Aretha Franklin - Jimmy Lee (Official Music Video)

[@thegodblogger3812]

Right in the heart of the 1980s when Aretha caught a new headwind and let us all know she wasn't going anywhere but up to the top. Miss her so much. Rest well, Queen.

[@gooffgoff89]

Love your comment. We surely and most definitely miss her immensely. ❤️🙏🏽

[@DrDeADETV]

Me2, me2❤😊😢

[@DrDeADETV]

Yep. Folk had counted her out but she doubled down on her demands bcuz she knew her worth and value. During this time Aretha Franklin, one who always lamented flying, decided that anybody who wanted to do anything with her needed to come to her to have it done. This and a lot of subsequent works were published and produced almost solely in The Motor City, Detroit, MI. Including the international number she did with George Michael, Knew You'd Be Waiting. Even the video was filmed transcontinental.

[@harristonrichardson4754]

Yeah, she came back with a vengence in the late 80,s with this SMOKER SHOWED she was STILL THE QUEEN.

[@firelord_ozai]

This woman's voice thru all her eras of music is just so amazing... I love this woman to pieces

[@deidraleitner5787]

February 16th is Aretha Franklin Day in Detroit! #StanForLife

[@louier3846]

Oh Aretha, Aretha, my Aretha, my soul, my happy 80's ❤😢😊

[@prestochangeo5753]

I think we all had a Jimmy Lee. This is an awesome song.

[@mustafadagreat1031]

R.I.P. Dad his name was Jimmy Lee and this used to be his song

[@marissawilson4644]

Baby, Aretha snapped on this one!!!! ❤

[@Arnoldman-ep9gw]

It makes me sad, think about the past

[@angelapotts4761]

Yes

[@jimmiej9596]

This Song still gives me Chills 🥶 since High School.. 🙏🏿😊👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@ellenblack-eacker9860]

Long live Jimmy Lee! Mine died when I was 24. I'll be 70 on my next birthday and I remember him all the time when I'm laughing,joyous thankful that he was my love. He always will be that young man I loved so much! You put it so well,Aretha. Rest in peace,Aretha. Your voice and who you still ARE were a beacon of light!

[@bryanantonio3047]

Hello friend how are you doing hope all is well with you and your family?

[@erikachapman2427]

It's amazing how much people can hurt you how did they treat them other women and people

[@erikachapman2427]

We doing good nobody play with me glad people saw it and other women to sucker them

[@erikachapman2427]

Sorry for that ❤️ Ellen black eacker

[@DrDeADETV]

Yes she is. This world was so fortunate to have her and those who lived during her lifetime and heard her were doubly blessed. She was a phenomena in and of herself. Thanks Aretha may you live on forever through your music and in our hearts. Incomparable.

[@manuelabiaris6476]

The best singer in the world. Amazing

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 72ND BIRTHDAY SONGWRITER/PRODUCER NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN (APRIL 23, 2024)

[@pallmallred13]

Still listening in 2023❤

[@dachocolatediva]

This song just takes you back to that 1.....I think mama Aretha went back in her mind as she delivered this song.....I just get goose bumps!!!

[@phillipkali4438]

Incredible song and a phenomenal voice. Rest well Queen of Soul.

[@leonwhitted5662]

Nothing like Aretha Franklin during the eighties and nineties. Her voice and songs were straight on point 🎶🎼🎵💯. This one of my top five Aretha Franklin songs and you know she was looking so fine in this video 😍😍! RIP Queen of Soul ❤️❤️

[@vanfanusa]

The most underrated Aretha song EVA! This is fire!

[@sylviaslimst]

vanfanusa I totally agree

[@audreycumby1075]

vanfanusa I agree.

[@spicyhot2552]

Jimmy Lee was a hit ..it reached #2 on r&b charts..

[@AO-pz5ec]

vanfanusa she was just so awesome my gracious good gracious alive wonderful

[@AO-pz5ec]

she was such a blessing in her spiritual life and her secular life she meant so much to so many people beautiful thank you

[@sandramoore8206]

She was right, “the sweetest love is the first “. This is one of my favorite songs R.I.P. Queen.

[@soulheartdiva]

Married my "Jimmy Lee" guy 20+ years after we broke up. He was my first "everything" in highschool. He went off to college. I was married someone else. He never married....but I NEVER forgot him....I divorced and came back to our home town....now we been married 3 years (in our 50s).

[@terrykay3183]

soulheartdiva me too.

[@Lisabbling]

soulheartdiva true love

[@ulysseslee3102]

Wow!

[@commentonlife01]

soulheartdiva wow it was meant to be.

[@spicyhot2552]

soulheartdiva Wow that's wonderful ..when its meant to be its meant to be ..but its also about timing.Love can be a beautiful thing when its right.🤗

[@yumeccasimms3952]

Such an underrated hidden gem of hers. One of my favs from her.

[@Tru.blu.taurus]

She left behind so much great music. R. I. P queen.

[@dianegonzalesball2885]

I have her CD her fans have heavy hearts 😢

[@gladysmccoy1725]

Amen

[@karenfranklin4828]

Antonio W yes she did and although I miss her I'm grateful for her music.

[@gloco620]

This song always hit me in the heart!!! Love it!!! This is singing and actual musicians. REST IN PEACE, QUEEN.

[@bryanantonio3047]

Hello dear friend how are you doing hope all is well with you and your family?

[@cherryedwards3]

PS: When your DEAD you don’t even know what Peace is ......or even what the word Peace is!!!

[@geraldtaylor5958]

Yess

[@dorishaselsteiner3173]

Öl .

[@dshanw5187]

Yes ma'am the 80s of it all!!.. sweet sunny times no stress less worry

[@Sagittarius-cg2lw]

EVERY WOMAN IN THIS LIFETIME..CAN AND WILL RELATE TO THIS SONG ONE DAY🥰🥰

[@candacetyndall6142]

No lie! But hopefully we will find another "Jimmy Lee" that will be our forever love.

[@lauralindsey1331]

I have mine again after 30 years…😘

[@videogirlzzzzzz]

This song always bring back those memories of my “Jimmy Lee“, when I was 15 years old. I am 64 and this song tugs at my heart streams every time I see that little girl cry. to tap it off, he looked just like him.

[@bgatson5655]

I'm having an Aretha night in honor of the Queen! Tears flow because you are gone. Your music is such a part of the fabric of memories in my life. Bless you. I don't care anything about any skeletons in your closet or anything else negative anybody may have to say about your life. What you gave to the world in music is uncompromised. Thank you Aretha. I will always love you!!

[@lindadunninng6112]

9

[@candacetyndall6142]

To me, Aretha could do NO wrong! Salute!

[@beverlyholloman8468]

She will truly be missed her songs tell everything what she been through, God Bless The Queen Of Soul

[@tea397]

Nothing but Love & Respect to the 1 and only Queen of Soul... I just paid my respects today at her visitation. She looked so peaceful.... massive line of thousands of fans to pay honor with her music showering down upon us... a beautiful vintage pink Cadillac parked outside the museum. What a beautiful celebration of her life. Anyone else here in Detroit? I always loved this jam about 1st love ❤️ and heartbreak and the music video is so sweet!

[@aadveerman6559]

B Gatson Aa

[@calderone5559]

I didn't realise how pretty she was in the 80's !!

[@j.b.9260]

Women get hotter in their forties.

[@michaellassiter6914]

Aretha was always beautiful! I will always love her music.

[@lauralindsey1331]

She was absolutely beautiful throughout…her spirit always shone through😘

[@chrishowell5127]

Aretha Franklin love my mother's in heaven shine a light down on us today with your love you left

[@sharnettegibson857]

Love this song. Childhood memories. Sang it Aretha. ❤️❤️❤️

[@1fnfigi]

I was named after this song😊 thanks Aretha ❤

[@rodstandard]

When it comes to singers, all-time, period, Aretha Franklin was untouchable. Original, iconic, legendary, and would touch your soul when she belted out any song. ❤

[@marcussmith3934]

There will never be another Miss Aretha Franklin!!!

[@barneshomestead1240]

Her father was the first preacher to record his sermons to albums for sale...she started in his church choir. A dynamic singer & she could tickle those ivories too. She's missed. Truly the Queen of Soul.

[@hoss7939]

One of God's finest singer

[@ericag8510]

I love this song my daddy used to play this song all the time when I was a kid.❤️ R.I.P. Daddy & The Queen of Soul❤️

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Happy Sunday noon fans, never stop believe in and keep the memory alive, sing along some more, gorgeous performers that made of our lives a better place...never die❤

[@Damiana1111]

RIP ReRe.....One of my favs right here. THANK YOU for your legacy! God bless...

[@selaikhuele1087]

Damiana Nicola she left us with treasure of songs May She Rest In Peace

[@Damiana1111]

Selai Khuele True :)

[@virginiabutler3957]

RIPH YOU WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE OUR FIRST QUEEN OF ALL MUSIC DIDN'T KNOW YOU I LOVED YOU,FROM THIS COUNTRY LADY TO THIS CITY LADY REST UNTIL GARBRIEL BLOW THAT HORN IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN

[@collinsgreenlee1673]

It's the modulation for me at 4:49. It would have been a great song either way, but that key change takes it to another level. The Queen's level.

[@pillow919]

My dad used to be in a group called The Modulations lol

[@JOPAGalvin]

Underrated song. Notice she plays piano on this. She was self taught.

[@KishBish]

extremely underrated.. I remember back when the video would come on BET and I wondered why it wasn't played more on the radio.. I loved it.. still do.. always will!

[@TonygMus2]

Not underrated at all, this was a popular and hot song. Please don't jump down me throat because I said it wasn't underrated LOL :-)

[@KishBish]

@@TonygMus2 LOL! I'm not a keyboard gangsta like that 😏😂 it was a hit at the time, but it disappeared.. when I share this to my Facebook, friends barely comment or say they had forgotten all about it.. that's what I mean by underrated.. it didn't have legs like some of her other hits.. I thought it would've been much bigger.. it's a big tune!

[@nr30199]

Jose Nivlag Aretha KEYS!!!

[@louenkleinsmidt]

Narada Michael Walden actually played that piano intro. Aretha could handle those keys like a pro, but not on this track.

[@kb17ko]

Her voice is singing the words and her eyes are telling the story! What a wonderful artist. Thank you Queen of Soul.

[@karlinwilliamson9329]

Her and Whitney flip to my number one every other week as the greatest women voices of all time

[@mattdawg83686]

Why I didn't appreciate this song 30 years ago, I'll never know. It's jamming!

[@MsXpain2joy]

Me too

[@dpkvwells]

me too.......

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Cause u had to have a Jimmy Lee in your life. I was 14. Just friends. But I loved him. Paula

[@REESCOMUSIC4EVER]

I feel the same way! I totally slept on this song when it first came out! I know better now!

[@itsokitsok5020]

​@@dpkvwells Me Too! I heard it but I wasn't listening to it until maybe 4 months after it was out. A much older man and his wife said to me at the time (I was in my very early twenties) I have to listen to the song Jimmy Lee by Aretha Franklin I said I heard it they said no really listen to the lyrics and and once I did I was like OMG! So I only slept on it for about 4 months! It's a beautiful jamming song but it's also a sad song and a hurtful song because whether you are male or female just about everybody have a Jimmy Lee in their time while in their youth!🤷‍♂️

[@valerieturner8452]

She was so beautiful

[@amethyst7084]

As a teenager in the 80s, a few things brought the great Aretha Franklin to my attention (sadly, it was not the UK radio stations playing her anthology); namely, the 'Blues Brothers' film (Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, et. al.), 'I knew you were waiting' (collaboration with George Michael), and this gem, 'Jimmy Lee'. Again, not played much on the airwaves UK-side, so thank you for this download, and thank you KZbin 🎼👏🏾🌟❤

[@macyprimm7201]

One of my favorites, pulls my heartstrings 😂😂😂 the Innocence of it all and Jimmie Lee was a cutie 🥰

[@MaryBlanche]

RIP Aretha 👑🎶🎤❤️😢

[@timg.1510]

The queen of soul R.I.P.

[@Romelle81]

RIP to the Queen, and the 80s at the same time. This song reminds of how amazing 80s music was.

[@jedgriffin2580]

Piano and pop combine to make an incredible sound that sparks undeniable emotion. Who else could pull that off but the incomparable Aretha Franklin?

[@user-pv2kr4kl4e]

I love this song." And he ran like a bandit,I don't understand it." That just gets me every time.

[@SeanNessman]

"History, biology" is the best line though.

[@LaWanda-z6d]

ME 2 ❤️❤️❤️

[@monacannon6644]

I absolutely love this song. Stay on repeat! SANG ReRe!

[@richs4779]

I thank God for Aretha's music ..

[@icab0225]

FAMILY. FAMILY. FAMILY. FAMILY

[@shirelleharris3466]

Damn, I haven't heard this Song in years but I'm glad I can listen to this Masterpiece because it brings back memories ❤. I miss the good old days. Aretha's voice is beautiful.

[@krishnabrockington5543]

This was my song in the 6th grade when Video Vibrations would come on BET in the mornings before I went to school.

[@ncmomtofive]

Yes!!! I used to play that as I was getting ready for school!!! Miss the 80s!

[@KaedonGray]

My god i cannot get enough of this song. Her phrasing is so unique. She ain't chesting NONE of these vocals and she is STILL killing it. Damn.

[@BlueSix100]

Such a feel-good uplifting song. Thank you for all the beautiful gifts you have given us. Not only the queen of soul, Aretha is the queen of funk. Still listening in 2023 and for as long as I can.🙏🏻❤️

[@chrisclement6789]

80's Aretha was the best!

[@barrymeek1474]

This is not an easy song to sing...tailored made for her talent .

[@karenking3050]

Jamming

[@khamariblair4898]

One of the best songs by the late great queen of soul. This song ha a very nice beat, and Aretha"s voice is as always magnificent!! She was such a beautiful lady. Miss her so much!

[@Exbeon]

Someone needs to share this with H3

[@isaiahthompson2065]

Aretha DID THAT ! She always came back with a WINNERS and this was a come back WINNER ! A valuable song in my collection. Her Anthology will be OFF-THE- CHAIN !

[@ChilesRussellTaylor]

R.I.P Aretha Franklin (1942 - 2018)!

[@SoSoBradley23]

This song just laid me out! RIP Aretha... ❤️👑

[@chrystal0411]

This is my jam right here! RIP First Lady of Soul 🪦 Happy 80th Birthday

[@chrystal0411]

Thank you. 😃

[@nmurphy8289]

Omg. I haven’t heard this in forever.

[@TheRmjr]

Natasha I hadn’t either. Heard it on Sirius radio since they are doing the tribute to her all this week. OMG! And it is based in a true story I am hearing...Jimmy Lee missed out!

[@patriciaholliday4944]

When they name Aretha Lady of Soul they hit the nail on the head. This song has always been my favorite .I went through the same thing

[@RestlessRick]

Jimmy Lee broke Aretha's heart. In the words of Fred Sanford..."big dummy".

[@ninasterling8757]

RestlessRick I got my heart broken by a Jimmy Lee 😥

[@erikskifte8862]

MY FAVE SONG BY ARETHA. SHE JUST GOT BETTER AND BETTER AND BETTER, DECADE AFTER DECADE THE WAY SHE ATTACKS THOSE VOCALS, IS TO DIE FOR, RESPECT. R.I.P. 🥰

[@errollaaron8732]

I love this song.

[@terrencealston370]

When I hear her, I think of my 80 year old mother who loved Aretha!!! I also remember the late great Joe Madison interviewing her discussing old times back in Detroit.

[@ulysseslee3102]

One of my many Aretha Franklin favorites! R.I.P My Queen your throne awaits you!

[@karensmith8095]

love love her hair in this video!! 💁🏽‍♀️

[@СветланаВоробьева-ю9в]

RIP the Queen.You will always stay with us with your songs!!!!!

[@naomiking4159]

RIP Queen of Soul Ms Aretha Franklin, she will be truly miss that's for sure! This is a sad day indeed!

[@tammyd4110]

i was in 4th grade when this song came out and i cried for DAYS over how Jimmy Lee did poor Aretha! I was such a sentimental kid. lol

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Aretha still had it! The voice, those moves - everything! (2/22/2021)

[@charityglenn6597]

This song truly does bring back good memories and I am now 40yrs.old telling my 16yr.old daughter about these songs I used to love this song lol and still do oh Jimmie Lee lol :-) :-) :-) :-)

[@williamclark7966]

I see you Rare Essence giving The Queen of soul that sound that she needed for this video👍👍👍👍 DC for life

[@lee-leerhodes553]

Love this song forever, my dad name Jimmy Lee and every morning getting ready for school we would listen to THIS😢

[@JermaineHernandez89]

She reminds me of my mom. Beautiful & can sing real good

[@DSMWWW]

Love this song! Bought the record when I was in JR high school. My first boyfriend was Jimmy. Got my first kiss from him at 13 behind the stairway at school. lol Brings back alot of memories.

[@gwb7875]

This little Song about a Time everyone can relate to being in High School and that First Time of being in a Real Adult Relationship in everyway and the Heartbreak but we Grow from it and look back and Smile when we Remember that Magical Time in our Lives this Song came out after I was No longer in High School but I was a Sophomore in College and it still Applied to many Thank You For All Of The Great Music Over The Decades Ms.Aritha Franklinyou will never be Forgotten long live the Queen of Soul for Your life Reign maybe Nearing it's End your Musical Reign and Memory will Live on well beyond my Time hear on this Earthly Plain.

[@dark9ss218]

Rare essence is the band playing for Aretha a go go band from D.C ,R.I.P Foots on the drums.

[@ericmatterson9905]

R.I.P. Aretha

[@catoheath6563]

Yes indeed 😊 this is RE in there prime.. I was attending Virginia State University when this came... I ran around campus telling all my friends from DC about the video.. we were all shocked... And proud at the same.... Good college CIAA days....we were in school.people we knew stayed home in crack game dying ..... WOW....when we would go home on the weekends... Saturday evening we were ready to hit 95 south.. back to school. Wow good ole days.. the Cosby show was a great influence on us going to college....

[@RestlessRick]

This is my go to song whenever I'm in the mood to hear some good quality music. Today is one of those days. 07/25/2015

[@marcussmith3934]

You better sing it Aretha!!!

[@originaldeftom]

This song is eternally etched into my brains and ears as quintessential quality RnB from the good ol' 80ies. Lots a brass and sass and ample class!

[@melaniebiggins6025]

One of the original divas and the Queen of Soul!

[@dragonfly_blue7]

My mom had this album and she played it all the time. I remember Jimmy Lee very well because of the melody. A couple summers ago the song just popped into my head and wouldn't leave, so I played the song, hoping it would leave my head. I ended up playing the song constantly the entire summer. When I listen to this song now it reminds of the wonderful summer I had with my husband.

[@LaVondaCoulter]

I loved this song as a little girl & thought Jimmy Lee was so cute in the video lol. Great song by the Queen!

[@antonmedvedev1128]

V Coulter ))) am 36 and Jimmy is a hottie :)))

[@onkemabude4818]

I am curious on how old were you perhaps when it came out. I heard it during my sophomore year and it was by chance. Loved it since.

[@JustBree716]

V Coulter im 38 and i didnt have a choice but to listen to auntie ri ri thank God

[@jimmycave948]

That Was the Good Ole Days And My is Jimmy Lee!!!

[@tyeshahardwick3324]

Me too! I was like 7 years old lol

[@SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy]

Love this song ❤️

[@queenofdiamonds7047]

Congratulations Ms Aretha Franklin, you dont have to suffer in the flesh like the rest of us, enjoy your soul journey. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@isabelbeszterczey8808]

AMEN VAIYNE SHE IS WITH GOD FOREVER.

[@KurtisLeeLewis]

keecefly there’s no proof no. But if someone wants to believe who are you to tell them what to believe let them be 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 74TH BIRTHDAY ARETHA LOUISE FRANKLIN (MARCH 25, 2016)

[@sheilapalmer224]

Melody Sanger àre that you are so smooth

[@christineliebke1882]

Every young lady has a “Jimmy Lee” ❤

[@jonathanlewis3199]

and boy

[@markd63]

So much talent...truely The Queen Of Soul...RIP Aretha!!🌹💕🙏😒

[@anomegamutant]

Rest easy Queen ♥️

[@rachelmcdonald205]

We all had our Jimmy Lee mine was name was Daniel Kiptoo he was mine first love ❤he went back to Africa and I miss him😢Aretha Franklin u hit home with this beautiful song 😢

[@michellewhite826]

Aretha Franklin looked so beautiful in this video. R. I. P our Queen. You might be gone but you will live forever in our hearts.

[@mikebattista7491]

i like her voice when its just soulful with out to much heavy gospel influences, good song, h

[@bobcummings8228]

Every woman has had a JIMMY LEE in their lives. MISS U RETHA! The world is not the same without U no more!

[@stacybee5988]

One of the best females singer of all time my Aretha Franklin miss you boo boo 😥😥😥😥😥

[@rhondapaul2797]

Forever in our hearts!! 💕 Long live the QUEEN!!!! 👸🏼😍❤️

[@bryanantonio3047]

Hello dear friend how are you hope all is well with you and your family?

[@MrsKisser65]

Aretha Franklin is one of the best soul singers in the world, if she isn't the best :)

[@makanciza1878]

Singing the same song

[@sharenwhite9517]

love her

[@colorpurple4623]

oh she is the best l, not one of the best. she 's the barm

[@Awesome00012]

Aretha Franklin is the BEST! She is the "Queen of Soul." Respect okay.