Aretha Franklin - Precious Memories (Official Audio)

The official audio of "Precious Memories" by Aretha Franklin with James Cleveland and The Southern California Community Choir from the album 'Amazing Grace' (1972). 'Amazing Grace' earned Aretha a Grammy in 1973 for Best Soul Gospel Performance and remains the best selling Gospel album of all time.
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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.

[@CreoleLadyBug]

I have this album. Some fool donated it to the local thrift store. Paid $1. Best dollar I’ve ever spent.

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

AMEN!!!

[@theriawilliams818]

Glory!!!

[@ArchAGabriel]

You have a treasure..

[@jerleneh.]

I have to agree 1000% every time I listen to this album I cry my soul out... because it touches my spirit and that's what's up!!!!

[@michavandam]

Maybe the "fool" went to see his Heavenly Father.

[@user-or8ik3yy9z]

Ms.Aretha Franklin thank you for the memories you will always be with me i heard you at a young age age thank the creator of all of heaven and earth of the gift he gave to the world in Jesus name we pray 🙏🙏🙏 amen

[@Influencerjuxy]

Read your Bible and listen to this song for a blessing in your soul!!

[@jaynuck16]

When James Cleveland comes in 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jefftroy4518]

Gets lit up

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Amen.😑

[@mmakeketsi7729]

AMEN AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@brandonturner7461]

Thought I was the only one

[@michaeltekulsky5665]

Yes please

[@phillipbaloyi2456]

She said Jesus left us a good book to believe in it ...she also left us with a good album to listen to it...may her soul rest in peace...

[@patriciafernandez1852]

I am an atheist and Latin American. I have been coming to listen to this album for many years. It relaxes me, I love it, it is supreme ...

[@YT4Me57]

It is God.

[@orlandogregory367]

YOU ARE NOT AN ATHEIST!!! The SPIRIT of GOD that flows through this song tugs on your SPIRIT! GOD is calling you.....before you see him FACE TO FACE!!

[@Gumbohero]

Keep listening my sister, it’s the peace of God that’s drawing you, that is our blessed hope in this journey we call life. Gods love and guidance. Just try him in secret like the song, you wasn’t be disappointed but bless. ❤❤❤

[@SonOfSoulEnt]

The more older I get the more I grow to embrace&value this song‼️REST to both the legendary Rev. James Cleveland& ” The Queen Of Soul ” Aretha Franklin‼️🎙🙌🏽🎼⛪️🕊

[@dianebrown9422]

Simply Beautiful ❤

[@MsPaulaChi]

Power

[@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

FINALLY I get why black church lasts so long. Cuz this song had me feeling some kinda way and I was mad it was over after only 7 minutes. Glo-ray! 🙌

[@billmarshall5040]

Kelly Thornburg 😀😀😀

[@nodintikinca7038]

🤣🤣🤣

[@aaronctawford4381]

My son just passed and this song is helping me remember him m as well as to just get through each day. I am 70 yrs old and he was only 36 R I P my son I'll always love and remember you

[@acole1230]

So sorry to hear of this!! May God comfort your heart.

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

May God continue to comfort you In The Name of Jesus Christ! You are not alone!

[@mitchelcohn9198]

Rest in peace 🕊️

[@marlenegates1033]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@moroccaanderson443]

BLESS YOU MOTHER I HAVE A SON WHOSE IN PRISON FIGHTING THE DEVIL AND DRUGS THIS SONG HELPS ME GET THROUGH WITH THE PRAYERS OF THE LORD BLESS YOU MAMA BLESS YOU

[@duvalimeswitter7708]

My grandmother played this every day when I was growing up... She’s now apart of my most precious memories.

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen🙏🏿

[@user-yj8zk3ul4e]

Jesus Jesus Jesus whispered "I'll be with you" those words I will never forget. Rip aretha franklin

[@angelynrobinson1334]

My father played the original album till his death.... His all time favorite artist....

[@billmarshall5040]

Jesus whispers child I’ll be with you! Don’t worry bout It! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@angelynrobinson1334]

She continues to carry me through the storm.

[@lawsonkhumalo4903]

This duet my goodness, may their spirits rest in peace Aretha Franklin and James Cleveland... You speak to my soul

[@gumptown7414]

This was sung at my mother's funeral it was her favorite song

[@TIMELESSGOSPELSONGS]

When I worship my God, I end up a tearful wreck on the floor as I can only say "THANK YOU" over and over for all that God has done in my life. Thank you Lord.

[@YT4Me57]

Remembering my parents' generation now all gone for many years. Had to come to this recording.

[@mrmaxxx94]

Aretha Franklin sang these songs and moved you

[@dariusmcmillan486]

The choir just gives me chills 😩❤️❤️ aretha showed out 🥰

[@poplife123]

In the stillness of the midnight..... sacred secrets he'll unfold.......Aretha thank you for everything........

[@mikebynes3720]

Powerful song

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Prophetic, prolific lyrics 😑

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Beautiful prophetic narrative.

[@billmarshall5040]

My favorite part!

[@mslynda2u]

Yes! Yes! - this floods my soul each time I hear it!

[@janedow1319]

"We outta sing that one mo times James." Lord have mercy. RIP to both of these prolific singers.

[@Dsky40]

I watched her documentary amazing grace on a plane, and hadn’t heard this song in over 20 years. That spirit hit me at 41,000 feet. Sometimes you have to have church from seat 4D

[@elijahpostell7568]

Good morning. Thank you for your testimony... Sometimes you just need help from others.. Have a wonderful day... 😔

[@gwendolynmatthews137]

My Lord

[@billmarshall5040]

Shouting in the aisles at 40,000 ft!

[@patrickjamesmurphy]

The best first class air travel!

[@jeffreypowell4896]

@@patrickjamesmurphy Amen!

[@richardwright9665]

Gospel and blues, combined, if you don't have this lp, don't sing gospel music

[@kristydaniels1424]

Jesus said child I will be with you. As u going through life ups and downs, he will be with you.

[@honeyissweet5583]

We all to say that one more time James......

[@blackcosmos]

Aretha is the 🐐 no other can come close💕

[@mildredpierce4506]

I was 9 years old when my mother bought this album in 1972. She played it so much that it was seared in my memory. I never really appreciated the beauty of this album until the 25th anniversary. There's a lot of things we don't understand as children but grow to understand as adults.

[@reneecarlisle1286]

This is real music. I played this album every day.

[@beatricesmith2847]

I remember hearing my mom hum this song on early Sunday morning before church service she is still with me in her 90s and still huming that song if you lead.

[@stephaniejennings2673]

💛

[@traceygarner7764]

Myyyy God! What a blessing

[@deborahsims1668]

Amen GOD Bless her MoM

[@anthonybrown1757]

Blessed your Mom...Blessed you Too...God Blessed...Blessed Our God...Blessings And Love Everytime 💖💫💫🙏.......

[@maliamoore3955]

Wow our church founder is 93 she loves this song

[@LAY_OUTKING]

Who on earth would dislike such good holy ghost music.

[@thomaslombardo3401]

Brings me to tears whenever I listen to this.

[@cababy1296]

You have to have a hole in your soul to give this song a thumbs down!

[@steviesly7908]

WHO HERE WITH ME NOW! IS THAT JAMES CLEVELAND IN THE BACKGROUND ! 2 OF THE BESTS! 7 24 21

[@TheIrieman15]

Background? He sang most of it

[@jameshooks1355]

I read somewhere President Obama was crying when she sang at the White House. I believe she must of told him that she wasn't long on this ole world so now God has an Encore.

[@carolynspence3667]

This was Mt Aunt Bessies' solo at our families' church, First Glory Baptist in Detroit.. My Uncle Harvey was the Pastor. Talkin about "Precious Memories" I grew up in this church with all my cousins, aunts and uncles. Praise God! I'm so blessed to have these memories to fall back on. I remember this song being a bit faster. They'll be singing all night in this tempo. Lol

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

Hallelujah 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽 “ Sacred Secrets He Will Unfold , JESUS ❗️JESUS ❗️ Who else is Listening to This POWERFUL TESTIMONY in 2021 ❗️AMEN 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@jeffreypowell4896]

Sacred secrets He'll unfold. For there is nothing secret to the One true living God! He knows our (of everybody in the world) thoughts, feelings and intentions with clarity....all at the same time. Is that not mind blowing? God bless everybody, whatever your situation may be!

[@mslynda2u]

I believe it speak of God unfolding His Secrets to us. In the midnight hour He will revel “sacred secrets” Toni’s.

[@eileenmiller7522]

❣️Amen!!! 2021 Jesus is still on the throne!!!!

[@dianawarren2720]

Springfield Baptist Church, Evanston, IL. Precious memories. Reminds me of My Mom's funeral I. Was just 7at the time. RIH Mama! Thanks for showing me the Light, introducing me to Jesus!!

[@billyjenemusiclover667]

♥

[@shirleyjones8953]

Sista Franklin 🙏Rest in heaven 🙏💯🎤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@katrinaspells8728]

I’ve played this song 4 times back to back in last few minutes and when I say both Aretha and Rev James Cleveland sang/preached, let’s just say the tears were on over flow this morning! This was my grandmother’s go to worship song❤️

[@deloreswillis9224]

I feel you!!!!!!!

[@bongekamandisamthembu9439]

Please 🥺🥺💓

[@shirleyjones8953]

Jesus 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Whispered I’ll be WITH YOU🙏🏽🙏🏽Glory hallelujah 😥🙌🏾

[@mzwasithole9521]

This song reminds me back then when I was sleeping on my bed 🛏, I was very sick nearly die, it gave me hope

[@ancestoraprotection]

glad you're alive

[@poplife123]

Jesus whisper ......her ministry unfolds there and then ....listen ....just listen.

[@mamiebranch9826]

I woke up this morning (7/16/2022) with the words to THIS song in my Spirit! Hallelujah!!!

[@helenesmith439]

Please post the words the lyrics thank you and blessings to you in advance Amen Amen ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sabrinabreaux1727]

Anointed voices!!

[@marjoriefreeman3716]

TOUCHES YOUR HEART,SING ARETHA AND JAMES

[@erleendavis2020]

I still worship God with this Album ,and God is still with me Sean the 70s and still playing every week this song keeps me at Peace

[@valeriewatsonz197]

This song was beautiful back in the 70s and it's still beautiful today , it's timeless . I don't think it will ever become out dated .

[@elijahpostell7568]

No, never..😀

[@trustar9040]

Is it how the people just whatever and dont care about christ anymore.

[@COLINBAIRD100]

You right there.

[@billmarshall5040]

Timeless!

[@tanyasams7985]

This entire album makes me think of mama....I learned the entire album as a child. I will always love it

[@jewelofaries]

"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus whispers child I'll be with you, don't bout it." Yes yes yes my Great Intercessor !! Continue to intercede.

[@evangelistmaryhinton1730]

This are the songs that brough us through many, many hard trails and tribulations, and it's going take it today because Hebrews 13:8 Jesus the same yesterday, with Moses, and today with us and forever. They can call it back in the day if they want to God said I'm the Lord thy God and I change not. Mal 3:6

[@aaronshruby2915]

1st heard this song in college. I'm now 51 & im seriously hearing it different these days!! And when James steps on the song.....My Lord!! 🙏🏾

[@constancejoiner4221]

One of the great gospel classics. Rip queen Areatha.

[@beatricesmith2847]

Beautiful black, magnificent, powerful , Black women of the world.

[@erleendavis2020]

I still have this Album I use to listen to this song in the 70s with my grandmother

[@crystalheartbeat]

I just heard this song on a channel 13 documentary about the lynching of a young man named Lennon Lacy, who was murdered in N. Carolina in 2014. I was moved by this song and I needed to come to KZbin to see if I could find it. Not only did I find it, I found it sung by the most amazing voice of Ms. Aretha Franklin. I was meant to hear this song today....amen

[@jamesparker9012]

I saw that program just today and thought of Aretha when I heard the song

[@estellepatella2520]

I was 20 years old when this album was released. I had the album, and then when CDs were invented I have that as well. I still listen to it to this day. It is profound.

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Wowwwwwwww and I was 5. I remember the day Mommy bought it home like it was yesterday and me being an album cover kid, I could not believe my eyes 👀. I wasn't used to seeing her look so regular so normal like Mommy natural, little too no make up, even her outfit. This was the only gospel album played in our home growing up in the early 70's into the 80's. I was not able to take the album when I left home at 22 but, I've purchased the CD 3 times since 1989. It's sentimental to me and I'll NEVER part with it.

[@jovidajohnson7122]

This was my grandmother's favorite song we listen to this every sunday

[@bishopelijahhankerson4982]

Very fitting for all loss in 2020

[@annrallings1710]

Please don’t forget to pray for me

[@billmarshall5040]

Ann Rallings Done!

[@user-jr5jw4pc1n]

This album was in every black house hold...as a kid I was like why they got album...now I understand

[@user-ug5pp9gp3e]

Yes, and I played it continually in the 70s

[@stephanieporter123]

YESSAUH!! SACRED SECRET WILL UNFOLD!!!

[@c.r.harris]

🙌🏾🎚🙌🏾

[@loriwilson2842]

I listened to this song everyday going through chemotherapy he made me more beautiful everyday, oh my GOD he so loving caring be is with us.

[@ericbush6124]

Jesus Jesus Jesus sacred secrets He'll unfold help me Holy Spirit Beautiful beyond Words Aretha and James moo beterr

[@bizzytexas7468]

This was one of my Grandmother's favorite hymns. This is the best version of the song. More modern versions just don't match this heartfelt version.

[@elijahpostell7568]

Good morning.. You are so correct... This song will sure touch your heart and soul... 😔😔

[@michellestanfield410]

Agreed

[@jessicawilliams1176]

I love this song, I love her voice, and I love this album. Happy heavenly 82nd Birthday to Aretha Franklin! ❤🥳🎉🎊🕊️3/25/2024

[@1Faith71]

Come on now 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

That choir! Wow. Aretha’s voice is a musical instrument all it’s own. Could listen to her all day ❤️

[@bongekamandisamthembu9439]

Please 🥺💓💓

[@richardwright9665]

That man is killin that guitar

[@anjelheaven]

Cornell Dupree. Long live the legend!

[@treytaylor1511]

@@anjelheaven Oh he played with Donny Hathaway too😃

[@desmondmurry9836]

the drums bass and guitar on this album are the same rhythm section she used for "Rock Steady" "Daydreaming" and others during that time

[@vanessajackson2889]

Oh Jesus, I love you Aretha, take your time...

[@virtue737]

One of my grandmother's favorite songs. We sang this at her bedside shortly before she transitioned years ago. She would've been 101 years old today. 🥰

[@deloreswillis9224]

God bless your grandmothers soul🙏🏿

[@virtue737]

@@deloreswillis9224 Thank you! 💓♥️💓

[@mariej.richard5114]

God bless we did too she was 96 passed in 2020 Rip to your grandmother as well she is in heaven

[@virtue737]

@mariej.richard5114 Wow... Thank you! Your comment is right on time. A few hours ago, my son and I were watching an old episode of Atlanta that he really needed to see because i knew he would relate to it. Precious Memories played during one of the scenes. I told him it was a sign. I told my mother and found out she had dreamed about her for the last 3 nights. Your comment is icing on the cake. This proves that heaven isn't so far away. Much love to your grandmother. 💓

[@kkarayenzi]

What a powerfull voice,👌

[@stephanierickenbacker2446]

Beautiful! Sounds good in 2019! RIP

[@conniemcmillian7010]

Still Beautiful in 2020. We need this in time. Praise God.

[@nettieruthkingwright6835]

Precious Memories O How They Linger Yes Lord

[@whostalking]

My God, can’t Do nothing but Weep! Touches my Soul..

[@cecilepovich3861]

Used to play and play this album.Wore it out.

[@morrisparrish76]

Of all the gospel songs she made: this may have been the best of them!

[@sweetapplepie70]

Dedicated to our loretta my people who pass 2 weeks ago they play this at her funeral, god she going to be missed, this her favorite song what a sad month Jesus Christ amazing woman❤❤❤😢😢😢🙏

[@shirleysingleton2169]

AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙏💕💕

[@sonwabilekume4958]

Oooou what a sooong maan,a year has PASSED since the Queen departed!!!

[@derekgreen4584]

MY LATE BROTHER STACY'S FAVORITE SONG !, MAY YOU SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE AND LOVE ! !, GONE BUTNOTFORGOTTEN ! !

[@scottjohnson5303]

Chicago IL This Album was played in my house every cut on here. This music gives me sense of grounding to a strong (United) positive Black village. The good/the bad and all that flows in between. The ending always chokes me up . I don’t know why. Aretha that voice those vocals. Lord have Mercy.

[@harrietjohnson1930]

Scott Johnson CHICAGO girl here. I feel you Scott AND deeply feel Rev. James Cleveland, Aretha and the Holy Spirit moving in and through that audience and me.

[@scottjohnson5303]

Harriet Johnson . Stay healthy stay strong sis. RIP the great Harold Washington .

[@michaelmiller867]

This is the old landmark. Mama bought it new.

[@tanyasams7985]

I know what you mean! This album was my childhood soundtrack!

[@scottjohnson5303]

Climbing Higher Mountains trying to get home.

[@walterhenderson2155]

My mother, father and stepfather were much flawed and yet, I have precious memories.

[@presterjohn1697]

Feel it in your bones? YOUR BONES I SAID!!!!!!

[@gudkat3425]

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG ❤️ 2023!

[@dianemidgett4859]

This was one of my grandma favorite she loved the entire album we would listen to Aretha and James Cleveland

[@artbrownsr]

I was priveledged to listen to her music as it came out with the young people of my church as we teenagers were just starting out in life.

[@jameswestleyfarrell9068]

I needed to come to church this morning. This song is a blessing. Aretha was a blessing. Rest easy, Queen.

[@ashleywilliams7011]

Send chills down my soul and make the hairs on my arm rise and praise The Lord. My mom played this album as we cleaned every Saturday morning in the 70's.

[@ew346]

Just beautiful to this day

[@shirleysingleton2169]

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL 😇😇💕💕

[@dudumncube546]

"Child I'll be with you, yes I will dont worry bout it"

[@reneecarlisle1286]

I grew up on this gospel album. I start my day with it and end my day with it Praise God.

[@chrisevans5324]

I remember I was 15 years old when this was released and I am still moved by it. Holy ghost filled she is! What a blessing this will always be.

[@jeanettejohnson3744]

Nothing like Having Old but the best memories Good old Gospel music YESSSSS

[@jefftroy4518]

Sweet Song bird from the Most High! Amen

[@virginiaclark2476]

Yes Yes precious bittersweet memories of home with Mom and Dad

[@ilae.williams7675]

My lord,say it...

[@elijahpostell7568]

Good morning, may your memories of your parents endure in your heart forever...😔

[@melisaforney6836]

I know that the lord is with me Every step of the way. And will always be there As long has I trust in him He all so reviled that he don't make mistake.Just trust and believe know matter what come My way that he is God. And ye ye and amen

[@seanamarshall6837]

my grandmother introduced me to this back in the late 80s and i still love it

[@kimberlybell5013]

So amazingly beautiful!!!!!!