Aretha Franklin - Don't Play That Song (LIVE)

[@Ncebzit]

no filter, no auto tune just pure instrument and voice

[@Revilokab]

A rarity these days. Why though

[@arisagustoni9706]

And such a powerful voice !!! It gives you shivers !!!! A masterpiece of a wonderful artist at his best!! R.I.P ❤

[@lady4real75]

I miss these days

[@stephw6816]

Been listening to her from like 10 am this morning on a binge cleaning session n still n listening to her

[@jasonlindsey9946]

She tore it up and brought the house down!!!!

[@frankzito8653]

I can't imagine anyone surpassing this live performance. Vocally she's superb and her piano playing is stunning.

[@guyarthurorigin]

Mariah’s 1991 cover 😂

[@bruno_diniz]

@@guyarthurorigin man, Aretha was singing and playing.

[@davidhenry1169]

Might be the best live performance I’ve ever heard. Her vocals are flawless

[@jaygaston1719]

You absolutely have to see her perform Spirit In The Dark Live at The Filmore .....it's on KZbin. My goodness

[@andrewcollins4089]

Watching how Aretha plays the piano is a masterclass in itself. Delicate yet aggressive as the song builds. She truly knew her artistry and craft. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@pmjhns]

Agreed! That intro! 🔥She played the piano like she was the one who invented it.

[@verasityserpentine]

I believe heaven rejoiced in a concert upon her arrival ! The Queen had arrived ! Angels led her procession !

[@Inthemixmedia]

Are you a professional???

[@misterspigot88]

For fuck's sake. Seriously!? What a fantastic live version of a great song. Never was anyone more full of soul than Aretha. The best set of lungs that ever drew breath. Wow.

[@adonaiyah2196]

British

[@doveperry2267]

This is music, this is art, this is legend

[@Inthemixmedia]

This is cliché

[@lisalopes]

This is a MASTERCLASS of live performing, FLAWLESS

[@dschonsie]

even my goosebumps have goosebumps

[@Josianne-Music]

😅❤🎵

[@thetruthsideswiththeoppressed]

There will NEVER be another Aretha Franklin. Sheer vocal agility and talent that mesmerized us for decades.

[@danieljohnson2539]

Truly the definition of YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK with her universal piano ability even more evident beyond genres.

[@chriscrystalhood6260]

She was truly amazing regardless of what her color or nationality, when God blesses us he does not pick because of what color we are, the fact that she was black is irrelevant. She was full of exceptional ability!

[@MrAdriancooke]

Who cares what race she is?

[@ryanuwamhenye7778]

@@MrAdriancooke we do bc at the time black ppl weren't as acclaimed as their white counterparts and therefore we would always celebrate someone of our colour who was successful hence y they said " young black and gifted "

[@sirblack1619]

@@ryanuwamhenye7778 Exactly! They get in their feelings about race when they made race a thing.

[@benjaminbawa5273]

Truly the definition of YOUNG GIFTED AND WHITE. See how that sounded? Yeah, stop the race thingy.

[@nippymutt9018]

She just oozed talent. An iconic vocalist and a true virtuouso on that piano.

[@freedolphin3077]

She can sing the phone book and ROCKS YOUR SOUL!!

[@chrismackay7126]

I keep seeing just the hint of a smile on her face in a few parts of her singing this....its like she's saying to herself, "yes, I got this and nobody can do this like I do it".....she was so right!!

[@Shafshere]

Aside from her obviously brilliant musical talent, wow she is singing her emotions! No parallel to that!

[@rayjonest.v7258]

Aretha Franklin set the tone. in the late 60's and early 70's, for soul, music trend, she was a trailblazer and pioneer.

[@rayjonest.v7258]

I love areatha the pianist, great playing, talent extra not ordinary. Extremely talented.

[@joellinburne6349]

the great Queen of Soul.

[@andrea22213]

Same as Ray Charles. Just sit them at the piano and you're ready to go.

[@martincorrado600]

She just played by ear, she didn't learn to read music until much later in life.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@martincorrado600 A lot of them did.

[@julianobubersetzung2070]

to the person who posted this: thank you! The world is an inch better because of it.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Nothing but goosebumps. Aretha Franklin was one of a kind. How many artists could do this today? Rest in peace!

[@charlesdavis545]

one of my favorite Aretha songs. "You lied, you lied, you liiiiiiied"

[@richardmills1505]

THIS is my most favorite version of Aretha's performance of this song. It's also, IMO the most emotionally raw version as well. It rips my heart out every time.

[@JohnnyT7788]

Thank god there's KZbin 💖

[@lynetteroby2938]

My Dad played ARETHA song when he picked me up from the hospital with his second grandson. He had tears in his eyes so did i. I MISS HIM TERRIBLY EVERY TIME I HEAR ARETHA SONG

[@VinylForest]

I love this song, it brings back memories. Aretha, you were the Queen of Soul!

[@btrninic1]

I am so sad that this song is not in the movie Respect...

[@shermanw711]

Still and will always be often copied, never ever duplicate !

[@sashineb.2114]

I know what you mean, but Aretha is still the Queen of Soul, even though she's not with us. The Undisputed, Eternal Queen of Soul.

[@MrAdriancooke]

But Gladys Knight is The Empress

[@annabellademus9719]

PURE BEAUTY, GENIUS, AND RAW EMOTIONS, I LOVE HOW SHE HAVE HER LEG CROSSED, YOU PLAYING THAT PIANO RIP QUEEN.

[@andyhowlett2231]

THE definitive performance of this great song. I recall seeing this on TV at the time (I'd be about 16 I think) and being blown away. Just her and a piano and orchestra and those brilliant backing singers. No tricks, no multitracking, no overdubs and of course no auto-tune.

[@tristanhsbrg7027]

She was it. She was THE VOICE. What a woman…

[@sharonwarren4479]

Aretha is singing emotions here. I just recently heard this; but I was transported back to a time when I felt similar emotions; happens each time I listen *Wow!* #Aretha #❤ThisGreatSong #StellarPerformance

[@Gabriel-gv1mx]

She had the kind of voice that would arrest you, steal you away like a burglar; make you pull your car to the curb, turn the engine off and tune in. How many voices do this? Not many. Aretha had a voice annointed by God. She made that piano sing, too.

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane]

Her singing. That piano playing. Unmatched. 💙🎵

[@stevenlewis2490]

Exactly! When I hear one of her songs playing in the grocery store, I park my cart and stop shopping for the duration of the song and just enjoy. When it's over, I continue shopping with a smile on my face. She definitely had an anointing on her voice.

[@kikim1230]

The talent! The look in her eyes! All the feels!

[@rodneyschoengeist3156]

Whenever I feel troubled, I watch this and I feel ease instantly. Thank you, Queen Aretha ❤

[@erichill612]

And this was live...goosebumps

[@seblatouche5791]

Y a plus de talent ici en 3 minutes que ce qu'on nous sert comme soupe depuis ces 20 dernières années...Merci Aretha.

[@markchristian9350]

A GIFT FROM THE UNIVERSE. Pure talent, the ease in which she sings and plays the piano - and live! ❤love to Aretha @2024

[@timothypowers879]

I have tears from the pure emotion and beauty and you believe every word when she sings it

[@richardmindemann6935]

"Soul" means putting the listener in touch with his/her emotions.

[@stormytempest3907]

My My you can feel the spirit and soul of that Lady! WONDERFUL.🇬🇧🇺🇸.

[@GaryBarker-sn6vw]

One of the greatest renditions of any song anywhere at any time.

[@antd8259]

The one and only Aretha Franklin.

[@BillyMacDesign]

I am in LOVE! She was the only singer I cried for when she died

[@blakewilley2754]

Aretha -- such a genius -- I miss her so.

[@marinellacascone1181]

Aretha that voice, Aretha you are the voice

[@justdont2378]

There will never be another like her, truly talented, truly gifted, RIP Aretha

[@dantegabrielittesor4483]

God, we were so lucky to have her...

[@sashineb.2114]

I don't know how many times I've said much the same thing ... lucky to have lived in the same era as this great woman.

[@theghosttourmusic7156]

Perfectly said

[@saragarratt4397]

She literally made it all look so easy. Superb. May she rest in peace.

[@franklyterrence4860]

WOW!!!

[@MarceloSeiçaTaborda-z4c]

OMFG, sometimes I want to just hug those "overlooked" singers that are black. Because even though she is super famous, she should be much more recognized, so fucking amazing voice and posture

[@natn41r]

Aretha's charisma is off the fricking charts. Nobody even comes close.

[@loupollard6588]

Effortless, she is the queen

[@stevebaker6149]

Sublime, brilliant...there are no words for how good Aretha Franklin was.

[@sharonwarren4479]

Simply fantastic song by Aretha Franklin. This is my favorite performance from “back in the day.” And yes, it brings back memories… #Aretha❤❤❤❤ #Piano❤❤❤❤ #Emotion❤❤❤❤

[@paulocarv4403]

Watching this amazing singer sing this song is like having an out of this world experience.

[@stk6mkt]

Pure greatness. Aretha was the best there ever was.

[@tedsayre7968]

She always had such a beautiful voice.

[@williamhenderson8371]

Pure unadulterated brilliance! IMO her best performance of this song. Man, can she tickle those ivories!

[@megaoldskool76]

THE GREATEST!!!!! Love this song by her, my fav!!!

[@YvonneMendez-l9c]

My favorite of hers rip Aretha ❤

[@andrea22213]

Stunning, and recorded in real time too. Listen again, the bass player on the backing track is getting pretty busy.

[@mouldi2583]

Entièrement d'accord

[@theresap.3305]

This is why she was the queen of soul! What a powerful performance with her powerhouse vocals and amazing background singers! 💞💞

[@cherifrahmani6049]

Piano in her soul...song In her soul .voice from her deep soul....We on her deep deep soul An Agel of Soul she was ...Respect Aretha !! From all of our hearts RIP

[@jimipalmer5041]

A true Queen. Aretha's brilliance was, and still is unmatched, maybe never will be. I mean,shit,she made a President cry. Awesomeness in a mink coat, dam I loved this lady.🕊💖🎹

[@timothyleebrown1593]

REALLY She deserves her title. Queen of Soul!!

[@lynetteroby2938]

I was pregnant when that song came out. with my second son how beautiful he was

[@GnabhanJr]

even better than studio version , unbelievable.

[@rickmartin7132]

Backing vocals Ms. Evelyn Greene, Ms.. Almeida Lattimore and Ms. Wylene Ivy (left to right) were brilliant and beautiful, just like the incomparable QUEEN OF SOUL MS. ARETHA FRANKLIN!

[@Watts412]

Unreal voice. Puts in u a fuckn trance

[@eduardos8031]

there is another version of this recorded at the BBC around the same time also excellent

[@finoroverato7640]

Pure genius

[@boostermoongazer]

I would cry if I couldnt find this performance. My mind randomly requires it at times in life. ❤❤

[@MarchFerrer]

Belting while playing piano! She's an ICON!✨👑

[@richardwhitney5435]

Utterly brilliant; the definition of SOUL. WOW.

[@DRLEWIS]

I hate that this precious gift of a musical genius, this lady smoked cigarettes. There is a certain sparkle to her early voice before the soundtrack to the album Sparkle. This particular track. This is the first time I'm hearing it live and it's just got started and it's just getting good. In her latter days in the time of Nessun Dorum, she had lost this upper range. She had become a rich cello of a contralto. However, what she had to work with later on was more than many had from the get-go. The Queen of SOUL!

[@latoshawhite8495]

Such a beautiful voice and I mean aretha franklin and this song came out in 1970 from her album called sprint in the dark

[@sashineb.2114]

It's from an amazing album. People really should listen to that album very seriously. It is powerful and personal.

[@worlaliawakame762]

Queen 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bettymorris9923]

This song had me spinning meeting this man a freshmen in college and I was truly only 17!!!!!!!!

[@uscarme]

I can't help it, Aretha. I gotta play it again!

[@robster1073]

One of the very best live vocal performances Ive ever witnessed . This superb ladys voice grabs you and dosent let go . A masterclass in music . RIP Aretha .

[@Paulhill45]

Pure gold, absolutely stunning!

[@Usercantwelve]

Fabulous !!!

[@sharonwarren4479]

OMG, simply fantastic! I smiled, I tapped my foot, and I FELT what Aretha’s saying…had a few tears too I think. So, so good. Thanks for posting this.❤❤❤❤

[@rafaelalvarezmartin-caro6179]

De otra galaxia

[@haraldklimm5541]

Oh absolut super, mir fehlen die Worte!!!

[@inclair8610]

Raw talent......beyond gifted!

[@deoncuba2305]

MY MUSICICAL AUNTIE AND INSPIRATION MS ARETHA FRANKLIN I LOVE HER SO MUCH..SANG AUNTIE🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹♥️👈☺️🔥👌

[@LivingDove]

Chills. My favorite song by my favorite artist.

[@melodysanger103]

WE'LL NEVER FORGET THE QUEEN OF SOUL ARETHA FRANKLIN (MARCH 25, 1942 - AUGUST 16, 2018) (08/16/2021)

[@constantinoooo]

Natural talent

[@tasibho]

Its performances like this and you realize how the microphones and equipment of the time couldnt really handle the magnitude and magnificence of her voice. She was extraordinary

[@cindybrown1356]

My favorite Aretha number. She’s the queen.

[@JanBriggs-pb2oq]

AWESOME.

[@johngalt1361]

The Queen of great music!

[@sharonwarren4479]

Absolutely fabulous soul! Even her piano is wailing out too. You have to have felt this before to get this to its fullest! #ArethaFranklin #RandB #IfYouKnowYouKnow #CliffRichardShow ❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 RIP Aretha

[@jasonjohnson3589]

She wore that song all the way out. That last note!!!

[@Just-for_fun]

That is y she was asked about auto tune. She didn’t know about it. These were super natural talents

[@fakirfast]

Thanks for share this gold song, a beautiful song of all the times forever...............

[@ReadyFreddie7]

...and that's why she's the Queen 👑

[@frayluisdeborbon2125]

Interpretación insuperable de Aretha Franklin, con gran voz y entusiasmo... ...por mucho que toquen esa cancion...

[@kimmiebadazz8068]

Truly gifted Rip Ms Aretha💔🕊️💐👑🙏🏽

[@TheophilusBoone]

Born to it! That woman had music down to her toenails. Makes me want to weep to see something so good!

[@amikewy]

Indeed a Queen ...

[@JazzyJeffRealTalk]

Greatest female voice ever and it’s not even close for me 🎤 #Aretha

[@htetarkarkyaw9759]

The piano gives me LIFE ❤ Love you Aretha Rest in Heaven

[@Anita-kd4zu]

What a gift.