Aretha Franklin - Wholy Holy (Official Audio)

[@bigarj2]

I was struggling at my new job a few years ago, the Lord JESUS CHRIST used this song to minister to my soul.

[@anthonyhunter6882]

This isn’t just the greatest album of Christian music ever, it is one of the greatest albums ever Recorded.

[@lriley970]

Real Talk

[@NayeGreen-h4v]

My father played this to me two days before he passed. Such a beautiful song. I'll never forget her beautiful voice. And he must have known he was going to pass. And I'm glad he shared this song with me.

[@cherylmelina3097]

Aretha! A true spiritual woman- long before turning secular. This IS a song to pay very close attention to the lyrics!

[@TheRobirobster]

This song kept me during the darkest times of the last 4 years - COVID, Racial Injustice and horrible Politics. I would turn this on and just play it over and over whenever it got to be way too much. This song reminded me to stay hopeful - faithful. My family played it often on Sunday morning when I was a child - I always loved it. And when I needed it most in my adult life, it was there for me - restored me. Music is truly the voice of the divine ❤️. My Lord if we could just come together Wholy Holy 🙏🏽.

[@wb923]

I play this song 🎵 over and over to remind me of love and the foundation was laid out . But yet we forget..2 much violence prejudice . I keep my soul planted and imagine the love ❤ that God has planned

[@TheRobirobster]

@@wb923 Yes to all you have said 💛

[@bluelove3834]

Amen and amen

[@marioladunn1134]

I remember Moma played this when we would be on our to church,when I was a teenager, I love this song, Gospel music has helped me all my life.

[@estellepatella2520]

I have been suffering tribulations for tha past couple of months. This song has lifted me up. I can tolerate the pain. I know the Lord is with me and is healing me, both my body and my soul.

[@aliceyoung4513]

Yes! I'm listening to it on this 28th day of August 2024!

[@janicebrock]

My Birthday

[@ericbubbles8642]

In the words of Aretha Louise Franklin.”I Never Left The Church. I Took The Church With Me”. Yeah performing on stage. And performing at Church as well. God Rest Her Soul. The Queen Of Soul.

[@tishholley-howse9662]

Anyone listening to this in 2024….after the debates, I’m feeling sad and hopeless for where we are in this country. God help us…😢♥️🇺🇸

[@BlackRaspberry-r9x]

That's what I'm here for.

[@deborahblanchard-hendreson1411]

Yes... YES! Amen!!!🙌🏾🙏🏾✝️

[@paulw1570]

On reflection at 57 years old...we may never see the like of this type of artist again. Be grateful she lived among us 🌹

[@Nicole-kx9vg]

yesssssssssss 🥰

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

​@@Nicole-kx9vgamen whew I'm happy she filmed this for the people who weren't born yet I enjoyed it after finding the movie at the library I always knew audio existed for this but not a live movie until I found it amen.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

​my mom had the record

[@RazorReg]

Ok how her vocal fade away and come back in at the end was so dope.

[@pamelagreenlee6134]

Absolutely Aretha

[@ronaldoduncan5801]

Yes indeed, so spiritual and so moving....now that I have seen the movie, it's even that more special now.

[@pamelagreenlee6134]

@@ronaldoduncan5801 so true

[@Sharon-p9f]

My gospel album. Rest well Aretha 🙏 Franklin 💓💓

[@treytaylor1511]

That part always kills me.

[@elainedouglas9650]

My favorite gospel album ever. I was a child when she recorded this. Her Dad's Church is in my old neighborhood & still stands today. Continue to Rest well, ReeRee.

[@lingra1438]

🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I wasn't born yet but I thank my mom for introducing me to it I'm happy to know we can buy the film captured at her church and it's wonderful the church is still there too ❤❤❤ .

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I'm glad it was filmed and I was in complete awe watching it back even Mick Jagger was in the spirit the people who attended were touched.

[@jtchaos1]

I can feel her spirit when she sings this song

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

her voice and those backing vocals 😍❤ amen...

[@LadyJones109]

🎵Jesus left a long time ago & said He would return but He left us a book to believe in & in it we’ve got a whole lot to learn 🎵

[@eh8674]

Jesus said once the holy spirit comes upon you, you need no man nor book to teach anything

[@atlienrider6048]

This woman's soul was/is too heavy for the here and now. Thank you for the upload.

[@Swoop2565]

Jus saw the Amazing Grace documentary.....this performance is the pinnacle of the film ❤️🙏🏾

[@diva4tv]

It is sweet.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

That damn choir (those Cissys in the back, Jesus)🤯🤯🤯 These were young people (mostly), too👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿I see why she chose HIS CHURCH🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@justred5164]

Hamid X I’m watching it now, the choir is marching in! Hallelujah thank you Jesus!

[@joy4real2011platinum]

This song was written prophetically...before the end of this world, we must become wholly Holy, Holiness without which no man shall see God! Love is the precursor to holiness.

[@Cas82958]

Makes me cry everytime she starts singing this. Especially seeing her in the film.

[@shyramecole5574]

It don’t make sense how amazing she sounds!..Just gives me chills..Her voice is an instrument 🎷 🎺🎻🎹🎸🎼

[@susansmith5844]

A one in a BILLION instrument at that.

[@justred5164]

I could listen to her all day

[@whenunouknow8879]

Tears rolled down my eyes. This is a gift above and beyond. 🙌🏿

[@lingra9541]

I FEEL THE SAME WAY.😎

[@debrawalker2414]

😢😢😢I'll share your tears 😢A-men 👏

[@evapeace2385]

I’ve never been so focused on background singers! Just beautiful!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidholiday4494]

....we can rock this earth's foundation.....

[@nichelle1942]

I Loved This Song For Years .... I Just Found Out Marvin Gaye Wrote it & Now I'm In More Tears . Go Head Jesus , Marvin , Aretha & that Choir !!!!!!!!!!!!! Pure Excellence !!!!!

[@bernie1740]

Trivia: Aretha and Marvin grew up together in Detroit. Marvin dated Erma Franklin briefly.

[@andreacheney3593]

@@bernie1740 Didn’t Marvin grow up in Washington DC?

[@bernie1740]

@@andreacheney3593 Marvin spend good amount of time in Detroit, of course.

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Most amazing background vocals ever! Harmonizing no words!🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@isaacsgeorge1775]

Same here........I really love the background vocals.........they sounds like Angel's. Love it.

[@harrietjohnson1930]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@debrawalker2414]

This song hit me to my soul my core..My My Lord God have mercy..Music 🎶 🎵 🪕 🎼 💿 🎸 🎶 is a voice of God..One thing I can say if you come into the comments section you will always find someone and everyone talking and saying something about Almighty God 👌 🙂 🙏 To lift up someone spirit ✨ 🙏 🙌 💛 💖 💗 ✨ 🙏 ThankYou comments section 💖 😊 ❤ 😘 ☺ 💙 💖 May God Truly Bless Everyone 💖 😊 😘 I know you can't help it 🙏 because I can't either 😅 😉 😊 🙏 😄

[@stucker1214]

This is the kinda song where just can't believe your ears. You play it and wonder how is it that humanly possible to sound like that let alone phrase and manipulate your voice like that. Wait. That's you on piano too. 🤯

[@paulsundberg7642]

Been listening to this since 1972. Wholy Holy is one of the most transporting songs on the album. I'm in the heavenlies, "joining my voice with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven ..."

[@ronaldoduncan5801]

Yes, Lord!!!

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Have mercy. This was RETARDED LIVE. The choir could barely concentrate because Aretha is pulling everyone’s necks and STILL F it up❤️❤️

[@DanielCarter-r1f]

I was working at a mom,and pop store when I first heard this song,it was addictive,and I just couldn't get enough of it,and til this day there isn't a gospel artist who takes me as close to glory as this.

[@erainalewis6092]

😊

[@phoebedixon5184]

this song lifted my spirit when I was 16. And now at the age of 60. It still lifts my spirit

[@angelina2020taylor]

This is my favorite song on this album as a child and still today

[@westucker5665]

Was watching amazing grace on the plane, and heard this song! I had to get up from my seat and walk to the restroom, because I was REALLY FLYING,,, HOLY HOLY...GOD IS!! Even at 40,000 feet😇 Thank you Lord , in Jesus name I pray...amen Amen AMEN!

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Those damn sopranos🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@darranblack1767]

I bet this song would calm down a protest rally, if playing on a loud outdoor speaker system

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Amen✅

[@tristangustafson6020]

Amen 🙏✝️👼

[@paulodelorios8482]

@@darranblack1767 YES!!!!

[@poplife123]

That voice.....the depth ...the tone....the power.....i raise my head to the heavens in wonder and awe.....Wholy Holy.....

[@isaachartsell3574]

𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚗!!

[@sharonvanburen5156]

This Song proves who and what God is to his creation. It also teaches that not only is God Holy His love is Holy and change not.

[@janicebrock]

I saw this documentary and where they recorded it at a church in California with the late James Cleveland. I was in awe could hardly contain myself

[@jeaninejefferson3131]

Listened to this every Sunday morning with my mom while getting ready for church. Fellowship started in our house before we left the house Sunday morning. Thank you God for the beautiful memories I made with my mom. Hallelujah!

[@chiquitarandle3686]

The Holy Ghost fell upon me listening to this song one Sunday morning, while getting ready for church. I was 14yrs old. This song will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you GOD! 🙌🏾

[@leonthomas636]

Aretha, went back to her Church roots to make this delivery 🙏..

[@bernie1740]

Marvin should’ve given this song to Miss Ree. She really did owned this one.

[@beigenegress2979]

I’m sure he loved 🥰 it. However, I like his version too.

[@daniellebrowne4211]

What goes down in the shower stays between me and the head

[@aliceyoung4513]

I saw her sing this n she got the holy n started crying this was on the tv 1st gospel album she recorded Such a beautiful POWERFUL SONG. WE must come together ppl n let go of this hatred n jealousy n put ❤ in our Prayers n in our 💕 Amen

[@humanservices6354]

aretha was a master arranger too listen

[@lima-echo-tango6279]

"Come together Holy" 🙏🏾 How much better we could be if "we believe in each others' dreams"👏🏾Amen

[@primerye]

She is a Saint to give this to the world.

[@LacyDeBerry]

If you lived in SoCal in the 70's this album means something different to you. RIP Queen of Soul and thanks for making this dynamic album

[@mpjproducer]

Yes - even up in the Bay Area in the 70's - it meant so much to us - because we knew she did it in Calif at James Cleveland's church - you just felt it deeply!!!!! So many memories!!!

[@cecilyaustin4255]

Amen, yes i did. you're correct.

[@vanjohnson9837]

If this song don't inspire you,you don't have a soul.jan2020.

[@trezze.r671]

No

[@ronaldoduncan5801]

Say that!!

[@angelina2020taylor]

Wholly Holy is still my favorite

[@karenseabrooks7806]

Mine too

[@cflo1023]

This is the STUDIO lead vocal!!!!!! The background girls also. The ACTUAL lead vocal is on the RE-RELEASE of Amazing Grace, 2 disc set!!!!!! In any case....SHE SINGS THE FOOL OUT IF period! I wish I knew these ladies names on background. Love the QUEEN forever.

[@mpjproducer]

chills and tears of joy!!!!

[@jamia6985]

AlLL HER HEART

[@debrawalker2414]

A-men 👏 A-men 👏 A-men 👏 🌄🌄🌄🌄ToGodBeTheGlory🌄🤧💯💯💯🥰🥰😢😢🤗

[@johmoosmann]

Makes me shed tears every time, The Spirit is absolutely formidable in this performance. Aretha’s voice is a true gift from God and he’s her instrument. Wow….just wow

[@MaiaLive]

I bought the album when it was released in 1972. I had just found out that I was on academic probation after my freshman year at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. No one really knew what I was going through emotionally and Spiritually at that time but God. This album set my soul straight. I played it until the vinyl started skipping. This song here was liberating. Marvin did it first in that same period yet Aretha’s spin on it took it into the stratosphere. To be Wholy Holy is a different level. I surrender all.

[@tanyabaker9274]

My favorite hymn from this album maybe if people would listen to the lyrics, they would stop hurting innocent people! Think!!🙏💯🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@estellepatella2520]

Soooooooo beautiful. The choir sounds like angels from heaven. And Aretha.....well, there are just no words....

[@imperialdagger]

When this film was released in theaters I went to see it 4 different times. I bought the album when it came out in 1972 and to see the visuals finally was unreal.

[@angeladsmallman8013]

This song dropped in my spirit 😢❤

[@sharonvanburen5156]

This song is so Holy. It reminds me of the words Aretha other song, Never grow old. If the word of God does not age and fade away, this song will never. ever grow old.

[@RayfieldA]

Now, on Aug. 24, 2022, I got to hear this amazing piece remastered, and finally married to the original video shot at that church in '72, accompanied by a live amazing orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl. Seeing young Aretha Franklin performing this on screen almost had me in tears as it had me missing my late grandmother and parents. I pray that someone posts the video from that night. It was So spiritual.

[@grammyj17988]

She sung the thang ! What a gifted anointed golden throat! No wonder her dad said she could STONE sing - yesSuh

[@sharonbratton7125]

I was 19 years old the summer of 1972. I bought this album for my mother to listen to. It was a double set. Meaning it was comprised of two albums. Or LPs, Long Playing records. I used to stop by my mother's house to drop my daughter off before I went to work. Also came by so that I could play Wholly Holy n listen to it. Sort of like prepared me for work n set my day. N everything Marvin wrote n Holy, Holy is true. In the Bible, The Lord Jesus Christ says, "Be ye holy as I am holy. Meaning be separate n st apart from this world. Marvin Gaye had a traumatic life n so did Aretha Franklin. When a person has a lot of trauma n their lives it because they are chosen by God Almighty n they are gifted with great talents, gift's n abilities from God. Which has a great anointing on them. The enemy does not want those gifts. Which are bestowed unpin his creation, man n woman. So despite trauma n tragedy Marvin n Aretha SANG N SANG!!! To be Chosen By God inputs a heavy responsibility on the one who is Chosen. Both of them loved God. I will end by saying, "Many are the afflictions of the RIGHTEOUS. But the Lord, He delivereth them from them ALL!! NOT SOME. BUT ALL AMEN N AMEN.

[@michaelmiller867]

Been listening for over forty years. This is a land that never grows old. Fresh.

[@munecadoll13]

Pure angels singing. Period.

[@mogphil]

This song is an "Ever Green" Spiritual soothing genre. It will never loose its value "Today, Tomorrow and Eternally." Rest in Peace Aretha, you'll ever be in my Heart. As a Professional Music Teacher in South Africa, Mpumalanga Province, I will keep on teaching generations to come about your music.

[@espiceowens9802]

Sang Aretha, she hitting those Octives at the end Wow amazing Thank You !!! RIP

[@nadyarossi5102]

Her voice reaches right up to Heaven at the end.

[@rebeccajones5579]

One of the most Beautiful songs by Aretha Franklin. I remember listening to this whole album as a child at my Grandmother's house, I was totally mesmerized 🙏🏽❤

[@o.g.geezer7058]

An all-time favorite. Rest well, Queen. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@venniebailey5311]

Still love this 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾need God to move expeditiously and with faith I’m sure He will show Himself in my current situation 😢

[@orionmcnebula]

🎶"Weve got to believe in each others dreams !!"🎶 *church erupts in cheers* -*I begin to wheep happily in theaters.* This whole movie/concert is a spiritual experience. Whether you believe in organized religion or not(personally im all around spiritual learning from all types of religions and their history) , this will uplift your spirits in a matter of seconds hearing her voice and it will be sustained throughout and even feel the same afterwards upon nostalgic reminiscence, asking to be heard and experienced once more, time and time again.

[@anuprestonia867]

This song by the Queen always inspires and offers hope, particularly now.

[@anonymous-rh1et]

So deeply moving....shazaam Ms. Franklin

[@venniebailey5311]

Listening again 😢🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@philadushall6471]

This is a powerful song to me I play it in my car my house it's when you know you have done all you can do that part when you see us coming together God what a Time.

[@isaacsgeorge1775]

I love the background vocals .......it's like listening to angels singing.

[@attnorthtexas1095]

Pure vocal perfection!!!!

[@beverlyharris9859]

AWESOME SENSATIONAL BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY!!!!

[@peterlydon5100]

... and I went to Reverend Cleveland's church in L.A. in the late 70s. Awesome!

[@OCRATHLETE]

To see Aretha Franklin, the Trio, and the SCCChoir from AmazingGraceTheMovie, what an annointing performance

[@meccamodai]

I shed tears of happiness everytime I hear this song. It's like being wrapped in the energy of the God and Goddess at one time.

[@roseglenn5960]

This just a work of art, any way you look at it

[@gwendolynsmith3746]

Sing past the rafters,Aretha. Higher and higher.The Queen of Soul👑 Let's walk in HIS SHEKINAH LIGHT.😇

[@bariirvin2101]

On my way to work trying not to cry...all of it is simply beautiful the vocals and the harp does it for me. Glad to share same bday with the Queen of Soul ❤️

[@ladyzinada5341]

Back again. I got to stay Holy Spirit Filled. God is good!!

[@oshun2866]

This song takes me so many places.

[@lingra9541]

GOD ..THANK You For This VOICE😇

[@mechellestudio5430]

The movie “Amazing Grace” has me now listening to all her oldies. Love it. I’m climbing, and Mary don’t you weep are my FAVORITES!!

[@nathanburnett5186]

When I first heard this I swear it touched my Soul.... other singers do not try to replicate....

[@gwendolynsmith6210]

People we have got to come together. Queen you are so right. Let's pray our nations leaders get understanding. We truly can rock this earths foundation.💯❤ Another one of God's great works.

[@mrsbdubc2174]

I agree

[@gwendolynsmith3746]

I'm giving play by play scenario. About repair and restoration and they still don't believe!!! My surgery isn finished'Im not restored 😪 there are complications!!! From my surgery. I'm not and made whole!!! U til then chaos!!!

[@christopheryoung2896]

The HULU Documentary brought me here. Awesome ❤️🙏🏽

[@joannmobley8338]

@ Shout out to the legend Aretha Franklin ✴️😊

[@Michael-ej6vq]

What can anyone say about Ms Aretha Blessed and Highly FAVORD ,A,MEN

[@medusabrown2125]

So divinely angelic!

[@lllcoxl]

Watched this on Hulu and it sounds so beautiful.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

IDKWIWD if I was there in person to witness some shit like that (album)! THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE NIGGA...??? The modulations, the sopranos, etc😩😩😩😩

[@TG8HH]

God is always in the blessing business!

[@samuelelliott3606]

The Queen of Soul undisputed no Matter the type of Music Mrs Aretha Franklin adjusted to those types of songs give it up Global 🌍 Public for the Queen of Soul The undisputed Queen of Soul Mrs. Aretha Franklin I'm your friend and Brother Samuel Elliott Sr. birtdate 9 17 60 Dr. Phil says that Mrs. Aretha Franklin was just a Sweet down to earth person and with much love and respect to friends and Family in Memorial

[@AsToldByDrea]

A full body chill!! 🥰

[@phillipbaloyi2456]

The amazing Aretha I want to thank my brother in-law who introduced me to Aretha's songs ...I was still a teenager by then ...may his soul rest in peace ✌️

[@tonycarr2516]

What a beautiful gospel song!

[@latanyavaughan2439]

Never heard this so before. Just discovered it- totally amazing!

[@latanyavaughan2439]

*Song

[@d3athsquad843]

Ive been listening to this album for years. I have always come back to this when I need redirection and much guidance when times seem dark.

[@latanyavaughan2439]

@@d3athsquad843 You are so right, brother! Thank you!

[@d3athsquad843]

@@latanyavaughan2439 God Bless Sister 😆

[@missy1154]

Every time I I hear this song it reminds me of my mom she would play this song on her piano and sing just like Aretha

[@antonioberry4002]

Long live the Queen of Soul only one queen Aretha Franklin RIH with the Angels

[@dreymitchell3625]

In the darkest place her voice resonance is from God. Joy and pain and love ❤

[@brendamcgee5503]

This Song gives me Strength and Comforter and how we Supposed to be as Christians to Glorified God, Jesus Holy Spirit Principal the world would be a Better Place! 🙋🏾‍♀️✝️💯

[@spartansrace4293]

If you're looking to GIFT someone the perfect Christmas or Birthday gift, look no further, the Amazing Grace DVD and or CD is the Perfect Choice! I Approve ❤

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

i have loved this version of this song for over 30 years. lordhavemercy!!!

[@haysfordays]

Maybe the greatest music on here under 20K views???

[@sharonpeppers3341]

#ARETHAFRANKLIN #AMAZINGGRACE Aretha Franklin is the only person I know who can do justice to this spectacular song by the late Marvin Gaye. She took something secular and made it sacred. Whatca gift this woman had 😀👍👍👍🎸🎹🥁🎸💛❤️💖💜💚🧡💙

[@Saggfire777]

There was nothing secular about Marvin Gaye rendition!

[@katrinadurr2898]

Beautiful! This song brings tears to my eyes.

[@edwardthorpe2943]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS, BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONGH FOR YEARS.