@TheQueenAretha I really love Aretha...this just wasn't one of my favorite performances of hers.....What I love is her version of the Nessum Dorma she did on the Grammy's several years ago. That one blew me away. She really is amazing.
@billyboylb That one blew me away, too. I just really saw it a couple of weeks ago 'cuz I wanted to be able to understand the Italian first. It took me a couple of wks to learn the Italian. And, l don't think anyone around da 'hood realizes how amazing that performance really was. No one ever talks about it. (Oh, I'm from GI, that's Gary,IN - same as Michael Jackson).
@pmjhns I saw that performance when it first aired. When they announced Aretha would be stepping in for Pavorotti I was amazed. But her talent really transcends the type of music she sings and the music is so great it transcends to different types of artists.
Beyonce did a nice job with this song but to say that it's greater is outragous. Beyonce sung the song just like Barbra did. While Aretha did it her way. Giving off a very intimate and soulful performance.
Wait, is this the only time she sings this song? I know this is originally from barbara streisand but does aretha have any album or some sort of recording of her singing this song? I've heard many ppl sing this song and aretha gives this song justice goddamn it, she's beautiful. I would pay anything to hear her sing this whole song.
U wish you had a voice like that don't you? You must be a broke worthless trashbag that has to brag about themselves, LOL I feel sorry for! But anyways sing Aretha! She is really talented
Totally agreed! I think Rosemary Clooney's version of this song is my favourite (after the original). I hope someone will put up Clooney's version of THE WAY WE WERE. We don't often hear Rosie's singing these days.
Hey all Aretha ,Gladys,Patti.Bettye Lavette,Jenifer Holliday ,Stephanie Mills,Randy Crawford,Chaka,,Bonnie Tyler,Mavis Staples,Ruby Turner,Tina Turner,Martha Wash so many more all are fantastic and have their uniqe style and voice we are blessed be able to enjoy teir music.Thanks all you Divas love you all
Listening to her play the piano and sing this song her way is such a treat...what a precious gift. Had she finished the entire song i probably would have simply melted to the floor...lol
Beautiful performance by Aretha circa early 1990s. This is the sort of chestnut that Aretha could flip, turn, and milk for its warmth, grace, and purity. Go Lady Soul!
she is a great piano player
jody808 1 year ago
Simply the best!
oneloveatatime 1 year ago
0:58
SHARRAH2008 1 year ago
I loved Aretha's look here. She had just turned 50 from this clip.
timmy841212 1 year ago
There are 2 people without ears :-)
ChiqueRecords 1 year ago
I love you Aretha.
Isospinsymmetries 1 year ago
Her voice is a miracle !
MrRocky9000 1 year ago
@billyboylb Look i know you love Babra, i love her too but give credit where credit is due.
TheQueenAretha 1 year ago
@TheQueenAretha I really love Aretha...this just wasn't one of my favorite performances of hers.....What I love is her version of the Nessum Dorma she did on the Grammy's several years ago. That one blew me away. She really is amazing.
billyboylb 1 year ago
@billyboylb No hard feelings, this is Barbra songs and no one does it like Babs.
TheQueenAretha 1 year ago
@billyboylb That one blew me away, too. I just really saw it a couple of weeks ago 'cuz I wanted to be able to understand the Italian first. It took me a couple of wks to learn the Italian. And, l don't think anyone around da 'hood realizes how amazing that performance really was. No one ever talks about it. (Oh, I'm from GI, that's Gary,IN - same as Michael Jackson).
pmjhns 1 year ago
@pmjhns I saw that performance when it first aired. When they announced Aretha would be stepping in for Pavorotti I was amazed. But her talent really transcends the type of music she sings and the music is so great it transcends to different types of artists.
billyboylb 1 year ago
She said her voice wasn't awake.....seriously? That was amazing!
Ratseno 1 year ago
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tifannyfallen 1 year ago
Isn´t she gorgeous ? The best voice to ever be recorded in my opinion.
BalthasarMA 2 years ago
MAGIC MOMENT
fernandezdecepeda 2 years ago 2
0:53 - she sings like a butterfly dances in the wind!
SHARRAH2008 2 years ago
She looks so beautiful here, perhaps the best I've ever seen her look.
jaquen1977 2 years ago
HA! You said it...she is surely playing that piano.
GospelAccording2ME 2 years ago
wow..the best ever
hopenhappiness 2 years ago 2
she is the only one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GretaMargot 2 years ago
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Beyonce's Rendition > Aretha's Rendition....Sorry.
Cotownsfinest 2 years ago
Beyonce did a nice job with this song but to say that it's greater is outragous. Beyonce sung the song just like Barbra did. While Aretha did it her way. Giving off a very intimate and soulful performance.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago 12
I notice that Beyonce and Barbra had similar vocal range. They are both mezzo-sopranos.
70sbaby80schild321 2 years ago
Aretha is also a mezzo-soprano, actually Aretha and Beyonce are both dramatic mezzos. I'm not sure about Barbra.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
According to research and observation, Barbra is a mezzo-soprano. Aretha, Barbra, Beyonce, the old Whitney, are all mezzo-sopranos.
70sbaby80schild321 2 years ago
@70sbaby80schild321 old whitney could go really high in her head voice... i think she was higher than a mezzo
islezeus 2 years ago 2
I wanna know what srack you smokin. Beyonce couldnt fart better than Aretha.
johnathandoe 2 years ago
Much better than Beyonce did!
But I still like the original performance.
ljcpanda 2 years ago
fantastico, un sogno...!
fantastick like a dream
thesoulofbass 2 years ago
simply awsome soul
swisstutorgirl 3 years ago
her voice is truely a dream
eugenehilter09 3 years ago
Wait, is this the only time she sings this song? I know this is originally from barbara streisand but does aretha have any album or some sort of recording of her singing this song? I've heard many ppl sing this song and aretha gives this song justice goddamn it, she's beautiful. I would pay anything to hear her sing this whole song.
taurusnbr1 3 years ago
Thats cool. most of her videos are there Thanks for that
metallicabrown 3 years ago
Hey you should upload that on her fan network on Muzu TV - at least she would see it :D
sidesixx 3 years ago
the guy is crawling to fix the mic ahaha just before she says..memories for the first time hahaha
mareashapiro 3 years ago
You're kidding me. That is the best voice ever.
DJPashn 3 years ago
i was in the audience that day!
largefut 4 years ago 2
Damn, the Queen is amazing. Her voice and the piano are exquisite...Was Donahue playing earlier also?
thatway302 4 years ago 5
It it humanly normal to sing this way. She has the voice of an angel.
johnathandoe 4 years ago 2
U wish you had a voice like that don't you? You must be a broke worthless trashbag that has to brag about themselves, LOL I feel sorry for! But anyways sing Aretha! She is really talented
CKB1987 4 years ago
why u so man on em he just say she has the voice of an angel!!!
manonfire17 4 years ago 2
long story
CKB1987 4 years ago
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CKB1987 4 years ago
There will never be another Aretha!
lboee495 4 years ago
love Aretha. love the song, but more the Rosemary Clooney version.
Lonativ 4 years ago
Totally agreed! I think Rosemary Clooney's version of this song is my favourite (after the original). I hope someone will put up Clooney's version of THE WAY WE WERE. We don't often hear Rosie's singing these days.
Pacabelle 4 years ago
I have that on cd, but don't know if there exist on video.
Gummfan 4 years ago
She knows how to make you feel a song! Sang Aretha!
lezlic 5 years ago
keeblesing sing sing and sing
KEEEBLE 5 years ago
that's my baby
thompson0310 5 years ago
It just does not get any better than this!
qosn1fan 5 years ago
Hey all Aretha ,Gladys,Patti.Bettye Lavette,Jenifer Holliday ,Stephanie Mills,Randy Crawford,Chaka,,Bonnie Tyler,Mavis Staples,Ruby Turner,Tina Turner,Martha Wash so many more all are fantastic and have their uniqe style and voice we are blessed be able to enjoy teir music.Thanks all you Divas love you all
Renatfelix 5 years ago
she is so amazing !!!
charlottexpaulette 5 years ago
Don't you just love that piano intro?...very nice piano chords and melody.
shonuff2good 5 years ago
Listening to her play the piano and sing this song her way is such a treat...what a precious gift. Had she finished the entire song i probably would have simply melted to the floor...lol
shonuff2good 5 years ago
It's a shame how good she is. I LOVE REE!
Willowde 5 years ago
The Best Voice That ever came along this eARTH. I Freakin Love this Woman's Voice So So Much.
johnathandoe 5 years ago
SING, ARETHA.
stillwill2 5 years ago
Love it!
PattiHolte 5 years ago
Just wonderful!
MrStyle 5 years ago
LOVE IT!!!!!!!1
freeman1 5 years ago
She's always best when she accompanies herself on piano. Aretha does not get enough recognition as a very cool pianist.
rmaslow 5 years ago 3
Beautiful performance by Aretha circa early 1990s. This is the sort of chestnut that Aretha could flip, turn, and milk for its warmth, grace, and purity. Go Lady Soul!
Lloyd
Greyliner 5 years ago
Why she didn't continue to sing that song?I love this clip!
iosiio 5 years ago
1990 - she was beautiful!
TheRealAngelHeart 5 years ago
Now this is raw Talent. I just love this clip
kema3000 5 years ago
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLACKADAM 5 years ago