George Michael always had soul, they were perfect match.

@raesour2806

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing together… two legends

@heyjude1927

2 жыл бұрын

His tribute for Freddy Mercury - Somebody to Love - is my favorite George Michael!!

Aretha was such a fan of George’s that she wanted him to write and produce an album for her. When George met Aretha he was barely 21 and was so overwhelmed because Aretha was one of his idols. This duet gave Aretha her first number one in the UK of her career. And she rose to the top after being off the charts for many many years. This was a dream team. I love this!

@mic1240

2 жыл бұрын

She did not ask George to write this. Here she is talking about how it came to be on rare MTV interview, she was complementary of George and predicted would be a hit. She had a lot of hits in the 80s, starting with her being in Blues Brother movie, #1 R&B (Get it right) written by the great Luther Vandross and then a sting of hits (Freeway of Love, Who’s Zoomin Who, Jumpin Jack Flash, Jimmy Lee) after this too. Great duet. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoSf1aSLer23gpc.html

@rosemiller2990

2 жыл бұрын

@@mic1240 That’s right he did not write this.

@aidanmcdonnell3261

5 ай бұрын

George did write this 😂​@@rosemiller2990

This was a MAJOR hit when this dropped. Two power houses that really pushed each other

@L G George did NOT seek Aretha for this song! NO! Clive Davis APPROACHED George to collaborate with Aretha. Yes! They went looking for George. They asked George to write AND produce a song for this duet, but George was too nervous to b/c he admired Aretha so much. Understand that George was VERY respected in the R&B community and his talent was recognized all over at a very early time.

@ModernGoddess81

2 жыл бұрын

He is my favorite male singer of all time! His voice is like a lullaby💕

@sarahmichael270244

2 жыл бұрын

George has said in an interview, that he was dissappointed because Aretha did not because she liked him, it was just a job to do. He was a big fan of her.

@MrBjorn6

2 жыл бұрын

That's not what Narada Michael Walden said? They Cliff Davis had this song for George and Aretha. With him being the producers.

@brianhale8537

2 жыл бұрын

Written by Simon climie from climie fisher(love changes everything),and Dennis Morgan

@mic1240

2 жыл бұрын

Here is Aretha speaking about George coming to Detroit for the recording, this on mtv just before song out kzread.info/dash/bejne/hoSf1aSLer23gpc.html

I had completely forgotten about this song. However, as soon as the chorus started, I began“singing” like it was my job to be a background singer 😂

@fausty150

2 жыл бұрын

Me too bro. 🤣🤣

@ISTPNOTFOUND

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@alameas6358

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@mangerinegirl

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s way more fun to be the background singer-always. They have the most fun belting it out. Why ISN’T it our job?

@Monbrax

2 жыл бұрын

Facts! AND I had the nerve you do the classic background singer classic moves too, to boot 😂

Two of the greatest ever voices on 4 minutes of perfection

Aretha Franklin is the greatest singer to have ever walked this earth. George was also one of the greats. legends the both of them, and they both have deep catalogues so you can react to both for a long time and you'll never be disappointed.

@noreneal7252

2 жыл бұрын

You have never lied my friend 💯🐐🙌🏾

Jay, that’s the Queen of Soul you’re listening to! She deserves the crown! 👑

@michaelasay8587

2 жыл бұрын

So does Michael...

@fryke

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 Ah, you had the chance. If you edit it to "And don't forget about Aretha!", I'll remove my comment gladly. ;)

@slappyslapstick4045

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 George is a great singer, but there are levels to this.

@6ftofmisery636

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 George is great but this is Aretha Franklin we are talking about. The gospel powerhouse who was the voice of civil rights movement. There is no comparison

@xmoomoo9158

2 жыл бұрын

George Michael… Legend❤️

Whoever thought of putting these two together was a genius.

@shayla-lee

2 жыл бұрын

Clive Davis!

@patcurrie9888

Жыл бұрын

@@shayla-lee And Aretha, she truly was waiting for George to go solo. She was a fan.

This song is a masterpiece - one of the greatest duets ever recorded.

@patcurrie9888

Жыл бұрын

One of two, the other being George with Elton in 1991

Never clicked so fast! This is my favourite song. No one compares to Aretha. Such a great duet, their voices together are pure bliss. You should watch her rendition of Natural Woman at the Kennedy Center in front of Obama. It's a powerhouse performance and she was in her 70s.

@LG-kx8xl

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and with the songwriter Carole King there standing for her. It must be Amazing to hear your words being sang by the Legend & Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin!

@Melanie-le6mw

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

Man they are both gone on. R.I.P. Love this song 🎵 ❤

Two great singers .gone but not forgotten .

George had some great duets - this one is the best. Others are “As” with Mary J. Blige and “If I told you that” with Whitney.

@sherlockhemlock5655

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Yes! Jovaughn! You really have to listen to George’s duets with these two wonderful artists, too! 💜

@BlowinFree

2 жыл бұрын

As. Bloody brilliant!

@ItsAlwaysSunnyInPennsylvania

2 жыл бұрын

Dont let the sun go down on me, with Elton John

@boyboy-nr5sc

2 жыл бұрын

This Is Not Real Love - with Mutya Buena to me is the best duet

A fantastic song by 2 legends of music. Jay you should check out Sisters are Doing it For Themselves by Aretha and the Eurythmics, another rocking duet.😀📀🎶👍❤️

@matthewleonardball2925

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly this right here ⬆️⬆️⬆️❤️❤️❤️

@merindabreytenbach85

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that there! ❤

This song was everywhere when it came out. It went to number 1 in the UK charts

@shayla-lee

2 жыл бұрын

Number one in USA and Canada. It won a Grammy in 1987 for Best R&B Duo/Group

Aretha also did a duet with Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics. It’s called “Sisters are doing it for themselves” and it’s FABULOUS.

Never see this again or anything like it. George Michael is the real deal and the Queen of Soul...nuff said. Thank you my brother. ..I spend hours watching your reactions to the soundtracks of my youth. Makes me smile to see you enjoy these so much. We truly enjoyed these songs just the same, sincerely.

I am loving one of Aretha’s later songs “Who’s Zoomin Who” this week too. Love it!

@LG-kx8xl

2 жыл бұрын

LIsten to Jump to It produced by another fabulous singer with a VOICE, Luther Vandross.

@kimwallace907

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard that, definitely going to check it!

@LG-kx8xl

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimwallace907 Listen to Luther too. His first hit, A House is not a Home. His voice is perfect. He sounds exactly the same Live!

@kimwallace907

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that one I’m definitely familiar with that o e! Love Luther. I had Here and Now in my wedding when I married my ex husband.

@MsMadAboutMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@LG-kx8xl Yes, my request too!!

Aretha was always the queen, no one could touch her as far as singing. And George Michaels was so freaking talented and had a golden voice that wouldn't quit.

George always had the soul to hold his own against R&B divas. Check out his duet with Whitney Houston, "If I Told You That"; and his duet with Mary J. Blige covering Stevie Wonder's "As."

I still can't believe George Michael is gone. What an amazing talent!

Oh man, I freaking loved this song when it came out. I still do. Goosebumps.

George sang with Aretha Franklin, Mary J Blige, Chaka Khan & Whitney Houston & he nailed it every time. Not many male singers could hold their own with that calibre of female vocalist.

In 1989, George Michael was the first white artist to win Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist at the American Music Awards and he was also the first white male vocalist to ever record a song with Aretha Franklin.

George was a Total Class Act! He Never upstaged or "outsang" Any Artist he collaborated with! This duet is a perfect example of that. These classic artists are genuinely missed.❤❤

This was such a good collab! Aretha's voice is so soulful! She can belt and do riffs that are superb.❤️!! George is one of my favorite vocalist and his voice is incredible!! ❤️ His voice melds so well with other's Artists. This song is just pure talent all the way!! 🙌

2 legends right there ❤️❤️ My personal favourite choices are " kissing a fool " from George Michael, and " until you come back to me " from Aretha Franklin ❤️❤️ These are on my Most played Playlist ❤️❤️

@michaellynch5254

2 жыл бұрын

Oooh I second kissing a fool from George Michael. That's a really good song.

@gail9299

2 жыл бұрын

Introduced to Aretha Franklin at the age of 10 via older girl's record collection. Until you come back to me - still my favourite of all time! Different Corner ❤️❤️

@ricasears5910

2 жыл бұрын

Kissing a fool is a too tune, im a massive gm fan, Different corner, Jesus to a child, Father figure, he made some fantastic music. Would be great if they released some unpublished work of his. Still cant believe will be 5yrs on Christmas day that we lost out beloved George. I was lucky enough to see him 2 times in concert and both were at Wembley Stadium. Wembley stadium was knocked down and rebuilt and George Michael was first artist to preform in New Wembley Stadiumthe June 2007, then saw him again on his 25 tour. Still to this day in my top 3 best concerts ever been too. 🎶🎵🎤🎷

@riacoaster8978

2 жыл бұрын

"until you come back to me" - just makes my heart melt 💖💖

I clicked on this video SO FAST my fingers almost snapped 😄. THANK YOU for continuing to do George Michael videos. He's my favorite male pop star of all time and of course Aretha is a LEGEND. Fun fact: this single went to #1 on the Billboard chart and was released right between George leaving Wham and starting his solo career. This was the transition to his blockbuster album Faith which would be released the following year and go on to dominate the next two years on the charts. So this song always felt like one established icon (Aretha) anointing the next big pop star (George).

One of the best duet's ever recorded, IMO.

This won the Grammy in 1987 or 88 for best duet it took Aretha’s career back to the top especially in the UK. When George did his Faith tour in Detroit, she was there n they performed this live

I love this song it stays on my play list. I must say nobody does it like Aretha..but George holds his own!

Worth a listen, if you haven’t… is when Aretha sang in honour of Carole King at the Kennedy Honors. Obama cried… Carole lost it..: awesome performance as well. Check it out!

@JJ-wk5wy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! What an emotional performance!

George is in my top 5 male singers. Such a gorgeous voice. Still love this song all these years later. ❤

When two legends collide and bring their A game 😍

You need to react to Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox in Sister Are Doing It For Themselves. You'll love their duet together. Two powerful women singing a powerful song.

Aretha is, was, and always will be the Queen of Soul. George Michael was one of the very few who could match up with her.

Geirge Michael is one of the greatests male pop singer of all time period

I miss our icons. 😭

Gorgeous, phenomenal performance by Diana ❗ NEW: 25.09.2021 Diana Ankudinova Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover) Please react to Diana Ankudinova ! She has insane and unique vocals and great stage presence and her performances (from the show You are Super ! ( win twice ) are gorgeously choreographed and you should find them very interesting. Top song choices are up Wicked Game, Derniere Danse, Blizzard, Human, River. She is really an amazing young artist!

@monolit73

2 жыл бұрын

Diana Ankudinova Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley / DARK VERSION cover) Re-released on Diana's official channel 08.10.2021 + stereo sound + full version + subtitles with translation into several languages kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2Gu0KZvga7Ioso.html

@7Taric

2 жыл бұрын

I am shocked by the performance of *Diana* *Ankudinova* ! This is something incredible!

@segazavr6596

2 жыл бұрын

Я бы посмотрел реакции на Диану Анкудинову!!!

@Dhara-In

2 жыл бұрын

Diana Ankudinova - singer with the most unique voice)

@cindygillespie

2 жыл бұрын

⚜️ Diana Ankudinova is amazing!

These two take you to church. I absolutely loved this duet when it came out. Canadian Grandma Lori C.

This is one of my favorite duets of all time. Such chemistry and mutual respect for one another and command of the song they both loved, made this a number one hit worldwide. I remember when it came out on MTV. You need to check out the duet between George and Ray Charles, Blame It On The Sun. It’s featured on Ray Charles album Genius in Friends much more of a recent recording. George’s voice aged like fine wine. It’s just my favorite voice of all time. I hope you can react to Blame it On The Sun, with George and Ray.

People always underestimated George's vocal chops. There's very few who would even dare to attempt a collab like this and yet they pulled it off with such ease. Most people wouldn't even try to duet with the (still and eternal) queen of soul, George did it flawlessly and you can see in the video he's in total awe of her. George was an amazing vocalist as well as song writer, he always deserved more credit. He and Aretha are both so missed, this made me tear up that they're both gone.

@GreenClassified

2 жыл бұрын

That's so true, a few times I've had conversations with people about our favorite vocalists, I always mention George and I without fail get a look of half surprise and amusement, then as I state my case I always win them over but sadly he often gets totally overlooked.

Both had natural effortless talent no need to try,no need for auto tune,the same live as on record.please do Aretha Franklin think from the movie the blues brothers.

George and Aretha! Great combination!! Love this ! Thx for reacting!🎶🎤💜

Who else just starts smiling because we knew what was coming & we were so thrilled to see how happy he was 😁😁😁

You should react to As George Michael and Mary J Blige cover Stevie Wonder song. It’s so good. So many other George Michael songs too.

What a lot of people don't know George walked in and did this song in 1 take.. That's how good he was.. In one take.. What you hear is what he walked in and did.. Incredible choice and talent.. He will be missed forever

Sisters are doing it for themselves...,Aretha & the Eurithmics ! 😁✌️✌️👍🇬🇧🙏

Yessss, and please watch the 80s classic duet of Stevie wonder and George Michael at the Apollo

2 of my favourite singers recording a song together, life doesn't get much better than that.😃

At anytime the Queen of soul can belt it out...she's the queen for a reason.

I am old and loved this song from the first time it was aired on the radio some decades ago. In my opinion this is the best male female duet in ever, It is a master class in vocal soul with a wonderful dance vibe.

Still one of the best duets ever in my opinion. 2 world class legends coming together and nailing it. So good.

“Chain Of Fools” is one of my favorite Aretha Franklin songs.

@delorishayes1053

2 жыл бұрын

It’s one of my favorites as well.

George michael did a live duet with Lisa Stansfield the song was "these were the days of our lives" buy Queen simply beautiful check it out jayvee.

I just listened to this today. I rock the car when this comes on! Lol. It IS a good one. Two winners!

The best duet of all time!!

KING GEORGE MICHAEL 👑 IS BACK. 👏👏👏

If you haven’t already, you should listen to George Michaels “praying for time”. Gives me chills every time

Such a great combo of voices

This is perfection as far as singers! Both legends! Miss them both 🌹🌷🌹

George Michael had such a soulful voice. He was one of those 80’s/90’s last pop icons

"The duet I didn't know I needed"! Exactly! You wouldn't necessarily think of putting them together would you but there you go. And the fact that George held his own next to Aretha speaks volumes to the man's talent. If you haven't already you should check out Freedom by him or Somebody to Love which he sang with Queen as a tribute to Freddie Mercury.

@xmoomoo9158

2 жыл бұрын

Of course George held his own!! He is a legend ❤️

Aretha’s voice was total perfection. Mix it with George Michael’s & we have Heaven. RIP to both of them

How gorgeous do they sound together?! Great choice sweetheart 🤗

We just all BOW to the Queen and the Gift that is George Michael

Timeless! One of my many 80s favorites!

You should also check out George’s duets with Mary J. Bilge and Whitney Houston.

Amazing duet

Aretha is the Queen of Soul!

Finally!! You finally got to this amazing song, two incredible singers that compliment one another. Sad that we don't have neither one now 😥 RIP Michael & Aretha...both of you have brought us so many great hits!! We will never stop listening to each of your own music talent, your both missed so much ❤️❤️❤️. Jay you're enjoying both of these musicians, I know for a fact, that you love these two. Thanks for taking the time to react for all of us, we love your music choices, you bring us the oldie but goodies, and today's modern sounds....Really, thanks a grip!!

George Michael was amazing, he held his own with Aretha, Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston. Check it out!

This was my favorite song when it first came out, two very talented singers. RIP!

I love this song! Thanks for reviewing it. In my opinion George had one of the best voices of all time.

Yessssss!!!!! One of my favorite duets of all time!!! 🙌🙌🙌

One of the best Duets ever

I have this duo in my music library. Still jam 2 this. Aretha queen of soul, George master of blue eyed soul.

Absolute perfection! I could listen to this every day

These two are spectacular together ❤what a vocalmatch 😊 George sings The Long And Winding Road.He is Outstanding!!

Oh my Jovaughn, this is a great song and great duet. Please try George Michael and Whitney Houston's duet "If I Told You That" equally great. Thanks for this.

I'm glad u waited til it faded completely. This was on solid repeat when I first heard it. Both amazing in their own right. Would love for you to do some more George Michael he had a lot of soul and has some amazing songs.

Such a positive song by two icons...

I LOVE the energy of this song 🎶 you can tell George Michael really loved to schmooze with the legend lol 😆

Best duet ever period….

Love this song - so feel-good. Love that George didn’t try to out sing her. Aretha has a great duet with Annie Lennox, Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.

An interesting collab for sure. When I heard about this song for the first time I was like wait George Michael and Aretha Franklin made a song together? I got to check this out and see what it sounds like. It didn’t disappoint.

Love these two singing together ❤

Two of the greatest voice ever to grace the earth....put together, its mind blowing how good it is

Love George… he is the Whole package❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

80s music made you feel so alive...so happy...so joyous!

I truly believe they're in heaven singing together 🙏

They were both such powerhouses and this song is just perfection. I've always loved it and both of them and their HUGE catalogs of music for us to enjoy forever

Queen of soul... Soulful George

For all you young folks not familiar with the couples in the black and white background videos are Sonny & Cher, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell and Ike & Tina Turner.

When I think of all those disappointments....I just laugh.......I just laugh....that's my favorite part. 💕💕

this is one of those songs that will change your whole day and send shivers up and down your spine every time you think about it

This is a great song by two great artists. May they both rest in peace.

The QUEEN of Soul for all time! The Blues Brothers movie brought Aretha back and revived her career- watch it! It’s filled with the greatest soul and blues/jazz singers!

To the late great George Michael and to the late great queen of soul Aretha Franklin the songs will live forever in our hearts even though there are no longer here they will never be forgotten. Every time I hear this song or even play this music I still get goosebumps all through my body for what I love about this video and said they show videos back then with George Michael from his music I'm ready for Franklin with her music and then you also see Marvin Gaye Tammi Terrell Ike and Tina Turner I believe it was sharing Sonny Bono that's who was up there on the videos it was someone else no disrespect I have to watch the video again to see who I missed no disrespect but mighty both rest in peace they will never be forgotten.