Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer (Official Lyric Video)

Watch the lyric video of "I Say A Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Aretha Now' (1968). Aretha's cover of Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Performers:
Lead Vocals & Acoustic Piano: Aretha Franklin
Guitar: Tommy Cogbill
Bass Guitar: Jerry Jemmott
Drums: Roger Hawkins
Backing Vocals: The Sweet Inspirations
Written By: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Produced By: Jerry Wexler
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Lyrics:
(I say a little prayer for you)
The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup (Makeup)
I say a little (Prayer for you)
And while I'm combing my hair now
And wondering what dress to wear now (Wear now)
I say a little (Prayer for you)
(Forever) Forever, (And ever) yeah
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, (And ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (Together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
I run for the bus, dear
But while riding I think of us, dear (Us, dear)
I say a little (Prayer for you)
And at work I just take time
And all through my coffee break time (Break time)
I say a little (Prayer for you)
(Forever) Forever, (Ever) Ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, (Ever) Ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (Together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
Nobody but me
(Forever) Forever, (Ever) ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, (Ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
My darling, believe me (Believe me)
For me, there is no one but you
Please love me too
I'm in love with you (Answer my prayer)
Answer my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer)
Say you'll love me too (Answer my prayer)
Answer my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer)
And (Forever) Forever, (And ever) ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you) Ever
(Forever) Forever, (And ever) ever
(We never will part, oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, (Together) together
(That's how it must be to live without you)
(Would only mean heartbreak for me)
For nobody but me
My darling, believe me (Believe me)
For me, there is no one but you
Please love me too
This is my prayer (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer my prayer now, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
This is my prayer (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer it right now, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
Say you'll love me too (Answer my prayer, baby)
This is my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
I'm in love with you (Answer my prayer)
*******************
An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul-there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”
Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal Of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

[@jackringo9878]

When my wife listened to this song she smiled and sang along. It was the last time I saw her really happy. A couple of days ago she suddenly died. We were together for 36 years. This song will always remind me of her last smile.

[@charleygarza4473]

She’s still around you! Live the life she wants you to live, to the fullest! For her.💕

[@phyllisquinnie7167]

Sincere condolences for you 🙏🏽🌟💫she is with you in spirit now ❤️

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family! God bless all of you and may God give you all strength. Thirty-six years is full of beautiful memories and I hope you relive all of them over and over again.

[@misspeacelove7395]

I´m sorry for the loss of your wife that must be very hard. Music can definitely help you heal though.

[@EVER4MJ]

Hugs 🤗🤗 to you

[@stanwhalley3083]

Most men these day will never experience love like this, I`m lucky, I`ve been married for forty years. God bless you Aretha!

[@ritagrimanis6539]

Most men today can't give love like this. Sad times.

[@somatder]

damn, that one hit me hard, but I am afraid that you are right

[@robsonalcantara2939]

Bullshit Love is always, it depends on us to see.

[@MrAndywear]

Why do you claim this?

[@lauriedavis5946]

@@ritagrimanis6539 my parents were married for 65 years - right up until last august when our house burned down & we lost her. She was bedridden. i was on 2nd story & heard my dad outside calling out for help. This like other worldly anguished PRIMAL SCREAM was coming out of MY DAD. i still can’t think ab it. So i had to bust out a window to jump & my 86 YEAR OLD POP CAUGHT ME! .. sorry digressing. So before all this happened, my dad was my mom’s primary caregiver - per her request. After i taught him how to change an occupied bed he never looked back! Plus he ran the house! HE WORSHIPPED HER. He LITERALLY did everything humanly possible for her until he couldn’t. Ps NO ONE could get back in that house but he will never ever forgive himself for not being able to save her.💔 i am _positive_ that he is the last of his kind.😢 TY for allowing me to share - sorry. 🤟🏻🕊️

[@tk-kz6xo]

It reminds me of my late brother He killed himself when he was 28 I always pray that he may rest in peace

[@skygazer6898]

Oh mate, this is so sad. Losing a loved one to suicide is so tough as you are always thinking, could you have done something to prevent it. Take good care of yourself

[@trobinsson79]

Rest in peace

[@bonnieking4913]

So sorry

[@helixxia9320]

sorry for your loss. may peace be on his soul🌹🕯️🪽

[@patrickbahne7655]

I am sorry, been through the same when my closest friend. Well let me say that sometimes giving your all Isn’t enough. It does remind me to never miss an opportunity to tell those close to me how important they are to me.

[@benjamincascioni413]

Someone listenin' this greatness in 2024?

[@rafaelamuller7948]

Yooooo!!!

[@ryanlewis9499]

Not the first but here I am ❤😊

[@norfolkgarden]

Yes Sir!

[@matheusteixeira2907]

yep!

[@sunny2023xx]

Yeeeehh

[@manichairdo9265]

My song for him when we dated. When we married. When he passed away...40 years later. When, 10 years on, he remains lovingly remembered. 💕💕💕

[@c4studiovisuals290]

So beautiful.

[@TheBlimpFruit]

@Alexej Svirid can't get your hours up by knocking on doors so you harass grieving people in the comments sections?

[@cameronrichardson3108]

@Alexej Svirid can’t you not just listen to the bloody song rather than preach, if Jesus will solve all our problems why has my nan got dementia and looking after her is killing my gran the same gran who has had breast cancer stage 3, who worked for many years in a weary physical job with poly myagria rheumatica, arthritis, 2 knee replacements one of which is bodged. I don’t see the power of prayer easing her pain or Jesus. I still see her (the strongest person I know) break down in tears. My exact words to the Jehovah that came to my door when my papa died, fuck off I’ve got no time for slimy wee gits who push their religion onto others and who think power of prayer cures cancer and pays bills and stops mass muerderes from murdering and politicians from fucking us over.

[@discjockey1000]

god bless your soul

[@ivansnegireff2868]

God the Lord Jesus Christ fellowship 🙏🎶🇱🇷♓🙏🫂🇱🇷💯

[@TIMELESSGOSPELSONGS]

I’m leaving this comment here because this song has transformed my life. 🙏🙏And every time someone likes this comment I’m reminded I’m not alone and one more life has been transformed. MY GOD THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIMITLESS GRACE AND MERCY!

[@errolwildman7744]

My wife passed 2 years and 11 days ago, and this was one of our favorite songs, I am 77, every day there is a sadness, we were married for 46 years

[@tottenhamfan01]

praying for you my friend

[@heloisepoye8891]

I pray we see them again.

[@terrasiho5606]

I know so much how you feel as I am going through the last stages with my beloved wife of 45 years. It's going to kill me as I don't think I can be as strong as you.

[@davybauwens6302]

Dear sir, I m 42 y old, lost my wife/girlfriend/soulmate at 21. And still cherishes this song. Memories last with music. I wish you strength but know you will succeed. Greetz and courage from Belgium

[@user-qm8cm1dn2v]

"The Longing of a Dafa Follower Leaving behind the land of China, I’m exiled in the West Longing for my homeland And thinking of the lady whom I love Most people are Gods descended to the world Waiting for the Creator to save them back to heaven Modern notions and conduct are deceitful tricks of demons Atheism and evolutionary theory are fanciful lies To spread this truth widely I am persecuted, displaced to foreign lands 2018, Summer *** For You and All Beings Wonderful times kept only in my memory Warm breezes of love through so many days and nights Persecution brings everything back to the first wish Oppression makes you worry for me, tormented and restless Most people are Gods descended to the world to await the Creator Atheism and evolutionary theory are deceiving people Modern notions and conduct are dead ends with no way out The meaning of life is to return to heaven To tell the truth to all beings To keep you away from troubles Wonderful times kept only in my memory December 12, 2018 *** The Love of a Dafa Disciple Returning to where we started-what other choice have I Persecution is ongoing, I wish not to bring trouble to you Let us part, so you will not be hurt For I want to tell people where life’s meaning lies Most people are Gods incarnate, awaiting the Creator Atheism and evolutionary theory are destroying mankind Modern notions and conduct are errors in life For the salvation of you and the world’s people I want to spread the truth all over China and beyond December 23, 2018 *** No Other Choice I met you on the journey of life Love seeded in our hearts Yet I am persecuted; to not bring you trouble I left, for I had no other choice Most people of the world are Gods incarnate Awaiting the Creator’s salvation Atheism and evolution are false doctrines Modern notions and conduct are harming us To spread this important message I am persecuted, so we have to part When the red tide falls, you and I shall meet again January 6, 2019" Master Li Hongzhi (Hong Yin VI, from Falun Dafa teachings)

[@debramarshall8767]

This song popped up along with the photographs of my mom out of nowhere, who just passed away in November 2023. I’m balling right now! The love of my life!!!

[@dntskdnttll]

My mother passed one month and two days ago. Very suddenly at the end of her fifties. As a child she always played this song for me and sang along with it, especially in the car to school or for outings. She was incredible. I am sorry that you also know this pain. She was also the love of my life and I of hers, and she always made sure to tell me that. People in your family can be that - it does not have to be a romantic thing at all and not enough folks understand that.

[@Ilovechicago100]

My granny is 75 and this is her favorite song. She played it so much, helping raising me 🥺

[@danaleimbach1399]

What a special Grandma. Blessed you are

[@mariacullati2371]

My grandmother raised me too. We are lucky.

[@mark.826]

Excellent 😆👍

[@kimberluna2226]

And R E S P E C T.............

[@elisabreitenbach8510]

The Queen of Soul is this Grandma's very favorite too! ❤

[@LetzEatTiffanySuzette]

This is one of my mothers favorite songs.. she passed in May 2018, from time to time I would play this in moments of missing her. She came to me in a dream and told me things that’s brought me joy, she ended it with oh yeah! Keep playing that Aretha. I love it❤️ in tears!❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 Happy tears

[@michaelgaither8557]

My mom died on Christmas I know the feeling

[@LetzEatTiffanySuzette]

@@michaelgaither8557 I’m very sorry for your loss..🙏🏽🙏🏽 Wow, on Christmas🥹 I don’t even celebrate Mothers Day anymore.. I’m praying for you♥️🙏🏽

[@Karlmottley]

love it 🙏❣💔

[@gregoryschmidt360]

What a wonderful post. I lost my mom a couple years ago too. Thanks for sharing this ❤

[@LetzEatTiffanySuzette]

@@gregoryschmidt360 Thank you Gregory, I’m very sorry for your loss🙏🏽

[@EmpressFelice]

I don't know why I chose this song to sing for my sister's 50th vow renewal...I cant get through it without crying. It reminds me so much of our deceased parents ❤

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in power home girl 🙏 Aretha Franklin 25 March 1942 ~ 16 August 2018⚘

[@ambhaz8599]

RIP BB. A long and fulfilled life. Thank you for the glorious music.

[@itisimatadvc]

Yep, a great talent who worked hard to share his gift. We'll still be playing to his songs a hundred years from now,

[@jaynepearn1634]

The best composer and song writer ever, they don't make them like his any more R. I. P. BURT, XX

[@painterguylincs]

Without wishing to take anything away from the fantastic Dionne Warwick, this has to be one of the greatest covers of all time. A lot of people don't even know this isn't the original... it .has become the definitive version.

[@salvadorlemus9350]

this woman was the most incredible singer ever existed in this planet!!! my lord!!! what a wonderful voice 😢😢😢😢 the queen. we miss you 😔

[@nancysiuyeehui178]

Yes it’s me 71years old still love this fantastic song ❤

[@tk1950]

73 here

[@capstar633]

74 here! Still listening to the Queen!

[@pnaraykut3134]

God bless you❤

[@anthonyjoyce1908]

Just heard the news Burt Bacharach, one of greatest song writers has sadly passed away. Thank you for writing songs like this and leaving sooooo many more memories, with us. RIP in Sir x

[@richardfairlamb9728]

Definitely. Genius songwriter.

[@arturbello4213]

Hal Davis wrote the song. BB did the music. Facts matter.

[@RGK147]

@@arturbello4213 you must be the life and soul of any party you attend

[@arturbello4213]

And you must be the stupid one.

[@arturbello4213]

@@RGK147 I must be as I get invited to many parties and events.

[@MichaelBrown-bb7zu]

Let’s face it, this song composed by Burt Bacharach and sung by the Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin, is a solid song filled with memories for a lot of us. Lost my wife, Carol Anne, and daughter Wende Marlene in 1985. This song helps me “say a little prayer” each day. I love you girls ❤

[@marithearciaga4]

"How pure, how sweet, the love Aretha that you would pray for him" is a reference to this masterpiece 😭

[@Schuda]

I just love that Aretha leaves so much room for the "background" vocals and takes herself back; because this is a song for us all and that's the way it is arranged.

[@ZedP]

RIP, Burt Bacharach. You and Aretha were born for this song.

[@francineryan7146]

I'm 62 years old and I adore this song. It puts me back in time ⏲️to a very happy place.

[@jaynepearn1634]

Brilliant suberb 👍❤️

[@jaynepearn1634]

Best ever those songs are suberb ❤

[@nrcg2317]

I've always known this song was released in October of 1967 because I was a 6th grader doing well in school and enjoying life with family and good friends!!

[@albacabrera8725]

I was born in the 80's in Mexico, and thanks to my dad I grew up with this music, and also listening music from the big bands, and also led zeppelin, the beatles, Queen, Rod Stewart, Erick Clapton... I DO REALLY LOVE THIS MUSIC...

[@zovalentine7305]

My favorite Aretha tune 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@angelicacook5220]

I cry, each time I listen this beautiful song. It became a "mantra" for me.

[@inkenwarkentin4350]

Me too ❤

[@markwhitman9029]

I'm an old man and grew up with Aretha and still dissolve in tears especially when she sings the last few verses of My darling believe me...

[@PipersGrip]

Imagine having someone who prayed for you like this all throughout the day. We need to start praying for each other like this every day. Such a good woman and wholesome song.

[@alimansoro2475]

Effectivement

[@cafernandez6491]

There are people that pray like that..hard to find..if by chance you find one. Please know that GOD SENT THEM.PRAYER IS YOUR COVERING FROM SOMEONE WHO CARES ABOUT YOU !!

[@lindaalonso5452]

Amen 🙏

[@zovalentine7305]

QUEEN OF SOUL 👑 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@kesleyc1962]

My mother passed away last August. I was 20 when she died. This song by Aretha Franklin was one of my late mothers' favourite songs and it was played at the funeral. R.I.P

[@benjamingarciacastaneda1749]

Every morning I take my wife her cup of coffee while she is still in bed. This morning she started singing this song while I gave her, her coffee kiss. I had not heard this song in many many years. I didn’t even know the words to it, but I did remember the tune because my mom played it on her console record player. I just told my DianaBaby, I got to learn that song. As soon as I left the bedroom, I looked it up, listen to it, read the lyrics and some of the comments and it touched my whole being. So here I am now, All I could think of was of how much I love her and everything that “Little Prayer” has done to my life. My love for you is the greatest Love of All, and i will also say A “Littel Prayer” for you, Dear God, let us continue to love one another For Ever and Ever. Amen

[@DianinaGomez]

I appreciate you every single day. The smallest of details never go unnoticed. My BB there's no one else for me. Forever and ever, again and again only with you. This is my prayer 🙏❤️🙏😍😘

[@tithisings]

bless you both!!!

[@nunu4evaaa]

amen🦋✨🤍

[@Shelley-ey5rg]

That’s wonderful keep it up. She’s one lucky woman just as you are one lucky man. 😍

[@caststhennow]

Happy for you two

[@jasoncramer6651]

Aretha's voice is the most beautiful I've ever heard. Listening to her is better than any anti-depressant money could ever buy. I remember the day she left this world, I said to myself she'll never be dead as long as I can hear her voice. You're gonna live forever Aretha. God bless her memory forever.

[@kaelynbrown2098]

Amen to that Bro. That spiritual voice will forever live on. Love You Aretha.

[@reneclerinx3526]

Wonderful Song

[@nunoalexandre6408]

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[@mir3349]

💛

[@mintikkuma]

Thats beautiful

[@onlythetruth5292]

Today April 22, 2024... Im listening to this great song sung by the Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin... May she rest in peace. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@patrickbahne7655]

Top fav female African American singer. 2. Dionne Warwick 3. Dianna Ross.

[@bakkels]

I'm a rock n roll kind of guy, but whenever anyone asks me who is the best singer, the answer is easy and always the same: Aretha. It sounds effortless but so, so powerful. I've never heard anybody sing like that. It just goes straight to the core. Whatever it is.

[@pajero0402]

When Hal David wrote this amazing song, it was meant to represent the thoughts of an American woman who's man was away fighting in Vietnam. Makes perfect sense when I look at it this way. What a tribute.

[@escapemac]

Knowing that gives this song a different meaning, and also gives a different perspective of what people went through here in the states during the war. The same with the Glen Campbell song "Galveston".

[@johnnicol64]

Last train to clarksville. By the monkeys is also a veitnam song , who's meaning is revealed , when you know that.Its not obvious.

[@RobertWilliams-mk8pl]

I met her up close around 1981 at Radio City. She was so genuine that she didn't have to say a word, it exuded form her. If she came to your home for dinner and you lived in a hut, you could not stop her from cooking the meal and doing the dishes.

[@enakleefeld1506]

She is the best most wonderful singer, with true soul...I simply loved her and still do forever ...an Angel now in a lovely heaven with her in it!!! Thank you Aretha thank you...❤ Ena

[@maritaaracena980]

Está canción maravillosa traspasa generaciones 🥹. Con 65 años la sigo escuchando....la tengo presente siempre, desde mi niñez cuando la escuché por primera vez 🥹....Gran cantante Aretha 👏👏👏 descansa en paz 🕊️ saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@laurencaulton103]

Blessed to live when two great Black ladies recorded two great versions of the same song: Aretha, and Dionne. The best of times.

[@ivansnegireff5243]

💘 🎵 pary everyone safe 🙏♥worldwide 🌐🙏 ivansnegireff

[@lindatucker6592]

So gifted! Love them both!

[@user-qk8uh4me5v]

True!

[@mudrarathore45]

@@user-qk8uh4me5v .

[@anthonyomahoney122]

Amazing! We were blessed with so many amazing black female voices. True music royalty. One can never forget the graceful Etta James 😊

[@sallyolsen4501]

Hasn't the World brought us some Amazing People.

[@isabellaoliver5158]

What a beautiful thing to say 🥺❣️

[@sharonisaac445]

God has been great to us❤❤❤Amen.

[@TheWorld-of7dd]

You mean God has brought us many many amazing people

[@sharonisaac445]

@@TheWorld-of7dd Exactly 🙂❤

[@sharonisaac445]

@@TheWorld-of7dd God is great🙂❤

[@francafattori8998]

The Queen of Soul ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JacobWilson486]

How are you doing today 😊

[@NathalieMH-jm4gw]

Anyone else still listening 2023? 💕 this so much & taken on more meaning as think only here due to Grace of God. Running for the bus & work break times… now a lot of praying & repenting 🙏💕💐😇

[@IamAGamerGirlAndWhat]

Me too

[@donovan9564]

I miss those old times 😢😢😢😢🎉🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@24mcryler41]

Only 20 n love this song

[@anitajoiner8060]

I'm listening November 30,2023 I have this song on repeat. This is one of the best songs ever written.

[@donovan9564]

Aretha Franklin forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina

[@stevek758]

One of the greatest songs recorded, Complete Legend

[@sound-ps7qp]

Her voice directly hit my soul, every emotion.

[@sklim4081]

I'm asian and i love this song. Thats how good it is.

[@sound-ps7qp]

@@sklim4081 No difference between asian and others. Aretha is just Aretha and for everybody with love! Thanks

[@sklim4081]

Loving you by minnie ripton is another favorite of mine

[@crystalsaidan817]

@@sklim4081 Music is the language of the soul

[@King82005]

Yes !!!!

[@godlygirls62]

Undoubtedly, one of the greatest singers of all time. No doubt, there are many talented singers in this world. But Aretha Franklin stood out from the crowd because she was not only talented, this woman had a gift from God. No wonder she was the first female inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. No wonder the Queen of England called upon her, to give a command performance.

[@pucknorris3473]

To my wife, still new to our life, just a couple years in ,to this adventure we've been. i can say as a man that don't really pray, i still thank the gods for her love every day.

[@skygazer6898]

One of the greatest songs written by one of the greatest songwriters, which was sung by one of the greatest artists. It doesn't get better than this!

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏🥀💜🥀🙏

[@patrickshorey6730]

This was someone who could sing out the names and addresses to a telephone directory and it would still sell a millions copies, the voice of a angel soley missed.

[@marionsosa7801]

Burt Bacharach. A vision before his time.

[@nrcg2317]

The piano you hear on the version by Dionne Warwick is played by Burt Bacharach... He was very subtle, but emotionally moving. And Dionne, understanding his style so well, ran away with it!!

[@donovan9564]

Aretha Franklin forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elliotgoldberg5657]

Aretha doesn't even try to top the original. She simply makes it her own. What a gift!

[@macbravery]

That's a good thing...because the original CANNOT be topped!

[@elliotgoldberg5657]

@macbravery I heard Bacharach interviewed from sometime in the 2000's. When asked about I Say a Little Prayer and the two recordings, he said, "we made a very good record with Dionne, but Aretha's was better ". Agree with him or not, I call it a tie.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

I prefer Dionne Warwick's humble version, but Aretha does her thing, nonetheless 2-21-23 listener

[@paulinesingle7567]

​@@elliotgoldberg5657 Mz

[@TheIkaraCult]

Arethas voice is just natural

[@alhaitham9798]

"For me there is ooonnnnne but youuuuuu" still for me the greatest phrasing in music EVER.... it hits EVERY time. You realise this is a VOICE for the AGES!!!!

[@AudreyS67]

M A R A V I L H O S A A A !!!❤

[@verita2005]

Don’t worry. You’re not the only one who is listening to this masterpiece in 2022.

[@darkzonefilmsuk]

I say a little prayer for you..

[@rodneysamuel8129]

Sweet Memories. Aretha Franklin's voice without instruments is awesome as well.

[@rodneysamuel8129]

Yes! Oldies but goodies. Aretha Franklin songs are songs 🎵 to be cherished.

[@abdelhamidbrahmi2634]

🍺

[@loveyouharu]

Good

[@shishirsoren1171]

Aretha Franklin, the one and only Queen Of Soul! 👑

[@paolocalo9090]

2024?❤

[@helixxia9320]

hell yeah

[@AndySaenz]

Aretha is an absolute LEGEND. Legends never die, she will live forever through her music. A century from today people will still be listening to her amazing music. I know she’s in heaven’s choir now.

[@BigMFNDame]

I lost my mom on 10/15/2022.... when I play this song I can feel her! I love her and I'll always say a prayer for her! Ms. Jewel I love you girl💋💎💕

[@nunu4evaaa]

🌸💕🌸🌸

[@EdKa-xq7sn]

❤

[@Chaplin_Verve]

LYRICS: The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup (makeup) I say a little prayer for you While combing my hair now I'm wondering what to wear now (wear now) I say a little prayer for you (for you, ooh) Oh, baby ever (You'll stay in my heart and I will love you) (Forever) forever (and ever) ever (We never will part, oh, how I love you) (Together) togethеr (together) togethеr (That's how it must be to live without you) (Would only mean heartbreak for me) Ooh, ooh, ooh I run for the bus, dear While riding, I think of us, dear (us, dear), hey I say a little prayer for you, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (oh, shawty) At work, I just take time And all through my coffee breaktime (breaktime) I say a little prayer for you forever (You'll stay in my heart and I will love you) (Forever) forever (and ever) ever (We never will part, oh, how I love you) (Together) together (together) together (That's how it must be to live without you) (Would only mean heartbreak for me) Only mean heartbreak for me Ooh-ooh

[@ppheard1254]

This is a beautiful story (minus the passing of your mother) thx for sharing! God bless 🙌

[@jdd5588]

We put this masterpiece at my mom’s funeral. It was her favorite. A big hug for you ❤

[@bluebird4903]

5.30 am January 2023 sat in my kitchen listening to this, still remembering my first husband. broke up in 1979 we should have tried harder. Even after all this time I still cant let go ❤️

[@rachael-777]

Ouch!

[@mechajaraxxus3510]

you look 12

[@nrcg2317]

May you find peace in prayer 🙏. You're not the only one.

[@adriennekaasjager5972]

If you wake up in the middle of the night with this song going through your head over and over: it can't be bad, I believe angels sent it to remind you that love's still around... ❤❤❤

[@walleyeman50]

One of those rare songs that two artists knocked out of the park. Love both versions. Thanks Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Dionne and Aretha.

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

Whether or not you like a certain music genre, there are some songs everyone can appreciate...

[@mikelozica5156]

The moment she sings the first note the hair on my arms stand up. She is so much a part of American soul/r and b.

[@sderoski1]

My mother taught me this prayer to say before bed, "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I wake, I pray the lord my soul to take" I pray it now for the whole world, I am very afraid for the whole world, every day, music and prayer help people heal, to touch is to know, that is the way of things

[@valeriebonneval2087]

Aretha, Tina... vous nous avez rendus. C'est mon enfance et ma jeunesse. Tina, ma mère est morte le lundi 24 avril, mon père est mort le samedi 28 janvier. 2023 me prive de mes parents et de toi Tina. Vous êtes nos anges gardiens maintenant. Fini les souffrances. Rip Mum ans dad

[@brisenocturne1441]

I listen to this song almost every day. But live performances are my favourite! I've never been exposed to Afro-american music as a child because I'm from a different country but I felt an instant connection when I heard this kind of music.

[@marialujanmaccagnani9621]

👏🏻👏🏻🎵🎶

[@Daniel.Duba_]

Same here! Also you got a cute cat 🥺

[@thorbolly6279]

ur cute

[@elliottbracken9986]

It's called SOUL Music,, which is deep with end

[@elliottbracken9986]

@@bangtanne894 I don't understand what ethnicity has to do with what please , and pleasures the ❤️, body mind and soul. I know for a fact that music is universal soothing souls, eargasm, weather is Gospel making a joyful noise unto the Lord, Or sometimes rap making a conscious connection to its youthful cultures. Being exposed to all different types of music is an open book to a healthy mindset. Why would you limit your social scope musically? Unhealthy in this day and age. Ijs.

[@Scott-pe6te]

My favorite of so many classic Burt Bacharach songs. Somehow with Burt's passing, playing this seemed a way to show respect for his talent and contributions. RIP Burt Bacharach. Your music will live on forever.

[@millicentdixon4245]

Forever,.. answer my prayer

[@sirbiz336]

R.i.p Burt Bacharach

[@nrcg2317]

The soulful sound of the incomparable Aretha Franklin...

[@makeadifference4all]

Aretha Franklin and Burt Bacharach: two legends of 20th-century music. What a beautiful song and recording. In addition to her legendary vocals, Aretha contributes great piano and is backed up by amazing musicians who find the right balance between Bacharach's delicate and refined sound with major sevenths and Franklin's powerful gospel sound with minor sevenths.

[@nrcg2317]

Don't forget Hal David. He wrote the touching, moving and emotionally expressive lyrics.

[@varae4976]

This song is timeless 🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@themoe.1]

What a beautiful song. RIP Burt Bacharach, and Aretha.

[@dawndelrocco2078]

Phenominal! Immediately puts you in a good mood! She's amazing, the orchestra is amazing, and the back-up singers are, too!

[@kaoneletshwiti-fv1ff]

2024 ,still here❤❤❤❤

[@bushrahussain3728]

She is amazing,no ones voice can sound as real and as meaningful, but look at the eyelashes there on fleek,shes a queen and we stand a queen💜R.I.P💜

[@bushrahussain3728]

And also check out the film RESPECT

[@waynegray5568]

I hope that everyone who listens to this appreciates how brilliant Aretha was!

[@user-fd9kq3rc7c]

Every time I listen to Aretha, I wonder how she was able to control her powerful voice. She truly was the Queen of Soul!

[@michaelconner1771]

This is the first time I've ever watched a music video that felt like IT was speaking directly to me. That Face, that Voice, that Music... thank you for posting.

[@captinbeyond]

She had such command of her beautiful voice.

[@kathymiljevich9434]

Man, she jazzed up this song so hard. Amazing rendition. We love you B.B. RIP.❤️

[@antonioallen1763]

This song has been performed by some great singers but the depth of emotion I feel when the Queen sings it has no comparison. The simplicity of young love is in her voice when she sings it. She is not trying to make it sound pretty or perfect. It is the simplicity of the love in her as she sings it that makes it pure perfection. God bless the Queen and Burt Bacharach forever.

[@bonniemcginnis4475]

That Song was meant to be song by the Queen Aretha no one else can sing it better ,it is her Best ♥️♥️💐

[@poppy9742]

Dedicating this song to my mother. I love you always ❤

[@bradcohen6630]

OMG - FLAWLESS, EFFORTLESS - Definition of true talent. One of the songs I would want on a deserted island!

[@owethumhlongo1494]

This song bring tears to my eyes 😢

[@PHlophe]

Olwethu, with headphones its even better .

[@owethumhlongo1494]

@@PHlophe Unfortunately, I don't have one for now.

[@richardscally694]

Just the opening bars of this Masterpiece, Wonderful.

[@luiscampos6701]

What a CLASSIC !!!!! 🔥

[@jonathannathaniel3680]

Ultimately my favorite song of the Queen of Soul 💛😇👑. Continue with songs keep it flowing. #Detroit ouwn and the world We love and miss you Aretha Franklin. Rest in power

[@svasianfilipiname6603]

👍👍❤️❤️

[@lauriegray8437]

Aretha Franklin is a great singer. Her music is timeless and amazing. Thank you for all the great music 🎶. You may R.I.P. Your deeply missed!

[@princewillcosmas1597]

Ok you found me here in 2023. Don’t be shy we both have a great music taste.

[@MrFulkyval]

the beauty coming out of this song makes me cry every time I hear it...it comes from other times in which masterpieces were built every day...

[@SidFreeman0]

this song was played at my grandma’s funeral earlier this year and it gives me chills everytime i listen to this

[@danyd6064]

❤

[@imkevinjoel8702]

rip💕

[@musicuploads1750]

Your not alone ❤️❤️

[@SidFreeman0]

@Michelle Martin thank you

[@SidFreeman0]

@@danyd6064 thank you

[@user-cp8xe5gs8s]

What a voice!

[@user-th2bi4wj9v]

It's the song i used to listen when I am very tired..like tonight. Classy and classic

[@jeffblack5024]

The best songwriters combine with the best singer. RIP Burt, you utter genius.

[@richardthomas6523]

Such a powerful song. I remember this song but at the time (1968) my graduation year from high school - did not perceive the deeper message reaching beyond the limits of time; it is an eternal message of a love beyond human comprehension. Thank you for posting at such a time as this!

[@happyswim1836]

Aretha was beautiful. What a lovely photo of her.

[@Nayasmih]

This song will stay in my heart forever and ever

[@fashioncat333]

The handmaid's tale intro 😭🙏🏼💜 This song will never be the same after those series 😭🙏🏼💜

[@seriousone8030]

I haven't seen The Handmaid's Tale. Was this song featured?

[@fashioncat333]

@@seriousone8030 yep in the first episode of the new season 😭

[@andreasbaumler6120]

What a love song...! That's REAL music! Her voice is incredible. And her eyes really can enchant you. One of the greatest voices ever. I really miss music like that these days.

[@waynewest3672]

Aretha Franklyn had such a unique and soulful voice.

[@mmrio2023]

Now that's a great voice, a truly great singer. It gets to be "humiliating" to want to compare any singer from those freshman shows, which are still out there.

[@jadedonato6447]

Can you imagine feeling like that about another person! How bloody wonderful to be that much in love!

[@teevee7678]

right !

[@loristanislaus1274]

@@teevee7678 0+@0

[@etoilefilante4529]

The song is the story of a woman who is waiting for her man to come back from the Vietnam War :(

[@kayheche6331]

It sure is wonderful. Ty Hubby

[@rupertwressell1742]

Yeah imagine being in love..

[@m1patriot327]

STILL BEAUTIFUL in 2021. Queen Ree, you are missed & NEVER forgotten. Job well done. 🙏

[@stellafrmelo6168]

Yes

[@dianagarland6173]

Absolutely agree

[@annbless310]

Phenomenal talent. His range, dynamics and voice control, I enjoyed watching it and played it multiple times. He more than did Michael Jackson song justice and I'm proud of Billy.

[@user-hc6fx4ib6d]

Wer schaute das noch in April 2024?

[@AMVsfan182]

April 11th, 2024 and I already put that song for my dad and me at the car whenever he picks me up 🤗❤

[@pontiipon]

mee

[@pianoplayer476]

Me! Love this beautiful song❤❤

[@heloisepoye8891]

May 2, 2024

[@Hamppariranskis]

My sister just sent me a message saying she had a baby daughter and I almost started crying in the bus. Had to say a prayer ❤️