Stevie’s words, Donny Hathaway’s keyboard playing, Aretha’s voice. Nuff said.

@ClintTorres607

2 ай бұрын

Chuck Rainey on bass and Bernard Purdie on drums! Not many better.

@sheriwashington6190

Ай бұрын

Mic Drop

@jeffmorrow1957

21 күн бұрын

Hey thanks! I didn’t know that but it’s pretty cool

@cakebakerb1846

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing that info on these three icons coming together on what I consider one of Aretha's finest works!!

Stevie Wonder composition...Aretha Franklin vocals...Donny Hathaway on the keys...Joe Farrell on flute, Chuck Rainey and Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie on drums, Chuck Rainey on bass...Arif Mardin arrangement...MERCY!!!!

@terrance3218

Жыл бұрын

Goodness, that's a ton of talent right there!!!

@melregissings

Жыл бұрын

On backing vocals Cissy Houston and a young Gwen Guthrie

@michaelbucceri9215

6 ай бұрын

One of the greatest songs ever recorded. Thats not hyperbole, thats the truth! Play it over and over and over ....

@jeffreylebowski519

4 ай бұрын

LAWDY MERCY PLEASE!!

@mrsupportfriend

4 ай бұрын

That is an amazing list of musicians who played on this classic. On a side note, I had the honor of meeting Arif Mardin when he produced a song that I co-wrote for Melissa Manchester called "Your Place Or Mine." He was one of the most humble creative amazing producer arrangers in the music industry. I remember hanging out with Arif and my friend Mark Stevens Chaka Khan's brother in Arif's hotel room while he was trying to figure out the chords and rhythms to use to modulate his arrangement of Chaka 's "Night In Tunisia" so he could sample Charlie Parker's famous sax riff and have Herbie Hancock double it on synth. I'll never forget he was using a keyboard and a Dr. Rhythm drum machine to do it. I know all you musicians out there will appreciate the Dr. Rhythm reference. He mapped out the entire arrangement with a keyboard and Dr. Rhythm. Amazing! I also had the opportunity to be in the studio and watch Arif record the rhythm section session for Chaka Khan's "We Can Work It Out" with Greg Phillinganes, Michael Sembello and Raymond Pounds which is my all time favorite studio session I was in. Arif did a lot of amazing string and horn arrangements my favorite being "Where Is The Love" by Donny & Roberta. He also produced Aretha in the 80's along with many other legendary music artists. Of all the high profile music artists, songwriters and producers I had the honor to meet and work with Arif was my favorite. He was the nicest and classiest music industry person I met in the 80's. His arrangement of "Until You Come Back To Me" is a classic especially the flute parts by Joe Farrell. Legendary!!! 😊🎹🎵🔥

If you’re looking for one of the best vocal performances ever, here it is.

@andygeisel2177

Жыл бұрын

Wow, she just SOARS on this one! And the arrangement is just brilliant!

@timothylawson3262

8 ай бұрын

Yes the Queen, R.I.P.

@marianolasco1151

3 ай бұрын

God so true

I never, never, never get tired of hearing Aretha sing this, and every time I hear it, it strikes the same emotional chord. Truth and beauty will do that. Aretha was a meteor, flashing as bright as the sun, shooting through the sky.

@MrMegajazz

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite tracks of all time well done Stevie & Aretha love you both

@Mynamesalexa

2 жыл бұрын

An Otis Redding song propelled her to be the Queen Of Soul

@daveswifey

Жыл бұрын

Legendary icon 💜

The tears are flowing this morning...6:24 am. This song... takes me back to when I was a little girl. My parents, sisters and brothers were all still alive. They were much older than me. My big sister was so proud of the new sound system in her car. An actual 45rpm player. Areatha was on full blast as we rode up the street! My...my...my...

It wasn't until she died that I realized how influential this was was to the soundtrack of my life. RIP Queen of Soul...

@moisesgomez9189

4 жыл бұрын

When i was little boy my parents used to listen this music, now i am 30 and tell you , good and pure music take us away from the big problems in our society, make us love and Care to Anyone.. that is the mean of listen good music .. miss you Aretha F

@dayram6217

2 жыл бұрын

@@moisesgomez9189 So true... so true

@jimbo43ohara51

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps we could rap on that door to heaven - hopefully someone might appear.

@VeeBee23085

2 ай бұрын

Exactly ❤

Aretha Franklin Until You Come Back To Me Rip My Queen Of Soul

Stevie Wonder wrote it & Aretha Sung It. "EPIC"

@DaManDL

3 жыл бұрын

Stevie has an officially-released version of the original.

@thomashamilton8125

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t get much Better then this...

@kewsiyehboah6058

3 жыл бұрын

In Swahili.. Kichawi.. ( Magical )..

@jermainehall155

2 жыл бұрын

Naw she didn't sing it she mopped the floor wit DAT AZZ

@davkatjenn

Жыл бұрын

One of our great composers and one of the best singers this country has ever produced. Total magic!

This song is one of my favorite ,❤

Now you all know why we call her the Queen of Soul.....end of conversation

this is still a timeless song, and what a beautifull voice aretha franklin had.

@QuashieN

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. It beautiful and timeless.

This beautiful song brings back so many wonderful memories for me (as a fourteen-year-old) in the early 70s. R.I.P Aretha Franklin... we miss you endlessly.

@gabriellen.2886

2 жыл бұрын

@George Anthony Yes, yes, yes. A much-loved jam from my past also. Wonderful.

@marlenecausey9627

Жыл бұрын

Yes...the Seventies are something UNFORGETTABLE!!

@tonytee693

Жыл бұрын

Same here!

@judithfarrar-dt7jm

6 ай бұрын

Me too ❤️

She had a voice that would hit you and the heart, To me there's none like her. that's why she is the Queen Of Soul

This song cemented my desire to become a bassist, along with A Rose in Spanish Harlem and Respect. Aretha and Chuck Rainey were the duo of soul!!

@rapehurts7856

26 күн бұрын

Yaasss I’m a huge Chuck Rainey fan!!!!!!! I got introduced to him by listening to Aretha and she’s one of favorites!!!!!!!

This song is so beautiful, everytime I hear it I start to cry tears because I miss “The Queen Of Soul” Aretha Franklin I was so hurt when I heard that she passed away may her beautiful soul Rest In Peace.

@TheNortheast207

2 жыл бұрын

I cry every time I hear it too .

This song makes me feel so good! It reminds me of my mother. When I was 5 years old, I remember her playing this 45 record, singing and dancing, in the living room. This song makes me smile. I sure do miss my Mama! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@adamopecanha

Жыл бұрын

foram duas mulheres novas

@menkabyrd289

Жыл бұрын

Mine to

If you ever played a musical instrument or sang in a choir, this song hits you on so many levels. Absolute masterpiece from 1974.

Undisputed Queen of Soul. Sounds good in 2020.

@donnasmith311

2 жыл бұрын

And 2021!!

@the_eventfullife3815

2 жыл бұрын

And 2022!!!

@davkatjenn

Жыл бұрын

It will still sound amazingly good in 3020.

@conradford7493

Жыл бұрын

@@davkatjenn knowledge

This song radiates love, warmth, and longing. That flute at the end really is the cherry on top for me🌤️🔥

Personally, I think that Miss Franklin looked the best on this cover than any other! Just Beautiful!

Simply perfection in 2024! RIP Queen Aretha💯❤

I love this song so much that I will play it over and over again..Aretha makes me happy all the time..The Queen of Soul B'klyn..we love always RIP..

@jonathanharding4282

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,But all Praise goes to the Queen of Soul...

@chrisclermont456

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it funny how this song which is actually a sad song makes you happy?

@shawnjones4527

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisclermont456 It does, it reminds me of some many happy times with my sister, Kim (RIP), running around the park, feeding the deer and pushing her on the swing. My auntie Andrea(RIP) would pick us up in her white Vega. Now, they're both together in Heaven, along with Grandma Ester. I look forward to seeing you guys again!

This song is filled with so much love and longing. I can feel the Queen of Soul's perfect voice spanning across the oceans of time.

@TheNortheast207

6 ай бұрын

We can almost see her. Your reply is wonderful.

Beautiful, timeless classic. Thanks for the great memories Aretha - we're still listening.

Reminds me of my early teens....was about 14 years old....always loved this song....reminds me of simpler, more carefree & happy days...... what a voice ....simply beautiful

Music is one of the best time machines.

I Love this song man I was a little boy when this song came out dame my mother and father will get me out of the bed to dance for them

@markcollins3067

3 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful memory, Chris.

@alicedetocqueville5029

3 жыл бұрын

OMG that's some rockin" parents!

@darlenethompson2422

9 ай бұрын

Love this song our reigning 👑 lady Aretha Franklin your music will live in us forever

Finally saw her in concert, 2009. Grew up listening to Aretha, my mom loved her and I lost my mom in 2021. Her music is engrained in my soul, every single song. For you mom, with love….

Don't even THINK about talking to me when this tune is playing!!!

Only someone who has experienced real pain can sing like this. She worked hard and paid her dues on the road to fame

all I can say is when i was an 11yr old kid in 1974 and this song came on the AM radio it just popped and I loved it! I was a little too young to realize who this great voice was until years later.

Simply timeless!

Nothing like that mallow sound of Aretha on the highway, they don't make em' like this anymore

Oh the misty memories that this song ushers in. I remember my mom's best friend used to listen to this song all the time. She'd be teary eyed, now that I'm older I understand, the special combination of listening to Aretha's God-given voice and hurtful lived experiences will bring a tear or two to nearly anyone's face.

Those opening piano bars are so sublime , perfect and briliiant....obv the whole song is too : )

I was 18, pregnant with my first baby. This song takes me back. My baby is a 50 year old man now. ❤❤❤

@cakebakerb1846

6 күн бұрын

Wow! It must bring a tidal wave of memories back to your child. Nice that it can be such a connection to you.

@cross75man75

10 сағат бұрын

I hoped you guys had a great life full of happy memories like this song.

Aretha reaches in and sings gold

@daddysgirllilg9574

Жыл бұрын

Yes........

@SunnyIlha

Ай бұрын

2:21 !!!

The Queen of Soul was never better!

This song for me feels like autumn. Specifically, the introduction. This is a beautiful song.

Absolutely insane production quality and musicianship this is like a five course meal for your ears

One of the most perfect beautiful songs ever.

Pure absolute genius on both ends. Who would have thought the vastness range of creativity that Wonder posseses! Brilliance!!!

BEAUTIFUL

This song still gives me goosebumps after all these years

Someone please go knock on her door of her room in His mansion in heaven, until she comes back to us. 😄

The way Queen👑 sang "I gotta change your view baby" 💥✨💥✨🔥🔥🤯🤯🌋🌋

She was so amazing !

Aretha was excommunicated from the Southern Baptist Church when she hit fame. So was Elvis.

There is no something to say,except that this song is perfectly!!!

Though you don’t call anymore I sit and wait in vain I guess I'll rap on your door (your door) Tap on your window pane (tap on your window pane) I want to tell you, baby Changes I’ve been going through Missing you, listen you 'Til you come back to me that’s what I’m gonna do Why did you have to decide You had to set me free? I’m going to swallow my pride (my pride) I’m going to beg you to please, baby please see me (baby won't you see me?) I’m going to walk by myself Just to prove that my love is true All for you baby 'Til you come back to me that’s what I’m gonna do Living for you, my dear Is like living in a world of constant fear Hear my plea (hear my plea) I’ve got to make you see (make you see) That our love is dying (our love is dying) Although your phone you ignore Somehow I must, somehow I must, how I must explain I’m going to rap on your door (your door) Tap on your window pane (tap on your window pane) I’m going to camp by your steps Until I get through to you (uuuh) I’ve got to change your view, baby 'Til you come back to me that’s what I’m gonna do 'Til you come back to me that’s what I’m gonna do 'Til you come back to me that’s what I’m gonna do I’m going to rap on your door (rap on) Tap on your window pane (tap on) Open out baby, I’m gonna rap on your door (rap on) Tap on your, tap on your (tap on) Tap on your , tap on your window pane (tap on your window pane) I’m going to rap on your door (rap on) Tap on your window pane (tap on) Open up baby

Why is this making me cry

It was in the summer of 1973 I met and fell in love with Ms. Sabrina Cooper in Dallas. We were both in our teens, I was 16. As the months passed by I began catching the greyhound bus to see her every weekend. It was still in an era when two teenagers could date and wait, hold hands and not do anything sexually together. That was never on our minds we were so attracted to each other and so respectful towards one another. In early 1974 this song came out and to this day nearly 50 years later it's still as magical as the day we first met back in 1973! If I live to be 100 years old this song will still have a special place in my heart. Thank you so much for bringing back such wonderful memories and a few tears to my eyes!

Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald..........Holy Lord, those voices!

My mom plays her and I'm 13. She is 37 and her mom played Aretha Franklin to her. Our family song is "Say A Little Prayer". RIP 👑 Aretha Franklin. We miss you so much. 😢

@billmitchell2942

Жыл бұрын

Who are the players in this band. Ps 1 singer is Mary McCreary Leon Brussels wife they had 1st wedding album

@billmitchell2942

Жыл бұрын

Russell not Brussels

Aretha was stalking that man 😄

@hopejackson4661

3 ай бұрын

😂😂❤

@sharonhilliard74

15 күн бұрын

Damn!! Good one

What a freakin great tune

I didn't remember hearing this song until I heard it in 2021. It's like looking down on the side walk and finding a large ruby!

All hail the Queen…..Aretha Franklin one of the best to do it…. .. you are missed.❤️

I really wish someone wanted to tap on my window pane. 😢 It must be great having a soulmate. For those of you that do please cherish them forever.....

Flute section is heavenly amazing..Hammond organ rips the sensuality..followed by violins.. OMG

The Queen!!! ❤

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 she was truly our queen of soul🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I actually remember the very first day this song hit the airwaves in 1974. 1230 KGFJ Los Angeles. I was 8 years old and my stepmother fell in love with this song Johnny on the spot. She gave me 4 bucks to run around the corner and buy this album but the man at the record store hadn't yet received this latest album at the time. Timeless memories. Hail to the QUEEN

One of the best from the queen of soul.

I hope beloved mom and dad are hearing this tune on heaven. My beloved native Chicagoan mom blessed me at a very young age by playing all the great soul and Rhythm and Blues tunes she learned from my jazz musician grandfather and others, and I soaked them all in like a sponge. She especially loved this tune and “Respect” from the great Aretha Franklin. I am still listening in 2024 and my appreciation for my folks and the artists whom they generously introduced me to continues to grow. Miss you mom and dad and all your predecessors. ❤❤🎶🎶

@bowesley

4 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m pretty sure I’ve heard this in the background throughout my life but I just had a chance to pay attention to it just the other day and she’s gliding on this one.

@zelcoleman4140

3 ай бұрын

❤❤

She is definitely MY QUEEN of soul.

I think the song showcases her voice better than any other. Stevie Wonder wrote her a good song here, and he DID write it just for her and called her to come over and hear and then sing it.

@ronaldwilliams2162

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome !!!!!

@patriciafoster3347

3 жыл бұрын

I SO agree! Can you imagine someone else singing it? It’s my fave of hers.

Talent knows talent. 2 music immortals Stevie Wonder writes Aretha Franklin sings, total collaboration with musical giants Stevie and Aretha, simply blows my mind. God is absolutely good because God gave the talent to both to share not only hurt and heartaches but benevolence and brotherhood, joy and jubilance. Stevie and Aretha. It truly does not get any better than those two.

This song is beautiful

10-10-10 Tens across the board one of a kind pure legend.

When Aretha Franklin sings this song feel my Mother's spirit with how she lived my Dad!

@waamiq360

2 жыл бұрын

Loved loved loved my Dad!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I actually heard Stevie Wonder's version first. I heard this one by accident lol love them both

Beautiful! just beautiful!!!!

Always love hearing Bernard Purdie’s drumming! Steady as a locomotive!

There's only one bassist, dead or alive, that can put together such a beautiful, melodic underpinning to a song like this. Kudos to Chuck Rainey!!😊😊

I was a 14 yr old boy when this began to play on the radio , it moved me then and still stirs my blood. One of those songs that just has something and of course Aretha feels the music . We connect with the beautiful composition and her expression . That lives forever.

I 💕 love this song. I miss u and Prince.

Sing It Aretha, Sing It - In Memory of my Beloved lil boy Harley

Never a fan of this song until it just started going through my head and fell in love with her all over. RIP Queen 👸

@carolcarey3495

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

One of Aretha's best IMHO

Such a beautiful voice, Golden! She was a lovely person! I miss her!🖤💜❤🙏🙏🙏

Somehow or another, I missed this song when it came out and didn't hear it until many years later. In 1974, I was almost 22 and was very much a bar fly and up on all the latest hits. It seems the best was saved for last!!

Third anniversary of Aretha's passing and thinking of the magic she brought into my life at age 14 with this song.

This song will ALWAYS be a classic, that's so very true! Love Aretha ❤️ but yall I gotta admit listening to the lyrics now that I'm older it sounds real stalker-ish 😆

@jeffreylebowski519

4 ай бұрын

Any girl who could sing like this could stalk me all day long. I'd even pretend not to notice! 🐾

I love this song. Every time I hear it, I think about Bonnie Sweets😢 my long lost love. I miss him so much. 💔💛💙

Stevie Wonder wrote this at the age of 12💎🎼🎹

This is my favorite photo/album cover of Aretha...she looks like the regal queen she is 👑

Awesome always from this couple ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Aretha always has the best backup singers... LOVE this song!!

What a gorgeous song! It inspires me to keep following my dreams to be on stage. New York and Low Angeles are the best choices.

@misterunderstood1709

4 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see you perform!😉

@valuecalc

4 жыл бұрын

@@misterunderstood1709 , I appreciate it. The pandemic made it more of a challenge.

My husband and I absolutely love this song

Timelessly beautiful! Nothing like it today!

She was right. There will never be another like her. All Hail The Queen!!!!

Many good memories go along with tune!!!

Great song and great singer rip Aretha

"Britt" and the spotted eagle ray, one of " Britts " favorite animals, and britt descends down, too retrieve massive shell, what a greek goddess as always.

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Aretha: Piano Bernard Purdie: Drums Chuck Rainey: Bass Donny Hathaway: Electric Piano Guitar: Hugh McCracken and Cornell Dupree Organ: Richard Tee Flute: Joe Farrell

@chrisrobin4033

4 ай бұрын

Band stacked with creme de la creme.To quote Marvin "Mercy Mercy me".

@OOICU812

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. It is always fun to hear who the musicians and backup singers are on your favorite songs after hearing them for years or even decades. 😊

Yes , Aretha Franklin I want you to sing 🥳🎶🎵❤️🥳😢🥳❤️

Absolutely love her voice in this song.

@douglasknoll3500

Жыл бұрын

How'sa 'bout a round for the Band AND Back-up Singers too !! She dresses h this IS a Masterpiece AND Stevie IS a Wonder too... Co-Writer Credits for the blind music genius who "SEE'S" Music SO Clearly..!!