Aretha is the real McCoy....many wanna bes have come over the years and people are always trying to compare these younger singers to her....but Aretha is a rare talent and til this very day she stands in a class all by herself. An amazing gift from GOD is what she is.
happy birthday in retrospect-great to see and hear you in such good shape-is it maybe because we singers have learned to say a little prayer from you-even when the water is troubled-take it to the bridge-what can I say-godmother to great godchildren and godmother of soul for all.A rose is still a rose.send you all my love
Aretha, can make you cry. Take you to so many worlds. She has that working woman's voice that can not be challenged. Painful, soulful, amazing, incredible, untouchable. I hope she gets her health back and amazes us once again like she used to be able to. All Respect. Full Respect. Just plain, RESPECT!
This is what was missing from last nites 2011 awards, the notion of prayer and faith not just pretty makeup and full figures. Talent was in question too. Are you going to block me again, you know from the freedom of expression campaign.
The genius of Ms. Aretha! I really hope Jennifer Hudson gets to portray her in the upcoming movie about her life....word is that Aretha wants Halle B. for the part, but I think J Hud would fit much better!
the 1970's when there was still some REAL music and voices to sing with incomparable talent. Only few singers can claim to have something comparable to those sould singers of then... And those who have vaguely attempted to sing those songs have shown great disrespect for the era and the likes of MS Franklin
the 1970's when there was still some REAL music and voices to sing with incomparable talent. Only few singers can claim to have something comparable to those sould singers of then...
A prime Queen of Soul live performance. From the percussion pronounced arrangement, to the money green pulpit inspired divine robe...the Queen is bringing many of her gifts to bestow on her subjects in this thrilling performance. All Hail
Watching this worries me. I don't think we have anyone right now that is as great as the singer that at least came from the 70s. No one is going to take over when these fab people pass on....sad...sad....sad...
@MsFrankie98 There are some great gospel singers but they either don't want to cross over or they're not marketable to a mass audience. Also it seems that people want sex appeal and gimmicks instead of a voice.
This is such a good song! Written and first sung by Ashford & Simpson and then Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell back 1968, then Dionne Warwich in 1969, Diana Ross in 1970, then this version by Aretha in 1971, then Johnny Mathis & Denice Williams, then Gloria Gaynor in the late 70s, then Method Man & Mary J. Blige in 1995, Bootsy Collins in 2000, then Michael Macdonald in 2004...Anyone else cover this song? Quite a song, no?
@mrob75 A&S seem to have written many classics...I'm sure they're sitting on some very strong piles of money these days without even having to lift a finger.
I discovered this song nearly 20 years ago in jr high. I found my dad's 45 of it. What turned me on to it was an episode of The Wonder Years when they played I Got You by Sonny & Cher. This song reminded me of it ... in some way!
I'm referring to the beginning of the song. The woman singing the top note is off in the first phrase and at 0:17. After that, they are in good shape. I think the mix is not very good tho, but that's the sound tech's fault.
I don't think they are out of tune. You see the Sweethearts Of Soul had been Aretha's backup singer since 1971 after the Sweet Inspirations. They are just as amazing. They are my favorite of the two backing group. They knew how to hang with Aretha.
one of my favorite songs of all time and wow how she delivers!
76180dfw 2 months ago
illdoc brought me here
ealvarezz10 6 months ago
I luv this version so much
ILuvMusic4real 7 months ago
sorry @2:30 lol
cakelady475 8 months ago in playlist dee1
I love that little shouting step she does at 3:30, you go Mama Ree LOL
cakelady475 8 months ago in playlist dee1
Was this broadcast on Canadian television?
DetroitLives313 8 months ago
heavenly wooooooww tears to my eyes soul touching how cant you like this the queen of soul......the queen period.
benwatson1969 8 months ago
Aretha is the real McCoy....many wanna bes have come over the years and people are always trying to compare these younger singers to her....but Aretha is a rare talent and til this very day she stands in a class all by herself. An amazing gift from GOD is what she is.
READY4REVELATION 8 months ago
The opening is amazing omg, goosebumps..to say priceless seems an understatement..who can dislike this..who are ya.....
cakelady475 9 months ago
the best voice in the world!!
bvihotboy 11 months ago 5
happy birthday in retrospect-great to see and hear you in such good shape-is it maybe because we singers have learned to say a little prayer from you-even when the water is troubled-take it to the bridge-what can I say-godmother to great godchildren and godmother of soul for all.A rose is still a rose.send you all my love
aSTERNSINGER 11 months ago
Aretha, can make you cry. Take you to so many worlds. She has that working woman's voice that can not be challenged. Painful, soulful, amazing, incredible, untouchable. I hope she gets her health back and amazes us once again like she used to be able to. All Respect. Full Respect. Just plain, RESPECT!
ericcarroll23 11 months ago 5
@ericcarroll23 I agree.... Her and Patti have that power till this day. True Soul Singers...
MrJLRJ1 7 months ago
The best version!! farrr
Get well SOON dear!.... we never forget YOU!! from Holland!
Bielostotsky 1 year ago 2
The best version!! farrr
Bielostotsky 1 year ago
This is what was missing from last nites 2011 awards, the notion of prayer and faith not just pretty makeup and full figures. Talent was in question too. Are you going to block me again, you know from the freedom of expression campaign.
MrFalconford 1 year ago
The genius of Ms. Aretha! I really hope Jennifer Hudson gets to portray her in the upcoming movie about her life....word is that Aretha wants Halle B. for the part, but I think J Hud would fit much better!
eracism09 1 year ago 2
tutto è nato da questi fantastici anni! grazie Aretha!
è stata rifatta da MethodMan e Mary J.Blige ....
thank Aretha
1980fizzo 1 year ago
There is no music better than this. One wonders whether there will ever be. God bless Aretha Franklin.
mamachip 1 year ago 2
This is call a real concert: band, backup singers on point!
I heard many versions on this songs, but not like this. She can sang!!
moneymonk33 1 year ago
I can't resist a SLAMMIN' background! They are KILLIN'!!!!
THERIGHTREVEREND 1 year ago
Love this, just heard it on the radio. Never knew this song, only the Mary J Blidge version.
Dyamanti22 1 year ago
Love this.
Dyamanti22 1 year ago
Legendary...
Vogueboyzz 1 year ago
The soprano sounds as if she should be singing in someone's church choir. I LOVE IT!!!
adwaller2000 1 year ago
Nuttin like da Queen long live the Queen
seldenkid 1 year ago
Long live the QUEEN
Genevaave 1 year ago
Damn! Sing it Aretha!
MotownConnoisseur30 1 year ago
I can't watch this over and over. The introduction is amazing. There isn't real music like this anymore. Bless Aretha's vocal ability!!
jessibaybe 1 year ago
the 1970's when there was still some REAL music and voices to sing with incomparable talent. Only few singers can claim to have something comparable to those sould singers of then... And those who have vaguely attempted to sing those songs have shown great disrespect for the era and the likes of MS Franklin
PauleQueenie 1 year ago
the 1970's when there was still some REAL music and voices to sing with incomparable talent. Only few singers can claim to have something comparable to those sould singers of then...
PauleQueenie 1 year ago
awesome !!!!!!!!!! groovy inspired cracking xx
loonymoo78 1 year ago
holy shit. does it get better than this?
teden20 1 year ago
A prime Queen of Soul live performance. From the percussion pronounced arrangement, to the money green pulpit inspired divine robe...the Queen is bringing many of her gifts to bestow on her subjects in this thrilling performance. All Hail
Rams4ever 1 year ago 2
wow...this never gets old...their voices are anoited !!!!
djtommiedjtommie 1 year ago
I just don't get it...the first part is just talking (and too quiet), not sustaining any notes, and then there's yelling.
I don't get it.
I wonder what she remembers about being that young, and that small.
misanthrope8 1 year ago
Why is she dressed like a monk from 16th c France?
rellenoz 1 year ago
@rellenoz cause she's the QUEEN and she can do 'dat.
dreamboynyc2 1 year ago
Awesome.
rmbb10 1 year ago
Watching this worries me. I don't think we have anyone right now that is as great as the singer that at least came from the 70s. No one is going to take over when these fab people pass on....sad...sad....sad...
MsFrankie98 1 year ago
@MsFrankie98 I know what you mean. The closest we have is Mary J. Blige, maybe Mariah. Whitney, too, but her voice is pretty much gone.
RoxanneJ81 1 year ago
@MsFrankie98 There are some great gospel singers but they either don't want to cross over or they're not marketable to a mass audience. Also it seems that people want sex appeal and gimmicks instead of a voice.
rellenoz 1 year ago
I was feelin that.....A LOT.
MisterCrazyLegs 1 year ago
Ms. Franklin, always seems to take us to church, I'm love'n it. Keep'em coming.
Thanks!
helpmelord20 1 year ago
Anyone know the instrument that sounds like ducks quacking at 3:43 onward? Please and thank you.
AnnaMaeBullock 1 year ago
@AnnaMaeBullock
It sounds like a slappy bass too me
neppie68 1 year ago
@AnnaMaeBullock
it's a keyboard called "Hohner clavinet"
axiome76 1 year ago
SANGGGGGGG lmao!
JordinSparksFan08 1 year ago
luv this performance !!
75andalive 1 year ago
oooh u all I NEED 2 get by @@!!!
75andalive 2 years ago
This is such a good song! Written and first sung by Ashford & Simpson and then Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell back 1968, then Dionne Warwich in 1969, Diana Ross in 1970, then this version by Aretha in 1971, then Johnny Mathis & Denice Williams, then Gloria Gaynor in the late 70s, then Method Man & Mary J. Blige in 1995, Bootsy Collins in 2000, then Michael Macdonald in 2004...Anyone else cover this song? Quite a song, no?
mrob75 2 years ago 2
@mrob75 A&S seem to have written many classics...I'm sure they're sitting on some very strong piles of money these days without even having to lift a finger.
dreamboynyc2 1 year ago
just fantastic..
foreverashcroft 2 years ago
this lady is awesome
kilikinho 2 years ago
I discovered this song nearly 20 years ago in jr high. I found my dad's 45 of it. What turned me on to it was an episode of The Wonder Years when they played I Got You by Sonny & Cher. This song reminded me of it ... in some way!
SiaMaat 2 years ago
Wow this rendition is awesome :-D
msdogooder 2 years ago
The greatest voice in human history...bar none!
BOUTHALAZIZ1 2 years ago 58
@BOUTHALAZIZ1 when you are right. you are right. detroit.
teden20 1 year ago
@BOUTHALAZIZ1 while I agree she is amazing, Gladys Knight (for me) gives her a run for her money lol
epsonc44 1 year ago
Aretha sound's beautiful.
SoulSir 2 years ago
Top Diva!!!!
magsj62 2 years ago 3
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marvin gaye is a way better singer then her
finisher05 2 years ago
Seems a little silly to compare. It's kind of like comparing gold medals for winning 2 similar but different events.
You've 2 got winners, not one winner and one loser.
benjwah 2 years ago
GODDESSSS...
Unilka 2 years ago
Woulda been nice if the background vocals were by the Sweet Inspirations. These girls aren't keeping up with Ree!
murky1177 2 years ago
The Sweethearts of Soul are just as amazing as The Sweet Inspirations. These girls are amazing and can for show hang with Aretha.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago 13
I didn't know their name. Thanks for that. But either the tape is bad or the Sweethearts of Soul are a bit out of tune.
murky1177 2 years ago
I'm referring to the beginning of the song. The woman singing the top note is off in the first phrase and at 0:17. After that, they are in good shape. I think the mix is not very good tho, but that's the sound tech's fault.
murky1177 2 years ago
I don't think they are out of tune. You see the Sweethearts Of Soul had been Aretha's backup singer since 1971 after the Sweet Inspirations. They are just as amazing. They are my favorite of the two backing group. They knew how to hang with Aretha.
TheQueenAretha 2 years ago
I don't think they're out of tune either.
The harmonies at the start definitely sound different though.
benjwah 2 years ago
...also forget about clothes...and stuff..jus listen to the voice....this is classic 'reatha...sang it.
poplife123 2 years ago
Deeply grateful for this....queen of soul may she reign forever
poplife123 2 years ago
soooo great
yaro2yaro 2 years ago
yea, this is when that voice was something no one had ever heard before. Just unreal, really...
pronkking 2 years ago
Aretha was never known for her sense of fashion. Thank you for posting this, its my favorite song of her.
enmaxus 2 years ago
AMEN!!! LOL
lovebeamer1 2 years ago
Personally I like what she's wearin'.
Akee1990 2 years ago 3
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at this time she was nice and slim, now she looks like a big cow but her voice is still good
djoulsdrummer93 2 years ago
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Her voice isn't still good. Her voice gone bad, very bad. what are you talking about?
Swagnerd 2 years ago
I'll have to agree with you on that, her inaugural song is proof of that.
TheaterMarine88 2 years ago
Very good she really can sing , but whats going on with the green monk outfits .... LOL
npthomas80 2 years ago
perfect!!!
ThePurpleBus 2 years ago 2
OMG flawless nothing more to say!
epsonc44 2 years ago 3
Sing it, Ree!!!!
wsardin 2 years ago
yeah you fuckin' arsehole - thanks for giving away a dvd of mine that i purchase - how much you gonna send me you crettin!
BushtrikBaby 2 years ago
yaskam
you SEND me!!!!!
one of my favourite studio cuts from the Golden Age at Atlantic
Thankyou so much for all you share with us.
Ain't this woman SOMETHIN!!!!!!!!!!
tirayi 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this vid...I love all thing REE ^_^
oneloveatatime 2 years ago
SANG REEEE!!!!!!!!!! She nailed this!!!!!
SamuelEmoryDiggs 2 years ago
i love her voice in this concert
it was so connected and floaty
and she tore everything up
thanks for sharing
theblueangel28 2 years ago