Aretha Franklin Interview on The View In 2008

[@sheritafunchess1025]

They really be trying this lady... I love when she handled them. Go girl..

[@leonk7568]

I know her type, I went church with ladies like this....Aretha is one of those people who is not going to take ANY form of shade/jabs/insults/or disrespect from ANYONE....A N D ...is not afraid to call you out/give you a somewhat nice nasty back when you try it! My grandparents are somewhat like this as well....living through the Civil Rights Era you had to know how to defend yourself physically and mentally.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

And I love that so much for her. I beee to start doing it more.

[@CoolForSale]

I too know this type as well & learned from the best…Aretha was also astrologically Aries…we are the personification of this type.

[@kctaylorsings]

Yass♈️🔥​@@CoolForSale

[@thejustinfitzgerald6603]

Aretha will get you 2gether! RIP you will be missed!

[@LadySunflower1224]

SoFitz J Straight together!!!

[@karameldreem]

SoFitz J she sure will.

[@melanied6777]

gaming with eric by

[@musicjunkie7549]

I see a lot of comments regarding her attitude.. People like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight and Patti La Belle and Dionne Warwick and Tina Turner.Actually have a right to be a little stern.. They have worked their way to where they are now and back then wasn’t an easy time for any of them.. Hell there are a few young people that have attitudes that have no reason to be

[@creating1_c1999]

Aretha had a hard road getting to where she landed. People buy into this fairy tale that life was charmed for her, but she is a perfectionist. She controls where she is gifted and that is her power amidst an early life of tragedy, abandonment, et al.

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Kenneth Phillips well said we all have attitudes these days 😁

[@estellabutler5424]

You said that well. People don't understand they overcame challenges in a doggy dog industry and had to fight racism. They performed in places were they couldn't use the front door and was paid little because their managers took advantage of them.

[@maggieedward3951]

Kenneth Phillips 👏🏾👍🏾

[@cliffordbrown9581]

Kenneth Phillips say it louder for those in the back!

[@soundseeker63]

I love how when they bring up her weight and her age she replies with humor, wit and class. She must have heard those comments a thousand times but still remains dignified. A true lady. R.I.P Ms Franklin, Queen of soul.

[@landoc5026]

Whoopi had the best questions

[@stephanieduncan9143]

Yes,the rest of those "chicken head chickens" we're clucking to much stupidity 😠😠😠😠

[@nianiah2212]

@ 7:13 or

[@memprichard2611]

That's why she was the only one vat the funeral

[@EasyPersuasionTPS]

Yes

[@carmenmunoz3675]

Aretha Franklin was just a beautiful gift from God. He knew she would bring us joy through song, and He knew she would expand the gift 100 fold. She was magnificent!

[@shirleysingleton2169]

AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙏

[@shirleysingleton2169]

TOO GOD BE THE GLORY 😇 😇 AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙏💕 💕

[@Dino-su2wh]

from God? ahahahha we are all Gift from Universe

[@EwClubb1]

May her soul rest in sweet heaven. Aretha will always be "THE"...one and ONLY...Queen of Soul.

[@celestematthews3266]

E Dubbz AMEN

[@shariffbrown04]

amen

[@tracycaldwell4365]

Exactly that!!!

[@celestematthews3266]

Tracy Caldwell RIGHT

[@centerfold8]

Yes never to be replaced

[@journeywithbess]

I thought Whoopi and Elizabeth on the far end had very thoughtful things to contribute. They really made the interview.

[@bossteamentertainment6836]

Journey With Bess Yes they did.

[@phoenixrising_1973]

Whoopi asked such in depth questions...

[@hotsugargirl1130]

I agree! While Barbara and Joy both ruined it for me.

[@rjs1602]

Whoopi kept trying to bring it back. Very respectful.

[@jazzmanchgo]

@@rjs1602 I agree 100%.

[@jacquelineperry8740]

She doesn't have an sttitude problem just cause she's no dummy don't make her have an attitude problem aretha is an icon in life or in death.

[@tracycaldwell4365]

Definitely.

[@bd3825]

Tell em

[@salemcox6107]

Right she's confident and knew the type of bs they were on the second they mentioned her weight. Kept them on a short leash 😂

[@secrets.295]

Shes very professional and careful when she answers questions. Something which I really like

[@Nats0821]

Although it "It Hurts Like Hell" I will celebrate you. Thanks and rest in paradise Queen Of Soul 😢

[@chentellmontgomery3603]

Nats0821 my favorite song

[@shavonnebell]

That song makes me cry ugly. Tears are swelling up just thinking about that song

[@allisonanderson9175]

That song makes you FEEL the hurt!!

[@jclark21218]

whew Barbara and her passive aggressive tone. You're going to do classical?! Whew, the shade of that lady makes my shoulders tight. One thing, outside of music, that I've always enjoyed about Aretha is her lightning, rapid-fire wit and one liners. She was/still is a class of her own. Untouchable and otherworldly.

[@bubujooestes1499]

I have seen lots of interviews of this lady these few days and her sweet quiet humility comes out in all of them.She is eloquent and does not back down on any question.Sweet lady.

[@MSLFORD]

We will miss you, Aretha. May God bless you on your journey to paradise. Sending prayers and love to the family from Memphis.

[@rahlohmcdonogh280]

MS. L. FORD Yea they keep saying Detroit but she was from Memphis!!!

[@anitamathes3595]

MS. L. FORD true

[@leon8160]

God I respect her for having 4 people practically talking at once to her. Aretha is the queen of soul show some boundaries and RESPECT. Aretha has grace.

[@gwendolynwilson8444]

I think that was rude and disrespectful for her to say that she was skinny then😣You DON'T Talk Like That To The QUEEN OF SOUL💝💝💝💝 that was awesome she was still willing to learn classical piano that's very inspiring and encouraging💝💝💝💝

[@escales6202]

Joy is always tactless. She doesn't mean anything by it, that's just her.

[@lorrainebanath-yasharahla9561]

gwendolyn wilson : YOU SHOULD NOT MAKE RUDE REMARKS LIKE THAT TO A PERSON. I NEVER REALLY CARED FOR BARB WALTERS😨👎

[@fifimeow7417]

you don't talk like that to anyone, just rude!!!!!!!!

[@leeleejay1406]

A true perfectionist, and it showed from the beginning to the end.. God Bless the Queen of Soul.. 👑

[@angelalkennedy4656]

She was being an Asshole!

[@martelli846]

"You were skinny" I'm still skinny"

[@stephaniekingsberry9760]

Sydney Wickliffe Righttt how rude was that

[@cjjarvis88]

Shady as hell 🙄🙄🙄

[@milesbrad9975]

Sydney Wickliffe Joy really pissed me off during this interview. She did multiple things such as that which made me want to say, "Joy just shut up. You're looking like an idiot"

[@mrtyroneb]

Sydney Wickliffe yea, I'm like, wow did Joy really just say that??? Smdh! She's lucky Aretha didn't slap the hell our of her.

[@ladymarmaladea.2463]

Sydney Wickliffe PRICELESS. LOL

[@donnamcleod4521]

The Queen has left her earthly body. Aretha Louise Franklin is my favorite artist of all times. Her voice is like no other. I had three (3) things on my bucket list and one of them was to see the Queen in concert. I got to see her at Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA and then again when she performed at President Obama's inauguration. Thank you for your gift, I will surely miss you 😘😭 #QueenofSoul #QueenofRock&Roll. #BowDown

[@donovanfox9505]

I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves her songs, how often do you like to listening to her songs. She remains the Queen of souls a great artist, with lovely voice. RIP Legend.

[@msd7331]

Tears still come..just so appreciative of the songs you sang in such a soulful way..we love you Queen

[@donovanfox9505]

I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves her songs, how often do you like to listening to her songs. She remains the Queen of souls a great artist, with lovely voice. RIP Legend.

[@soulnspired888]

In our culture a woman with weight is beautiful. She is beautiful either way. We will miss you Queen Mother Aretha!

[@frankiefranklin5576]

Sol Mer KaBa Akoma. Ms Aretha Franklin is a beautiful THICK Madame. Her voice never gain weight lol.

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Sol Mer KaBa Akoma i only new aretha too be a lil heavy that was her trademark of the 👑

[@teresachancellor2514]

Thank you

[@1Slimdiamond]

@@ManuelGuzman067 , it surely isn't. She was played everyday in our homes after the civil rights movement. Weight was NEVER thought of. Wtf!

[@ruthweeks4796]

I blame the modern world for that

[@milesbrad9975]

1:25-1:29 I chuckled here. Aretha Franklin, what a woman. She may be gone but her music lives on

[@theresatoomer5578]

Whoopi looks really good on this interview 10 years ago.

[@QC777]

Well, they did not have to mention anything about her weight, dang! I do not like it when people comment about a woman's weight! Dang!

[@warningloudnoiseahead]

Barbara also said I am glad you came dressed up for us,could have left that out too maybe the ladies was so excited to be in her precence that the questions came out before they could think on how it came out.

[@QC777]

Ridiculousness! SMH!

[@shirleysingleton2169]

MEEEEE EITHER 🤒🤒 HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CONVERSATION 🙁🙁

[@eugeniadavis6439]

At least the "Queen" was all "Natura Woman"...no injections to do any makeovers. She is truly missed!

[@Нейтик]

These girls do the same thing with Mariah.

[@gregoryc1500]

There are no words to describe Aretha's power, love, and influence. There is no other.

[@crystalgrose]

Prayers for Aretha ♡♡♡

[@pdoe4966]

I love Love Aretha!

[@OfficialReggieJamz]

Whoopi looks good af 👀 💕 wow

[@chamillarobbins2275]

Whoopi did look great today, love the outfit!

[@marylee7460]

REGGIE JAMZ she does!!!!

[@danceforeverkid]

Rest in Heaven Queen!

[@firstsergeantcandiobelleus6546]

There will never be another Queen like her. She has earned it and leading choirs in heaven.

[@Dino-su2wh]

there was better than her Tina Turner

[@jacquelineperry8740]

Big is beautiful on some folks retha loves to eat and thats okay her real fans love her no matter her weight she just aretha to me and thats ms.aretha if your raised properly.eating make her happy then im happy for her.

[@msBellosa]

Jacqueline Perry 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@shirleysingleton2169]

THAT'S RIGHT SISTA 😍 😍

[@wdyyat2321]

I really miss Ms. Aretha Franklin. My father the late Mr. Charles Yates purchased her records when I was a little girl & a teenager. I just love her. Now i have most of her recordings on my IPOD Touch & MP3'S. My lady of "Queen Of Soul"! I cried when she passed away. I will always be a fan & she was so Beautiful!! Beautiful lady!! My condolences to the family. I will always be a fan.

[@crochetdiva8436]

@7:36 "I keep my mouth closed when I should" The Queen couldn't have said it better. 😍😍😍

[@JustManT]

RIP....wow great beloved talented God given talent Woman...that added to this World greatly.

[@PhoenixFormation]

Why does EVERY Aretha interview have someone trying it with her? ReRe was always straight to the point no BS and she handled weird situations well.

[@Narcissisticbehaviors]

right they are so intimidated by this woman. They better stop hating.

[@AHLIYON]

She sure did!!! 👏

[@christellynnbarnes7797]

TRUTH. I really understood her after watching *(Tv 5 part movie)ARETHA: GENIUS" W Cynthia Erivio....earlier this year... Excellent. It made me Appreciate & Love Ms. FRANKLIN more.

[@Nonrelatable_t]

Right nd then make her look like the bad guy.

[@msg4141]

Imagine Ms Franklin being criticised by a bunch of people who age like milk lol

[@calebsimon2337]

Let the woman talk. She’s got mobbed; at least allow her to finish a sentence without all the interjections.. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. R.I.P. Aretha.

[@cynthiamyles191]

awwwe 1967, I was only 9 years old at that time.... but I was old enough to love her for her angelic voice and powerful messages to ALL WOMEN!!! Rest In Power Queen of Soul~~~

[@WordWoman111]

Barbara being impeccably rude as always. Interview would have worked nicely with Whoopi and Elizabeth, both of whom actually seemed prepared.

[@dddddadadad1796]

Chile shut up

[@rmontoya90066]

The Queen continues to live in our hearts in July 1, 2020. Ms. Aretha Franklin always kept it real, transparent! This lady corrected facts, loved her tenacity, relentlessness. Strong courage lady, fearless woman, an example, always took a leap of #FAITH. Natural woman was J. Wexler, the great Carole King! Love you forever!♥️🙏♥️♥️🙏

[@ceciliem1811]

Aretha, was so down to earth! She loved her family and close friends! She enjoyed this interview and it was amazing to see her on this episode of The View! What a wonderful interview! Thanks for the memory! May Aretha R.I.P. 🎶🎹🎶😢

[@reignrobinson7951]

Barbara Walters is sooo annoying in this interview....Rip queen

[@1CristylJ]

Darlene Robinson yes she is...ughk

[@scotnick59]

What else is new?

[@dwisdomNYC]

She has to know better. I have never seen her be this unprofessionally to a guest.

[@amarvinwinansfan]

@@dwisdomNYC She got on my last nerves!!!

[@dwisdomNYC]

@@amarvinwinansfan truly a hot mess. I don't miss seeing her at all.

[@ceds.9592]

If I hear one more thing about her “attitude”. I just don’t think people are used to a blunt, intelligent, intellectual, purposeful, tenacious woman. If you go to a black church or a black family gathering, you will find a hundred auntie Rees. This woman grew up tough, strong and determined, and she’s carried that with her. Y’all gotta understand how early she got in a business as a black woman who at times might’ve been seen as vulnerable. They didn’t depend on anyone. They worked very hard, despite being black and female to get in to certain industries that otherwise would sleep on them. Not all of these queens in music are bitter or nasty like people say they are. They just know what they want, what they mean and how they want it. Give auntie her respect. I love black women, and we have to normalize women having a mind of their own and knowing what they want and stop claiming they have attitudes when they just wanted be treated just as well as the next person. It’s a lot of artists and celebrities in general y’all put on a pedestal that really have attitudes and a “difficult to work with” reputation. Do y’all expect a queen to let people say whatever or take little? Would you do that? I think Aretha knew her value.

[@PTSDeeD212]

Church! And hell, she didn't even get them together together.

[@ceds.9592]

@@PTSDeeD212 exactly!

[@tonibenedict5751]

Joyce Behar..ugh!! RIP beautiful queen of soul!!

[@1love847]

Give the genius time to answer! RESPECT.

[@Worme95]

Why does Barbara sound sound surprised that Aretha is learning to play classical music.

[@maggieedward3951]

Marcus B exactly my thoughts 🙄

[@1CristylJ]

Right...that pissed me off

[@WordWoman111]

Barbara is prejudiced, the older she gets, the more that is exposed. Happiest day on The View was when she stepping down.

[@cocopuff6810]

Right

[@cocopuff6810]

Glad whoopi spoke up

[@KISHEEME]

I find Barbara Walters to be condescending. That's your contemporary.

[@bubujooestes1499]

K Barbara always a superiority complex.Looking down her nose that is.

[@migrain45]

Yes i remember in an interview with Diana Ross asking her is that her real hair, i mean it came out of nowhere, i thought that it was not Necessary to go there, had nothing to do with the interview, i think she done that for ratings, to me very poor taste of Barbara.

[@rjs1602]

Barbara has always been rude🤨

[@dddddadadad1796]

🙄y’all kill me.

[@REE872]

Incomparable! love you Retha!!! 8/16/18

[@cynthiaslade1826]

ARETHA will always be the one and only. HEAVEN is happy!

[@erikm8372]

I love the audacity of so many people to bring up years, saying “that was so long ago” and “I saw you in concert when I was 14”, but Aretha ALWAYS mentions it! “What are you, about 16? Okay…”

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

💀😭

[@DannyM.D.N.A]

Lol aretha Just gives it how it is

[@celestematthews3266]

Arethea Franklin left a huge legency behind may she rest in peace forever in God's kingdom eternity forever.

[@TheSunshineplace10]

"Follow your own heart and your own path." #💓

[@Indyansilk1]

RIP my beautiful queen of soul

[@alexarambula82]

The reason Aretha comes off a bit “catty” is because she sick of the same damn questions over and over, also some people get a little too personal.

[@mojareanx3148]

Pray for Aretha Franklin😢😢😢

[@crystalgrose]

mojarean X Amen! I am here going down memory lane. Definitely praying for her. There will never be another Queen of Soul ♡

[@Gisellej80]

Rip we need a documentary on her life on tv until her funeral. A wonderful singer has gone to heaven

[@mzhale2u332]

Guess what you got your wish airs today❤️❤️❤️

[@Gisellej80]

Yes

[@DEVASTATOR478]

amazing diva !!

[@elizaross2154]

My heart go out the t

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Yes💗

[@grossr2]

RUDE as heck....5:00!!! Shut up why dont you Ms Walters!

[@angeljohnson6665]

Renae Elliott-Gross yes

[@roville225]

God Bless Aretha ❤️🎶

[@truthseeker4real104]

Rest Easy, Queen ⚘⚘⚘

[@20venice]

Her sense of humor is AMAZING! RIP QUEEN💗💗❣

[@GloriaEasley-kx9ih]

Luv EVERYTHING about my girl...a fan since a little girl of 5/6...talked to her. 8:16 ..met her at Mahalia's funeral...attended over 20 concerts...LOVE her always and forever. Gloria E of Chitwn

[@annb1227]

Love This Woman...RIP Lady💜

[@donovanfox9505]

I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves her songs, how often do you like to listening to her songs. She remains the Queen of souls a great artist, with lovely voice. RIP Legend.

[@annb1227]

@@donovanfox9505 weekly

[@donovanfox9505]

@@annb1227 Oh okay that’s nice, me too. How are you and what are you doing at the moment ?

[@erikm8372]

Walters: You have…twenty Grammys? Aretha: …uh-huh.

[@carlettagoodrichmann1513]

Each artist 👨‍🎤 swings on a different beat Aretha an activist who extended the worlds of musical genres. GREAT INTERVIEW. Women driven to excellence write on right on as music trends. BLAZING FORWARD

[@mka1967]

They say all the wrong things...age weight

[@tremaine861]

mark allen right??!

[@celestematthews3266]

mark allen Exactly

[@sjwdestroyer4895]

And her Grammys too. She had 18, not 20.

[@lil7693]

mark allen 😂😂😂 straight to the point ,YES !

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

It’s The View. Saying wrong things is what they do.

[@jonathanbailey82]

I love Aretha Franklin.

[@grant1088]

It's sad some people always focus on people looks whoopie was younger ten years ago we do change we all change maybe not the same way when you live a life you change to age is to live to bad we won't no what ms Franklin would look like today she gone and will always always be miss by her loved ones and fans rip you are miss ❤❤❤❤. 8:16

[@carolcarney1022]

I cried so hard watching her funeral yesterday... Like I lost a family member. I debated on watching it, I shouldn't have...😭😭😭😭😭 So I'll be watching KZbin a lot, to remember and reminiscence about My Queen....

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Only diva on that couch is aretha rip 👑

[@angeljohnson6665]

latino heat amen

[@californiagirl8547]

I love her

[@jamesfreeman2258]

Nobody ever talks about how strong Aretha was. Strength to handle many mucky things. Her talent cannot be topped by any singer.

[@Nonrelatable_t]

exactly. not by any singer or rapper. she’s there queen.

[@rosah317]

Aretha climbed the highest mountain on her way to see Jesus. To the land where you never grow old. The lord took her hand and lead her home.

[@UNbowed62]

The song came out in 1967. Now whether Aretha sang it in ‘77 in the video, that’s another thing. Hail to the Queen. RIP ❤️

[@KJ_nyc]

Yes, it's not easy to tell if this was a brain fart or a reference to the video performance. Can't imagine that Aretha could ever forget when Natural Woman was released. Too historical a song to forget that.

[@scaryanima9268]

​@@KJ_nycShe was joking

[@alexk2501]

Take me back! Aretha gave great interviews!

[@deirdregaskin465]

Aretha was amazing, incredible, phenomenal. There are not enough words to describe her. Imagine she was already a fantastic pianist and ,yet, she took classical piano lessons! Who does that? A woman of her expansive talent ? just amazing. An indivdual to be admired, for sure. RIP, Aretha.

[@rosah317]

Aretha was a wonderful person may she rest In peace Give praise and glory to her and Jesus. Amen.💒

[@sarahb6163]

I'm gonna go look up that performance🙌🏿

[@Dedicated2WendyWilliams]

can somebody re upload this in higher quality? we deserve it by now

[@akuapiatas]

hehehe: interviewer: I was 14 when I saw you in concert. Aretha: What I was 16, 17?

[@piaping8747]

As soon ..as i heard her voice😊👍

[@AnnaSNoel]

RIP Queen Aretha

[@camprich6768]

Whoopi goldberg was so professional and calm there in that video.

[@gimcollectionByElee]

Here in 2020! Love it... she takes NO shade. “ I’ve still skinny “ 😆👑

[@Babygirl-gq7ke]

I’m going to love you forever Aretha 😢R.I.P.

[@nicholebrooks9838]

Why were they competing instead of letting her speak. Rest in love.

[@robjusme546]

The modesty from this age is classic, I dont know if it comes with age but its beautiful.

[@davidwilliams8701]

The best lady soul a beautiful sister we will always remember you.

[@waynejosey1367]

They treating the queen like she a rookie

[@roots4140]

This interview was a MESS! How unfortunate. Elizabeth and Whoopi were the only ones who had any self-control.

[@cmunnerl]

Whoopi asks great questions!!!

[@saundrabrown1873]

There's not another artist today that can't replace The Queen Of Soul. R.I.P.In Heaven Aretha Franklin!!!

[@Dino-su2wh]

Are many

[@Cupcake40]

I'm still skinny, bih!!

[@ajsassy788]

cakenurse That's how I felt too! Lmao

[@annwilliams9954]

cakenurse I love your twist boo but in reality that's how she really wanted to say it😂😂😂

[@Cupcake40]

Ann Williams right!!!😂😂😂😂

[@Cupcake40]

AJ Juicy 😂😂😂

[@Catmom3]

Haha yes! Thought the fur was gonna fly! Lol

[@Skeeto-i1v]

ARETHA AWESOME WOMAN YOU'RE WELL MISSED R.I.P 🙏❤

[@wendyyates6046]

I love the View but why did a person say that you was skinny then. Why was that said??? That was DISRESPECTFUL!!! Ms. Aretha Franklin is Beautiful and Talented!! I'm a fan.

[@HadEnough745]

Back when the View was a decet show. Now it's a friggin' political shoutfest. Ugh...

[@rma3_3_3]

I miss Aretha Franklin!

[@CodiganKelly1983]

Rest Miss Franklin. You are irreplaceable!

[@twilliams3593]

I love her so much😍. There will never be another…never.

[@antoniusjohnson3824]

RIP Aretha Franklin.

[@terrydrumgoole3992]

The Queen will Definitely be MISS by the WORLD,I LOVE ARETHA FRANKLIN

[@arthurrawls7773]

U will b 43va Missed💝💝🐐😘😘😍💕

[@bradyryan5105]

Aretha had quite a set of pipes! What a true talent