she made that trek to the Mic look bout 8 miles long!!! lol! I thought the instrumental woulda been over by the time she got to the Mic! whoever did the Mic placement is a funny man that knew what he was doin!!!
okay I really don't like the way people are disrespecting such a great and legendary singer, she may of lost her vocal abilities here but she still needs to be respected for what she was and what she done ! <3 and she was one of whitney houstons greatest inspirations.
@MrB0mbdiggity who cares if she was one of "Whitney's" inspirations? The fact is she ruined the damn song! What has this got to do with Whitney anyway?
@Skuksy well first whitney was her god daughter and I dont think whitney would of enjoyed seeing her god mother being so disrespected by such disrespectful people ! and as I said she may of lost her vocal abilities here, but if you look back on her earlier version of this then you will see that she was an amazing vocalist ! so all I'm asking is just for people to give her a little bit of R.E.S.P.E.C.T
I don't see why everyone cares about who sang it and how they sang it. Who gives a fuck. Nobody picked anyone of you bitches to sing anything and you can't sing bettter than anyone so shut the fuck up! ♥
@MrPistolMason P.S. I know everyone has their own opinion as to "how" this "should" be "sung," but THIS is the way Aretha Franklin felt it. And she felt it alright.
ummmmm wtf just happened??? Way to butcher the national anthem. The song doesnt need soul. it needs to be sung simply but with lots of power. The song isnt supposed to be about the singer which clearly it was here. what a travesty
Given her age this is wonderful. Aretha Franklin you are better at 67 than many new artist at 27. Yes her voice has lost some appeal. But she still has it. I love how soulful she song the star spangled banner as well. It can get boring when sung straight-forward. Say what you will but this woman has paved the way for pretty much all female artst and isa true legend.
Now in Boston, we lived one year in Bethesda, MD. I was there on the steps of the Capitol for this performance. It was beyond belief beautiful. Every American should try to go to DC for the 4th. DC is the most fantastic city to visit, and not far from NYC !
The National Anthem is NOT a soul chart top 10. Also, she could qualify for her own zip code! For her own health (as I do like her) she needs to shed 150 lbs!
my god has she packed on the pounds... well I don't care where she sings I still love her and hope she lives long and is able to keep belting out music GBU Aretha
I don't mean to be racist or anything. I am w.h.i.t.e. (probably more than you are), I have east European looks. Well, let me tell you that I have never seen so much white scum, I mean weird looking, in my life. Are you guys that ugly there in US? That woman at 1:55 is disturbing. The whole white bunch is disturbing, they look like from another planet. Eeeeeeewwwww!!!
Aretha sang the heck out of this song, and it didn't even look like it took that much effort. She belted that and was probably ready to go for another round.
People, I found a video in here called "MINISTÉRIO EMANUEL MÚSICA É TEMPO" and it's so amazing! was recorded in some church in Brazil, I guess. take a look.
@gloss26: OMG--I'm black, and I'm SO shocked you said "creepy-Crackers"...That's SO wrong...irrespective of the race of the folks--they DID look a little creepy...LOL...
Is it really necessary to make fun of her weight? She is a GREAT artist, she has more talent than what any of you will have... ever... queen of soul for ever
@Goldie4tv: Your mother is a shark but you love her anyway am i right? So shut up...sit back and enjoy the music. Easy to put other people down when you can hide behind a computer. I am sure there are some people who have seen you and would love to tell you what they really think of you. Too bad we've never met because i wouldn't waste a second letting you know what i think of you.
@DaOrigTruthSeeker He's just saying what he thinks. Aretha is a very big woman, and he noted it...what's the big deal? I hope she gets her weight under control, and she needs to learn NOT to wear big red dresses...not flattering for a woman of her size. I'm not putting her down, just speaking the truth.
Anyway, I like this performance! Even at 67, Aretha Franklin can STILL command an audience with that voice of hers! That's a TRUE legend right there.
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This is the WORST rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I've EVER heard. This is yelling and screaming, not singing. It's disrespectful to sing our national anthem like this. Yowling and screeching.....TERRIBLE improvisation.
She should do the national anthem at the superbowl i like this one the best better then that Christina's i dan't want Christina to sing the anthem again.
like how she casually re-did her strap, lol. but aside from the choice of dress, for her to be close to 70yo she did a good job. peeps forget to factor in the ages of these women.
Some of these comments.. I'm not an Aretha Fan, I'm a Mariah fan but I will say leave this woman alone... At her age, her voice is great. She does not have to sound perfect anymore she has already did her do's. She is a living legend, respect her.
@krazyshorty89 lol Mariah's National anthem sucks in my opinion.... lol sorry just had to point it out. Ps: Mariah doesn't even sing the most famous one she did...all recorded...
@xMoonxDynastyx I donnt think it sounds as bad as this one for one, and for two her most popular one was at the NBA finals "America the Beautiful" and it was110% Live. I'm sure Aretha's voice was far better when she was younger, as was Mariah's. ALL i said was this one in particular sounded bad, regardless of age.
I love her and do believe she is one of our national resources, and I don't mean to be knit picking......but who picks out her clothes. She is forever wearing the most gaudy, unflattering frocks around. Spaghetti straps on a woman with her bust? Oh God! The cleavage could hide the Grand Canyon in it. Has she not heard, 'simple is better? I could listen to her night and day, but only watch her for awhile b4 I am blinded by her taste in couture.
Whoever hates on this OUTSTANDING performance by THE QUEEN OF SOUL must be out of their foreign mind!! GOD BLESS YOU MS. ARETHA FRANKLIN!!! THE GREATEST VOICE OF ALL TIME!!!
sorry but I think my ears need time to recover from the shrill whining and screeching. She sounds like an upset cat, not kidding. I have one. Some parts were good but I guess it's personal opinion...
I don't like her version...granted she's older, but she sounds like shit even for a 60 year old.
If she was smart, she'd do her legacy some good and just stop singing...or trying to sing that is. She use to be one of the greatest voices of her generation...now? She's just a hasbeen trying not to let go of her legacy that will always remain one of the greatest of alltime.
And she KNOW better than to come onstage looking like that. WTF!
@SFFL1996 You're ridiculous. Aretha's voice is different, but by no means bad. Her voice changed differently from the 60s to 70s to the 80s to 90s to 00s. Aretha's voice really changes noticably every five years or so, and has done that since the 60s. Some people prefer different eras to others, but I feel like she really shows out with whatever voice she has at the time. Her style remains the same (soulful and touches you)
she sounds great, but come on she's a whale.. its shocking how huge she's gotten.. leave the collard greens and ham hocks and sweet potato pies alone. girl.
@dismissed7 NOT SURE IF YOUR TEN OR TWELVE.. PUT ALL THAT BLACK SHIT UP THAT YOU PLACE ON YOUR EYES AND NAILS.. AND UNDERSTAND THAT AT A CERTAIN AGE, RED MAKES YOU FEEL AND LOOK GOOD.. ALSO EVERYBODY CAN NOT WEAR red... WHICH MIGHT B U..YOUR DISMISSED
This is my favorite version of the national anthem she has done. She also, quite possibly, may be the only singer who actually sings this song live anymore! All hail the Queen!
nobody beats whitney!
78kikko 5 hours ago
I found myself clapping lol lotta love for this woman
delahorga 6 hours ago
um, re-re, i'm gonna need you to stick "Respect", cuz babeh, that was not pretty. and ur-uh, get your straps tightened up. just sayin'.
jimm2224 1 day ago
Am I the only one that thinks she sounds like old man herbert. Great job none the less
wercogic 1 day ago
LOL she only made me laugh the whole performance.
akens2006 2 days ago
Yikes! good WARDROBE MALFUNCTION RECOVERY ARETHA!
Just4Friendz 3 days ago
@Just4Friendz LOL
delahorga 6 hours ago
she made that trek to the Mic look bout 8 miles long!!! lol! I thought the instrumental woulda been over by the time she got to the Mic! whoever did the Mic placement is a funny man that knew what he was doin!!!
Just4Friendz 3 days ago
@Just4Friendz HA! i thought the same thing. u know she was like "now who the hell put this damn mic so far. bitch gotta walk and shit." lol
jimm2224 1 day ago
*cue Whitney Houston comparisons*
DCWYT08 3 days ago
the big red hen
MsTreysongz1 4 days ago
Donna Summer, Cher and Marc Anthony did a best rendition of the national anthem
Hecti96 4 days ago
okay I really don't like the way people are disrespecting such a great and legendary singer, she may of lost her vocal abilities here but she still needs to be respected for what she was and what she done ! <3 and she was one of whitney houstons greatest inspirations.
MrB0mbdiggity 5 days ago
@MrB0mbdiggity who cares if she was one of "Whitney's" inspirations? The fact is she ruined the damn song! What has this got to do with Whitney anyway?
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@Skuksy well first whitney was her god daughter and I dont think whitney would of enjoyed seeing her god mother being so disrespected by such disrespectful people ! and as I said she may of lost her vocal abilities here, but if you look back on her earlier version of this then you will see that she was an amazing vocalist ! so all I'm asking is just for people to give her a little bit of R.E.S.P.E.C.T
haha see what I did there ;)
MrB0mbdiggity 2 days ago
i dnt like that dress ......big no no for her.....does no justice
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oh my Whitney's version is outstanding. None compares
rebeccafors 5 days ago
I love it.
BrittanyRose1991 6 days ago
Oh shay can you sheeeeeeeeeeeee!
TheHuntress144 1 week ago 2
Just came from looking at Whitneys version, LOL sorry this doesnt compare...good job tho Aretha
n2daact 1 week ago 3
@n2daact well she is 67 :P and plus shes whitney houstons godmother and one of whitney houstons biggest inspirations :)
MrB0mbdiggity 5 days ago
I don't see why everyone cares about who sang it and how they sang it. Who gives a fuck. Nobody picked anyone of you bitches to sing anything and you can't sing bettter than anyone so shut the fuck up! ♥
regg131 1 week ago 8
@regg131 exactly lol
kelvinpyaeko 1 day ago
I simply do not know what some are complaining about . . . this game me the chills!! Love it and love Ree-Ree.
MrPistolMason 1 week ago
@MrPistolMason P.S. I know everyone has their own opinion as to "how" this "should" be "sung," but THIS is the way Aretha Franklin felt it. And she felt it alright.
MrPistolMason 1 week ago
this wasnt tht good
DNel123 1 week ago
ummmmm wtf just happened??? Way to butcher the national anthem. The song doesnt need soul. it needs to be sung simply but with lots of power. The song isnt supposed to be about the singer which clearly it was here. what a travesty
littlelottesangel 1 week ago
i wish she would have just sang. all them dang pauses. its the national anthem give it a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T. haha. she sang though
jwizz4shizz 1 week ago
So soulful...
BurtPaner 1 week ago
Whitney enough said.
ztburch 1 week ago
well,i love aretha and i like a lot of her songs,but i just came from watching whitneys rendition to this song,and this was not as good.
APOCALIPSISDEPOLLA 1 week ago
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lolol it's a joke calm down fans
hardcoreoma 1 week ago
wow,, never been a fan of ReRe lol, but she slammed that one
gadafl 1 week ago
Given her age this is wonderful. Aretha Franklin you are better at 67 than many new artist at 27. Yes her voice has lost some appeal. But she still has it. I love how soulful she song the star spangled banner as well. It can get boring when sung straight-forward. Say what you will but this woman has paved the way for pretty much all female artst and isa true legend.
BCCHSMD 1 week ago
WHO IS PLAYIN THE DRUM....that's an F-. She pulled it anyway. Good job!
mizMeeMee2010 1 week ago 4
SUPER SOUND!
LowSaMowSa 1 week ago
I love it!! Aretha will always be magnificent, the Queen, to me!
Jazzynegra 1 week ago
Now in Boston, we lived one year in Bethesda, MD. I was there on the steps of the Capitol for this performance. It was beyond belief beautiful. Every American should try to go to DC for the 4th. DC is the most fantastic city to visit, and not far from NYC !
785wiseman 1 week ago
His bow tie is against the United States flag code. I hate when people violate that ughhh. Un patriotic and disrespectful
StanHywet 2 weeks ago
Long live the Queen!
wildflrz 2 weeks ago
Whoever is playing those drums need to be fired..!!!! They messed up the whole thing
minortamara1 2 weeks ago
The National Anthem is NOT a soul chart top 10. Also, she could qualify for her own zip code! For her own health (as I do like her) she needs to shed 150 lbs!
Dubious777 2 weeks ago
@Dubious777 You should shed some of your judgmental attitude and keep your hate to yourself where it is best deserved.
wildflrz 2 weeks ago
THE QUEEN OF THE QUEENS!!!!! GOD BLESS ARETHA FOR HIS LIFE AND VOICE
ericvonmelo 2 weeks ago 2
his tie is upside down.. how anti american
mozboful 2 weeks ago
whitney did it much better.
arktana 2 weeks ago
my god has she packed on the pounds... well I don't care where she sings I still love her and hope she lives long and is able to keep belting out music GBU Aretha
Coffeeforevah 2 weeks ago
American culture at its best right here I tell you what.
hitek835 2 weeks ago
@hitek835 What culture?
jjoeshaw 2 weeks ago
my love and respect to one of the most talented and beautiful voices in america! thank you very much miss aretha franklin!
SecretGardenOwl 2 weeks ago
NO RESPECT FOR HER! AFTER ALL SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED IN LIFE, ONLY! IN america these ugly comments, has to be from KIDS
jdigga2012 2 weeks ago
Can somebody tell the Koolaid man to move so i can watch aretha franklin sing please... thx
americanIDOLfan11111 2 weeks ago
The Queen of soul. You go Aretha! True talent. People that said this is horrible must be Britney Spears fans LOL!
913beca 2 weeks ago
I don't mean to be racist or anything. I am w.h.i.t.e. (probably more than you are), I have east European looks. Well, let me tell you that I have never seen so much white scum, I mean weird looking, in my life. Are you guys that ugly there in US? That woman at 1:55 is disturbing. The whole white bunch is disturbing, they look like from another planet. Eeeeeeewwwww!!!
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cboy4001 2 weeks ago
Well done Aretha!
Queen of SOUL!
ilylucy41617 2 weeks ago 16
I'm sorry, Aretha. I couldn't hear you over that American Flag bow tie.
luke32791 2 weeks ago
This is beyond horrible. Yet people dare to criticise Christina Aguilera? Gimme a fucking break man...
TranceAnton 2 weeks ago
Niple pinchy? ;D
TranceAnton 2 weeks ago
Is that the guy from The Blind Side?
spacitydrummer4JC 2 weeks ago
horrible.
safarigoo 2 weeks ago
She is brave and free!
felixhausdorff 2 weeks ago
Aretha sang the heck out of this song, and it didn't even look like it took that much effort. She belted that and was probably ready to go for another round.
kingsnoopy01 3 weeks ago
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People, I found a video in here called "MINISTÉRIO EMANUEL MÚSICA É TEMPO" and it's so amazing! was recorded in some church in Brazil, I guess. take a look.
kimberlysnowth 3 weeks ago
She sounds like my guy cousin now hahahah
seamusshaymish 4 weeks ago
Damn she still rocking
Redman5175 4 weeks ago
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QUE PORRA É ISSO, PARECE QUE ELA TA MORRENDO..HAHAHA
GLADIVSH8X 4 weeks ago
I wonder what she sounded like singing this in her prime.
Akee1990 1 month ago
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O! say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
toddydelahov 1 month ago
I am no American, but i am so proud of I am in living in the same time with her! QUEEN!
joyce31990 1 month ago
Bring back fucking Sarah Vaughan please....
XforeverlongingX 1 month ago
Ok, I'm white, but WTF's with all the Creepy-Crackers in the audience?! It ruins it for me (But I'm grateful it's been posted). "All Hail The QUEEN!"
gloss26 1 month ago
@gloss26: OMG--I'm black, and I'm SO shocked you said "creepy-Crackers"...That's SO wrong...irrespective of the race of the folks--they DID look a little creepy...LOL...
cegaspire 1 month ago
I love her voice and her face and body! Very good looking Lady!
LordIam1 1 month ago
work it miss Aretha!!!
hijohilo 1 month ago
Aged 67 ? She's a Legend. !
Dadoox92 1 month ago
@Dadoox92 this is proof that singers need to retire by the time they reach 65, she looks like an act out of seaworld, shamoo in a red dress.
whatigot2say 1 month ago
I like her entrance and the accompanying music...true royalty!
voicemyopinion2 1 month ago
heil hitler
buchananstreet 1 month ago
god bless america hey i'm a filipino!
lobregatsean24 1 month ago
What an amzing and extraordinary performance to present a great country by such a unique Queen.
Rengier 2 months ago
Is it really necessary to make fun of her weight? She is a GREAT artist, she has more talent than what any of you will have... ever... queen of soul for ever
MJ4ever911 2 months ago
Why do white people look so disturbed whenever a diva is killing the anthem?
evelyns1nubianqueen 2 months ago
i love the queen. maybe not spaghetti straps however
Michel6789100 2 months ago
the most amazing thing about this performance was that the stage didn't collapse when she stepped her 2 ton ass on it.
whatigot2say 3 months ago
look at 1:22
artcolding 3 months ago
huge self
artcolding 4 months ago
look on 1:03 oooooooohhhhhhh shay can u c byyy the daawns erly light
artcolding 4 months ago
@Goldie4tv: Your mother is a shark but you love her anyway am i right? So shut up...sit back and enjoy the music. Easy to put other people down when you can hide behind a computer. I am sure there are some people who have seen you and would love to tell you what they really think of you. Too bad we've never met because i wouldn't waste a second letting you know what i think of you.
DaOrigTruthSeeker 4 months ago
@DaOrigTruthSeeker He's just saying what he thinks. Aretha is a very big woman, and he noted it...what's the big deal? I hope she gets her weight under control, and she needs to learn NOT to wear big red dresses...not flattering for a woman of her size. I'm not putting her down, just speaking the truth.
Anyway, I like this performance! Even at 67, Aretha Franklin can STILL command an audience with that voice of hers! That's a TRUE legend right there.
Raanthony86 4 months ago
oh my god she's a whale!I am sorry but really
Goldie4tv 4 months ago
@Goldie4tv this was more than two years ago, she's lost A LOT of weight now
isingjazz83 4 months ago
Old guy at 2:44 is like WTF???? LMAOOOOOOO!
theoneandonly2503 5 months ago
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This is the WORST rendition of the Star Spangled Banner I've EVER heard. This is yelling and screaming, not singing. It's disrespectful to sing our national anthem like this. Yowling and screeching.....TERRIBLE improvisation.
FlierFrank172 5 months ago
beautiful
audiobabie 5 months ago
She should do the national anthem at the superbowl i like this one the best better then that Christina's i dan't want Christina to sing the anthem again.
Corvette1658 5 months ago
she is so awesome i love her
springfield836 5 months ago
Her voice is so powerful and beautiful!
ThePianoguy89 7 months ago
our next performer better have a good voice
itnow 7 months ago
like how she casually re-did her strap, lol. but aside from the choice of dress, for her to be close to 70yo she did a good job. peeps forget to factor in the ages of these women.
slimm766 7 months ago
far better than christina's
angushoho 7 months ago
I love Aretha, but her stylist should kill herself for having her wear that dress o_O
kysfinest 8 months ago
fucking fabulous
cafevanillaa 8 months ago
when was this??
pr0ph3cy16 9 months ago
Gotta love Aretha!!!
FTC73 10 months ago
First woman? I'm pretty sure she's the only person in the Rock-n-wrah-whoa Hall of Fame
FuriousPumpkin 11 months ago
Some of these comments.. I'm not an Aretha Fan, I'm a Mariah fan but I will say leave this woman alone... At her age, her voice is great. She does not have to sound perfect anymore she has already did her do's. She is a living legend, respect her.
krazyshorty89 11 months ago 16
@krazyshorty89 lol Mariah's National anthem sucks in my opinion.... lol sorry just had to point it out. Ps: Mariah doesn't even sing the most famous one she did...all recorded...
xMoonxDynastyx 1 week ago
@xMoonxDynastyx I donnt think it sounds as bad as this one for one, and for two her most popular one was at the NBA finals "America the Beautiful" and it was110% Live. I'm sure Aretha's voice was far better when she was younger, as was Mariah's. ALL i said was this one in particular sounded bad, regardless of age.
krazyshorty89 1 week ago
I love her and do believe she is one of our national resources, and I don't mean to be knit picking......but who picks out her clothes. She is forever wearing the most gaudy, unflattering frocks around. Spaghetti straps on a woman with her bust? Oh God! The cleavage could hide the Grand Canyon in it. Has she not heard, 'simple is better? I could listen to her night and day, but only watch her for awhile b4 I am blinded by her taste in couture.
sarmadasco 11 months ago
@sarmadasco LOL okay!
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Whoever hates on this OUTSTANDING performance by THE QUEEN OF SOUL must be out of their foreign mind!! GOD BLESS YOU MS. ARETHA FRANKLIN!!! THE GREATEST VOICE OF ALL TIME!!!
Aispuro912 11 months ago 4
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wow. my ears a bleeding... what a disgrace to our national anthem.
micktheging 1 year ago
@micktheging Come on...it's not THAT serious, I'm sure your ears weren't bleeding,
T1000Mr 1 year ago
@micktheging shut the fuck up
musicgrlmsladyj 5 months ago
sorry but I think my ears need time to recover from the shrill whining and screeching. She sounds like an upset cat, not kidding. I have one. Some parts were good but I guess it's personal opinion...
questions117 1 year ago
I get shivers at 2:38
huffdaddypimp 1 year ago
She is so amazing, so sad she has cancer :(
huffdaddypimp 1 year ago
ARETHA EATS POOP
tcarter712 1 year ago
this is the efficient way in using your vocal guns patti...
supermanjersey 1 year ago
FORSURE ROYALTY!
huffdaddypimp 1 year ago
I don't like her version...granted she's older, but she sounds like shit even for a 60 year old.
If she was smart, she'd do her legacy some good and just stop singing...or trying to sing that is. She use to be one of the greatest voices of her generation...now? She's just a hasbeen trying not to let go of her legacy that will always remain one of the greatest of alltime.
And she KNOW better than to come onstage looking like that. WTF!
SFFL1996 1 year ago
@SFFL1996 You're ridiculous. Aretha's voice is different, but by no means bad. Her voice changed differently from the 60s to 70s to the 80s to 90s to 00s. Aretha's voice really changes noticably every five years or so, and has done that since the 60s. Some people prefer different eras to others, but I feel like she really shows out with whatever voice she has at the time. Her style remains the same (soulful and touches you)
ZebFAN2010 1 year ago
she made me cry..omg..aretha made me cry..for the first time in her career. wow.
blkshepherd 1 year ago
@russzkij the fat momma is yo moma
jsugrad2010 1 year ago
she sounds great, but come on she's a whale.. its shocking how huge she's gotten.. leave the collard greens and ham hocks and sweet potato pies alone. girl.
whatigot2say 1 year ago
She sounds awful, its like a black man under that body singing this song, like big momma from big mommas house! She sounds just like that lolol.
Monkonmunky 1 year ago
Let The First Lady of American Music, the Queen Diva dig deep into your heart, mind and soul singing our National Anthem:
CruizeBrothers 1 year ago
That's my girl but baaaaaabeee why she come out in that red dress?! Hell Naw!
dismissed7 1 year ago 2
@dismissed7 NOT SURE IF YOUR TEN OR TWELVE.. PUT ALL THAT BLACK SHIT UP THAT YOU PLACE ON YOUR EYES AND NAILS.. AND UNDERSTAND THAT AT A CERTAIN AGE, RED MAKES YOU FEEL AND LOOK GOOD.. ALSO EVERYBODY CAN NOT WEAR red... WHICH MIGHT B U..YOUR DISMISSED
kildeer3211 2 weeks ago
Woah!!! What happened with the drums at the beginning!?!?!?!?!
iplaymusc 1 year ago
she has an omnipotent power of voice even she turn that much old, still she can hit higher notes, remarkable aretha
t0n83 1 year ago
the spawn of satan at 2:46 for RNC himself... eeeeeeeeeWWW what a turkey
Aprostime123 1 year ago
3 words....oh my god!!!!
criticocarmine 2 years ago
she has an omnipotent power of voice even she turn that much old, still she can hit higher notes, remarkable aretha
t0n83 1 year ago
Love Aretha!!!!!!!!!
sodeserving 2 years ago 2
2:35 & 3:03 - she gives her standard FULL FORCE chest and belt performance.
What a Legend and what an amazing lady!!
"Soul" is shown in her eyes and obviously heard in her glorious voice.
I love her too much for logic!!
SHARRAH2008 2 years ago 6
This is my favorite version of the national anthem she has done. She also, quite possibly, may be the only singer who actually sings this song live anymore! All hail the Queen!
ZebFAN00 2 years ago
Empress, I see you got around to posting some of your great footage....thank you so much for sharing this video with us...
oneloveatatime 2 years ago 10
You're welcome! more coming!
EmpressMahalia 2 years ago
OMG...I Am SO SPEECHLESS.....I WAS NEVER ABLE TO SEE THIS SPECIAL....ARETHA STILL GOT IT
ArethasChild 2 years ago 11
Oh yes....she still does. More coming darlin'!
EmpressMahalia 2 years ago