын

A great truth spoken. Thank you

@carolsteinhauer5935

4 жыл бұрын

Miss having a awesomely cool first couple!

@HistoryChannel1776

3 жыл бұрын

Fake tears. Like his Presidency.

@tanyanguyen3704

3 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryChannel1776 - I’m so sorry you cannot feel music enough to be moved to tears. I’m balling. Anyone with a soul is.

@jessicathurman70

3 жыл бұрын

The power of music is so beautiful!!!!!

my god, that voice, what a legend. How can you not cry in the presence of such true greatness?

What an ABSOLUTE LEGEND!! Had goosebumps all over. Hitting every note at 74 and fighting cancer, it brought the house down. Our Queen, THANK YOU for leaving us such amazing, memorable, emotional moments. Hard to put in words the emotions she makes us feel. Love you and miss you.

@traydaniel0403

2 ай бұрын

This was 2015. She was actually 73. Not 74. But you’re right. This brought me in tears too 🥹

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

This is one of the greatest moments in music/television history. Epic doesn’t even come close. The fur, the purse, the piano and Carole Kings reaction, and most of all Aretha nailing a performance in her 70’s.

@willbrosy

Жыл бұрын

Damn straight. Just wow.

@julz7753

Жыл бұрын

word. up.

@Thatgirl1965

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100! This performance alone could bring about world Peace! 🌎🕊️

@freddoflintstono9321

Жыл бұрын

.. while fighting cancer. Astonishing.

@curbmassa

5 ай бұрын

Oh, yeah. When Aretha sits down at the piano, shit`s about to get real. When she gets up from the piano, it`s Katy, Bar The Door.

The woman was fighting cancer when she performed this song and still hit every note on point; the one and only "Queen" Rest in power lady! Love you and miss you!

@carolinejohn4537

2 жыл бұрын

WOW ! Unbelievable. Gave me goosebumps

@Markanthonyhair

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@imfeelinggoodnl

Жыл бұрын

What??? I didn't know that. What a queen 👑

@bjpgm1233

Жыл бұрын

Shame she sang it for that murderer

@paulwilliams2663

Жыл бұрын

She was also the king and emperor, unsurpassed

i hear it after about 100 but still chills. A strong voice, a strong woman with an extraordinary story. RIP Aretha. We know you here and in the Czech Republic 🙏🇨🇿

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

Just brought me to tears. This is one of the most moving performances I’ve every seen.

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

💕

I'm not surprised that it brought President Obama to tears, it brought me to tears as well and especially seeing it's original songwriter Carole King so visibly moved and excited. Aretha was phenomenal and her gift to the world is timeless.

@stephwarren155

Жыл бұрын

It didn't - looked like he was scratching an itch. So engrossed that he sat there nibbling on his snacks. If you are truly emotionally engaged you don't sit there chomping!

@traydaniel0403

Жыл бұрын

@@stephwarren155 Get lost, troll. It did brought him and everyone else to tears.

@topogigio2879

5 ай бұрын

What an idiotic take. You are a fool.@@stephwarren155

@nogoodwolf

5 ай бұрын

@@stephwarren155 What a decent, respectable person president Obama was!

@blank-dr2kx

3 ай бұрын

All for show

Anybody else get goosebumps just when she entered?

@dyseana5463

4 жыл бұрын

Eq, mp

@RobJazzful

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m not a robot. Or a Republican.

I think I read somewhere that it was a rarity for Aretha to play the piano on stage so King was especially touched and amazed to see her do that for her!

Effortlessly hitting those high notes like a boss. What an incredible voice. Brought me to tears.

74 years old and could still out sing 99% of the clowns performing now. One of a kind musical genius.

@InspireRise300

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@kristilambert3416

3 жыл бұрын

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘❤

@boinkingyamumsohardithurts12

3 жыл бұрын

Not true a lot of the current day rappers/ singers would out class her

@kw9568

3 жыл бұрын

I hope I will still be able to sing when I'm 74! 😢😲

@curtisstroud3

3 жыл бұрын

@@boinkingyamumsohardithurts12 You're entitled to your wrong opinion 😂 She comes from an era of absolutely legendary vocalists. Cher, Tina, Elton, Aretha, Donna summer, Dion Warwick and later Celine, whitney and Mariah. Only 3 or 4 people in the last 20 years even come close to any of those vocalists and songwriters. Gaga, Ariana, Sara Bareilles and Dimash

RIP Queen. Drag that fur through heaven.

@rochellecrump-mcnulty9675

5 жыл бұрын

precioustraveler A great comment

@storieswithori

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. She better

@32ahoy

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment ever!!!

@kayserria

3 жыл бұрын

I so love this comment!!

@jakerj96

3 жыл бұрын

I was crying at this and then I seen this comment and it made burst into laughter! 😂

This performance brought tears to my eyes. Rest well Queen ❤

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

One of the most amazing performances I’ve ever seen… The Queen Of Soul!!!! Rest on Queen Aretha, rest on 💜

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

Carol’s reaction when Aretha sits at the piano is one of the most genuine expressions of pure joy, I’ve ever seen! Cheers to these beautiful, iconic, natural women!☮️♥️🕉🎶

@larrygoss3232

3 жыл бұрын

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@larrygoss3232

3 жыл бұрын

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@ciararespect4296

2 жыл бұрын

Don't know why though?the piano was on the stage so hardly a surprise? I think just over acting histrionics as she knew she was on camera also

@keviniti21

2 жыл бұрын

It's such a wonderfully, beautifully pure reaction

@bhscaps

2 жыл бұрын

@@ciararespect4296 I think she didn't expect Aretha to play the piano, hence the look of surprise on her face.

The day she passed, a small college radio station in my area dedicated their entire day's airplay to her whole musical catalogue. They started with this song. As soon as I heard her sing "Lookin' out...", the tears started rolling and barely stopped for the next hour. She is glorious.

@mariasilvadasgracasgoncalv9208

2 жыл бұрын

Tá tudo no controle meu papa auol e dura ser palhaça do sirvo voz toke miau

@mattlee5523

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great tribute brother

@ladiva0128

Жыл бұрын

Wow 🥺

One the greatest and most emotional moments in Kennedy Center Honors 🎖 history. Lady Soul and one half of the duo who wrote of her greatest hits.😊❤❤

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

💕

She puts her soul into this song!!

What a slaying performance... God given vocal cords! Carole King's reaction too, wow!

@LoveMusicBad

7 жыл бұрын

Amazing . . . both!

@MsLotusBlooms

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Her voice is meant for souls in heaven to hear.

I have watched this at least 5 times a day for a while an it still brings a tear to my eyes. Like wow! 😮😍

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

i’ve seen watched this performance at least thirty times and yet i still get waves of chills every time. icon. one of the greatest to ever do it

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

How does a 74-year-old sing like that??? Amazing.

@nicksurfs1

Жыл бұрын

She was also dying of cancer at the time. She is truly the queen of soul.

@C_Becker

Жыл бұрын

@@nicksurfs1 In fact she died three years later. No reason to overdrama.

@szbugy

Жыл бұрын

Aretha was different...

@Gesellschaft_kritisieren_lol

Жыл бұрын

@@C_Becker thanks

@jakw97

Жыл бұрын

Its was no ordinary 74 year old, that's the diva dawg.

The great Aretha Franklin singing the amazing Carole King talk about living legends. They don't make them like this anymore not even close. Even the back up singers rock. Singers today , and I don't care who they are, don't come close to this lady what a voice no auto tune here.

@jayelove1504

7 жыл бұрын

Amen to that....

@bronwynhanlon4076

7 жыл бұрын

Billie Little m

@katieleaston

7 жыл бұрын

Billie Little

@billielittle

7 жыл бұрын

Not true. Lol. Find it kind of crazy that you are blaming white people for the crap that is on the radio. Yeah nice try, but no cigar. Back in the day when most radio stations were run by whites you had greats like Aretha, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, and the amazing women groups of the 50's and 60's on the radio all the time. They topped the charts. That is how I know of them from the radio. I remember that in the 80's Aretha was on the radio a lot she had songs that were in the charts and mainstream radio played her like they played Natalie Cole, and the amazing Anita Baker, for example, all the time. There was quite a lot of RB on mainstream radio not just New Wave, Pop, or rock. Now you get a choice of crap and garbage for the most part anyway.

@mitchgawlik1175

7 жыл бұрын

Billie Little, you spoke the truth in both comments. It's not a color line that's keeping great music from us, it's a youth and marketing line. When will someone understand that both white and black America knows what it wants. There should always be a place for talent like Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Carole King, Flack, Knight and so many others.

Now, THAT'S a performance!! Extraordinary talent! Chills when she sheds her coat.

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

💕

Wow!!!!!!!!!! There was NO ONE like Aretha, From my home town Detroit! God bless and rest in you gal!!!1

@brucearron8798

5 ай бұрын

313 for life

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

This woman holds honorary degrees (in music) from Harvard, Yale, Princeton and University of Michigan. Arguably, one of the most respected singers/musicians alive on this planet!

@snavarro228

6 жыл бұрын

R Y don't forget her songwriting credits too!

@diane9247

6 жыл бұрын

Plus, she's a Goddess!

@gistunwind2750

6 жыл бұрын

R Y to m

@michaelwade7327

6 жыл бұрын

R Y No argument! She is INCREDIBLE!

@nwokeugochi1111

6 жыл бұрын

R Y I always ask my self you can sing does that stop one from getting a degree.i mean education.its important. Do your av to be about money boots drugs jail etc to make hit records or dissing some one.we have artist that sing clean lyric and are good at what the do.

I LOVE IT when Aretha throws off her Mink Coat !! GO GIRL!! THE UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF SOUL ..xoxo

@sharinewman524

7 жыл бұрын

a talent not to mess with

@PeaceFan1

7 жыл бұрын

Shari Newman AMEN!!

@davidharrop0191

7 жыл бұрын

I hate the fact that she's wearing a mink coat!!!

@richardmbowman

7 жыл бұрын

Mink....and that mighty scream of hers...!

@mashtali1

7 жыл бұрын

+david harrop 80-100 minks are killed to make a coat.

Now that is true musicianship...No drum machines etc.....Raw beautiful talent....RIP Aretha Franklin ❤

I’m obsessed ! She’s a true legend ❤

The guy behind Carole sobbing immediately and openly... no words to describe the emotion this had me feeling. RIP QUEEN XXX

@kerrylee4633

Жыл бұрын

The guy behind Carole is Gerry Goffin. Carole King's husband and co-writer. He contributed to a large portion of her hits.

@brandyg5639

5 ай бұрын

As soon as I saw the Asian guy behind her struggling not to cry, it was immediate tears for me!!! What an amazing tribute!

@dtegg91

5 ай бұрын

@@brandyg5639 lol that poor guy didn't even make it 10 seconds into the song

@fakirpoo

4 ай бұрын

​@kerrylee4633 pretty sure Gerry Goffin was dead by the time this came out. He died in 2014.

@Hottiedonkey

4 ай бұрын

You don't seem to know what "sobbing" or "immediately" mean.

So many singers haven't taken care of their voice over the years. It's pretty incredible her voice still sounded this way until late in her life. Beautiful and emotional performance.

@ArtR.cover2000

Жыл бұрын

She didnt take care of her voice at all, She went thru depression and was a chain smoker for many years of her life. Thank god her voice didnt give out.

@phtevenz

Жыл бұрын

@@ArtR.cover2000 this is true, but she was around for a very long time and the quality of her voice always waxed and waned as she delt with all of that. She was in pretty good voice here compared to a few different times. Her voice was significantly less powerful than in her prime but she regained her upper register when she quit smoking

@Hayabusa0019

Жыл бұрын

And no autotune.

I’ve watched this so many times and it still brings me to tears every time. I love everything about this video ❤

@mariafernandacastro3056

Ай бұрын

Eu TB já assisti várias vezes, é sensacional!!!!

You know you're an incredibly powerful artist when you get a standing ovation well before you're even done singing. Especially when one of the people standing is an absolute icon who wrote the song. There will NEVER be another Aretha Franklin.

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

Very few performers can warrant a standing ovation before the song is over. RIP Angel

Obama crying, Michelle hollering and Carole is absolutely beside herself. Legendary performance from an absolute, unquestionable, undeniable legend.

@kathykb8123

2 жыл бұрын

@@dekehassa4582 Lmao! No.

@305carolann

2 жыл бұрын

@@dekehassa4582 .. don't you have a rock to crawl back under? Go on now...

@bhscaps

2 жыл бұрын

Michelle Obama doesn't holler, but Viola Davis does. And you can bet Viola Davis on the outside is Michelle Obama on the inside!

@JaX-cu7hb

2 жыл бұрын

@@dekehassa4582 just say you’re racist

@liberacedb5100

2 жыл бұрын

And still the most surprising thing about this is George Lucas not wearing a Flanell shirt, jeans and New Balance sneakers.

A force of nature. A work of genius. A gift from the heavens. Aretha Franklin’s voice is all that and more, which is why she remains the unchallenged Queen, years after her final bow. Her singing is the most magnificent sound to emerge from America - more universal than Coltrane’s horn, bolder than Hendrix’s guitar. She blew up worldwide with her 1967 hit “Respect,” claiming her throne as the greatest pop, rock, or soul singer ever. As Mary J. Blige told Rolling Stone, “She is the reason why women want to sing.” Aretha could express jubilation, as heard in her gospel doc Amazing Grace. She could summon the deepest heartbreak, in ballads like “Ain’t No Way.” Her artistry is the greatest achievement of American music, if not American history. But her voice is the crossroads where all different musical traditions meet, from gospel to funk to rock to the blues. As she said, “I guess you could say I do a lot of traveling with my voice.” She grew up as Detroit gospel royalty, getting her lessons in the church from Mahalia Jackson. At first, her label tried to mold her into a slick lounge singer, but she quit the crossover game, after meeting another young outsider on the label whose voice didn’t fit the pop mold: Bob Dylan. As she told writer Gerri Hirshey, “Neither of us was what you call - ah - mainstream.” Aretha went to Muscle Shoals and became Lady Soul, creating her own raw, intense R&B sound. She forced the mainstream to cross over to her, changing the way music sounded ever since, all over the world. Her genius has taken so many forms: 1970s gospel, 1980s glam-disco, her collabos with disciples like Whitney Houston and Lauryn Hill. Or the night she stole the Grammys, singing “Nessun Dorma” without a rehearsal. But whatever she sang, she claimed it as her own. And as long as you live, you’ll never hear anything like Aretha Franklin. That’s why her voice still goes

@PetiteDauphine1

6 ай бұрын

👑" . . . she forced the mainstream to crossover to her . . . "💖 🔥!🔥!🔥!🔥!🔥!🔥!🔥! Rest comfortably in God's Arms, our Queen.🌤

If Aretha's voice doesn't bring you to tears, I'm not sure you're human! The Queen of Soul, then, now and forever. There will never be another like her.

@karadiberlino

3 ай бұрын

If wear fur I don‘t think you are human. 🤮

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

SOMEONE LOVES YOU HERE: ARETHA FRANKLIN

The undisputed queen of soul and queen of America. Aretha has always emanated love and joy. You shall know them by their fruits.

@jayelove1504

7 жыл бұрын

Amen, That's Aretha.....even at a late age in life, she can still bring down the house.....Queen of Soul and Music....pure Royalty!!😚

@polljones8921

7 жыл бұрын

And that, boys and girls - that is how you take it to church. Bow down to the Queen.

@VINvIN344

7 жыл бұрын

excellent quote from a book of fiction. we know septics from their fruits., dishonest warmongers

@fingerboardingstop1961

7 жыл бұрын

Fruit and NUTS for sure

@ronaldmaki6704

5 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth

Awwwww....Carole is SO OVERWHELMED by this honor. Aretha is just on another level from other vocalists.

@BigDon_707

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Ducat LOL I was thinking the same thing

@jimquantic

7 жыл бұрын

Someone always-always, a rule of life, someone will be a =====turd.

@droidgeist

7 жыл бұрын

Carole King wasn't overwhelmed with ego. One of the greatest songwriters of all time was overjoyed to hear one of the greatest singers of all time sing one of her songs. It's called being happy.

@moiramccleary

6 жыл бұрын

Ed Hye And its RESPECT. Two of the greats.

@brainsareus

6 жыл бұрын

Phil Hey stupid, Carole is a humble doll.

I grew up with her music and it still very special to my heart. All the GREAT singers that have passed on will ALWAYS be remembered forever and ever. This was wonderful to listen to again. Brings back the good times in my life.

Don't know what's better, the fact that Aretha is SLAYING this song at 74 or Carole King's reactions to Aretha SLAYING

Carole King looks so shocked, so thrilled and touched, during this, even though she wrote the song. True respect for one artist from another. Tears!!

@carolinedrury2440

7 жыл бұрын

Salice McCool to

@gabotdf

7 жыл бұрын

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

So blessed to have been alive when these music icons were belting out this epic music.

We miss you Aretha, you will always be the QUEEN!!!

Just a reminder.. NO-ONE Sings like Aretha.

@adanalcalaleon7426

6 жыл бұрын

Centrist never will. ever!!!

@Reverend-Race-Horsey

6 жыл бұрын

Cough...Anita, cough...Chaka.

@charlesstone9000

6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard Ella Fitzgerald?

@rosamariezimmerman1953

6 жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure and honor of seeing Ella twice and as much as I like Aretha, she's no Ella. The first time was in West Berlin when she appeared with Van Clyburn, then the next time in the early 70s at the Kennedy Center. To me there were four great singers: Ella, Sarah, Dinah (Washington) and Ertha Kitt. There hasn't been anyone since that good since. I grew up in Germany listening to Armed Forces Radio and Radio Free Europe and those were they Ladies that graced the air ways. The main man was Nat KING Cole, and a bit later, Johnny Mathis, the groups were the Ink Spots, the Mills Brothers, and the Platters. Couldn't get any better than that. And I'm white and to me there have never been better entertainers.

@fablewalls

6 жыл бұрын

@Rosamarie Zimmerman, where would you place Billie Holliday? I'd also be interested in your list of male singers.

I have watched this video over 50 times and I cry every time. I consider myself lucky to have seen her perform in person in the 80’s. A true queen in every sense of the word. Her bow at the end kills me! Simply stunning performance I so wish I had been there.

@josephnorato12

Жыл бұрын

5 months later. Laying in a hospital bed after having my hip replaced, and guess who’s crying again. Not from pain. Thank you Aretha!

@eltonparks659

5 ай бұрын

Me three.

She was a force of nature from start to finish. One of the most amazing talents ever.

The best thing I've done today was to come here for a does of Aretha, we miss you Ma' and happy international women's day to you wherever you are. We still love and celebrate you our queen.

That goddamn Aretha Franklin. Go head honey I almost stood up in my own house.

@Gokomuo

6 жыл бұрын

lol

@yvonbouchard6735

6 жыл бұрын

Natalie Andrews ooohvjlofc vhhgggyuuiuuuuuuu

@Mollypopithelen

6 жыл бұрын

I just did! Wow and wow again.

@natalieandrews8696

6 жыл бұрын

Kim Smith Yes we are,my three year old loves her.

@Mollypopithelen

6 жыл бұрын

They do it so much better than we do, we do have a few who give them a run for their money though.

Aretha Franklin is one of those artists you listen to and realise there’s a standard for greatness. Then you spend the rest of your life measuring artists up against that standard just to see how great they really are.

@thebig5893

Жыл бұрын

Lil baby is the Standard of greatness

@markmywords12u

Жыл бұрын

lmao

@harbourheightsja2383

Жыл бұрын

I don't. I measure them by their performance

@earlganuelas

11 ай бұрын

There was Ella Fitzgerald, then Aretha Franklin, then Whitney Houston. To me, the trinity of female singers that may forever be the standard.

Saw Aretha about 12 years ago at a small casino room. She sang like no other. Unreal. For half the show it was just her and a piano. Legend.

The most memorable performances ever at the Kennedy Center! God is and was ever present in her voice and music!

Whatever she is doing to keep her voice in tip top shape the way it was when she first started singing is AMAZING! Not a lot of singers sound how they use to after so long, this sounds like she just recorded it in the studio today!

@SuperCameron2222

6 жыл бұрын

AsToldByKala she has lots and lots of training (vocal) from harvard, Yale, princeton and more

@Shell0517nj

6 жыл бұрын

the lady is no joke. well grounded. #awesome

@nancyfischer4875

6 жыл бұрын

AsToldByKala she's blessed!

I just love so much to see Carole King fangirl out to Aretha Franklin. What an amazing presence.

@alos4025

2 жыл бұрын

She’s singing the song she co-wrote for her. So yeah, she’s thrilled I’m sure.

@lizz1187

2 жыл бұрын

02:00 😭

@adellafrazier-bey890

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizz1187 b v m

@wintersantiago2274

2 жыл бұрын

@@alos4025 And of all the many songs, Aretha could have chosen to sing anything.

What most people don’t know when they see the president so emotional is that he and Ms Obama had known of the queen serious illness. This was just pure emotion

@janaypagel1668

3 ай бұрын

Possibly brings back memories of his mother as well as a child it just was the song

Man. I'm just now seeing this for the first time. Aretha Franklin brought the house down. She even made me cry and I don't cry easily. This was back when America Was Great. Obama was truly a classy President.

Oh my God! What a woman!! What a voice!!! What a talent!!!! What happened to our generation? How come there are virtually no songs like this? Songs that can elevate the soul and the spirit. Mama Aretha Franklin, may you continue to live long among us.

@sorrylew

7 жыл бұрын

They're out there. You're just not listening.

@chizmo7

7 жыл бұрын

where?

@sundarmann6167

7 жыл бұрын

In some wonder-land...

@lonniejames3

7 жыл бұрын

Well said. :-)

@SASSY13169

7 жыл бұрын

It's the era of the NO Talented Reality "Stars".

Aretha Franklin Has Passed Away in Detroit this morning, August 16, 2018 at the age of 76. The world lost an amazing human being, humanitarian, and entertainer today :-( RIP Queen

@SR-hs6pg

3 жыл бұрын

Arethra Franklin :) in our hearts, our souls.. and dance to her voice.. She sure loved life.. we sure loved this beautiful woman. Always forever..

@fernandomoralesmonge6948

3 жыл бұрын

I got the chills while reading this and listening at her amazing voice, WOW 🤩🤍☁️

@msoperator510

3 жыл бұрын

@Eduardo Figueroa Elvis died August 16/ 1977, (Not 2018)

The voice of all generations IMO. The best there ever was and ever will be🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Absolute greatness! Past, present and future! ❤ People have no idea what this woman endured to acheive what she did... and to still be able to slay like that at an older age?😮 Come on... R E S P E C T

With her Damn purse sittin on the piano.

@direfranchement

7 жыл бұрын

She keeps its close by, and won't take the stage until she is paid up front in cash.

@slapjohnson2808

7 жыл бұрын

Don't blame her! Chuck Berry will not take the stage until money is in hand!

@direfranchement

7 жыл бұрын

Slap Johnson If you'll remember, Aretha first started performing gospel in churches as a teenager, touring with her father in the 1950s. It was fairly common for gospel performers to get stiffed on their fees, and I think she developed this habit during that era. Much of her on stage behavior dates back to her upbringing in the mid-century Black Gospel scene, including throwing her mink coat in performance.

@slapjohnson2808

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, after 60 years on, she still gives me goosebumps.

@lyndamarshall9313

7 жыл бұрын

She will never come anywhere close to the iconic Tina Turner

Carole Kings excitement and genuine happiness is just so beautiful and warming. And the true class of these amazing women.

@indiegirl54

7 жыл бұрын

Her excitement makes me tear up every time.

@fideliofidelio1222

7 жыл бұрын

Yes !

@suzannefajt8037

7 жыл бұрын

Sophie Yeo ni

@paulina4007

7 жыл бұрын

This is the magic of music.

@keepitreal4342

6 жыл бұрын

To me it looks drug induced. Who acts like that? They are not solving world peace or hunger.

So happy i got to live in the times of Aretha Franklin...Love her so much

Once in life time performance ....Jaw dropping performance .. I am getting over the passing of my mother ( 26th December 2022 ) and this song drew me to tears as i felt my mother in it .. RIP mother.. you will always be loved ....

@patriciareynolds7533

Ай бұрын

🌹😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

All she did was take that fur off and they went nuts. Young singers need to learn.

@KristineMaitland

7 жыл бұрын

It's part of the ritual. James Brown used to do the same thing. It's very old school.

@zulmakarnacha

7 жыл бұрын

lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

@rekavas2168

7 жыл бұрын

All she did was appeared on the stage and everyone went nuts... :D

@colleenjoslin6985

7 жыл бұрын

Joey and Rory gossple

@bohabbibab5858

7 жыл бұрын

Should never had it on it the first place.

How the fuck can she have such a voice at that age?! This is talent in the flesh.

@ternitamas

7 жыл бұрын

and while playing the piano at the same time

@sapsey72

7 жыл бұрын

She quit smoking. In fact, she is a big reason why I quit smoking. From an article on Salon.com: 'Meanwhile, Aretha can still sing. If anything, her voice, over the past four decades, has improved. In an interview with Time, Aretha herself acknowledged this improvement: “I stopped smoking in 1991,” she explained. “It helped my voice tremendously. The clarity and everything. The range even increased.”' www.salon.com/1999/08/03/aretha/ ... an old article, but as far as I know she never picked back up again. Obviously, lol.

@bahamaroot

7 жыл бұрын

Many artist that never smoked don't have that quality of voice at Aretha's age.

@sapsey72

7 жыл бұрын

bahamaroot I won't disagree with that! There's a reason she's the Queen, her voice is truly special. :)

So magnificent 👑 yet so humble the way she bowed to all the people, who were very fortunate to receive that live performance and should have bowed to her ❤ Rest In Peace, a beautiful, powerful Angel , YOU are FOREVER in the history of mankind.

Universal blessings Aretha from all of us, undoubtedly the "wild child" is no longer able to hide and hide their "natural" tears when in your presence......❤😢🎉........x...........

The word “diva” gets thrown around a lot lately, and usually negatively. But people forget that it’s the Latin word for “goddess.” And no other word could POSSIBLY describe Aretha. She walks onto that stage and gets an ovation. She sings a first line and gets an ovation. She stands up and gets an ovation. She DROPS THE COAT and people lose their damn minds. Why? Because she’s *just that good* . The one and only Queen of Soul, who rose from poverty and hardship in the Civil Rights era to become a legend. There will never be another Aretha, and we were all blessed to get this last soul-shaking, heart-pounding, brilliant performance from her. Rest well, Your Highness-you’re leading the heavenly choir now.

@deborahchandler1195

2 жыл бұрын

The Asian guy did it for me! Don't look at her like you didn't understand.

@tinamarisia123

2 жыл бұрын

She made it look so effortless as well .. just amazing.

THis was why Rolling Stones Voted her the best singer in history. Imagine her voice when she was a pup. Sheesh!

@Shell0517nj

6 жыл бұрын

yep u r correct. she is number #1 and well deserved.

@johnparker7784

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah Obongo brought america to tears with his idiocy too. Thats why you liberals were fired by the voters, "Obamas third term" died and you losers cant get over it.

@CrAzYRiCaN1

6 жыл бұрын

Well said

@TheMakebelieve10

6 жыл бұрын

how can you be a communist and a nazi at the same time ahahhah

@hansmijsbergh6249

6 жыл бұрын

Solly Bowyer )!

The Black community in America and all around the world had my deepes respect for the true beauty in so many amazing female souls and absolutly amazing voices ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Aretha & Whitney & Jennifer & Tina & Gloria & Beyoncé & so many other's out there in the Soul-& Jazz -& Gospel World ❤️❤️❤️all i can say is woow!!!! And i'am just a normal and simple white guy but when these voices hit's me,then all hair's on my intire body stay's straight up to the roof👍🏻👍🏻❤️.

And that's how you bring a president, the elite of the entertainment industry, the leaders of government and industry, and the common folk to tears, cheers, and a rousing standing ovation. RIP Aretha.❤

From the very first note, no introduction is needed, you KNOW this is Aretha Franklin. Pure Gold! There will NEVER be another like her.

@RaulPerdomo

3 жыл бұрын

N E V E R !!!!!

For an all too brief time our country seemed a lot cooler than it was.

@robertlyle3806

6 жыл бұрын

So hoping those 8 years weren't the top of the mountain.

@ML-ul2zq

6 жыл бұрын

They weren't, but we've fallen so far since.

@Altenarian

6 жыл бұрын

All we've got to do is get up and try again.

@ronaldreagan305

6 жыл бұрын

I just hope all of those clowns who like to say both parties are the same and it doesn't matter who you vote for realize how fuckin stupid they are. after they lose their health insurance, their job, their freedom, and probably their medicare and social security...

@TheDimachaerus

6 жыл бұрын

Did it?

You will forever be missed Queen!👑 I will never forget the summer we lost you. I played your music all day!

Love all these pioneers in music. Grew up listening to them. Still touches your heart even after all these years!

Simply amazing. At 74 yrs of age, and this is the kind of performance she gives, I wonder how it would have been to see her in person during her prime. I'm honored just to be able to see this timeless classic on youtube.

@doloresschultz8393

10 ай бұрын

God given talent. RIP Aretha.

Honestly I'm surprised this video only has 17.5 million views. It's one of the best performances caught on video ever, considering the circumstances.

@ah7910

Жыл бұрын

There’s an official PBS video upload with a lot more views but sadly they don’t allow comments. Her legacy lives on and you’re right about the importance of this video. The performance is historic and iconic.

@zkkrhfhska

11 ай бұрын

Popularity is not an indication of merit

@BahamaWynters

2 ай бұрын

Yes. How unfortunate. @@zkkrhfhska

@someonelovesyouhere

2 ай бұрын

💕

This is one of my fave songs of all time. I miss Ms Aretha Franklin. 😢She was a beautiful singer. Best of all time

Aletha came out strictly for Carole King, to sing to her and honor her for cowriting that song. It was personal. that was her very first performance after Cancer diagnosis and treatment. She had been canceling scheduled appearances the same week she made her appearance here. She noted weakness as the main reason. Everyone was shocked to see her because it had been on the news that she was canceling appearances due to health reasons. this is why the camera guy was panning back and forth to each of them. it was an honor and tribute for Carole from her dear friend Aretha.

She walks on stage and rips it without breaking a sweat... Perfect, just perfect. For her was just another gig. What a command of the stage!

I love how when aretha came out Carol thought she was gonna give a speech or something but as soon as she sat down on the piano she lost her shit lol

@MidnightSwinger

6 жыл бұрын

Clexaholic911 It's so rare the last several years to see Aretha play piano that many, many people don't even know she can. It was a really special surprise that she sat down at the keys.

@morgaffi

6 жыл бұрын

Carol's phony overreacting nearly ruined this entire thing for me

@brainsareus

6 жыл бұрын

Morgaffi maybe, it's simply genuine; out of control, beautiful emotion; you sterile piece, of sadsack protoplasm.

@longasaya

6 жыл бұрын

No. it's PHONY, purely American, completely over the top theatrical SHIT...and she, as the writer, should have known better...but some people never grow up., do they?

@pdoll96

6 жыл бұрын

Jim Barry wow you're miserable aren't you?