Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools (feat. Cynthia Erivo) [Official Audio]

[@Aretha]

🎧 Download or Stream "Chain of Fools" here Rhino.lnk.to/COFCEID

[@MariaAntoinetteF]

She sounds awful like a nasal ant. She knew Aretha hand picked Jhud why...why...does she always leapfrog over African American women when the white man hands her a bone? I don’t like her

[@cruneTWO]

Who approved this to go on Ms. Aretha's page....

[@Cas82958]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@BadFluffy]

Who do you think? Her label and her estate are making money off the show. So ofc they advertise it.

[@JayKayEllEmm]

Cynthia has an amazing voice and made this song her own. She didn’t quite capture Aretha’s style (Cynthia’s voice is silkier, for lack of a better term), but I can respect that she didn’t just do an impersonation. She did it differently without butchering it and I appreciate that.

[@crystalj9725]

I think it's great and I look forward to seeing the program on Sunday. Thank you Ms. Erivo for doing an outstanding job!!

[@kathrinecollins-williams6417]

💯💯💯

[@stevewilliams2779]

She did an alright job. At least she did not try to oversing it like so many artists do who think more is more. I do not think anyone else could have done a better job of this song. It is super difficult to sing Aretha and no one will ever come close.

[@1goldbaby]

Maybe Jennifer or Fantasia...!!! But Cynthia did a good job.!!!

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

Not to mention cynthia is one of the best actors of our current time, she killed it in the series

[@ernestbrooks8798]

I thought Cynthia did a commendable JOB!! She's not Aretha. But she did not try to over do it like many of these un-trained vocalists do today.

[@ceeceetracey9839]

I'ma be watching Cynthia and Jennifer because i love Aretha

[@taharizvi6955]

this is ridiculous, cynthia erivo is a world class singer and actress. Aretha may not have hand picked her but don't take away from how amazing she is. Respect is still its own entity, why aren't we celebrating the fact that there is another piece of film honoring the queen of soul 🙄 Can you guys please stfu, thank you.

[@mizcasualful]

I was thinking the same thing! It's hard to try to duplicate Aretha. She was a vocalist that was BEYOND Gifted. Unlike JHud and Fantasia, Aretha didn't scream or yell in any of her songs. I like them too. Btw, I would not be mad if the very talented Dana Owens took a shot at it.

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

Exactly.

[@karentecott640]

Amen. We have an amazing person doing her best to do good in the world. She happens to be a world class artist. She doesn't deserve the venom she's getting. I hope her production company featuring the stories of people who are unheard produced by artists too often unheard gets the respect it deserves.

[@shanecadden5303]

I have yet to see anything when Cynthia Erivo has not shown up in a movie or TV show. She is impressive.

[@a.t.m873]

Chain of fools is a excellent choice

[@jamesz.williams8746]

I personally love Cynthia Erivo she's an amazing actor, and even brilliant singer(watch black girls rock honors) regardless whether she's from America or Africa I wish her the best of luck.

[@michaelmiller5066]

NO One can do it like the Queen, and that is being honest. Aretha is my favorite singer, but Cynthia did an incredible job on Black girls Rock, and as a matter of fact those were some of the better singing of Aretha songs on that show. Black Girls Rock

[@BrinaDoc]

Miss Aretha Franklin Legacy Lives On 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Cynthia Erivo , Amazing Actor and Vocalist , However, Jennifer Houston was Miss Aretha approval to portray her in a “ Telling Her Truth “ .....Much Respect ✊🏽 and Love ❤️ to Queen Soul , Aretha Franklin Rest in Power ...

[@coloradocity3669]

Aretha Franklin was a bantant woman, we neverforget you forever

[@fesalalahdl4467]

Beautiful

[@karlatkinson4397]

The difficulty for a mini series about Aretha will be finding someone who can act and sing in a similar manner to a respectfully high level. Coming from the stage Cynthia can. However no one compares to Aretha. At her best she was simply on another level.

[@kathrinecollins-williams6417]

Cynthia did a great job

[@monacannon6644]

I will certainly be watching ANYTHING ARETHA! 🎙 The one and only Queen of soul. Rest in paradise Queen Aretha.🙏 #GoneButNeverEver4Gotten🙏

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

Yesss this

[@nicolehall8876]

I'm definitely Tuning in!!

[@joyajohnson2216]

she ate this

[@wendelsilva6063]

Thanks for the big surprise! Eternal Aretha. The Brazil people miss you...🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@abdullahmohamed8442]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaeldennistooley4271]

To each is own and much respect to our sister right here 💜

[@4biz]

just now listening to it. ON BRAND. she did her song justice.when u do a song.do it proper like this.BRAVO.

[@bryantkelly2342]

Well done.

[@jk9161]

Yes yes 💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@adriana_pattha]

There gonna be haters saying "Oh Cynthia for this role?" I wont watch it bla bla. First, there are two different but related projects about Aretha Franklin which are this one mini-series and the film Respect. I will watch them both because Aretha is a legend and JHud and Cynthia are one of the best singer and actor.

[@theprince_jay]

Her family is even protesting this. It’s just all around disrespectful!!!

[@Goibinha_Mey.Editora-OFICIAL]

@@theprince_jay Why didn't her family approve? sorry for the question

[@adriana_pattha]

@@theprince_jay Oh, Cynthia erivo playing this role mean disrespectful to Aretha Franklin. I am sure that Aretha is an Icon for cynthia too.

[@josh-zb4bh]

@@theprince_jay no harm but Aretha's family have protested Jennifer Hudson's film project way more than this series

[@adriana_pattha]

@@josh-zb4bh Yes, there is no point on attacking Jennifer or Cynthia. People got to work.

[@SonOfSoulEnt]

Even though the family didn’t approve...in my opinion..NOW THIS HOW YOU SANG ARETHA👑‼️‼️‼️I BELIEVE THE QUEEN WOULD BE PROUD‼️ CYN REALLY EMULATED&SOUNDED LIKE ARETHA‼️#IGotChills🥶🥶🥶🥶😱😱😱😱😱

[@otg92]

no its not giving what its supposed to gave

[@TheJohnpandy]

Excellent.

[@wassupg]

My DVR set ready to go 😉.. How many ppl understand what Aretha is saying in this SONG?🧐 ... I definitely know what this song mean and many of her song’s signify episodes that happen in her life..I’m a forever RiRi fan and have her autograph ✍🏾, ate (3) tables from her at Red Lobster..Chile 🤦🏾‍♀️ my ❤️ for her is the epitome of FAN!..😂😭😂

[@MelDrugz]

HEAT 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@micheleparker3965]

Wonderful job.

[@SoniaMaria-op9yx]

Maravilhosa cantora!!!!

[@aimegildasportella9401]

I love you cynthia Erivo. Gooooo ahead

[@bennietate5654]

That's what I am to you, just a( fool) right

[@arieladoe]

😁😁 love Cynthia. I can't wait

[@AlphaOmeg-y3h]

Cynthia had no business playing Aretha. Period!

[@bretkindell6887]

now thats a true story my friend

[@RUTHE1ONE]

That's what's missing the SOUL of the chords

[@nopjack7278]

@cee eumo exactly...the feeling is not there. The Queen of Soul Aretha felt and executed SOUL everytime she sang, played piano AND wrote songs...and her band members had to bring the soul too!

[@SoniaMaria-op9yx]

Listening march 2021!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@ggjiixm7154]

Increíble... 💗

[@wild2peaceful]

Don’t look nothing like Aretha and don’t sound nothing like Aretha...

[@jrblack9876]

This sounds like an amateur karaoke band & singer! There is only 1 ARETHA !

[@lashandamagee4007]

I will tune in but what happened to Aretha Franklin story that was supposed to have came out on the Big Screen Starring Jennifer Hudson

[@jesseseale2558]

It’s officially coming out in August 13, 2021 near the 3rd anniversary of the Queen of Soul’s passing. They pushed it back because of the pandemic and they want to release it when theaters have the official green light to open and get a head start for 2022 award season.

[@nicolehall8876]

Go Cynthia !! Ms Aretha would be proud!!

[@ntrock22]

No she would not!

[@cheriehawthorne9246]

Even though Cynthia does a decent rendition, something is definitely missing. No disrespect intended but the song is lacking a certain umph.

[@anamariacanalesperez5461]

Impresionante,me encanta.

[@jenniferlloclle4522]

❤❤❤

[@margaridavirginia6740]

Maravilhosa 💕💕💕💕

[@turtlebeach6179]

This could have been done like Selena was with JLo. The soulfulness is why she is a legend. My grandmother was a diehard fan...even saw her sing when her father would preach. JHud was personally picked by Aretha...so ya her family will challenge this. Aretha could play by ear but went to Juilliard to learn how to play. I'm sure the actress did her best...but the vocals must be soulful/gospel. Anything less is disrespect. Pick up her autobiography and you will see what I mean. There is a song "call me when you get there " she is literally formulating as she is waving goodbye to her husband as he is leaving. Brilliant woman. So unfortunate this is not what Aretha would have wanted or Carol king...who wrote Respect.

[@adriana_pattha]

Yeah but this is different project from Respect. This is Genius: Aretha. Maybe Aretha would not know that there will be two project for her documentary, then she would have picked two singers.

[@lindabrown2090]

Carol King did not write Respect, Otis Redding did. Aretha covered “ RESPECT” but her and her sister Carolyn added the phrase “ SOCK- It -TO -Me, and she spelled out “R-E-S-P-E-C-T and it became her own. She just Aretha sizes it.

[@aprilmorris6650]

I thought Jennifer Hudson was playing Aretha Franklin

[@jesseseale2558]

She is. The movie theater version. Follow the Respect film on social media for more updates.

[@MariaAntoinetteF]

Exactly. Before Aretha died she anointed JHud to play her. Cynthia knew this. But out of THIRST and opportunity, she’s going to come out with hers first. Even though she can’t sing. It makes me so freaking mad. She did the same thing with Harriet Tubman.

[@adriana_pattha]

@@MariaAntoinetteF That is insulting. She can sing. Anyway, this is different project

[@dakingbey]

@@MariaAntoinetteF You acting like Cynthia, wrote, directed, edited, and owns the movie. She gets no say so in when it’s released.

[@BadFluffy]

@@MariaAntoinetteF wtf are you talking about? An actor doesn't make project happen. Let's not even mention that Erivo has more talent in her little finger than Hudson can only wish she had but you're being a hater and a moron. She played the hell out of Harriet Tubman and she played the hell out of Aretha but she's not to blame because your hate can't see past nationality. Talk about black people supporting each other. Yeah but only if they are born in the US. Pff.

[@valeriecheersbrown4829]

What you think peeps? I think she has taken the QUEENS song and made it her own greatness!

[@PrayzhymnMr]

I saw the virtual premiere last night. It was really good and I’m excited for the series, but a soundtrack featuring anyone other than Aretha feels gratuitous.

[@a.gonzalez4441]

Full disclosure, I’m really anticipating “Respect” with Jhud. The thing for me is every time I see Cynthia in the previews and in this film, she is channeling Mary J. Blige (looks and way of speaking) more than she is Aretha. Also, not sure about this cover, Cynthia is a great singer but this is missing something. Hope both are successful but Jhud had me at “I’d like you to call me Ms. Franklin”

[@PHlophe]

y'all don't understand, during this era aretha did not own the masters . this is the reason why erivo has to do her own rendition of the song for Nat geo. and i have no idea why people think unless you sound like the original material you don't deserve to sing. stupidty lol! i will watch this geinus stody of |Nat geo.

[@adriana_pattha]

But Cynthia was amazing at Black Girls Rock

[@a.gonzalez4441]

@@PHlophe That's actually not the case, they couldn't use the originals because the "Respect" movie locked up the rights to these songs. No need to be rude, with "stupidity" at its best. I think Cynthia is a fine singer, and she did a great job at Black Girls Rock as someone mentioned, I am just saying that her rendition of this song, whether it's her own interpretation or, channeling Aretha didn't hit.

[@shadgreen9571]

@@a.gonzalez4441 Exactly!!! Which should’ve been big proof for Genius to just allow Respect to come out before they released this series. Respect wrapped February 2020(right before shutdown) Genius was half way done still trying to scrap up some music to have for the series

[@laraywatkins4536]

Does anyone know when it comes out ???

[@haroldkingsantiagosongs]

If Queen Mariah Carey remakes this, It Will Be 100+% Perfect! Mariah Carey Will Surely Own It! 🎤🎶❤🙏😇.

[@spicyhot2552]

No Mariah doesn't have the look to play Aretha.

[@1goldbaby]

Good job Cynthia.!!! Not quite understanding why they came up with Genius,were they NOT aware that JHud was portraying Ms.Aretha and handpicked by her? I will definitely be tuning in to genius...

[@PHlophe]

Genius is a study of aretah during a specific period in time. the Jhud one is closer to a biopic as it chronicles her musical life. this is the difference. this is not the same material spread across 2 mediums. Black peoplem y'all need to read.

[@christhomas5761]

I`ve heard Cynthia sing other songs well but unfortunately this is not one of them... If you are going to attempt to sing a song by one of the greatest voices ever created you really need to be able to bring it.

[@mojareanx3148]

🥰

[@theprince_jay]

Just so you guys know the family does not support this. They are even protesting this. Sounds nothing like Aretha. Looks nothing like Aretha. I’ll wait for Jennifer who had Arethas blessing and is of African American decent.

[@keepingupwithposhmilan1284]

I’m Actually Excited About This One And That Were Getting Not Just One But 2 Aretha Tributes Both From 2 Power Houses . Aretha Said It Herself , It’ll Never Be Another Her . I Don’t Think She Has To Sound Exactly Like Aretha . Honestly She Does Far As Some Of Her Riffs . But The Voice Is FOREVER UNTOUCHED .

[@13579hee]

She sounds a MESS

[@tremaine861]

Your last sentence really wasn't necessary. Black is black no matter where it comes from

[@13579hee]

@@tremaine861 what does that have to do with ethnicity though. You're talking about race and he's talking about ethnicity

[@tremaine861]

@@13579hee black is black dude!

[@Jay2k2323]

No ma'am

[@judyjackson4692]

I think she did a great job, this is not a easy task to do..

[@johnlewis195]

They couldn't use the Music for this Mini Series..its a shame for a money grab...Aretha Franklin would not be happy..Sry Queen

[@cwd432]

The music is on spot but her vocals leave a little bit to be desired🤨

[@Jay2k2323]

Sounds like a child she would be great in a fantasia biopic not aretha

[@robertmonthe9750]

Too much nasal ..... she changed her technic I think 🤔

[@BadFluffy]

no they don't. She just isn't doing an impression of Aretha.

[@whitneyhouse4886]

SHE SINGS WELL...BUT IT LACKS THE DEPTH OF GRIT& SOUL..IN MY OPINION.LETS SEE HOW JENNIFER DELIVER THIS SONG.

[@karentecott640]

You are hearing through your prejudice. Why can't there be two great artists? I find the disrespect for this wonderful performer disheartening.

[@chirayutphongleng8687]

เขาจะรู้ไหมว่าผมเชอบฟังเพลงเขามากเลย

[@michaelmiller5066]

this is the best version of Aretha song I ever heard. It's beautiful. She carry the notes for each note, and it sounds like how Aretha did it. Just Listen! this girl is bad, because I do not think Jennifer Hudson is a beautiful singer. She screams too much, and some songs you just want to listen to the beautiful melody.

[@johnlewis195]

She sucks...like u..disrespecting Jennifer Hudson like that...Aretha Franklin hand picked Jennifer Hudson not This so called Harriet Tubman lady....

[@13579hee]

Cynthia's voice has ZERO soul

[@13579hee]

@Pamelafountain60 jones TBH Only Black Americans have soul in their voices

[@mabelilly4188]

Cynthia sounds manufactured. Not raw. But she can sing. But she don’t have that factor that would make you tear up

[@ntrock22]

NOT!!!!!!!

[@barbarasmith253]

I'm not feeling it...

[@RUTHE1ONE]

Not feeling the vocals

[@13579hee]

She has NO soul in here voice

[@michaeldennistooley4271]

It's whitney version I guess 😂 truly just kidding as I respect both sisters and feel they are the two greatest singers in popular music history. Rest on queen's 🥂

[@candyscandyhouse]

Oh my god 🥺 Awful.

[@polixeniagraf2636]

👍💞👏👏👏

[@Nonrelatable_t]

ARETHAS FAMILY DOESNT WANT THIS MOVIE TO HIT THE SCREENS BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT FALSE INFO ABOUT THEIR...MOM...GRANDMOM ..ETC..OUT IN THE WORLD....THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY ONE THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE DOING IT IS JENNIFER HUDSON WHOM WHICH ARETHA PICKED HERSELF. PLEASE RESPECT THE QUEEN ARETHA AND HER FAMILY AND NOT WATCH OR SUPPORT THIS.PLEASE. #justiceforthequeen

[@PHlophe]

Toni, You can scream in CAPS i am still going to watch this Nat geo study of aretha during the 60s. this was done respectfully and tastefully. feel free to pass. we finna sit down and enjoy.

[@Nonrelatable_t]

@@PHlophe no I'm not lying ...her grandkids and sons put it all over their Instagram and asked to help as much as they can ....they were protesting yesterday...I love cynthia erivo but she cannot put false information put about aretha ....its certain things that Jennifer knows about aretha that nobody else does because aretha chose Jennifer....so please respect Aretha and not watch this lie.

[@catherinefox5078]

Cynthia you look goolish!

[@nicolette0266]

Boycott #NOTOURARETHA.

[@darkfeather6857]

Who is this nasally amateur disgracing Aretha's song? They really should have used Aretha's voice. There must be hours and hours of her live singing all over youtube, surely the same exists in vaults somewhere just collecting dust.

[@PeaceFan1]

1st of all Cynthia Erivo has a AMAZING Voice and has won a Tony, Emmy, Grammy and soon an Oscar!! She is FAR from an Amateur.. Watch her sing " Stand Up " at the Oscars and then Sit Down!!!

[@caliste1249]

soooo what happend to respect??

[@adriana_pattha]

It is on going. This is different project.

[@Mr247star]

This level of vocals is a disgrace.... I felt nothing..... Imma just wait for jennifer hudson's version because it was approved by the 👑

[@Cpfitgoddess]

People need to stop coming for Cynthia atleast she’s a black woman playing a black woman and not a afro-latina in blackface like they did Nina Simone!!!. This is not a movie this a series people. People saying she don’t sound or look like Aretha of course no one can sound Aretha but Aretha!!!. Jazmine Sullivan has the same tone of voice as Aretha than Jennifer Hudson who sound more like Jennifer Holiday and she’s playing her in a movie. Jennifer Hudson wasn’t Aretha first choice. It was Halle Berry!!! Halle berry don’t look nothing like Aretha Franklin before the nose job or after the nose job and she don’t have a singing voice at all. Just because Cynthia is British Nigerian.

[@stanfordnevilles5231]

But she sounds nothing like Aretha and you won’t hear Jennifer struggling on Aretha songs and Jennifer sounds nothing like Holliday ....

[@Cpfitgoddess]

@@stanfordnevilles5231 Cynthia change her voice to has a raspy so the sound with Aretha. If you look at Whitney Houston singing Aretha songs her tone is different and it doesn’t sound soulful it sounds pop. And Jennifer does has the same tone as Holiday.

[@aminahshabazz8689]

It's the SPIRIT of Aretha we are celebrating, not Cynthia Erivo! Personally as one of Aretha's biggest all time Fans, Ms Erivo is an abysmal choice! She looks NOTHING like the Queen! Ms Erivo would be a better pic for Nina Simone or Joan Armatrading?!! My opinion. That's all. 😒

[@PHlophe]

see this is the thing, neither halle berry who was areta's initial choice looks like her. jenny hudson does not. the whole point of a series or film is to find an actress that can play the role , it just happens that erivo can sing also.

[@justbeingme5228]

This is horribly done and disrespectful to the memory of Queen Aretha.

[@xCARxHEADx]

No i do not support this or her playing Aretha.

[@ntrock22]

No SUPPORT here either..

[@jaysoulxselah8260]

Hated it🙄 sounds amateurish

[@nopjack7278]

No ma'am, this is very weak....the band's music is amateur pop and Ms. Erivo is not the best choice to portray Ree Ree in any project. Every movie producer is not a good producer of a black person's roots and culture...seems like the producer is just trying to make a few dollars. Get ALL of the right people in place if you really want to pay tribute to the ONE AND ONLY Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin...she is SOUL MUSIC! There is an unknown singer/pianist out there that can fulfill the role of playing our beloved Queen of Soul. Now find her!

[@bertoltbrecht]

Issa no for me. Why did they choose her? Will not be watching......

[@spicyhot2552]

I know right ..She looks NOTHING like Aretha.

[@PHlophe]

Stace, she auditioned for the role and got the part. this is how it works. i will be watching.

[@jmj311]

Issa no for me. Jazmine Sullivan should play Aretha

[@PHlophe]

sullivan is not an actress.

[@DevinWright181]

@@PHlophe she can get acting lessons🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tamalahall7479]

Sounds HORRIBLE

[@Teebee407]

LOL Nobody like Retha, like Fantasia, not even Jennifer Hudson.....

[@freeinghumanitynow]

No. Just. No.