Aretha Franklin - Angel - Showtime Special

[msvernadean]

beautiful...

[RUBYMUNRO]

I recorded this concert from the tv in the uk some years ago, then lost it while moving house, it oozes class, wonderfyl!!

[HisfallenAngel6]

She always makes me speechless, shes just... Wow, there are so many amazing singers out there but Arether is the Queen of soul and vocals, she never ceases to amaze me. She is absalutley beautiful. Her vocals and everything about her singing is just flawless. Perfect. Love Her to bits and she will always live on as a legend.

[songbirddiva9]

This is a favorite song of mine....Sing Re-Re!!

[myboylollipop09]

My all-time favorite by the Queen!..

[BOBLA90069]

LOVE Aretha -- a soft, heartfelt song like this works better for her when she sits at the piano, rather than standing with a mic in front of a fairly bad orchestra

[pics2share]

Love Aretha, Love this song, but did not care for this particular rendition. 

[GreenAppleRoad]

WOW is the word..but then "Angels" like her are few and far between. Exquisita Sweet Aretha. We love you..

[tbearsghia]

Simply beautiful!!!!

[Martylee1992]

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF SOUL!!!1 OF MY GREATEST INSOIRATIONS

[luvhangova]

out of this world!!!! The phrasing ....impeccable !

[SteamFanHannover]

Have you seen the wonderful version of Sara Niemietz? However: Aretha is the queen.

[trho1]

this is the queen, even with her voice different than the way it use to be she still does things that no one else can do! and this is what a true diva does!

[bodygurl27]

yessssssssss sirrrrrrrr sang re re !!!!!!!!!

[1990soulman]

This is my favorite record from her

[llbrookins1]

66 i'm looking for someone special i've got to find someone.

[Jason17706]

One of the most beautiful songs ever! Aretha interprets her sister's heartbreaking lyrics perfectly. The spoken intro on the recorded version and Q's production were exquisite. Ever since I was a little kid I loved this song. Still one of my fave's of all time. LOVE her live version here too. I've been looking for it forever.

[mebony2]

Some people can be so disrespectful, prehaps due to their up bringing.  To all the haters, u have only disrepected yourself.....

[eugenehilter09]

aretha always seem to be a strong woman but her life is a mystery seem like everyone around she loved is dead and im coming to conclude sam cooke is the father of her oldest sons she seem lonely but put her faith and God

[blewis9505]

@eugenehilter09 Check your history son. Ted White is their father. The only mystery about your "conclusion" is you.

[MusicalLyrica]

.blewis9505 Don't know about Sam Cooke Haven't heard that one.  Aretha was underage at that time. I personally can't see Sam Cooke fathering her oldest children. However, I thought her ex-husband Ted White was the father of one of her sons. ??? btw She is the GREATEST singer and the undisputed QUEEN OF SOUL!

[eugenehilter09]

ohh STFU nobody knows who the father of her oldest son i know ted white and her had kids idiot she never said or even tried to mention the father of her first two sons and it aint ted white she meet them at a skateroller and she was 14 and 15 when she had both of them you get ur history correct and dont try 2 do me

[blewis9505]

You're uneducated. ignorant and a broke ass nobody. Go back to get your GED so you can quit your dishwashing job. You're poor in spirit and the money in your pocket don't fold. Nobody wants to be you let alone "do" you. You are beyond stupid which, of course unlike the H1N1virus, there is no cure for. Laughable.

[eugenehilter09]

thank you for the attention you aint hurting my feelings God made me so i must mean something to the world and who said anyone wanted to "do" me and who wants to do u anyway ur sad you know nothing about me but god bless you i hope your pathetic ass lots of love and happiness and future good day

[blewis9505]

Bk on u x 100,000...Words of "wisdom" from an uneducated (didn't pass his GED exam) religious idiot--by Eugene Stupid Hilter, the illustrious host of his piss poor channel) "thank you for the attention you aint hurting my feelings God made me so i must mean something to the world and who said anyone wanted to "do" me and who wants to do u anyway ur sad you know nothing about me but god bless you i hope your pathetic ass lots of love and happiness and future good day ." Pathetic, isn't he? :)

[eugenehilter09]

hahahahahhahhahahaha your the pathetic one trying to make someone look bad you make me laugh you post this on my page than on here why dont you make a video better yet a movie or a book jealous my friend is never the answer to insecurities

[1990soulman]

whats up your ass get a life

[blewis9505]

Comment from the illiterate 1990soulman (more like soul LESS and class dumby class CLOWN) "whats up your ass get a life " Now ... would anyone buy a used car from him and his illiterate buddy (above)? Not! Imagine him trying to support his down low buddy. Why, it's absolutely insulting it is. Hilarious too. Um .. maybe you should try auditioning for a writing spot in Stupidwood--Hollywood won't have you.

[80sbaybe]

this is my # 2 all time fav song

[ldel77]

This is my favorite song...The Queen is just that

[EricSean4967]

I dedicated this song to the Mama's, Madeas', NaNa's, Mothas and Grannys. The REAL 1's. Peace and continued BLESSINGS to you and your loved ones, EricSean

[jqa7]

I love how from 3:15-3:19, when Aretha says, "there got to be somebody out there, somewhere, for Ree," she is looking out in the audience as if she is really looking for someone-she really knows how to add something to the song even outside of her voice!

[areadeputy]

Aretha is just like family, I love her music.

[qwerty35313]

Anytime Aretha listens to this song or hear it she starts crying because her sister Carolyn who wrote this song died in 88, I think and her brother Cecil in 90' unexpectedly.

[rollsroycecooley1]

Yeah also Erma died as well as her grandma  in between 1988 and 1993 all 4 died

[mstolliver1]

Aretha is my favorite artist other than Al Green. this is nice but when she sings it like on her album she's on fire..... Go Girl

[pastre999]

Supreme confidence, magical hypnotic hold over her subjects, distantm has described it perfectly, once Her Most Gracious Queen sung, the entire solar system fell silent. Her Most Gracious Queen Aretha requires a lofty "I must be obeyed" as she is unparalled ..This song is simply astonishing, her voice is a creation of the ages, America's natural resource...Long live Aretha!!!

[TheQueenAretha]

You can say that again.

[Ive4ever]

whenever I hear this song I think about the loss of my dear father and loving caring big sis.

[eugenehilter09]

i wanna hear a live version of this from the 70s it seems this song is too personal 4 her 2 sing

[victoriasmom94]

This is one of my all time favorite songs,

by anyone. I havetwo Angels in Heaven.

Two children who died way before their time. This may not be what the song is about but I think of my kids everytime I

hear it.

Thank you Aretha for a truly heartfelt,

beautiful song.

Mary

[filthyfew77]

sorry for your lost

[nickd5959]

The lilting voice of God ladies...the lilting voice of God.....

[54spiritedwill54]

Just pure class!!

[tirayi]

As usual with everything Ms Re sings her performance speaks not just of the surface meaning in the song but on MANY deep DEEP levels. She can sing many meanings and many feelings in just one word. STUNNING.

Thank you Sister Carolyn and thank you Ms Re

[TrashyGlitter]

This song makes me melt. lol

[TrashyGlitter]

This song is A-MA-ZING! Oh Aretha, you're the best of all time. Love you always.

[tbcman]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! To the one and only Queen in American music. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. She is 67 today. By the way it was 1967 that she recorded her ultra hit R E S P E C T.

[eugenehilter09]

i cried and cried many times in will contiune 2 cry listening 2 it

[fernandezdecepeda]

Love Carolyn Franklin (RIP)

You go Aretha!

[MsMerising]

I love Carolyn too...

[carameljade1973]

The most beautiful song Ree has ever done. It's so powerful and moving. Makes this grown man cry. My favorite. Just wish there were more live performances of it.

[QueenMaryAretha]

i love her this is my top 5 aretha songs cuz its my situation & i love this live version i wish there was more live version of this song

[azzerqaz]

absolutely amazing. her tones are rich, her high's are powerful, her runs are perfect, stunning performance, and a beautiful ending. what a treat.

[pastre999]

you have described this performance so correctly and eloquently..beautiful...

[azzerqaz]

well thank you, its how i truly feel and based on watching many performances of this song, and listening to her speak of what its written about, i know its a very very personal song to her, and very meaningful, which i feel can only add greatly to a performance, and Aretha absolutely lets every wonderous quality of her voice and persona show in this beautiful performance. its gorgeous. :) a lovely version is Ruben Stuttard at the Aretha tribute. Aretha actually sheds tears. beautiful moment. :)

[zipnose91]

For a great read check out A Step Into Deliverance by Toni Pugh. It's a real page-turner!

[wcbombers21]

@azzerqaz ...you said it best...As god as my witness no songs from the 90's or now have ever giving me the chills like this amazing woman right here. You know she is music it pours out of her so fluently and without effort. She has perfect pitch and she is what Michael Jackson would call "A True Instrument of Nature" you're right what a treat!! =D

[distantm]

Once the Queen has sung, the universe falls silent and listens..Aretha, the one and the only Queen...

[nia39]

Beautiful Intro and Aretha is the Queen of Soul!

Got to find me an Angel, to fly away.

[owzyafava]

The greatest Tune of all time? Just Beautiful in every respect! THANK YOU!!!!!

[abcklare]

fantastic, anyone know what year? x

[ZebFAN08]

1986

[WWiltraut]

Emotionally amazing.

[kabbalah1976]

QUEEN YA ALL

[christoslarissa23]

Such a beautiful song and such a beautiful voice....Indeed, angels voice must be similar to Aretha's one......

[lovelace101]

If she was in pain at this time, that might explain this version. However, great wine does change, but is still sweet.

Until someone posts the original, this angel is grateful for "Angel" !!!!!!!

[oceanbound222]

This version is unrecognizable from the original recorded single. I hate this version. It is sluggish and dull.

[2E0YAE]

Just pure class!!

[jainix]

ARETHAA RULZ!!

[bigeman25]

An angel sings.

[superhead123]

I love her voice during this period,it is drenched in pain.A pain that comes from living life.

[thatway302]

Hats off to Sister Ree...This is lovely.

[eekabostatic]

"And there's no misery/Ohhh like the misery I feeeeel in me!" Such a beautiful song. Carolyn wrote this and "Ain't No Way" too.

[songbird2875]

Exquisite!!!

[suzyuk]

six deaths in my family in twelve months, I know there's an angel in my life to get through it all.

[SoulSir]

I'm suprise that baby sister Carolyn didn't swoop down from heaven and praise Ree sanging this song with a soulful groove.

[Soul1fred]

she sang the devil out this song..the one and only QUEEN OF SOUL!!!

[superhead123]

Sister,Mother,Diva!

[MatrixMike2]

Heard this version of the song on Radio2 (UK)on Christmas Day , I thought Simply Reds version was good but this is way better Aretha Rocks

[djglasper]

This Is The Original Version... Aretha Sister wrote the song!!!

[MatrixMike2]

No really !!!!

[songbird2875]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!

thank you for posting

[babooshky]

Wonderful, no words to describe this : it's simply wonderful!

[radcam69]

the mix on the vocals is @#$%. wasted a great vocal.

[aaaSilviaaaa]

Thank You so much! An angel singing!

[thompsont908]

Love ya MAMMA

[miaforeversix]

gotta find me an angel to fly away with me...that says it all

[tropicalpancake56]

Love it!!!! Can you possibly post the original recording? It was beautiful! Thanks so much.

[aliks92]

My wish is to perform this song with such grace and pure heart felt soul....the kind that brings a tear to anyone's eyes listening yeah maybe for A.J. he has his angel!!!

[superhead123]

I love the raspiness of her voice here,when she hits high notes its more dramatic.Sing aunty!

[freshias]

This lady surely is the Queen of Soul!!! This track brings back so many great memories....what a fabulous song.

[qosn1fan]

No one ad libs better than the Queen of Soul, if you are a true fan, one knows that's what makes her so special is that she never ever sings a song the same way twice....one thing for sure, you always know it's the "Queen of Soul!"

[rosbrownsugar]

you are absolutely right!

[jamarchina]

i hate the ad lib. it really hinders you from feeling the song. i wish she sung it like it was originally recorded. i mean, that's what we fell in love with in the first place.

[direfranchement]

I have to agree with you here. Sometimes it works for her, sometimes it doesn't. THe original record "Angel" was literally perfect. Some of this performance was a bit annoying.

[jamarchina]

indeed

[CSpurgeon376]

Reuben did a fantastic job, but there is ONLY ONE QUEEN!

[Soul1fdad]

GOD bless the QUEEN OF SOUL!!!!..this is a touching song!!!

[superhead123]

this woman is a force of nature.

[Dailyprayr]

Well.....I cried.

[redwane26]

My song ... :'(

[tropicalpancake56]

My favorite of all. Beautiful, beautiful song. Go on Hometown Girl.

[southis]

I <3 Aretha!

[ppsmrf]

I hate that they took off Fantasia's UNCF performances of Aretha's songs.

[Urbansweetheart]

Ruben Studdard- "Angel" Tribute to the Queen Aretha Franklin on youtube is "Awesome".

[superhead123]

I love the raspiness in her voive,that voice has lived it has character!

[ykaj68]

That's a voice that has been worn from all of Aretha's smoking.

[antij1]

I love this version of "Angel."

[durcetcurval]

Aretha never stays on a note. She goes up to it and bring it down in harmony.

[scotandi]

Aretha is the only person who can and should do this song. She sings it perfectly...soft, soothing..and then those little burts of power and emotion. perfection

[itsme30518]

This is such a beautiful song. It must be really hard for Aretha to sing this song. She and Carolyn were very close. This song brings tears to my eyes--just because. Aretha's faith in God is real.

[zipnose91]

For a great read, check out "A Step Into Deliverance" by T. Pugh. It's a riveting autobiography about one pastor's struggle holding a small Ohio church together while fighting against the spirit of Jezebel.

[suzyuk]

only aretha could ever ever sing this song and do it justice x

[charlottexpaulette]

She is so amazing ....

[Willowde]

No one can sing like Ree!

[Willowde]

OMG!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!

[kabbalah1976]

AWESOME!!!! THIS SONG CAME UP TO SOOTH MY SOUL AFTER MY FATHER'S PASSING LAST MONTH...THIS SONG RULES! :)

[suzyuk]

godbless you this song helped me in an hour of real need peace.

[jigganikkanj]

ree...so soft..so soothing...one and only miss ree franklin...thanks for posting this one...

[blessing45]

I love this song

[teesnpants]

oh man, this ong always makes me emotional *cry cry* lol. i'm back. thanks you so much for posting this!!! tis great

[OlSkoolRulz]

Damn, I miss music and singing like that. 

[eugenehilter09]

i feel you on dat

[Dailyprayr]

I love this song....*tears*

[vampirewithhumansoul]

I feel ya, every time i hear this song it bring tears because its so beautiful and i can relate..

[Dailyprayr]

Words can not describe this song....

[MrStyle]

That Re is bad!