Aretha Franklin- "Do Right Woman" (Merv Griffin Show 1967)

[@Branner]

Aretha. Just one of a kind. At this stage, her voice could go anywhere. Carolyn, her sister, in the middle of the background singers, wrote two of Aretha's best: "Angel" and "Ain't No Way."

[@BellaM4437]

Rip Queen! She had four sons. Two of them by the age of 15. She overcame alcohol abuse, bad marriages, problems with depression and weight gain. Yet, she sung up til the year of her death at 76 and didn't miss a beat! Rest on queen!!

[@janasteele4279]

Saint Aretha Amen

[@ericmoore6716]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@abeck7929]

Say it! ❤️❤️

[@WestJason9]

In spite of her difficulties her music will live on as long as mankind listens to recorded music

[@ramongerman6440]

Saint Aretha

[@aminahshabazz2668]

The Wig is FABULOUS!!! The vocal arrangement PERFECT! Background Singers OUTSTANDING! This entire performance is TIGHT!!!! 😘

[@barbarabrown3152]

You 100% on your assessment on the Queen and her backup singers!

[@carollipton4584]

And this shade of green looked absolutely gorgeous on Aretha

[@billyves1]

Indeed, nothing to add,...magnifique, merveilleuse Aretha ;-)

[@latteliz1944]

She always had good background singers ♥️♥️♥️

[@hallierivers957]

I'm loving the wigs.

[@tobinfrost8934]

Nothing today compares to this.

[@deanjosefmartell701]

You are so right,this is Singing frim the ❤ and soul.

[@jimmiewright6690]

Nope

[@rastarevolution5207]

Spoke all you....for sure 👏....im from Brazil 🇧🇷 ..big Hug !!

[@Timto900]

Nothing any day compares to this!

[@amyfishbach4412]

Absolutely. The mainstream music now is a disgrace.

[@rishaabston1552]

Come on background singers!!! 😄 I love how real singers can BLOW like this effortlessly. No theatrics, no help, just singing. One of the greats.

[@bad_diva7075]

Lmfaoo yasssss

[@ericmoore6716]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@deeballa3]

Them her sisters right?

[@raffinewhaley4710]

@@deeballa3 yes

[@Whos_That_Lady_Music_Show]

@@raffinewhaley4710 only one is her sister, in the middle is Carolyn

[@danieljohnson2539]

Public needs to know this is LIVE!!!!!! Aretha’s head voice and tonality was perfection and incredible!! The backing vocalists were fierce!

[@ericmoore6716]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@christhomas5761]

Head voice ? Isn`t that the same as falsetto ?

[@mariahyohannes]

@@christhomas5761 No. falsetto (false voice) is a thinner and breathy sound, your throat is closed and your larynx is up, where the head voice is more rich in sound and your throat is opened and the larynx is lower. The head voice is more richer and more darker in tone and has a natural vibrato, falsetto doesn't. Using your head voice is healthier in the long run. Aretha had flawless technique and sung healthy.

[@teutguy1]

just loved how Aretha let her background singers blow loud right with her...so smart!!!

[@oldgoody1]

Yes and she never seemed to sing a song the same twice. Compare this to the record. So much versatility.

[@ajaydwayne5586]

Them background singers are savage straight killed that do right

[@deanjosefmartell701]

The Sweet Inspirations!

[@ajaydwayne5586]

DEAN MARTELL wow is that what they were called they are pretty dope they could've made it solo

[@deanjosefmartell701]

@@ajaydwayne5586 they actually DID have 2 solo albums 1 of them was her sistet CAROLYN FRANKLIN (deceased) & another CISSY HOUSTON! check out their music here on You Tube.

[@ajaydwayne5586]

DEAN MARTELL wow you no I do think I remember someone said wow listen at Cissy Houston hold that not now why I have never really cared for sissy style if she birthed Whitney and sang with the queen she must've been pretty damn bad

[@artisthorne3439]

Omg yes, they don’t sing like that no more!!

[@uriyahbonafide4194]

I love Black people to sing from this era. I just realized that the most satisfying music in my life has been sung by Black people. Not meant to be a racist comment, just something that hit me all of sudden.

[@colingordon8265]

Forget black. Think music.

[@ACloutToken]

@@colingordon8265 no, don’t forget race, black people have struggled too much to just act like race doesn’t matter in these situations black art is improtant!

[@vadimha4315]

Me too

[@ceasarandrepont1243]

White, Black, Brown, Red, and Yellow are all talented colors. Not all Blacks were talented singers in that period. That's how the industry was so prejudiced based on skin pigmentation. Can all Black people dance too and cook pancakes...

[@lavenderj6248]

@@colingordon8265nope let them acknowledge black music, stop being dismissive when someone appreciates us, at the end of the day most music genres came from us anyway

[@ralphcones9355]

The singer in the middle is Aretha Franklin's baby sister Carolyn Franklin who wrote some of her hits like ain't no way for example.

[@D1lilslim]

And to the right of her is Erma Franklin . Those ladies were some SINGERS!

[@reggiemitchell5198]

And the other lady is their cousin Brenda

[@arethasD6belt]

@@reggiemitchell5198 I don't think so, cousin Brenda wasn't singing with Aretha quite yet

[@darrylmattison829]

I don’t think that is Erma Franklin to the right of Carolyn either.

[@IbeenthereDoneALLthat]

Êærma the other sister too is there

[@pattyayers]

I don’t know what anybody else here is talking about, but Aretha’s vocal here is perfection, a little masterpiece, so creative and masterful and smooth. She was a genius.

[@barbaraannhenderson9049]

Perfection!! When you can't Sang you"re say anything.

[@OkraStew]

People don’t understand improvisation. It’s just like cooking : they think that if you don’t follow the recipe exactly as it’s written then you’re “doing it wrong. “

[@albaarboleda2913]

I belong to the Church of Aretha - she sends me into heaven every time.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

I'm glad I didn't read any further on the comments, if people are saying that, because I have no interest in reading nonsense and ignorance. Aretha is 1 of the greatest ever to do it. Period.

[@sarahgivens7182]

She sounds wonderful and I like the arrangement

[@barbarabrown3152]

Her background singers are the bomb!

[@vanessadorahill292]

Yes sir ree ,never heard such good back up singers before.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Looks like Erma and Carolyn Franklin middle and left.

[@leenicholsfamily7473]

Yep! That's a vocal blend you can not get from strangers. That's chemistry!

[@shaungresham4968]

Carolyn in the middle is the only sister performing with Aretha in this clip. The other two are not apart of the Sweet Inspirations, but the singer on the right released some singles as a solo artist but I cannot think of her name.

[@ogkush1916]

@@shaungresham4968 the singer on the right is CISSY HOUSTON.... the great background singer and Whitney Houston's mother

[@juanitajordan-joyner46]

No techno stuff...one mike for the background singers, crisp, clear, no auto tones...awesome Aretha. Loved the Merv Griffin show.

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Real singing! Real emotion! And REAL talent 👏👏👏

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Shandra9000mail Facts 💯%

[@thomaswilliams4617]

Special

[@tboykin13tb]

Rgt, Nothing Extra just Real Sangn!!! 😉

[@maryreid5646]

Lol ! I heard Aretha asked someone who interviewed her recently "What is Auto-tune?" I laughed so hard!

[@tadd8210]

When backing singers played no games...They all sound goodt

[@katrinamoore4624]

YES.. Good with the t

[@luvinme9271]

I totally agree with you.....

[@barteksosnowski9611]

is it the sweet inspiration?

[@rwlowe6177]

@@barteksosnowski9611 no it's not . And the short one in the middle is Carolyn Franklin, Aretha's sister

[@jayhendricks67]

@@rwlowe6177 Erma her other sister Carolyn and Cissy Houston backed her in the late 60's

[@tubman1868]

These were the days when you had to be a good singer. I could listen to Aretha, her sister, Carolyn, cousin, Brenda, and the other background singer all day and all night.

[@ogkush1916]

The other is Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother

[@shadgreen9571]

Cissy is not in the background on this one.

[@khaorimerke.1254]

@@shadgreen9571 yes she is she’s the far right

[@samuelbennie7690]

@@khaorimerke.1254 That’s not Cissy.

[@kklustra]

@@khaorimerke.1254 Cissy and The Sweet Inspirations were certainly on the hit record version but they were not present for this live performance. This was a very busy period for The Sweet Inspirations as they were doing their own gigs AND doing backing vocals for everyone from Dionne Warwick, Solomon Burk, Wilson Pickett, Jackie DeShannon, Nina Simone, Dusty Springfield, and many, many more. If I'm not mistaken, Aretha's sister, Carolyn is in the center and her sister, Erma is far right. That may be cousin, Brenda far left.

[@kikogiacomelli]

There are several who claim to be queens, but only one who reigns.

[@PrayzhymnMr]

AMEN SIR

[@johnnycarson2146]

Amen kiko

[@lindih111]

Kiko Giacomelli Cheers to that🥂

[@ktterry6853]

I HEARD THAT KIKO!!!! REAL QUEENS HAVE NATURAL CLASS!!!

[@netahightower9661]

Amen the Queen has gone home

[@dawnwhite837]

Aretha background singer's are the truth!!!

[@LMae-rj9qi]

That’s an understatement.

[@jiolo3404]

This proves how great she truly was. 🙌 Listening in 2024 🎧🎶 taking this with me in 2025…

[@ΕΛΕΝΑΤΣΟΥΤΣΟΥ]

Her face showed she was a good person,her voice showed she was most gifted...R I P,Queen

[@rockabeatinboogie]

RIP Aretha - this version of a great song is mind blowing!!!

[@leeleejay1406]

The "QUEEN" of Soul...❤️

[@rennedelorean3341]

Too bad they didn't use this version on the album.

[@latonjalewis5247]

She was just 25 singing this beautiful song. Background singers, whew!!!

[@michaeljoseph2229]

The way Aretha placed her vocal moments were always with precision and care, and it always sounded so clean in her early vocals! A masterful vocalist!

[@2dasimmons]

Wow! That's some BEAUTIFUL backup singing. Aretha is just divine.

[@alexchen8565]

Yeah, sometimes I love listening to the background singers from these days more than the record. You can learn so much about harmonizing from them, backup singers are often good enough to be solo artists themselves.

[@2dasimmons]

Alex Chen For sure. That is after all how the phenomenal LUTHER VANDROSS started.

[@TheTHOR1921]

beautiful harmonies!

[@TheTHOR1921]

+Alex Chen so true,I also pay close attention to the back up singer's .

[@nora22000]

2dasimmons One was Aretha's sister, another was Whitney Houston's mother, and I don't know the third one...

[@baileez821]

Thanks Merv. The young queen looking pretty and sounding great. That's baby sister Carolyn in the middle.

[@shviewjames126]

I'm waving my hand in the air like i'm in church.

[@juiceylyfe1777]

shview james I feel U baby, u feel it in your soul .

[@achosenvessel6563]

😁

[@CodyCole80]

😂🤣😂

[@eddiewakes9425]

LOL Who you telling'!?!?

[@Powerful_GospelSongs]

I'm 80 years old but this 70s compilation makes me feel like I'm 20 again! I couldn't help but sway to the rhythm! 🎶A lot of the songs take me back to specific places and people I was with at the time.😘

[@cassienorman6275]

She will always be the Queen of R&B

[@deanmartell5726]

This is what I call singing.....doing it LIVE! these young girls singing these days (not all of them but the majority are only studio singers,they couldn't begin to sing live like this.) Trained in the church singing,her voice is truly a gift from God,our Father!

[@christopherrourke9701]

... and absolutely sensitive to the song...

[@MrChristopher0710]

or our earth mother! =)

[@caligirl3000]

DEAN MARTELL Amen brotha!!!

[@deanjosefmartell701]

@@caligirl3000 yes dude Aretha had a gift. She now has joined the Heavenly Choir continuing 2 sing to the Most High.

[@jtrillguzman9641]

@@deanjosefmartell701 my sister can sing great she belongs in the industry!!!!!!

[@quarmainestephenson8403]

There's something very special about her belting I can't explain it

[@MA-yh2ko]

It's has gut wrenching wail to it.Just amazing

[@stevemichaels9852]

Nobody comes close, I been in love with this woman all my life. The 👑 of soul

[@mcleo9935]

Steve Michaels wow.am a woman and I love her too.lol

[@ToddBonn-k8v]

Absolutely beautiful. Back when singers had real style. 🇺🇸

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

She is just so bright and free on those upper notes! You can really tell where her voice likes to be. This performance is just amazing.

[@oneloveatatime]

The greatest singer ever. All hail the queen. I love all things Aretha. Thank you for sharing!

[@helengrigsby4838]

oneloveatatime Yes indeed

[@herbsaint636]

Rest on Queen

[@JonnyQ358]

What a performance! Some friends I know ask me why don't you get excited about the music of today? I tell them now at 65 growing up with the music of the 60's 70's and 80's very little impresses me anymore..RIP Aretha you are truly loved and dearly missed..

[@robinalecia7554]

Can we just take a minute to say how beautiful Aretha Looked here! and that flawless voice of hers lawd have mercy . None and i mean could top that once in a thousand yer voice

[@jacquelinewilson3049]

She is so beautiful here and her voice......yesss

[@masemarod442]

dude if I wasn't at work I would be crying right at 3 seconds into Aretha singing, now I get why my mom would start balling on Aretha's slow stuff..I would be like Mom don't cry, she would be like SHUT UP..

[@IamDottieDandridge]

Lol that's sweet!

[@gbrow3191]

I'm with momma Mas Emarod....I tell my kids that now. Hush when I'm crying

[@lokeyborders]

@@gbrow3191 😂😂 yall crazy..

[@caroljackson4093]

Crying is cathartic and provides some relief from pain, disappointment and heartbreak even if momentarily. Feel kind of sad that your mom told you to shut up in a moment you showed concern. I can understand her not sharing what exactly what she was going through because you were a child, but a more gentle approach would have been nice. Even animals, particularly dogs, sense emotional distress from the humans they love and will do acts of kindness like snuggle up next to you, etc. I’m just saying 💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️

[@aliecarey]

Sounds like me and my son ❤

[@crysskhan4026]

I love her hair!!!

[@jeremiahh.5779]

seriously!!!

[@mariohenley716]

R.I.P. to the One and Only Queen of Soul

[@Cheryl-wx8ty]

Yes

[@davielove11]

I never grow tired of listening and looking at her performances......this sounds sweeter than the actual recording..

[@edwardwheeler197]

Her voice was MUCH higher after she left that marriage.

[@jordanrioscreations]

The way she belts those notes is just so effortless

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

Aretha Franklin...a once in a lifetime voice. She makes it look so effortless, but the passion in her vocals is 100% God-given Soul. You either have it, or you don't. No one - and I mean NO ONE - will ever be on her level.

[@MrChristopher0710]

shivers, shivers, shivers... i would love to have seen Aretha sing live, in these years. Brilliant. Genius.

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

yes agree.

[@nora22000]

Christopher I did see her, several times. It was electric. She had full command of the audience, was in no hurry, and made the entire building rock.

[@johnettewhorton3005]

I saw her once when she came to Shreveport,La,and the way she sing on her records that was the way she sound in person!!!!

[@prolefeed1628]

A voice like no other. I get goose bumps when I see her live performances.

[@scheckdj3350]

Merv was always showcasing the great talents.....Aretha, Whitney and the list goes on!!

[@53Valparaiso]

scheckdj ñ

[@achosenvessel6563]

🎯

[@graciesanchez4098]

Rest in peace Aretha, heaven has gotten some soul.

[@tlover1062]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE THIS WOMAN. DID YOU HEAR THAT BACKGROUND HARMONY? EFFORTLESS ON HER AND HER BACKGROUND VOCALISTS. REST IN PARADISE, QUEEN, AND CAROLYN❤️❤️❤️

[@malcumx5933]

i saved this upload and now i get to listen to this live recording everyday while doing my delivery.. ~thirty year old black man THANK YOU

[@markdrinkwater1508]

There will never be a sweeter sound to come from a human being, never.

[@markdrinkwater1508]

​​@kristamartin6454Never on the same level and Phyllis revered Aretha and would pimp slap you for such foolishness.

[@direfranchement]

The Queen in spectacular form. Priceless footage.

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

When your back-up singers are just as BADASS!!!

[@theonlygaymer4740]

Those background singers said “oh we WILL make the most of our time to shine” Come thru!!

[@knowledgeincubator]

The Queen reigns supreme!!!! I absolutely love this song and it's message!!!!!!

[@7times3]

probably or rather positively one of my most favorite female singers of ALLLLLLLLLL time.

[@sybaritext5822]

I didn't understand the hype about Aretha Frankin until I saw this performace. F*****g incredible. How can your live performance be better than your studio recording???!! These modern-day artists could never.

[@lekijolo5584]

There are a handful of new school singers that actually sing better live than recordings. If you weren't so biased or uninformed you'd know that.

[@whitneyfan9019]

Well Whitney Houston was a better live singer than her studio versions. 80's and 90's Whitney Houston live performances were out of this world.

[@jeannetteduette6704]

SybariteX T Aretha said she never tired of performing her songs because she did the songs differently with every performance......and she did! A true master of her craft!

[@mcleo9935]

SybariteX T it happens.wirh Aretha the greatest..

[@meboneme1]

WHO?? @@lekijolo5584

[@bethmccullough5896]

Aretha just ALWAYS reaches into your soul and holds it tight!!!

[@vm7497]

Yes!!

[@notsousual2938]

Aretha had more talent at 15 yrs old in her pinky finger than most have in a lifetime.

[@csmooth7063]

Damn....this performance was 50 years ago....excellent performance at that, too.

[@mikesalinas4437]

This video brings chills down my spine everytime. R.I.P to the Queen of Soul.

[@patrickmiller1834]

This is how it’s done. Completely electrifying

[@tyroneboyd31]

Just absolutely incredible they had to know even at this age that you would be the greatest vocalist to ever record🎉

[@trippmcintyre2347]

The Queen of Soul recorded this right here in my home town. Muscle Shoals Alabama

[@achosenvessel6563]

Tripp Mcintyre: That sick demonic racist place. What possessed her to go to that GOD forsaken place?

[@jonathanleahy2528]

Dan Penn & spooner Oldham took areatha to muscle shoals! The creation is so beautiful!

[@trippmcintyre2347]

A CHOSEN VESSEL she wanted the Muscle Shoals Sound. And trust me from what I am told from her visit here. The Queen held court and everyone obeyed. Things have changed a lot here since then.

[@malcumx5933]

@@trippmcintyre2347 why do people assume that just because a place is located in the southeast united states... all white folk and hateful towards us? im in mississippi and since ive been here for the past four months white folk have shown nothing but love to me... often time more often so than from other "fellow" black folk.

[@consuelo6849]

How I remember..I was 17 Years old with all Aretha s albums and 45 s..I Loved Her Singing so much..

[@ericmoore6716]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@PinupSaviMonroe]

man them 60s wigs was something fierce!!!!!

[@DomsdreamX2]

Pinup Savi Monroe so bomb

[@PinupSaviMonroe]

Kae D yesss I love it I love big hair 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@kaylao.3326]

Pinup Savi Monroe I know right. I love the 60s

[@PinupSaviMonroe]

Kayla O. Me tooo I love it 😻

[@lasonjascourtendavis5050]

It’s the clothes for me!

[@marknorthwest93]

This is Aretha at her stunning best! So happy that this was saved on film for all to enjoy!

[@janiceweed3648]

marknorthwest93 uber

[@leonardcharles59]

This was an astonishing performance!

[@brockboy7573]

Yes, it blows everything out of the water most it what we have today.

[@bradcoons3807]

Detroit misses their Queen!

[@dinogreene6674]

All singers brought their A game to the show!!!

[@hectorcedillo4043]

There is Aretha, and then everyone else. Awesome voice, awesome person, awesome woman. We miss her.

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Unreal ! This is actually one of the best performances ever ! Crystal clear tone !

[@angies7154]

Awesome background singers 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@clarkkent502]

The world is missing this kind of music.... Soul Music

[@bdr888777]

Those backup girls are tough yes Priceless!!!!

[@ericmoore6716]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@itsokitsok5020]

Wow I had forgotten just how phenomenal and unique this woman truly was. Rest in peace

[@jonasalden29201]

the amazing thing about old RnB singers is that they made it look and sound so easy without much to-do, as if they were singing and washing the dishes. Genius!

[@kcdav7]

I find myself every couple of days or so coming back to listen to brilliant soulful excellence from the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

[@bethlehemnegussie8547]

Aretha is the only Queen! She's simply magnificent, timeless & the way she interprets music & her delivery is unmatched. RIP QUEEN💕🙏❤️

[@brinmic64brin34]

Loving her hair and gown. I will wear those background girls dresses any day of the week. Well done queen

[@jadi2259]

This is my new favorite song lmfaoooo I have not listened to anything else in 4 days

[@vm7497]

I thought I was the only one going through things like that with her music.

[@callasexperience]

love the backing girls star trek look

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

Those backup singers, damn! They were not playing with that "Do Right" they wanted men to hear and understand them.

[@Sttephy30]

Aside from her excellent vocals. She recorded the best songs, I see why she had the most hits. Her songs were very good.

[@neverforgetyou6529]

She was perfect

[@willdrucker4291]

It's so absolutely mind boggling that this music legend NEVER appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show...gotta give Merv Griffin props....the camera and audio on this performance are first rate...if not for the title and the Griffin intro, i would have sworn it was a Sullivan show performance.

[@bobwerber2984]

Nobody can touch Aretha. She's the best ever.

[@erikdixon8464]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! I'll be honest I've never heard much Aretha when she was younger but I will damn sure start!

[@lorraineluru6593]

After watching RESPECT last night I HAD to come here and listen to this very song again!

[@realtalk2241]

I just watched Scandal season 5 episode 2 and this song was playing in the background of the last scene and I just had to look up it on youtube. Aretha....your voice renders me speechless...thank you for being born!!!!

[@2meblack]

Just watched the same show and did the same thing, that's why I saw your comment....#ARETHA!!!

[@RedheadedMusic]

Praying for you. May you find Peace and warmth in Gods arms. Thank you for all the great music and memories. You truly made a difference for so many.

[@prettycountrygirl2]

I love this live version as good as, if not better than, the recorded version. You gave us many, many, many great songs Aretha. Thanks. ...and, those wonderful background singers are sharp and on-point. Great music.

[@moaddarko]

This is a better version......Now I want it on Spotify.

[@MrYankheart]

The "queen of soul", is a title for a woman with pure talent. She's spand over five decades and she's still hanging strong. What a vocal range and discipline. Very amazing artist!!!

[@CalebKalli]

It’s just crazy how powerful and beautiful her voice is

[@sheilapalmer9539]

She was magnificent

[@johnlyndsay]

OMG 😱 never seen this… brilliant …especially those back up singers. ON POINT! ARETHA’S VOICE IS ASTOUNDING!

[@angelastewart9497]

Such a strong voice at a young age. and it never changed

[@theresap.3305]

She was about 25 years old in 1967.

[@ShawnPlusOne]

Listening to her sing always makes me weep thinking about mom daddy and family who have passed on they all loved her music. Rest In Peace Aretha 🙏🏾❤️ Mom 3-2016 & Daddy 3-2020 I love you Rest In Peace 😢❤️

[@joycetaylor7939]

a true legend,love her voice

[@swtv1754]

I know things change, but there has to be someone out there today who can sing like this. Even the background singers sent chills down my spine!!!!

[@jameswamba4338]

nobody

[@tuity3357]

This is the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard...😢 I listen to all genres of music...international she was the Queen period!

[@ericmoore6716]

How are you doing today my name is Eric

[@Kongkingkeng]

no wonder Mariah Carey worship her

[@johanneshoefnagels2650]

Stevie is her biggest inspo but aretha was like a hero to her for her work

[@shayejivens4456]

Young chicks don't know nothing about this kinda singing....they need to bring that one mic shit back 😂 no auto tune...straight savages...and damn Aretha was a beauty...yesssss hunnie...R.i.p Queen

[@ericmoore6716]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

[@keithevwon9085]

Back when you could be fully clothed and sell more records than the artists that strip down now

[@bakarikentrell527]

Actually no, Aretha was never a big seller as compared to Diana Ross or even Tina Turner at the time. She became a legend and icon based on her impact and talent.

[@keithevwon9085]

@@bakarikentrell527 She finished first in sales in 1967. She definitely sold records.

[@bakarikentrell527]

@@keithevwon9085 You mean R&B? Cause that year the best selling album of all time was released by The Beatles lol.

[@takemyhand1988]

@@bakarikentrell527 actually her and dionne warwicke sales are not claimed yet. They both were best selling female artists of a particular year for many times.

[@Perfectwifey]

Amen!!!!!