Aretha loved George. He helped her get her 1st and only number 1 in the UK! This was a global number 1. Perfect duet!

@mic1240

Жыл бұрын

They sounded great together. She charted more than any female singer in US, lots of #1 hits on R&B charts (including in the 80s, decades after she started her career).

He was only 23 at this point in his life. When they came and asked him if he would love to record this with Aretha, what an honor it was for him.

Gosh, how I mss George from the bottom of my heart. 💔♥️

@erickadanforth4910

Жыл бұрын

Agree world's not the same

@alifc1082

Жыл бұрын

I miss his smile, new music, but the George Michael I knew is always whit me, listening his music quite often ❤

@aylagregg1962

11 ай бұрын

❤😢

George had an amazing voice, he could hold his own with Aretha, Mary J. Blige and Whitney.

@Music-Is-Real-Love

2 жыл бұрын

He certainly could ❤️

@firelord_ozai

7 ай бұрын

👀

@Music-Is-Real-Love

4 ай бұрын

100%.

This came out about 87 and was huge, everybody loved it then as we do now!! George was in his prime and this was when Aretha was making a big comeback. Dont forget Aretha does a great duet with Annie Lennox.

@mic1240

2 жыл бұрын

Aretha had lots of hits throughout 80s, including #1 R&B hit produced by Luther V “Get it Right” before this, this duet was big hit, but hardly her comeback in decade. Freeway of Live, Who’s Zoomin Who, Jimmy Lee, Jumpin Jack Flash, Jumo to it, all hits, in addition to her being in top movie in 80 for Blues Brothers and song Freedom

@dianedollion6126

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't he win best R&B album around that time? Seems like he did.

R.I.P to BOTH… “The Queen of Soul” & George… 2 music legends taken from us way, WAY too soon ✊️😔🕊🕊🕊

@michaelasay8587

2 жыл бұрын

Well Michael was taken...way too soon.

@gerardroll6468

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 … So many legends have been taken from us in recent years that I’ve lost count 😳😳😳

@christhomas5761

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 , She lived about 20 years longer than he did and yes it was still too soon.

Aretha was totally awesome, her voice was so powerful and George's voice just wrapped around hers.

This is one I would strongly recommend the official video. I know you guys have trouble with that, but it's worth it to see them singing this.

As someone else mentioned, the video for this is great. George has the dance moves and Aretha belts out the ad libs with a super guitar hook. Best of the 80's.

George dueted with the big ones. Mary J Blige, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson to name just a few. His "duet" with Queen at Freddie Mercury's Tribute Concert is the mecca. There's also a great story behind this song. Aretha showed up for recording with a whole mess of wings, ribs something like that. George was still relatively new, this fell in between his solo career and Wham!. He impressed the hell out of Aretha.

@chriswildhaber35

2 жыл бұрын

Great duet.

@bobsheppard8773

2 жыл бұрын

Elton John as well

@rowanmayfair9249

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobsheppard8773 Didn't mention it as they've already reacted to it.

@laurstei5433

Жыл бұрын

Other than Aretha and Smokey Robinson, his music came before Whitney and Mary.

@twain103

Жыл бұрын

THE QUEEN 💖F S💖UL,ARETHA FRANKLIN & GE💖RGE MICHAEL IN AN INSTANT CLASSIC.GE💖RGE WAS HOTTER THAN 🔥.S💖 MUCH R-E-S-P-E-C-T , & THE WAY HE L🥰🥰KED AT HER,A-W-E. RIP, IN A MUSICAL HEAVEN.🙏🙏

One of the better duets from the 80s. A great mix of voices !!

The combination of these two voices is like butter and honey on a hot biscuit, warm, sweet and delicious! This might possibly be my favorite duet of all time!

This duet really shows The Queen Of Soul's voice in all its glory.

Asia is correct. George Michael IS a soul singer. He never tried to be something he was not. He just sang from his soul. Facts behind this song: Clive Davis and Aretha's people pursued George Michael for this duet. NOT the other way around. In 1985, George Michael sang at the Apollo during the Motown Returns To The Apollo celebration. He was one of only 3 "Caucasian" singers invited to sing on stage. Upon the organizers asking GM who he would like to sing/duet with. He expressed his dream to sing with Stevie Wonder and requested to duet Stevie's song "Love's In Need of Love Today". Which he did and slayed! he also sang a duet with Smoky Robinson to Careless Whisper. Sorry, but he out sang Smoky and everyone noticed. From here on - Motown and other black artists/musicians really took notice to GM's incredible vocals, songwriting and producing abilities. Anyway, George declined 3 times out of nervousness singing with Aretha for he has listened and admired Aretha from when he was very young. Finally, he agreed. He was asked to write and produce the song, but he was not confident enough (at that time) to take on that task for Aretha! Anyway - this song won the Best R&B Duo or Group Grammy award in 1987 and gave Aretha her first number one after 20 years at that time. MORE GEORGE MICHAEL "soul singer" facts. 1) Did you know GM was the first "white" male to win the American Music Award for Favorite R&B Male AND Favorite R&B Album for his album FAITH in 1989? kzread.info/dash/bejne/hp1ryNZulN2eaJs.html 2) George was invited and sang a 3-song set in 1988 for the Nelson Mandela Birthday celebration concert (Free Nelson Mandela concert). He refused to sing his own songs as he stated that this concert was not about him but a very important issue that needs to end. (apartheid). So, he sang 3 songs by some of his favorite black artists. He did Stevie Wonder's "Village Ghetto Land", Gladys Knight's "If I Was Your Woman" (which he changed to If You Were My Woman), and Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing" kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6KWmq-OZNW0dKw.html 3) Stevie Wonder was blown away by George's incredible voice and range. He gave open permission for George Michael to cover ANY of his songs. Which George did! 4) Speaking of Stevie Wonder covers: Did you know George Michael did a duet with Mary J Blige to Stevie's "As"? Please react to it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYprlJiYeLbOqbw.html 5) If I may recommend 3 songs. George Michael's cover of Stevie Wonder's "They Won't Go When I Go". Just George, one piano and a couple of back up singers. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZWow4-ko9Demso.html George Michael's song "Kissing A Fool" - jazzy and soulful. He wrote, produced, arranged and composed it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpyhzJiAnZCcdNI.html AND George Michael's "One More Try" live. He sang this in a more gospel arrangement than the original single. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5aE2rumo9mTfcY.html I can go on and on. lol Please let me know if you would like more suggestions. of what I think you two would like. Enjoy! 😊

@ritchiec6317

2 жыл бұрын

Lol🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.You sound EXACTLY LIKE ME.

@rowanmayfair9249

2 жыл бұрын

Dayum! Me three! I remember watching that AMA live. Just cheesing the entire time I was so happy but man did those wins PISS off a LOT of people. Jealousy.

@seansimms8503

2 жыл бұрын

Praying for time is one of my favorites...

@lowtonecapone

2 жыл бұрын

All of this!!! 👆🏼😎

@ritchiec6317

2 жыл бұрын

@@lowtonecapone yess. Lol

One of the best duets ever. How I miss these two artists.

Another must do duet is, Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox from The Eurythmics, Sisters are doin' it for themselves. Our female anthem

Two of the best voices, and especially together!!🎵🎶🎙

This song has a similar vibe as another of my favorites, Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. So uplifting! It's wonderful that we have I Knew You Were Waiting For Me to remember them and their talent. A great legacy even though Aretha and George aren't here anymore.

@bk4062

2 жыл бұрын

But they are in our hearts, though the music, & the joy they've brought us!💖🎶🗺😁

@staszewaM

2 жыл бұрын

In the music video, during the bridge, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell are shown together; the chorus of this song is a direct reference to 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', so I guess they achieved what they were going for!

He passed away on Christmas 2016, and was famous by the song "Last Christmas". By the way, he and a colleague from the group Wham rewrote all the copyrights from the sale of that single to hungry children from Ethiopia. He didn't earn much at that time, and the single sold several million copies. He was considered the new singer of the group "Queen", after his performance at the concert held in honor of Freddie. Numerous stars performed on that occasion, but everyone agreed that no one sang Quinn's songs like him. He modestly refused to be the singer of the group, believing that there is no substitute for Freddie. George Michael has left millions of dollars to humanitarian organizations that help children and people suffering from cancer and AIDS. He was also one of the producers of the original band single from 1984, thanks to which more than 20 million dollars were collected for hungry Ethiopians. During his life, George Michael secretly committed great humanitarian deeds non-stop: 1. He donated $ 18,000 for in vitro fertilization to a complete stranger Deal Or No Deal TV host Richard Osman hosted a woman who wanted to raise $ 18,000 for in vitro fertilization. By chance, Michael watched the show and secretly paid her money the next day. 2. He founded an organization that fights for the rights of children with disabilities He founded the "Trust", which offers grants to people with disabilities and children with special needs. 3. He worked in a shelter for the homeless He volunteered in shelters for the homeless and asked the employees of those institutions not to tell anyone about his deeds. 4. He gave millions of dollars to the Childline service The founder of the Childline telephone service, which is available to British children 24 hours a day and can be contacted by anyone under 19 who has any life problem, revealed that Michael gave all the money earned from the hit "Jesus To A Child" to organization. "He gave us millions of dollars and we planned to do a big concert in his honor on the 30th anniversary of its founding and thank him on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of children he helped," said Esther Rancen. 5. He gave hundreds of free tickets to hospital staff in Austria Michael sent 1,000 free concert tickets to employees of the hospital in Vienna where he was treated for pneumonia in 2011. "I would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who saved my life and all my fans for their love and support," he said at the time. 6. He donated the proceeds from "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" to a children's humanitarian organization and the AIDS Foundation

So glad ya'll are listening to this. Love them both. R.I.P to both

Huh,..we were as shocked and awed as you when this came out,..they premiered the video on MTV,..George had by this time great success,..and we were like ohh God its Aretha and George!?,..really!?..REALLY!!,..ohh God hold the phone!,..just fabulous,. powerhouse performance,..and Aretha became a hot item again,..cause Annie Lenox worked with her too!,..Sisters Are Doing it for Themselves,..very womanhood impowerment,..that was like an anthem for me,..I was a young adult woman, working hard,..do watch the video for this with George,..they show old black and white clips of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terell,..and the video for Aretha and Annie,..its great,..at the time these young artists got some cred working with the Queen,..and the Queen herself had a renaissance,..and a new found young fan base,.,..do keep going,..Godspeed, Peace ✌

Awesome ... You know it to have been intimidating to sing with Aretha Franklin. Love George Michael. Thier voices ... 💞

I saw them Live in Detroit! It was so rare because Aretha is afraid of flying so she didn't appear much, but being from Detroit she hit the stage. I lost it when she walked on stage! I'll never forget them together. May they both R.I.P.

Early on in George’s career, he totally laid out the fact that he was very influenced by American soldier music. He considered himself a soul singer. If you dive into his entire catalog, R&B and soul jumps out in your face. He was just a beautiful singer. No matter who he sang with, Aretha, Mary, J, Whitney, Stevie, Smokey, Ray Charles, his voice never Faltered and never sounded fake. Because he truly had soul .

This song was a major hit in 87. Reminds me when I got out the army. Traveling back to California 🥰🥰🥰

Now I feel like playing pink Cadillac

Wow! I was 14 years old when this song came out. I haven't heard this song in many many years. Still a great song. Aretha has a fantastic voice. Love it♥️

Oh my Asia and BJ - this is such a great duet with two greats. Please try George and Whitney Houston "If I Told You That" - another great duet.

@suzannejane1035

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please!!!!

When two legends collaborate you can’t go wrong 🤝

The most soulful George Michael song is One More Try. He pours so much emotion into that song.

Aretha was the greatest! Those two together:🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. She did a duet with Michael McDonald , too!

This is one of the best duets from 2 of this biggest stars of the mid 80's love Aretha Franklin voice such a great match with George Michaels voice

George had just left Wham. Aretha loved him. She loved his song writing. She wanted him to write a song for her. He was young n was too nervous. Clive Davis got them together for this duet. It won the Grammy for best duet in 87 or 88. Aretha’s career went to the top in the UK. George’s career speaks for itself. My fav will always be “As” with Mary J Blige n “Blame it on the Sun” with Ray Charles

I still can't believe they are both gone RIP two the legends

i will never , ever forget when this song first came out ...OMG ...every teenager went absolutely nuts to get this record and all you heard on the radio that summer was I Knew You Were Waiting .....i love reliving my teens through your wonderful reactions !!!!

As soon as Aretha’s vocals kick in…it just stuns you with joy, and George Michaels voice absolutely complements it - for me, this is my favourite duet song, period.

Wish you'd seen them on the video, just EXCELLENT!!! xx

I wished you'd done the official video but glad you finally got to this one. I'm a rock chick but I love these two legends together. RIP to both. Sadly missed 🌹

Aretha franklin was one of Georges influences. At 23 years old, being called to duet with her. What a powerful thing

Excellent song. This was produced by Narada Michael Walden, who produced some of Whitney Houston's biggest hits and also produced for Aretha. Check some of his solo work as well. He is well known drummer as well.

Man listening to this song brings this grown man to tears! This song was huge when it was released in 87! Big hit for them! And to know how times flys by and both are gone! Makes it even sadder and harder to listen to! They’re both definitely missed😢 Rip🙏Aretha Franklin and George Michael! Now you’re both doing the duet in heaven!🙏😢

Aretha was the best. Had such a crush on her when I was younger. Beautiful voice

This song is awesome and you have 2 great legends singing together, you know it’s a hit! I know you can’t react to the actual video because it probably will get blocked but Asia and BJ you need to watch for your own pleasure

@normandavidtidiman9918

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of reactors have watched the video.

I'm so glad you reacted to this song. I was instantly in love with it the first time I heard it. You can't go wrong with these two beautiful souls.

One of my favorites! Love ya guys. ❤️🙏

They are making beautiful music in heaven ❤️

George Michael was a huge artist and excellent career at 80's the band "Wham" and his solo career was amazing

Been hoping you guys would do this song only wish you could have done it with the actual video but thank you for this

Oh WOW!! I forgot about this song!! I loved this song back in the day!! Thank you for this Jewel! ✌🏼❤️

This song briefly vaulted to #1 on the charts in the 80s. No easy feat given how many great songs were out back then

One of my favorite songs ever no matter the time or genre

George and Aretha, two of the BEST to EVER do it!! Now they can sing together forever.....we love you Aretha and George!!!!

I used to love this video with them dancing together. I would always catch myself smiling through the entire video.

There are very few ppl who can keep up with Aretha vocally...George knew that...he accented her perfectly!!

I love this track, so happy that you guys got around to this one! 80s classic.

The one and only QUEEN of Soul Ms Aretha Franklin

I can't help dancing and singing along to this song. Among my top 5 lift my spirit songs.

I smiled all the way through this.. You were both feeling it ❤

I bought this single on vinyl with my pocket money when it came out.

I haven't heard this song in an age! But I love it!

Guitar playing came along with the help of Roy.Clark and glen Campbell two of the best guitar players in the world

I really loved this song and official video! They sound so good together! In the video you can see they are having fun and they look great! ❤❤

Two icons!!

george michael & whitney houston

Great reaction to two great singers!! Aretha and Michael really brought the heat🔥🔥🔥 Another song you'd love is A Rose is Still a Rose by Aretha Franklin featuring Lauryn Hill🎶🎵

Irreplaceable greatness......

The Queen in the house 🔥 George Michael RIP. What a fun duet! ❤️🎼❤️

Loved this. Such an uplifting song. You should check out Miss Aretha's "Who's Zoomin' Who" from the same time period. Cannot go wrong with that 80s gem!

George Michael had such a great voice that he could sing with Aretha Franklin. They sounded together.

Asia, they play this one on the radio and they have played it on the MTV Classic channel. Good duet! Time for you both to watch the music video. They actually played this at CVS.

One of my fav duets EVA!

I love this song! It's been years.

Nobody could touch Aretha. George was top tier. Together they were great.

Oh snap!!! I forgot about this song. Yes so good. ❤️☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️

Right on! Keep up the great job! You guys are crushing it! Thanks, TALLPAUL

Well a ton of people loved this song because it did go to number one in the country and you’re absolutely right they meant for it to have a throwback feel and you have to watch the video because first of all you can tell they’re having a blast making the song together but they show old clips of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and some other Motown error people so you could tell they were trying to get that throwback feel

thank you for reminding me of this lovely song done by two legends

Still so underrated as a song!! Thank you for reacting

The LEGENDARY Mr George Michael

I love when people react to amazing uncommon songs. I could put this song in the search box for a reaction and I promise I might find like 2 or 3. This is what I'm talking about!!!

This is an uplifting, hopeful song that has stood the test of time, just as inspiring as the day they recorded it. Wham! was a fun group & you can see George's talent & potential with it. But that's nothing compared to the songs he did on his own, particularly the ballads. You'll get plenty of requests for Careless Whisper, Kissing A Fool, One More Try & Freedom 90. But I've never seen anyone react to Soul Free, which is an underrated, soulful song that should get more appreciation.

Beautiful song, they sound so good together.✌️❤️👏

You say what you want about how female vocalists sing today and yesterday, But damn, Aretha Franklin... NOBODY will ever be able to touch her. She was the best! And with my boy George Michael, this was easily the greatest duet ever.

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Love it!

Straight up 80's BANGER!!!

As good as it can get

This just makes ya feel good 🖤

I have loved this song for ages and ages and ages ..... it is super powerful. Those 2 r probably singing in heaven together ❤️

One of the best songs to lift your spirits while cleaning the house or just sitting on your behind

I love this it was a big thing when it happened these two coming together. Checkout George with Mary j blige doing Stevie wonder as the video is different. Aretha and Annie Lennox doing sisters are doing it for themselves and George doing somebody to love at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert.there's rehearsal footage of David Bowie watching George rehearse the song.

May both Aretha Franklin and George Michael RIP!

PLEASE PLEASE ANITA BAKER singing "Giving you the Best I Got" ASIA will Swoon!!!!

Like a few in the 80s I saw him as a bit cheesy etc (although that did inc careless whisper) but his solo career he wrote and sang along with the best. And Aretha was the best. He died at 53 on Christmas day , his sister died in Xmas day a few years later. It also came out he was a great secret giver to charity. Class

This is the story, George wanted to do this song with Aretha, However, for some reason she was reluctant. Once she was in, This was the first hit she had in 20 Yrs. She commented later what It was like working with George? She said he was very professional, "You know I like that" Yet he's was wonderful & fun. She also asked him to write her some of his songs. Well, he said very graciously, He was sorry but he hadn't even written enough for himself. As some of your watchers said George did a lot of collaborations with the Best Of The Bests. I have heard a contradictory comment about George, EVER! That's because he never deserved It. However, let's say the SUITS that wanted to blacklist him, "because he wouldn't play their game" ( all they wanted was the money he made them. ( off the charts ) So he left the States after the FAITH album, & continued to perform in 68 counties abroad in the first 25 yrs. & went on for a total of 30+ yrs, before his passing. What a gift this man in his totality! Inside & out I'd never to have heard or have known a man through his music that was literally Beautiful inside & out. Very Human, But a Blessing to 100,s of thousands of people who love him Profoundly! Quite Literally! George lives on in our lives & in our hearts Forever Till The End Of Time. I do hope that the two of taking the time to experience George, You won't be sorry!🎶💖🕯😇🎶 TILL THE END OF TIME!

Asia I know how much you love Whitney. You need to react to Whitney and George’s song if I told you that. And please do the video!! You guys will love it!!

Beautiful an uplifting love this great Choice 💗💗🌟🌟🌹🌹🔥🔥🔥🕊️🕊️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

Two great legends gone. R.I.P.

One of the best duets ever!!!

Need to do George Michael & Queen - Somebody To Love 1992 Live

George has some amazing duets. Check out his duet with Whitney Houston "If I Told You That" and you must do the video version because it is the best. Is duet with Mary J. Blige singing Stevie Wonder's song "As" is great too. George Michael loved Stevie Wonder and Stevie loved George too. George was asked to perform his song Careless Whisper with Smokie Robinson at the Apollo Theater early in his career. George said he would love to but he only had one request - could he also perform with Stevie Wonder. Check out their live duet of Stevie's "Love Is In Need Of Love Today". George is so young and you can tell he is nervous but yeah man, it was amazing. Years later they teamed up again to do "Living For The City". I tell you right now, they brought the house down with that performance and Stevie was in rare form. George was the only artist I really thought was better live than his recording. His performance of Somebody To Love at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert is legendary. It should be on everybody's bucket list of songs to hear/see.