Aretha Franklin, Ronald Isley & Dennis Edwards - A Song For You

Aretha Franklin , Ronald Isley & Dennis Edwards perform "A Song For You" during the 16th Annual Music Masters tribute concert honoring Aretha Franklin at the State Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, November 5, 2011.

[@TheDavjo]

Aretha Franklins voice is just so Pure. When Dennis Edwards says " the greatest singer that ever lived", he is not exaggerating.

[@tracyskins7854]

Powerful voice...her & Dennis Edwards.❤️❤️❤️

[@LADYDIVAful]

It’s no secret that Dennis was Aretha’s number one heartstring until death! They were LOVERS FRFR!

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

Aretha loved sex..babies at 12...

[@tyrellanderson4722]

I imagine Whitney wouldn't have disagreed.

[@mzyotruthnlove8263]

When Dennis said "the greatest singer that ever lived", Ms Aretha looked surprised. When Ronald said "in this whole wide world", she said "amen". She went from "surprised to "took pride" in one sec.

[@marymartha5363]

YoJo aka MzYo, lady, you truly have the gift of discernment! I didn't anybody caught that! "Long live the Queen!"

[@reddfyareddfya]

YoJo aka MzYo LOL !! Yes !!

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

👍👍👍👍

[@JeremyM2]

Sounded like Cissy said Amen

[@tunett123]

She is not just the Queen of Soul she is the Queen of music.

[@peacheswright8775]

amen

[@jrsmith1998]

No. That would be Madonna

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Amen

[@elijahmitchell9681]

@@jrsmith1998 madonna has no damn talent

[@rosalindrhodes5303]

Dennis and Aretha dated back in the day. They were remembering the days when they were alone, This brought back memories, they forgot other people were on the stage❣❣❣

[@garnetttaylor2479]

Rosalind Rhodes I know that's right lol

[@brinm64pur69]

Rosalind Rhodes I think you r right. Lol! They forgot about other people were around. I really thought they were going to start stripping.

[@wendycaesar4949]

Rosalind Rhodes lol

[@marywhite1906]

These shows is rehearsed ahead of times... Practice makes perfect you'll seeing particular part of this show!!

[@jennyjenny8662]

Too much rhythm..soul..blues in that room them two was fire wow

[@jjholl00]

RIP Queen and Dennis who died this year too.

[@ssoouull]

I was backstage. I was in the band that played behind all of the other singers onstage during their sets. Aretha did this for her set. It was in Cleveland at the R&R Hall of Fame, where they were giving Aretha her honorary Doctorate. Chaka Khan had a set too! Dennis and Aretha were a couple back in the day...(Can't you tell?) He inspired Aretha's, "Daydreaming And I'm Thinking of You". We were backstage falling all over each other!

[@RonaldJohnson-md7lk]

What can I say.

[@gwenstevens1963]

Poor Ronnie he was in the middle

[@roxchillady9651]

Awesome

[@tiffiejackson3330]

You can tell this was personal lol

[@reddfyareddfya]

Joesph Wooten Dennis voice tho. Poor Ron in the middle of this Reminiscing journey

[@1588van]

RIP to both legends!! Aretha and Dennis!

[@princetonsgirl62]

Dennis is dead?

[@reddfyareddfya]

Van Williams, Jr. Whaaaat !! Didn't know he died..aww no !!

[@ronniemoon57]

@@princetonsgirl62 Where have you been all this time?

[@princetonsgirl62]

Ronald Mondrey Here on earth! Why do you ask?

[@jalenf3591]

princetonsgirl62 He died in February of 2018

[@notarealpresident6849]

🎼 Awesome to see Aretha,🎤 Ron 🎤& Dennis 🎤together on stage . R.I.P. Dennis Edwards - Temptation 4 EVER🎵

[@tammystwilson1763]

Too much talent on one stage! The Queen can sing and play. That's a love opera right there. Lol.

[@pbamse]

Dennis Edwards (1943 - 2018)

[@omoniyikaye]

Mr Dennis Edwards...R.I.P

[@CharlieLola-wm3nb]

And to Aretha Franklin.. 2018 man 😔

[@itsjustmeyo3472]

Aretha Just Joined Him And I Bet He Welcomed her With Arms Wide Opened ..

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

Rest in paradise Aretha and Dennis.

[@michaeltaylor3514]

I love how they sang this with such conviction it was personal!

[@Ladyraedior]

they us to date lol

[@sil83r]

Aretha never lost her voice, even in later years. I am blessed and privileged to share among others the music and song of this great Queen. I miss her so much. Just knowing that she is no longer with us breaks my heart, but at the same time believing that she is at rest and in the loving arms of our Divine Creator. Tearfully Yours..... A grieving fan.

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

She couldn't hit those notes...

[@artaim2000]

@@Mimi-cg2cw And you couldn't hit your baby Anymore once they moved up out of that Hoodwinked house of yours. And PHRASE the Lord and savvior- You couldn't perm your Alopecia'd Edges Nomore because they banned That crack they put in that Perm juice🙅🏽‍♀️ LOL. Bby hairs was beggin for a break! Leave Rethas Alone

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

Nobody’s voice lasts forever. People love to criticize yet would LOVE to have had a fraction of the lives these legends have had. Beautiful Black voices! Rest in peace Queen Aretha & the incomparable Mr. Dennis Edwards.🤎❤️

[@gmgmusic02]

Beautiful! The one and only Undisputed Queen of Soul!

[@aubreybell6322]

Wonderful!

[@DetroitLives313]

This is classic. The Queen, Ronnie Isley and Motown Prince......Mr. Dennis Edwards!

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Awesome

[@tubman1868]

I hope these two legendary singers have joined hands in the Afterlife. I seems that they cared deeply for each other.

[@jackiebrown3906]

2024 IM STILL LISTENING TO THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG QUEEN ARETHA FRANKLIN KING DENNIS EDWARDS MY KING RON ISLEY LEGENDS FOREVER

[@shantaylittle14]

Day dreaming and I'm thinking of you, Aretha wrote about the feelings she has for Dennis Edwards💕. Poor Ron got himself caught up in the middle of this 😂😂😂. And they not even thinking about him. Ron's like, okay they're having a moment. LMAO

[@princetonsgirl62]

lmao

[@myspanisheyes7]

She once said that she would marry Edwards in a heartbeat!

[@deneenjeffries2768]

😂😂 caught up in the Rapture RIP Dennis and Aretha

[@tiffiejackson3330]

Right lol...he like uuummm...should I exit lol

[@tishamae8963]

wow, that was something else wasn't it?Anybody could see that moment them two had.....

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

I love this..look at Cissy and Jerry in the background. Can't no one touch Ronnie or Dennis. I love Karen Carpenter singing this song also..this is a classic..

[@iamlove113]

Elaine Donaway Jerry??

[@jerryj920]

Outstanding: All Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees....Aretha Franklin 'The Queen of Soul' and first female inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ronald "Ron" Isley of The Isley Brothers, RIP Dennis Edwards; The Contours, The Temptations; Feb.3,1943-Feb.1,2018) Thank you and God bless. RIP Legend. Thanks for the upload, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Blessings

[@bustabass9025]

Dennis was a "sangin' brother!" Aretha the undisputed "Queen of Soul!" Isley must have felt like he was the proverbial "crowd" blocking some action; the way Dennis and Aretha were fawning over each other and he wasn't contributing much of anything to the song. No doubt the two of them reminiscing over those precious memories of days gone by. Rest in peace two of the greatest singers ever to uhhhh, do it!?!🎤🎹👑🎶

[@anonymouslee8287]

Her song "Day Dreaming " was wrote for dennis edwards, they were dating

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Day Dreaming I luv that song by Areatha and I luv the song A Rose is just a Rose. She done that song I believe with Lauryn Hill it's a pretty song

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

They were luv birds Dennis was not ready to settle down it broke Aretha's heart💋👄💔😥

[@ssoouull]

@@bobbiejeansmith6407 , that is what I heard too...

[@gucciysl]

She was so smitten.

[@jonathanrobinson7705]

We are not worthy! Thank you. The Queen of soul, Ms Aretha Franklin.

[@jamescoel1727]

Jonathan Robinson 8nig7-qNWDasIP4yvomPKBz-1WIh-g n bh

[@exploregreer1048]

Jonathan Robinson awesome tribute to the queen and this wonderful music

[@brendabradley8973]

She played music by ear if you notice she never ever uses sheet music isn’t that amazing

[@bobbiejeansmith6407]

Amazing she was gifted

[@heavilybeautiful5620]

I love some Dennis Edwards and Ronald Isley!!!!!!

[@soundofyeyna315]

Listening makes me tear up....Dennis had inner soul he could show through voice...you felt it when you listened....

[@karenharris7170]

I wanted to hear more of Ronald Isley. I remember Aretha recorded this song on her, Let Me In Your Life album. She tore it up. The Temps did a very good job on it, too.

[@karenharris7170]

This was an awesome performance.

[@lindamcallister8149]

RIP MR DENNIS EDWARDS THE TEMPTATIONS WAS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE GROUPS.

[@jackiebrown3906]

It’s 2023 I’m still listening to this song love is all in this song

[@kandikane923]

This was beautiful. Rip Aretha and Dennis, you’re singing together again in heaven. I surely miss real singers and real music. Mr Isley you are legendary too, God bless you. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@Grandpa_Moses]

Amazing how many different ways this immortal song can be interpreted. Thank you kindly for sharing

[@peacheswright8775]

rip the queen aretha franklin u will be missed love ya

[@jevonbostick3125]

RIP Dennis Edwards

[@karenturner7674]

Excuse Me Donnie Hathaway is the first person to sing that song.....🤔I think?LoL

[@rosewelton7743]

Rip Dennis..y’all getting down with this some real Legends..Dennis 2-1-2018

[@rillyjo5810]

This is awesome

[@exploregreer1048]

The ice man Mr. Jerry Butler what a group!!

[@karenhill3917]

Where? He's not up there

[@karenhill3917]

I see him now

[@lindalyte354]

No disrepect, however I would have liked to have heard more of Ronald Isley( what did they have him up there for?) Rest in peace Mr.Edwards, such a loss.🙏🙏Another loss, " The Queen of Soul", Rest in Peace.☝☝🙏🙏✨✨

[@denisemitchell8477]

agree

[@Joe-eg5uw]

Rest in peace Mr Edward you will be missed love your music

[@brownin329]

Linda Lyte You gotta jump in...he had a shot. He let them have it.

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Linda Lyte I agree

[@gaileantroutman627]

Exactly. The exact thing I was thinking. With Edward squeekie voice. I was ready for Ron to test it up..... Rest in peace; Queen of soul, music, Aretha Franklin, love you and missing you. RIP Edward.

[@denisemitchell8477]

queen ReRe Ron was overwhelmed silent luv that

[@charleneword9972]

9th , so 0

[@lindabrown2090]

She wanted to laugh so bad when Ronald Isley called Dennis Dr. Feelgood. Because he was one of her Dr. Feelgood.

[@cyorkgo]

Rest in Peace Dennis ....

[@wadejohnson4342]

Soulfull pour that heart out,sing and let everyone know how you feel about the song you're singing.

[@charleskaigler5636]

Memories by denis Edward

[@denisemitchell8477]

thanks out Queen sang that and look at RON looking at her she's royalty great stuff

[@lubomusicman]

awesome!!!! i just love our legends! :)

[@noreneal7252]

She recorded this back in her prime and it was fantastic!!! This was awesome 👏🏾

[@MicheleWallace]

Nothing can compare with the way they sing and perform for one another.

[@Jsimm100]

Vocals For Days!!! Aretha, Ron, Dennis

[@jrcarter9175]

Now Ronald is the only surviving member of this performance.

[@itsjustmeyo3472]

Im Sure Ron Isley Will Pair Up With Jerry *The IceMan* Butler And Due A Duet In Honor Of Aretha And Dennis

[@dejouryoung1080]

Periclis Dragonballz scary

[@lindalyte354]

Periclis Dragonballz / 😢😢😢😢May they both, Rest in Peace☝☝🙏🙏✨✨God bless Ronald Isley.

[@deneenjeffries2768]

I know 😢

[@marymartha5363]

Periclis Dragonballz, You're right...did you see his performance at her funeral? That was deep!

[@lesliejohnson3743]

My Thoughts and prayers for Aretha Franklin Family and Friends!! She is and always will be the Queen of soul!! RIP 👑 you will be greatly missed by the 🌎!!💝💕❤

[@rudymoore8579]

Ron: well I should just sit down & watch y’all song & have y’all moments *stares* Dennis: *keeps singing* Aretha: *Keeps singing* Edited: All three legends on stage!

[@ns0708]

And Jerry Butler and Cissy Houston!!

[@fatcat1967]

Rip Dennis Edwards

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

POWERFUL🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 AMAZING 🎤🔥QUEEN ARETHA FRANKLIN RONALD I🎤SLEY DENNIS 🎤EDWARDS AMAZING BEAUTIFUL THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND 😊SHARING YOUR GIFT. ● BROWN FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON 💜

[@lindajackson7310]

I'm so glad she got a to tejj Dennis that she will always love him Linda j.peave

[@Neosoulgroovydude]

yeah ron didnt get in but he accented it.

[@adrianlyord3978]

Truly Great for this performance! All 3 of the Soul Legends! Thanks Aretha the Queen of Soul and Dennis Edwards RIP! And the Great Ron Isley! Awesome.

[@PepperMaShayOfficial]

This Is So Fabulous I Can’t Express What I’m Seeing In Words!! Pure Love For The Queen!!

[@collage1959]

I Don't Care How Good You Can Sing,Or How Many Album Hits You Have Made,But The Worst Thing You Could Ever Do,Is Get On Stage To Sing With Aretha Franklin. She Makes ALL Singers Learn Real Quick How She Got The Title "QUEEN OF SOUL".

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

Hallelujah 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@diannemaye7899]

R.i.p Aretha and Dennis I just lost my Best Friend my Mother.

[@loisweiss6678]

rip Dennis! Happy Birthday 2/3/18

[@MrStyle23]

I just want to point out that the great backing vocalist Cissy Houston and Jerry "The Iceman" Butler are on the stage as well. Two legends in their own right.

[@jackiebrown3906]

This Song Is So Full Of Love

[@sandrawright930]

MS ARETHA FRANKLIN, MR. DENNIS EDWARDS,RIP WILL BE TRULY MISSED

[@melaninenriched7844]

Ron shady talking some "sing it Dr. Feelgood." He wasn't slick 🤣🤣🤣

[@teddyj.3198]

Dennis’ voice may have went to shit by this time but the soul never left that man. RIP an absolute legend

[@mickie4445]

Dennis gave respect to Aretha that night. She was so surprised

[@davidmalik9821]

RIP Dennis.

[@tinytiny7539]

R.I.P Aretha Franklin, R.I.P Dennis Edwards

[@franktaylor9848]

Chase Manning

[@joseph210109]

RIP to dennis and AF !!!!

[@tanyagilliard6727]

R.I.P. Dennis Edwards and Auntie Aretha🙏❤🙏🎹🎤

[@JMichellesSpot]

My soul is hurting right now. Going to miss this Lady 💜 Never to be forgotten ❤️

[@deshawndike1447]

My baby Aretha! 💋

[@Thefunksoulbro]

Magic.

[@80s4everever]

5:22 "When my life is all over ... " RIP Ms. Franklin and Mr. Edwards #BitterSweet Now this is how you do a cover. Wow!

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

They have now been reunited in Gods Choir! RIP Aretha Franklin & Dennis Edwards

[@dianeregan4848]

I think this was a SPECIAL moment between Aretha and Dennis. She wanted to do it. She DID. GRACIOUS she was. OH YES. A Heart of GOLD. I mourn for your passing. You will always be the QUEEN of SOUL. A NATURAL. A GREAT MOM and a LOVING person. Hey, U R a NATURAL WOMAN. RIP

[@mischag4105]

This touched me so much to see them together

[@BigWhiteBoyLuvsPatti]

Nothing but tears. I love Dennis and Ronald, but would have loved this even more had it been just the Queen and piano.

[@nr30199]

WHY am I just now seeing this 🤦🏾‍♀️. Anyway, this was fantastic, R.I.P Queen and Mr. Edward's. And keep on living Mr. Isley❤

[@sil83r]

I am really behind the times to just have learned this year that Dennis Edwards had passed away. Another great legend, that I grew up listening to when he joining the Temps, and when he went solo. I am saddened to learn about his passing, and May he rest in peace. God Bless and RIP Dennis. Sadly Yours, ....A fan.

[@kctaylorsings]

Aretha Franklin dressed like a Queen, serenaded us like a Queen💜

[@cameronroberts2961]

I could see the love they had once before onstage wow this is great

[@mmarie294]

my my my... wish I was there. Thank you for posting. RIP Aretha and Dennis

[@HipHopSoulTV]

Everytime Ron tryna hit a note Dennis cut him off with another note like damn okay they having a little moment here LOL Rest in power Dennis & Aretha!

[@LoliLoli83]

Great.

[@benleloka3591]

Our lives are momentarily but to some we wish they can just live forever more their exceptional talents has left so much impact to us we cannot describe the sense of loss that we going through when they passes away Aretha is one of them may she rest in peace she will be always in our minds.

[@JLJ504HD]

Royalty live on stage....

[@tonymetoyer7767]

You Have To Love This Lady !!!

[@jennyjenny8662]

This is too much..Jesus...thank you for posting

[@Neosoulgroovydude]

the original soul cypher

[@pinkyportia9239]

OMG, Denis, death be not proud, 3 great souls.

[@demetrasmith1869]

Aretha Marathon! Still jamming! rip Queen! 🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤

[@nakeabrown2735]

Aretha and Dennis was singing to each other here. Dennis was her Dr. Feelgood back in the day. They were engaged in the early 70’s. She was so much in Love with him until she wrote Day Dreming about him. And he once sung this very song to her at one of his concerts. I really don’t understand why Ronald Isley was up there. Because Aretha and Dennis was just reminiscing about the past. They sing like they still had Love in their hearts for each other. They are a Cute Couple. Listen to her when she say ( Dennis We Are Alone) and when he get to his part he sings ( Remember We Were Alone) and he’s pumping his fist. They were seriously singing this Love Song to each other. R.I.P Dennis and Queen Aretha. I love them together.

[@minniegoolsby8861]

just beautiful !!! they all sound amazing .

[@loveblind]

Can believe this put tears in my eyes... wow

[@blancakoller5800]

What a beautiful song - like just jaming. Love you, Aretha Franklin

[@tyquaunopelika]

At 5:12 we get a glimpse of that range without the falsetto... SANG RE! I miss that from the 80s!

[@thevoice464]

If you forget you're black ...come.back.to.this ..and if you ain't black ....makes you wish you were right here

[@brendabradley8973]

Now Ms. Aretha Franklin has had the tribute of all tributes

[@chairmanoftheboard2560]

great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!