Aretha Franklin, Bridge over troubled water Switzerland 1971

[@nayeontwicestreet132]

No one is talking about how perfect the three backup singer ladies' harmonization is

[@georgedavis4524]

They're fire. Absolute fire.

[@johnkylevarley6998]

A lineup of three savage sassy gospel singers is the most world's most beautiful sound.

[@jennyjones3978]

Just so beautiful to my ears!❤❤

[@MessyyMissyy]

Without the backup singers, Aretha sounds like shit. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@debraedgerton8304]

When all said and done, we are all sisters in Christ Jesus our savior🙏 Queenbee 😌 AMEN?!!! Still Learning 🙄

[@craigallen7121]

Don't compare Aretha to NOBODY.

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Factzzzzz

[@jazzi24881]

Aretha Franklin voice is like a warm hug from your grandmother and it just tells you that everything is going to be alright.

[@hamdelsun68]

I love what you've written and I agree but Aretha always looks so sad. She must have endured so much pain 🙏🏼💖

[@naturalrestingface4909]

What a good pianist she was too. The whole package. Beautiful woman.

[@altheamathews7952]

She was! Agree 100%.

[@deseraiemaddox6433]

God gave all of us truely remarkable gifts to give back to the world and serve and thank our heavenly father for.

[@tmn8547]

🎯

[@brianwalters2494]

She owned the moment. A genius at work. I bet the Angels in Heaven were told by God to stop singing when she took her seat at the piano, so he could hear Aretha's rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Waters. What a priceless treat. Now she's doing her thing at the feet of God's Throne. Rest Peacefully Queen.

[@dayram6217]

So true Amen!

[@christophsteiner60]

Powerful words! So true.

[@user-ni5zn7ys7w]

Nice

[@williewash486]

❤❤😅 yes

[@user-xo5mi2xr8y]

Heaven,I wish our vocalists today can sing like this, yesterday's music is forever our tomorrow.this is pure education,he who has an ear will listen and learn from the masters,Heaven gained when we lost.

[@cancerworriors]

her voice in this song rejuvenates my spirit when I'm down

[@sschario60]

Well, the Queen made THAT her own. 👏👏👏

[@Dalisu87]

Whenever my soul yearns for some good old sanging, I come back to this right here

[@kevinmoore5424]

She's playing the hell out of that piano at the beginning🎹🎶🎵🎼

[@dextermorman5932]

4 real

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Dead ass SERIOUS

[@Sexypnkn]

Play that piano Ms. Aretha!!!!

[@patriciacommodore4492]

I had no idea, when I would listen to the original recording, that it was Aretha playing the piano. Lord have mercy!!!! That thing still makes your SOUL SHOUT!!!!!

[@sharonwallace8438]

Yes she is!! That part..❤

[@bbslick1gonzales130]

I don't think there's a year going past I haven't seen this video I just love it love the song but watching her work and hearing her it's just so wonderful!

[@Hhfgdrghvdsddfj]

This is close to perfection. The backup singers are so spot on, and the drummer is so keyed in tight to what's going on.

[@Thesoulmusicarchives]

When your the greatest

[@meriamminglana7938]

This is 2024 and this song still mesmerizes me.aretha franklin did it superblym. What a performance. Very emotional

[@dshawn3112]

You can't tell me nothing, Aretha Franklin was from another planet. It's virtually impossible for a human to be that great.

[@THUMBSUPBITCHify]

You obviously haven’t heard Carnatic music. Africa and India produce such incredible musicians in their classical styles that no one even know. They’ll run laps around any western singer. The entire vocal range is way further

[@simonkim852]

Nobody is better singer than Aretha!

[@anjelheaven]

Indeed. She's second to none!

[@americanindian1403]

Damn Aretha , you really Impacted several generations!!! This performance was before my mother was born in 1974 and the words and meaning still rang true in 1996 when I came to be and I’m now 25 this year and it only gets better with time , thank you for your sacrifice to make music for countless souls

[@karenbrady2496]

❤ TIMELESS GOD'S WORD IS THE SAME YESTERDAY TODAY AND 4EVER INTO ETERNTY

[@rosacarnier5633]

Mon idole déjà j avais 14 ans A 73 ans elle es tjrs ds mon cœur ❤️💓😘🙏😘

[@thehoodedone3822]

Aretha put her soul into this song. I cant listen to no one else’s rendition of Bridge of Trouble Water

[@whobbida]

My mom just passed away, this is a song that I listen to. RIP Dian, I love you so much and miss you so badly.

[@montyb10009]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@whobbida]

Thanks yo, it’s terrible. Mom taught me how to love, and showed me what love is and I pale in comparison.

[@CathyAbdullah-vh1vh]

Deepest condolences. You only get one mom. Mine passed away 14 years ago🙏🏽

[@tarahp8054]

She strolled in like it was nothing and sung her soul out Jesus. RIP queen of soul Aretha ❤

[@lpurnell4827]

Her voice goes straight through me to my soul. All I can do is.......cry!

[@hamdaosman6215]

same

[@missayawk]

Me too.Tears of joy and amazement.The only other singer that does that to me is Al Green.Thats why to me they're the King and Queen of Soul music....their voices truly hits your soul.

[@liviusss]

I always cry and smile at the same time when listening to her...

[@stephenroy2298]

2 years later still the same for me cry

[@3aubrey0]

Same here - everytime with joy!

[@wellingtonmiddleton3739]

Only Aretha could put soul in this touching classic like that. Damn, she makes the hair on my body stand at attention. Continue R.I.P. Lady of soul 🙏. A fan from the beautiful, tranquil Islands of The Bahamas 🏝️🌅🏖️🇧🇸

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Yessssssss 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tenehab6658]

Yasssss Ms Franklin... Oh it got personal at 4:04 (look around and ooooop) Yasssssss raw God given talent. What a magnificent voice... Rest well Auntie Aretha!!!

[@ginaduncan5074]

Teneha B yasssss 4:04. Feellllll it makes Franklin

[@kwhitehead4500]

When she hit that note my heart jumped in my chest. Whew lord. Thank you for ms. franklin.

[@durtyragoux]

She be feelin it to the umpteenth!!!! Just a pure vessel. .

[@Tish_69]

Girl yesssss. Smh no words.

[@lindabruno8250]

Cannot go a day without listening and watching the best performance of my life.

[@snjones99]

I was listening to this when hospice called to tell me that I didn't make it in time. My big brother was my bridge over all my troubled waters even at 56yo. RIP Guy T Clermont Sr.

[@anjelheaven]

My condolences on the loss of your brother.

[@snjones99]

@@anjelheaven Thank you so much

[@snjones99]

@A Z Thank you so much

[@phenomenalqueen2612]

So sorry for your loss

[@Blackman19498]

Sorry for loss!

[@pexiedustzz461]

Man can't beat them og's they can sing make albums but those live performances blows anyone out of that water simply amazing

[@cynthiajohnson9311]

Amen to all of this!!

[@Thomaschapmanbfc]

🔥💪🎯🙏🎯💪🔥 Classic.. R.I.P Auntie Aretha

[@harrycoleii7659]

This woman and her voice, which I have loved for virtually my whole life, is and will always be one of our greatest national treasures. RIP Queen.

[@debbietoornman5780]

I never realized Miss Franklin covered this song. It's beautiful. She was so talented.

[@JuneHam]

The anointing is so powerful on her voice we thank God for that beautiful gift that good gave her Amen

[@photographyinflight4183]

Heart and soul, Aretha giving her all, a true professional. Thank you Aretha, and God rest your soul.

[@knarrireechappell9726]

Song ain’t even started and my eyes full of tears

[@dawnharris3503]

Undisputed the queen of soul! This goes so so deep with emotions!

[@BI-km6dl]

This is, for me, one of the many proofs that God exists and that music is one of his many gifts to us. Even if we don’t have the talent to sing or play like these musicians, we have the innate capacity to appreciate its glory and be moved to our depths by it. How ironic that the song’s author is a white, Jewish kid from New York (Paul Simon) and the singer is from a completely different background and yet through music, they are united and beautiful. Goosebumps.

[@donnabush7551]

2 words, TRULY BLESSED 💖❤!!

[@user-yu7sn2pk4f]

No other like Miss Aretha.

[@ruckuswr9]

Whoever is on the Hammond they are killing it

[@richardthompson3104]

Bassist is no slouch either.

[@razvanli5358]

Pure TALENT!! so gifted from God!!! ❤❤

[@jjayphilly342]

A musical genius. This is audio heaven. She shared her gift with the world. RIP Queen Aretha

[@vonrandall1815]

Some of her Best Performances was when she danced her fingers across those keys. #Black&Gifted

[@Bagopiano]

I love this version song 😊

[@jennyjones3978]

If you need a friend look around and woop 😂. Aretha’s voice was so beautiful!

[@soultrain58]

A bridge over troubled waters. . . The story of my life 😔

[@kevinwilliams3668]

Damn...I pray the Creator continues to bless you.

[@ginaduncan5074]

Mines too, when evening falls so hard, I will comfort you, chileeeer whew Auntie Areatha will always be in my soul

[@Inspirationdiaries]

Brilliant ❤

[@petit-four1404]

Those background vocals...❤️🔥🙌🏾

[@georgedavis5339]

Yes.....Straight outta church.

[@Kensley910]

I could listen to this as an instrumental ALLLLL DAY. Don't ever need words❣️❣️❣️ The words make this a PLUS!!!!! & yes, I'm crying like a big baby cause WHEW!

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

I've just watched this performance on Apple TV's documentary '1971:The Year Music Changed Everything'. Thanks a lot!

[@dayram6217]

The message is timeless. Thank you Aretha

[@Christyle28078]

This song always choked me up. Queen of Soul locked in forever.

[@erikasnow2104]

She got me at the piano intro😭😭😭

[@neasiamiles2393]

For me, it’s therapeutic… sometimes it makes me cry 🖤

[@aidanknight]

She truly was the GOAT

[@wiseone39]

When your best friend of over 30 years sent you this song. One of my all time favorite Singer. A classic piece ♥️♥️♥️♥️👍🔥🔥🔥

[@jacquelinesimmons753]

Omg my heart is so overwhelming with this song my tears are so unreal with this song praise god for you and this song you are truly missed.

[@blemelin]

One of the greatest pianists of all time. I would argue that her touch on the keys was at least as good, if not better, than her vocal ability. Both were so natural and intrinsic to her overall talent.

[@danvorosmarty9854]

True, an absolute natural. So much so it's hard to fathom.

[@rickypattersonymail]

How difficult is it to take a song that is so familiar in it's original form and basically turn it into your own? This version embodies everything I've come to know of her. It lives in a Gospel lane, with as much musicianship as anyone could ever muster. How great thou art Queen of Soul.

[@ronpressley6831]

Otis Redding asking the same question.

[@TheOFFICIALJEFFREY]

Love this song it is so inspirational and moving I post it every Sunday morning

[@KevinCurtisBarr]

A voice, sent from heaven!

[@rodneysmith4889]

A absolutely beautiful song and tone, so soul stirring it simply leaves you speechless…….

[@daviddoyle4516]

Once in a lifetime talent....

[@randysurratt9919]

Yes yes yes it’s June 27th 2021 and I’m still digging this one 💙💙💙💙💙💙 my Queen ♥️

[@georgedavis5339]

She was one of a kind, may she Rest in Peace.

[@lonniecoward3640]

Her voice is a gift from God

[@salliemae7476]

That intro is crazy. I was always a fan of S n G version but when I heard her version as a child. She brought the church to the streets and all across the world with this song or her version. Blessed You!

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Yeahhhh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. The whole perfomance 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. When in 1971 your on the living room floor in front of the record player listening to Aretha, checking every square inch of the album cover and your parent's tell you that she's the "BEST", believe them.

[@jeanettethomas4019]

Just so classic...RIP MS ARETHA

[@penelopekane1060]

This song took me some where 😍😍😍

[@TheTestingGrounds]

This is the definitive definition of what music should hope to achieve.

[@lanett4677]

This at 3:55 til about 4:10 ....just chills.

[@rebeccarogan1912]

my favourite song of all time that rocks my soul!

[@staffordbrent971]

This is the version I grew up with..and even after discovering the original..This is My only go 2 when I think of this Song..at 55 still feel the same..😉

[@soulfulofnoise]

Aretha voice is something that exists outside of space and time and communicates directly with your spirit. I'm crying and smiling at the same time watching this performance. Thank God for Aretha Franklin.

[@ginaduncan5074]

Omg me too, my mom sang this while cooking a cleaning n she would cry when hearing Areatha ❤️💜💙👍🏾

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Factzzzzz

[@greatelephant1975]

thank you Aretha

[@coreybrewer6278]

This was one of the best concert performances I've ever seen! I've always loved listening to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin! R.I.P.

[@rosebuddraper2666]

True indeed....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@rosendoymasajr.7166]

all singers I call you to knell down to this goddess of music.

[@bernardbarbour]

Incredible, why I'm I just seeing this in 2020? Glorious, can I get an Amen?

[@RealDocJames]

Better now than never

[@ginaduncan5074]

Lord she’s in her Glory, did ya hear that Whooop!!!! Moved I’m moved

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Whewwwww Yessssssss 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and that piano

[@ginaduncan5074]

@@rosebuddraper2666 set my soul on fire yessss Auntie Reatha🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jeanpierreraynaud7296]

J'ai toujours aimé cette version gospel et cette voix tellement puissante et magnifique. Grande dame de chanson afro-américaine.

[@majorboyce123]

I don't care what the other singers do or how much clothes they don't wear the Queen rules.

[@MsOneleo17]

The Queen used to make the piano talk!!! Sure do miss her.

[@KaichoWillFehres]

Every nano second is entertainment, the original treatment of this song leaves your heart glowing...R.I.P. Aretha you will be missed.

[@EVER4MJ]

My sentiments also

[@pannkake4655]

SHE'S PLAYING THAT PIANO 🎹 SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤

[@lubamovie5841]

The spirit was in that room, during that song, holy holy!!!

[@kaspricius1]

So beautiful it makes me want to cry!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Bodied this song... The piano.... Smh 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@mssbrown2787]

Rosebud Draper Wait till you see Amazing Grace!

[@rosebuddraper2666]

@@mssbrown2787 Sis.........My goodness gracious. There is a reason why that was the only gospel album in our house growing up in the early 70's and it has been THE only gospel album I listen to now still 47 years later. To finally see the visual that was the album is a dream come true. I LOVED LOVED LOVED IT. I'm definitely trying to see it again before it leaves theater's next week.

[@mssbrown2787]

Rosebud Draper I've seen it twice. Teared up both times!

[@rosebuddraper2666]

@@mssbrown2787 I did better tonight Sis. I wished I could have gone with a church group because I wouldn't have been the only one clapping, singing

[@rogerdavis7450]

A voice and performance beyond words. Took me so another place.

[@michaelhermiston]

such an amazing, intimate and beautiful performance...i bet Paul Simon felt shivers of joy as do i... such a gift!!!!!

[@ms.b1214]

My Auntie..The intro is over the rainbow...❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kenclark5433]

Background singers back in the day kills, that's how I practice singing, from the spirit and soul.

[@TheTestingGrounds]

Can you imagine what Paul Simon thought the first time he heard this?

[@eaqua56]

I would’ve cried if I were him. Her version is so soulful coupled with her playing.

[@williamb6845]

I've never understood anyone's affection for the S&G version. It's pompous, overlong, white boy choir boy stuff. This version rips right to the heart of the matter of belief and why so many people do believe. I'm so glad this version exists in particular. It should really be on Amazing Grace as it's a testament to Aretha's arranging abilities. That bass when it comes! This Walks all over the actual vinyl version.

[@josephinebournes8212]

@@williamb6845 Yeah, but it's THEIR song. One must give credit to these talented lyricists for penning one of the greatest and most covered songs that's stood the test of time.

[@williamb6845]

@@josephinebournes8212 I've just always thought it's over-rated and too soporific. But that's just me. I'm sure it's given lots of people comfort over the years. Th iij s is bangin' though. As we say in England!

[@RepublicTeaRoom]

Mostly Art Garfunkel...he was the vocalist.

[@mattturn100]

This is the "Queen of Soul" I grew up seeing and listening to sing. She was an amazing talent. I know she's gone from us now but oh how this video stirs the memories how what an awesome talent she was.

[@sashineb.2114]

Same here, always loved her, but was somewhat disappointed with the Arista years.

[@Sexypnkn]

My mom used to play her records daily and I still love her til this day. Take your rest, you'll always be remembered as the queen of soul!!!!

[@StilettoCutsQuick.]

No one can move you like Aretha 🙏❤️

[@Almay-ox8hr]

Could cry when I see and hear so much feeling and energy. Respect Madame Aretha !

[@jeangard2405]

R.I.P. - a star sent down to our planet.

[@yc28742]

Wow what a voice amazing 💯👏RIP Queen

[@cherfronialomax7984]

This songs help me grieve easier when my sister passed away 3 days ago my heart hurts and it is soo broken

[@wilcoxdaniel9825]

Well coordinated and delivered THANK you Aretha and Simon & Garfunkel. Makes you think of life

[@NIM11a]

Without Her pain passion and pedigree...AND that is why she is ONLY 1 OF 1

[@theeyelashqueenstephieb8941]

Annnnd they do not make music like this anymore. ♥️

[@sisigpapi]

Can’t believe I hadn’t heard of Aretha’s version till now

[@geraldtyus8645]

Play it Auntie Aretha. Tickle the Ivory's Baby.

[@lubamovie5841]

My lord. The beauty of this - that change in the chorus. My lord! Makes me believe there is true goodness in the hearts of women and men.

[@thecrowrains]

R.I.P. Aretha Franklin! A legend has left us.