Ariana Grande and The Roots Perform "Natural Woman" in Tribute to Aretha Franklin

Ariana Grande joins The Roots to pay tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin with an emotional rendition of "Natural Woman" for the Tonight Show audience.
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Ariana Grande and The Roots Perform "Natural Woman" in Tribute to Aretha Franklin
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[@praisebeesus2785]

I would kill to hear Ariana do a more soul inspired album

[@emilyroseclubb9090]

Praise Beesus same!!! It suits her voice so well!

[@waltuhwhite8534]

Yesss

[@jebby8090]

but then people would hate on her for “trying to be black” all over again because it’s like a black culture thing

[@kenan2492]

@@jebby8090 people will always find something to hate on that's why you have to ignore them

[@onedollarbleach6891]

jebby I don’t think so bc she’s been doing “black” music her whole career. It’s always been Rnb inspired

[@freddoflintstono9321]

She's flat out scary talented. Especially her ability to pretty much flawlessly imitate any singer indicates just what a range she actually has. Awesome.

[@yayo0]

Olivia Connolly ..

[@connorrrj02]

Olivia Connolly I’ve lost maybe a couple brain cells from this

[@idontevenknowok8159]

@@oliviaconnolly2536 bruh I can't 😂😂

[@11rokerito]

Exactly, imitating is what she does well. Mariah says HELLO!

[@idontevenknowok8159]

@@11rokerito not necessary and she found her sound now

[@rodentcafeteria]

I heard yesterday that Aretha Franklin's family saw this tribute and were so touched that they invited Ariana Grande to perform it at Aretha's funeral.

[@46foryounger]

rodentcafeteria little did they know that she can’t sing without a serious sound system.

[@jasonlee5953]

@@46foryounger She can sing.

[@gabroamer3306]

@Agatha jay Aretha Franklin's Family didn't care about your opinion 🙃

[@iantuition]

46foryounger Livestreams without a GOOD sound system.

[@gabroamer3306]

@Agatha jay well you stated your opinion which means you wanted everyone to see and react to it sooo..

[@naseeramenodin8787]

She is really the popstar queen of this generation. She can belt, whistle, and run riffs. She can sing a soul, jazz, pop, trap, RNB, hiphop, broadway, classic, alternative such things. She is so talented, sweet, and humble. People hate her because she has all the skills. I love her. No one can deny it.

[@cartoonmaster2401]

She has potential, but there's more genres she can explore, like going REAL old school. Like OLD, OLD School. She's done jazz, but does she know Swing? It's back, 100 years later in the 2020's (even though swing was born in 1930, not 1920.) it's called ElectroSwing (Electronic/Pop+Swing). Let's see Ariana tackle that...

[@radiantsana]

@@cartoonmaster2401 yeah she has yet to explore those, but she does good in the ones she did already.

[@kristen7973]

LOUDER

[@lollll4004]

@Chill Will did you even watch the performance? and i just see u in the other video lol u are so obsessed with her, jealousy jealousy.

[@skylerharp1266]

@@lollll4004 I think they were making a reference to WAP

[@DJG333]

I find it so weird people didn’t know she could sing like this... since nickelodeon she’s always had a talented range. Even her hit songs are hard to sing for a lot of people.

[@whimsicalmarshmellow6212]

😂😂😂😂 you mean like breathing and thank you next.... anyone can sing that

[@xlonelygirlxmy2810]

@@whimsicalmarshmellow6212 claro! Cualquiera puede cantar todas sus canciones, pero sonando realmente mal.

[@xlonelygirlxmy2810]

@@whimsicalmarshmellow6212 Ari is a queen 👸👑

[@whimsicalmarshmellow6212]

@@xlonelygirlxmy2810 NO SERÁ SONIDO MEJOR SI ALGUIEN CITA SUS CANCIONES

[@sangohanic9380]

@@whimsicalmarshmellow6212 then sing it, let's see if you get successful :)

[@hannahdiane7802]

I love how Ariana didn't do anything over the top with her voice or try to draw attention to her own talent with it, she just sings it simply and beautifully, in the style of Aretha Franklin, the way a tribute should be

[@mattalexmatt]

Hannah Diane that's not in the style of Aretha.... Aretha belts.

[@mattalexmatt]

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[@MS-kt8vl]

Matt heww Stop ruining the moment. Aretha was being over the top in the DIVAS performance, but not really on the original track. This was meant to be a tribute not a vocal heavy overpowering performance.

[@forevergirI]

and like another commenter said: "The fact Ariana was on the show because of her album dropping but yet she did this gorgeous tribute to Aretha instead of promoting one of her own songs shows how beautiful and pure Ari’s soul actually is. 💗 This was amazing. R.I.P to another legend."

[@oddlilbird]

Hannah Diane 🙌🏼

[@bibirojass]

SHE NEEDS TO SIT DOWN WITH A PIANO AND MAKE A GODDAMN ALBUM JUST USING THE PIANO AND HER VOCALS. AAAAAA SHE’S TOO GOOD.

[@AmyFlynn772]

Bianca Rojas yes!! Agreed

[@savonthomas3551]

Not this song

[@westworlds]

IDK what about a piano and an orchestra album? The fan made videos of her voice with an orchestra backing her are incredible

[@lunybutera5045]

Bianca Rojas Yours Truly is a little like this

[@aslima17]

olivia martinez YES!! omg ily

[@cosi2906]

I like the part where she’s singing

[@aytalinaoyurskaya2272]

@@gwen8450 u could be more polite. that girl said about arianas singing and she didn't say anything bad about this. and then u started to insult her musical taste. im sorry but this was very wrong. shame on u

[@whoadontzuccmedude4088]

bilsamils same

[@whoadontzuccmedude4088]

‘o’ no she just a a cool auto tuned whisper

[@TrisReyes]

‘o’ that was for hot songs not her vocals

[@internetgirl_99]

gwen well that’s kinda rude

[@SaraZ-mf5vv]

When she dies people are going to really realise how crazy her voice is. Now everyone is concerned in her instagram pictures, outfits and her relationships without seeing what matters. A voice like this is so rare nowadays.

[@nicohornung2772]

You are so right, people don't appreciate her actual real talent enough . Her amazing voice!

[@joshuaescoto9750]

This is si true. I also hate it when people talk about ke outfit or make up instead of appreciating her voice

[@lauramessy]

ikr that's sad

[@vhsaviee]

Ik🤦‍♀️🥺🥺

[@noogoom]

Just inappropriate to phrase it like this. She is freaking 26, why would you speak of death.

[@lauren-ko7mr]

perfect. didnt oversing it, didnt try to outshine aretha. just sang the damn thing and did it beautifully. ❤️

[@lordhuebi]

I agree with you 99,5%...for my taste, she could have let loose just half a percent more. But again, it really is just a matter of taste and I understand why she did it this way. Beautiful.

[@johanyacebal7831]

She would never anyways

[@allisonvinave6357]

Egrin that’s her vibrato dear.... you can’t change that

[@lordhuebi]

I know what you mean but I was more talking about throwing in a few more riffs towards the end, she kept it very straight. Which again I'm not really criticising, just a thought :)

[@francoisbessing]

lauren agreed. Tasteful and strong.

[@PrettyLittleLiarsFreeform]

Rest in Peace Aretha 💕

[@PrettyLittleLiarsFreeform]

💗

[@nez.breezy7454]

Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists Rip

[@lisazabriskie4773]

Amen ❤️♥️♥️

[@jessicaisakov5081]

She’s an icon. The best artist of our generation. 100%.

[@_zoeeee]

jessica isakov 200%

[@nonamefound9296]

Adele

[@lennoxbonnie5210]

@@nonamefound9296 Let's appreciate Ariana Grande in this video of HER singing beautifully

[@thatpersonthateveryoneknow9659]

I love her and everything but not..rlly the best her voice is beautiful tho

[@greatmusic3906]

She is, but still no where near Aretha singing - not even close kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnWn42KbL9lr7M

[@Nasida10]

even if you don't listen to her stuff, you have to acknowledge her undeniable singing talent. this girl will be an pop icon for years to come, I'm telling you

[@777-o5l]

Nasida N ❤️❤️❤️

[@januarilux5962]

Absolutely

[@marisajaydenn5256]

she's so amazing

[@manningbartlett522]

I don't care to listen to her pop stuff (I'm old). But the girl has exceptional vocal chops, great musicianship and plenty of class, and even an old rocker like me has to respect that.

[@jurssikam]

Yes. I don’t love much of her music. But she has an amazing voice and I wish she would do songs like this so much more!

[@blameitonablackstar]

This is how you do a tribute! She didn't go crazy with runs or anything. It was PERFECTLY done. I really respect Ariana for the way she did this.

[@laykantheealien5722]

blameitonablackstar for real.. I can't say this enough I am starting to love this girl!

[@mayrasandoval542]

blameitonablackstar 100% agree!!

[@Coolcucumber2]

thats because the greatest artists are truly expressing something. She's expressing this on the same wavelength as Aretha. Its what makes any good artist, a good artist! It takes balls to be unequivocally yourself.

[@varunravi27]

Ikr Ari's the only one who didn't do the high note (singers such as Demi Lovato, Tori Kelly and Kelly Clarkson did a high note before the final chorus but Ariana just moved on without any high note/notes).

[@hunniii2356]

Period

[@kianobosa48]

The Dangerous Woman singing Natural Woman. Yassss! ❤

[@erin3258]

Kian Obosa whayyyyyy😂💕

[@jacimelo2691]

Yaaaaaaaas! ❤

[@arianagrande6810]

Kian Obosa ❤️❤️❤️

[@vodkasauce5346]

cuz god is a woman duh!

[@elenipaschali2327]

I could hear this performance 1000 times and it would still give me chills!

[@razisrevinracaza]

Eleni Paschali sameee

[@greatmusic3906]

Then this will give you 100000 x the chills. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnWn42KbL9lr7M

[@kristen7973]

same here

[@AleMaia]

when I first heard Ariana I underestimate her but now I have to say it: HER VOICE IS SOMETHING AMAZING. What a talented young woman..

[@nydrayahhadayah]

FlyingIntoTheStorm Listen to almost is never enough by Ariana. That’s a nice one.

[@mafergonzalez7355]

Nana Smith also “emotions” cover of Ariana Grande

[@mai.vancon]

Same. I first heard her singing 'Baby I' and tbh I was one of those peoplel that compared her to Mariah Carey.

[@srnchiles]

When I first heard her I thought she was Mariah Carey or whitney I was so confused

[@miagadzo3297]

She is not just talented young woman she is fricking goddess and if you heard her other vocals it would blow your mind and she deserves more attention...

[@mindofafangirl2224]

She executed this perfectly: respectfully, emotionally and with her own Ariana flare. QUEEN

[@pokemontas8025]

it should have been mariah. aretha has never even heard of this bitch

[@quilviorivasherrera8730]

Telperion There is a video about aretha franklin watching a performance of ariana grande, sooo be hater in another place.

[@whehdhfbfbgkfkfnnrnen]

Telperion Aretha actually said in an interview she’d love to collaborate with Ariana.

[@mycah9867]

Telperion aretha has praised ariana and the show asked her to do this because she was already booked, chill

[@pokemontas8025]

great gowns, beautiful gowns

[@taylorbrione]

She sounds great here. I wish she had a better microphone at the funeral today. I think she was nervous too. This is beautiful.

[@musingsofajay387]

Taylor Brione don’t blame her. That pastor groping her was disgusting

[@taylorbrione]

What are you talking about? I'm talking about her microphone going out at the funeral and her being nervous singing for a woman she admired. I'm not blaming her for anything.

[@MlpFart]

@@musingsofajay387 I don't believe that was his intention...

[@Karina-xt7vo]

Taylor Brione I think that person got upset but like he groped her after she sang so it didn’t effect her performance. I knew what you meant though

[@taylorbrione]

Thank you for understanding what I meant! While she was singing her microphone had technical difficulties twice. I think it happened for two other perfomers too.

[@slimsauu389]

it hurts me that some people really believe ariana has no talent. this is hands down one of her best musical performances. sis needs to drop a soul/r&b inspired album 😩

[@radiantsana]

She has 2 actually. Her debut is almost all RnB and just released Positions (my least favorite of hers) but YT is just *chefs kiss*

[@varunravi27]

@@radiantsana Yours Truly is not entirely R&B (and neither is Positions), but Yours Truly lacks the strings/synth kind of sound that Positions has. The only R&B/R&B-influenced songs from Yours Truly are Honeymoon Avenue, The Way, Piano, Daydreamin' and Better Left Unsaid. The rest of it is R&B-infused pop.

[@CamnayR24]

People that say that are still mad about the donut thing. I’m glad that didn’t really stick to her. She’s talented.

[@Neezabja]

If this really is a true reflection of her abilities as a vocalist then I'm sorry to say up to this point in her career all that potential has gone to waste.

[@unaki6229]

@@Neezabja definitely not, but this is the Ariana we wanna see actually use her abilities as she does

[@amytweed1341]

She sang the song with such class. No adlibs to make it an Ariana song. She left it to be Aretha’s song. And she sang it so beautifully. Wow❤️

[@Sponsorship4u2]

Amy Tweed Agreed this was a perfect tribute!

[@msthang5366]

Amy Tweed that was a classy tribute!!!

[@mopholives2951]

It's Carroll Kings song but Aretha will always own it. R.I.P. The queen of soul.

[@vanessacarvalho9076]

I agree. There was a sweet and sad touch in there. It was like she was talking....like a poem. Very beautiful and touching.

[@smileysooso970]

Ariana is actually on her vocal peak. She has a gorgeous tone, an incredible falsetto register and an decent technique. She never, in all her career, sang that good before the Sweetener era. Ariana is, on my opinion, very close to become a real Diva and a legend.

[@MS-kt8vl]

Smiley Sooso A Mariah fan complimenting Ariana grande...I respect it.💙

[@keke6547]

Lillian Casey yus a lambinator ❤

[@jascabrera89]

Agree 1000%

[@ShaleelGriffith]

give her 10 more years then i will call her a legend

[@ShaleelGriffith]

i love her tho so dont hate my comment i just think a career of 15 years plus allows someone to have that title

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Aretha will be greatly missed, she has left a mark in this world that we will never forget

[@AndySaenz]

ScarlettP But you have Shawn Mendes on your profile photo instead? Hmmmm.... 🤔🙄

[@Miss_christie1217]

Andy Saenz That’s a picture of Ansel Elgort not Shawn mendes. The profile picture has nothing to do with paying their respects to The Queen of Soul! May she rest in the sweetest peace!!!

[@twitterplug]

Andy Saenz and your point is exactly?

[@luckettt.]

Andy Saenz Dude, are you serious? Are you that much of a dumbass? Profile pictures has absolutely nothing to do with someones comment. That's not even Shawn Mendes either. Smh..

[@fannyperez1837]

When did she DIE?

[@Olivia-lz9kf]

You can clearly hear her voice's abilities when she's singing Natural woman. How this soul style fits her... I wish she could do more of it

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

I respect this so much. A younger generation singer respecting and singing the song of a vocal master from a time where singing was about LOVE. It just shows Aretha’s influence over the WORLD. The point of music is to bring people together, and to inspire. That is exactly what Aretha did while breaking social and racial barriers. Much love and respect to Ariana, and Aretha Franklin.

[@zerozero9511]

Marco Murillo it probably felt so raw and genuine because ariana knew Aretha personally.

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed

[@drewm.2790]

Zero Zero I agree and Ariana loves Aretha and her music ❤

[@lullabies8815]

Never heard her voice like this before, so full and raspy. It’s a great tribute to Aretha.

[@julianadams5311]

Ur funny

[@eternallymeowin]

@@julianadams5311 You’re*

[@TomokoKanehisa]

Yes I was thinking the same. She has good vocal control. I’m so used to hearing Ariana’s voice sounding sweet and high.

[@Larryfisherboy]

2:18 OMGGGGG THE BEST VOCALS EVER

[@kenvillagracia6855]

Im ur 100th like

[@arianagrandest6553]

Rip button

[@kay3729]

Larryfisherboy I KNOWWWWW

[@emilymontes9608]

Larryfisherboy stop this is about Aretha not Ariana

[@_face05]

Especially when she had that rasp

[@averybrusa2337]

Its so interesting hearing her sing other people's songs. You hear parts of her voice you've never heard. She has so much great potential for an R&B album. Im waiting on the day.

[@jxstadri]

Same! She just should do it!!!

[@hunniii2356]

Yours truly is kinda like that

[@varunravi27]

Positions says hi 👋🏻 Even though not all of the songs from the album are pure R&B, it's the closest she's ever gotten to releasing full-on R&B music.

[@NicoleRoseMusic]

That’s the exact reason “My Hair” stole my heart when I heard it

[@k4rty]

@@NicoleRoseMusic and love language!

[@TheIkaraCult]

Ariana will always be dear to us here in England. She's class.

[@azzarobertson95]

beautifully said.

[@tobyfinney768]

Rangda Rangda especially after everything she’s done after Manchester ❤️❤️ I love her so much.

[@lennoxbonnie5210]

I LOVE Y'ALL FOR THIS!

[@shannonkathleen5576]

she loves the UK so much, too 🥺

[@chlo6004]

.

[@dejdej19]

That girl is TAAAALENTEDD

[@Tan87ful]

dejdej19 agreed

[@tmmoonlight78]

Pol Innocent go back listen to them so we don't care about that. We're here to appreciate Ariana Grande's talent.

[@DarrenHazel]

Queen Chichoo agree

[@justicesmalls1312]

Pol Innocent kids? She isn’t 12 lmao she had one of the best vocals don’t compare those 3

[@queenofthenight3518]

dejdej19 talent is not everything

[@JSandwich13]

R.I.P Aretha. Such a talented soul. We were lucky to be blessed with your talent for so long.

[@JEYONTYRESE]

People: Ariana is only meant for pop music Ari: Hold all 7 of my Rings

[@chelseahouse8817]

yes

[@Centrioless]

Her pop songs are not bad. She became awful when she ventured to semi hip hop

[@thatonegirlyouprobablyhate]

@@Centrioless Probably because hip hop is a main trend in the music industry right now. You don’t see jazz, ballads, or a lot of soul music selling or topping the charts. Her manager probably made her do more trendy music to keep her music relevant 🤷‍♀️

[@deklin.14.official39]

@@Centrioless awful? Pls bc clearly people are still streaming

[@JoseHernandez-gy7qu]

@@thatonegirlyouprobablyhate she’s featured rappers in her music since her first single so idk

[@marquesq.4499]

I love that she honored Aretha by staying true to her version of the song as opposed to singing it as she normally sings. Beautiful tribute.

[@jay_g1984]

How does she normally sing?

[@marquesq.4499]

Jay_G she sings beautiful but has her own style and vocal inflections that let you know it's an Ariana Grande song. Because she's a trained vocalist, she can sing in other styles and it was impressive to me that she chose to sing the song, as a tribute, closer in style to Aretha's version.

[@enternalmoonlight]

@@marquesq.4499 You're right but she's not a trained vocalist. She just started getting her training.

[@marquesq.4499]

@@enternalmoonlight I guess I'm referring to her "on the job" training. Having started her career on Broadway years ago and because she's so talented at impressions and mimicking, she's basically a self trained, trained vocalist.

[@lauramessy]

@@enternalmoonlight she's was on Broadway

[@alizayarbro8188]

The fact Ari was on the show because of her album dropping but yet she did this gorgeous tribute to Arthea instead of promoting her own songs shows how beautiful and pure Ari’s soul actually is. 💗 This was amazing. R.I.P to another legend.

[@brianjschumer]

Aliza Yarbro I like the way you call her Ari, like shes your personal friend.

[@blogistuff4383]

brianjschumer Ariana doesn't mind her fans calling her Ari. She doesn't think of herself as she's higher than everyone.

[@avasd59]

Aliza Yarbro tbh anyone who does a tribute to the legends kind of draws attention to themselves (I'm not saying it's a bad thing) but people will tune in or look up the performances just because of the tribute itself. She might not be promoting her album but indirectly it does promote the artist itself. This tribute was beautiful

[@mariah1676]

Ava S. Apparently they had to convince Ariana to do this tribute in the first place. She didn’t want to do it but Questlove convinced her is what I heard. Could be wrong.

[@blogistuff4383]

Mariah Payne She didn't want to do the tribute in the first place. Because she just died and Ariana's emotions were a mess.

[@BryantNfinity]

Aretha Franklin has inspired nearly every singer to this day during her 60+ year reign as the Queen of Soul one song at a time. Aretha voice was unique powerful her voice could tell a story. She was also a humanitarian and civil rights activist. The Queen of Soul is gone but never forgotten... R.I.P

[@debblevins.4760]

IamBryantWilliams and these young artist do what?

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed

[@goufackkentsaleandrinlebel8826]

IamBryantWilliams she was the queen of shade though.. just jocking. Rip Queen

[@Neezabja]

2:18 Not surprised this is the most re-played part, the way she delivers that phrase is just sensational.

[@JennsCrazyLife]

What a beautiful tribute. ❤️

[@sanaaaja9456]

Jenn'sCrazyLife Bruh I see you everywhere. Yes, I agree that was very beautiful!❤️

[@dontttttlove]

Jenn'sCrazyLife omgg ily

[@micahdavis_mook._1479]

I wish she would come out with more r&b / soul music like this

[@alexamder]

thelifeofmook her newest album is mostly r&b its called sweetener

[@-kula]

She has shifted to RnB in her new album, Sweetener. Her sound has really matured

[@brendaburt2203]

Yes!

[@Kherudjhuti]

xouoɹn meanwhile the black artists who started out RnB have been coopted / forced into autotuned “pop” like rihanna, chris brown, nikki, or disappeared like sisqo, jodeci, brownstone, jagged edge and all the other groups of the 90s.

[@striekr13577]

Kheru Djhuti Or Maybe that’s just what they wanted to make at the time...

[@SuperLovebug8]

She did a beautiful job... she didn't overshadow Aretha she honored her by not going over the top.... well done Ariana

[@aiden12carter]

Musicismysoul94 overshadow??? I'm confused (legit confusion). Do you mean your glad she didn't pull a Fergie?? Cause if so, I completely agree

[@SuperLovebug8]

aiden12carter like make it about her not Aretha, but she didn't an honored her.... she could have done a new song from her album but she didn't I respect that even if I'm not a giant fan of her

[@lonerEmpath]

Musicismysoul94 she can’t overshadow with that voice no soul at all

[@aiden12carter]

Musicismysoul94 ah okay, I appreciate the explanation 👍🏾😊

[@reinoyu1321]

Lol there’s no way ariana can overshadows aretha no matter how hard she tries. Infact nobody could overshadow aretha. Shes the queen of soul and high notes ffs.

[@cianiyorkman1652]

2:18!!!!! The build up!! Perfection 😩

[@youtubingbabs]

It's what she did with the mic in case you didn't know. Prob did though

[@dasia2345]

This part was so good

[@Katarina1]

I think she was supposed to perform R.E.M. but they decided this last minute, when they got the news about Aretha Franklin. Ariana is such a bomb singer that they can change which song she is going to sing like this. & you know the Roots had no time to rehearse. Crazy how you can make these changes so last minute when you work with such talented people. Jimmy Fallon should be so proud of his team.

[@hot6ygirl943]

wait why wouldn't she sing god is a woman, which is her single?

[@justicesmalls1312]

Katarina she hasn’t announced rem is her next single, if she was smart she would make breathin her next single

[@itsmepotatogrande9335]

Justice Smalls or goodnight n go

[@carlamartinez1008]

ahs because VMAs have to be the first performance

[@morganwadleigh4283]

Katarina she did sings REM in the video called ariana grande predicted she would marry pete davidson 3 years ago also from jimmy fallon last night

[@jakeoneil9071]

The way she let a bit of rasp out made it so much more real 😭

[@Sophya7]

queen celine Right? It's the first time I hear that rasp in her voice. So beautiful

[@JoyDejaKing]

I'm pleasantly surprised at how wonderful Ariana did. An Aretha Franklin song is never easy but I believe Ariana made Aretha proud with her rendition.

[@forevergirI]

i know she did. cause aretha and ariana were in touch since both performing at the soul event at the white house. actually, aretha planned on doing a song collaboration with ariana cause ariana was her favorite artist of the new generation. aretha was and will continue to be ariana's inspiration/idol so she would do anything to make her proud ♡

[@forevergirI]

plus ariana was on the show because her new album 'sweetener' is coming out tonight but she chose to tribute aretha instead of promoting one of her own new songs. that shows her pure heart and soul, just like aretha ♡ she will be missed.

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed :) Ariana did great and hail to the Queen, Aretha Franklin. RIP to the Queen of Soul

[@drewm.2790]

Joy Deja King Aretha would've appreciated and loved this tribute 💧❤

[@tbone9347]

this dumb broad HA! Aretha was snickering.

[@darryl2542]

It's tickling to see a young, modern artist pay tribute to a legend with a performance like this, because it proves that great songwriting stands the test of time. Say what you want about Grande's vocal ability compared to the Queen of Soul, but Ariana did justice to this song, and she might just have brought this classic to a new generation. Thumbs up for this performance.

[@TheInnonFallRiver]

A shame that she did this after Aretha passed away, I'm sure she would've loved to have heard this. Ironic how people (most often) do these amazing tributes after the person has passed. Such as life.

[@erin3258]

This woman was born to sing, she been a star since she came out the womb in ‘93

[@paulinens3581]

I'm telling you, this woman can slay with any song. She's killing it. RIP to the legend.

[@joyleath07]

Pauline NS yes yes I love her voice

[@dlffl2212]

I love you’re comment! It equally compliments Ariana on how well she did and paid you’re R.E.S.P.E.C.T to the legend! If you are an Arianator(don’t want to assume), there needs to be more like you my friend!

[@1DJSkittles]

Omg :(

[@mohamadzidanakbar9822]

Yeahhh yesss yasss officially totally yayyy i love her so so much❤💘💖😍😘💛👍🏻😎

[@sweetdivaxx2240]

DLFFL 22 I am an arianator and I feel sorry to say that you are right . Ari is getting so much hate in the last time just for clapping back at many retarded people in this fandom.

[@drebedford144]

OMG😭😭😭R.I.P. Aretha Franklin. She was such talented queen. She will be missed. She was the starting point for female musicians and that African American Women in the entertainment industry. One of the most iconic singers of all time. We will remember the impact on the music industry, and I hope that her influence continues on in music.💔😭😭😭😥

[@msthang5366]

Beyoncé’s God Child can I be Beyonce’s god child too?? I’ll sign a Non-Disclosure

[@niamhforde9533]

Beyoncé’s God Child d

[@Ryannrichards95]

Her voice blends so well with the backup singers. This was just so well done.

[@taydrabrookshire347]

My heart hurts for Aretha. May she entertain God in the clouds forever and ever...

[@agoodamerican614]

Taydra Brookshire God bout to start charging admission to get up there!

[@koolkitties8552]

She's in a better place than here

[@dommyray787]

What a class act. Take note how she’s performing in line with everyone else in the band!! We stan an unproblematic queen willing to share the spotlight!!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@chiqichiqi]

Dominick Mejilla Unproblematic. Bahahahaha. Good one, tell another!

[@LovelyAngel.]

chiqichiqi what was the problem she stirred here?

[@maubie3028]

@@LovelyAngel. there was no problem. niggas just wanna act stupid

[@mels1651]

I loved that too!

[@devinjm007]

is that shade towards someone else?

[@ann999st]

She respected the style, i mean, not trying to make that song hers, this is what a tribute feels like. R.i.p queen Aretha.

[@bridgetfellona7456]

Her raspy voice, I never knew she could sing like this and i’m glad. Hope she sings like this more!

[@4reptar207]

This performance was way better than the one at Franklin's funeral tbh

[@chris348]

Agreed

[@kendrac886]

It wasnt her singing though. The sound system was really poor at the funeral. Makes you realize how important those kind of thing is

[@kendrac886]

*are

[@onlygood222]

There were a number of issues with that one...I mean one there were sooo many celebs staring back and the sound system was garbage...You can also tell the instrumental were more toned down here and background singers are more chill

[@nnyambenigladysmudau7120]

I think she was nervous at the funeral. This performance is way better

[@boompanes6352]

Ariana's voice is getting better now, and her voice here is so deep and she put emotions/feelings into this song. Great performance!

[@stormyweather9570]

Boom Panes I don't get why I don't like her voice because everyone seems to. I find it kind of unpleasant.

[@lennoxbonnie5210]

Kim Kardashian smh how?

[@vivianavargasescalante2807]

? She's ALWAYS had a good voice 😒😒😒

[@honeybuzzard2843]

Boom Panes Shit.. she better feel it. She singing QUEEN SONGS

[@bealaee93]

Her voice has always been this good.

[@tomitomatoom7119]

she add raspy voice.. I love her. 😍😍😘😘

[@K19777]

I had no clue she’s that talented. Very impressive. Definitely didn’t insult the original version. Love the enthusiasm and passion she has as well.

[@fritati3992]

Hearing her sing this kind of song, this kind of music, it sounds like it was MEANT for her to sing. I love her music. But really need her to come out with a jazz album PLZ

[@jangiew]

She won't make any money 💰

[@fritati3992]

@@jangiew I think she'd be okay :)

[@MrGamelover23]

jangiew I'm sure her fans would buy whatever she did.

[@motives88]

Shes great but it wasnt.. she lacks the power Aretha had on this track. It was beautiful but not the best.

[@fritati3992]

@@motives88 beautiful is enough for me :)

[@genes6703]

This girl can sing!! I don't really like today's POP stars, but man, she can sing. You can really tell the difference between a professional like this and someone on a singing competition like Idol. Even the winners of Idol don't come close to this talent, except maybe Clarkson and Underwood.

[@TamannaDas]

Ariana has a Broadway background and it shows

[@tylersprouse6861]

A lot of pop stars have more talent than it seems, but pop doesn’t really show off much discography. Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and Bruno Mars are all severely talented despite staying mostly in the pop genre

[@genes6703]

@@tylersprouse6861 I don't think Biebers that talented. I don't consider them musicians. Musicians are people like Paul mccartney, and other bands who can play instruments, and write their own music.

[@tylersprouse6861]

@@genes6703 Bieber can play instruments, as he can play piano and guitar fairly well and can allegedly also play the drums and the trumpet. He has also written some of his own music, although not all of it. On top of that, his raw vocals have developed into one of the best in the industry

[@varunravi27]

@@genes6703 But Demi can play piano and guitar, and Bruno plays guitar. And Demi writes a lot of their own music (they just don't do it alone).

[@billtang79]

I always felt Ariana should be a R&B singer than her current genre of songs she sings. A brilliant tribute to Aretha Franklin. RIP

[@princessaurora7313]

billtang79 she is a pop singer but yeah she should do rnb and hip hop more 😍

[@lindsaymonroe567]

Her first album was mostly R&B woth Babyface producing and co-writing songs

[@DJG333]

All her albums are pop r&b... it’s not r&b soul but it’s still contemporary r&b

[@haseebrahman1887]

She is R&B already, lol, just contemporary.

[@leenaahmed9418]

no she's definitely more pop than R&B but few of her past songs are more on the R&B side. I agree she should definitely do more classic R&B songs they suit her more.

[@okay4567]

2:18 HITS DIFFERENT OMG

[@leam2606]

SO REAL

[@thecavalieryouth]

It made me think of Beyoncé, honestly. You can definitely hear the influences of the divas she grew up loving in this performance.

[@hutch1197]

I love that she did a tastefully restrained tribute rather than selfishly overdo it with vocal theatrics. Very nicely done.

[@prettytoxicbliss]

What a tacky comment.

[@pleaselistenbeforeyouspeak3086]

yesyesyes.

[@venusbaptiste8210]

She could never hit Aretha's notes anyways...

[@ilovethis00]

@@venusbaptiste8210 Ariana Grande can hit Aretha's notes FOR SURE, she has a huge range. But Ariana can't hit them with the same power as Aretha.

[@visualsbyTP]

Ive never seen so positive comments on Ari’s videos before, I teared up a little bc finally people can see how talented this woman is. And she sang the song beautifully, rip to the legend.

[@elusive7244]

ѕаd тамаrа omg yes

[@anuncolonizedmind6296]

I always knew that she had a beautiful voice, but I'm older (40😥) so I just don't listen to any of today's music.

[@visualsbyTP]

Tammatha Billings oh well yeah, I understand you completely. She just gets so much hate recently, and people focuses more on that instead of her talent. That’s why I got emotional to see so many good feedbacks. :)

[@afoy550]

Maybe this is the type of music she should consider doing instead of the trash music I've heard from her.

[@larissaroc]

afoy550 trash? lmao what songs have you heard?

[@Erin49694]

I really appreciate that she didn’t try to change up the song and add any extra riffs or ad libs. This was such a respectful way to honor Aretha

[@jennapatchkeady]

I love that all the comments i've read so far are WIDELY positive, and respectful, and motivational, this is how all life should function. With love and happiness, and without needless anger, even on the cloudiest of days. All my love to both queens Ariana and Aretha ✌

[@1deditaudios662]

jenna keady yes ikr and I’m proud :D

[@alanamorris1984]

I like cloudy days.. that's offensive

[@oliviawhisper]

I've seen a few but those people were just bitter. I don't think they have felt true happiness and that's just sad.

[@JordCA]

No, sugar coating mediocre talent is just lying. Americans love to ignore the truth!! An observation that is not positive is only negative if said with a nasty tone.

[@ilovethis00]

@@JordCA Mediocre talent would be Selena Gomez, not Ariana Grande. If that's what you mean.

[@GracieVersoza]

she just keeps getting better and better

[@Neha-ue3uk]

Mhmm

[@karaburton2434]

@@liryar123 evidently you're just dumb then

[@epipd5712]

Ariana Grande is probably the most gifted performer in this day and time. She has the right stuff for sure. Rest in Peace Aretha. Absolutely brings tears..and thanks Carole King, as well.

[@karenwalters1211]

She’s fantastic, but The Roots’ talent can’t go unnoticed. Their ability to pull off any genre of music amazes me

[@allsies7890]

This was so classy and perfect. She wasn’t trying too hard, and she seemed so comfortable. BEAUTIFUL! RIP Queen of soul

[@luisjorgebarroncazares9755]

Lyrics: Looking out on the morning rain I used to feel so uninspired And when I knew I had to face another day Lord, it made me feel so tired Before the day I met you, life was so unkind But you're the key to my peace of mind 'Cause you make me feel You make me feel You make me feel like a natural woman When my soul was in the lost and found You came along, to claim it I didn't know just what was wrong with me 'Til your kiss helped me name it Now I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm living for And if I make you happy I don't need to do more 'Cause you make me feel You make me feel You make me feel like a natural woman Oh, baby, what you done to me? You make me feel so good inside And I just wanna be close to you You make me feel so alive You make me feel You make me feel You make me feel like a natural woman You make me feel You make me feel You make me feel like a natural woman

[@meguminxyunyun]

thank u

[@dianalopez6296]

Luis Jorge Barron Cazares thanks

[@antiopikoukouli5407]

The comment i've been looking for 👏

[@r0mann_z0lanskii47]

I truly believe Aretha’s spirit and soul was connected to Ariana during this performance. You can see Ariana really feel every moment in that performance and not alot of artists even do that nowadays.

[@LivelyLooms]

so much respect. she could promote her own music, instead she tributed to aretha. one of the most selfless and kindhearted women of our generation.

[@yee3133]

Matt Murdock bruh you don’t even have proof stop pulling words out of your ass

[@alexis-ye9xq]

Matt Murdock why are you here if you don’t like her? mac miller fans are a bunch of miserable locals.

[@alexhendry2120]

I'm not a fan of Ariana Grande but for these 3 minutes and 45 seconds, she had my utmost respect and admiration. RIP Aretha ❤

[@laura0532]

Thanks to Ariana for not trying to ‘improve’ this perfect song. It was beautiful. And fly high, Aretha and watch over these young talents. ❤️

[@morganbarfield108]

she is flat out flawless. i mean i really don’t understand people that try to say she isn’t talented. it genuinely confuses the fuck out of me...

[@hunniii2356]

True

[@ScottOctober]

Lovely performance, Aretha would have loved it.

[@mikhaellockhart4925]

Pol Innocent everyone knew/knows who Aretha Franklin is.

[@suzannevaletutti1515]

Delaney Eidson x

[@amariethomp5118]

Aretha Franklin didn't like ANYONE doing her songs. She was very public about it. So this is mad disrespectful to me.

[@joeliethevioliner]

I didn't know, that Ariana can sing anything in simple way :) But she did a lovely job here, love this performance :)

[@greenmatrix30seven]

She does love it

no extra. just perfect. beautiful ari!

[@teematt9087]

I didn't know Ariana Grande could sing like this 😮I shall have several seats. So effortless. Well done girl.

[@menaj2954]

Tee Matt-Hughes you and me both. I was already rolling my eyes. She did great, Im surprised

[@keke6547]

Thats quite disgusting seeing as shes always been praised for how amazing she can sing. This performance is simple compared to her own songs.

[@EricaAsjaee]

honeymoon avenue , check it out

[@ashleyhuertas594]

she also sang “i have nothing” by whitney houston

[@dantan1249]

Tee Matt-Hughes really?

[@watchdestinyx33]

this is one of my favorite performances of hers. Not only is her voice incredible but you can tell she really loves to sing. The emotion is written all over her face.

[@billclark7250]

I had know idea who this beautiful sounding young lady was, but since i found out, i fell madly in love with Arianna." she's amazing," this is a true awesome fact,you are never too old or young to learn something new," by the grace of God I'm 62 yrs.young and just found this amazing " STAR " thanks world."

[@mackenzie9255]

Bill Clark welcome to the fam

[@gabbie8606]

Ariana*

[@cosi2906]

Lol

[@forevergirI]

welcome to the ariana fan club. you sound like the coolest 62 year old man i know :) glad to have you

[@griffinjames4585]

Currently scrolling through the comments and I’m genuinely surprised there were still so many people who didn’t know she could sing like this

[@larissaroc]

fr!

[@Puffle-jd7pm]

Ikr!

[@sodapopcherry4638]

this video literally lives rent free in my head

[@frederikjensen5723]

I would without a doubt listen to Ariana's music if she sang this kind of music. Plus, she actually pronounces the words which actually makes her voice Sound even better...wonderful tribute

[@frederikjensen5723]

Jonathan Ford are you talking about sweetner? Cause I've listened to that and it wasn't really me..I love dangerous woman though

[@ryanward8849]

Frederik Jensen I agree, No tears left to cry pushed me further away from her. But this is a really good performance.

[@annie-dx7zg]

Maybe u should listen to urs truly

[@larissaroc]

listen to tattooed heart, the one where she sang at the white house was just like this performance

[@cindywa2721]

Her sweetener album is nothing like RnB. it's soft pop... sexual as always and bop.

[@FlyasBowTyes]

Now I never really listened to her music, but I can't deny her talent. This was a really good tribute.

[@91clarie]

Matthew Lee To appreciate the art. Because most fans will always praise their star, no matter what they do. If you say you're not a fan but think it's great, it's actually acknowledging her talent.

[@emmahowe8567]

i can just see and hear the emotion pouring out of her from the soul. so beautiful. so talented.

[@whitdogwhatsup6289]

**👏👏👏👏👏** ..... I love Aretha and this was amazing! Ariana did what she does best and also showed her fans what was truly important to her😭. Beautiful!!! Much Love 😁💚

[@eliah6909]

WhitDog WhatsUp agreed

[@t.e.burgos3263]

This girl is going to have a long career!!! I wish she recorded a tribute album to the great classic songs by female singers who inspired her.

[@RandomizerKeKe]

I know she's been starting to with recent ones. She did her own version of an Imogen Heap song in her new album, and Imogen Heap is one of her inspirations

[@MM-kq6fe]

That would be my favourite album ever! I'm a big fan of hers, I listen to her songs daily although they are too pop for me, but I just love her art and her voice so much (and she's an amazing human being btw).

[@M4rteevee]

Young singers like ariana and demi are examples of the influence and power Aretha and her music has. She is a legend whos art spans and touches many generations. Her music is timeless and she'll never be forgotten. Rip the queen of soul Aretha Franklin

[@laniya151]

M A i wish demi Can sing this at the Moment..

[@M4rteevee]

laniya 1 she sang it a lot on tour and shes so good, I'm sure Aretha would be proud

[@laniya151]

M A yes i known

[@laniya151]

*Know

[@blogistuff4383]

M A Ariana did a spectacular job. I still wish demi would do one as well. Demi shows so much emotion and soul in her voice.

[@Jolter2022]

I do not understand how people can say that this little girl does not transmit anything when she sings... A little bit nervous but her vocals sounds flawless and so much soul when she sings... 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jacobmsan]

Little girl?? She’s pushing 30??

[@oval1078]

@@Jacobmsan this was 4 years ago😭

[@Jacobmsan]

@@oval1078 the comment was 1 year ago

[@qwerty7573]

She's getting a better breath support! A future legend singing a legend

[@Songbirdstress]

JustTex I was just thinking, the first time I saw her as....a woman. Fitting it should be a tribute to a legendary... woman.

[@andreaduran233]

This style of music suits ariana more and her voice

[@bejewelleds]

Andrea Duran yeah

[@maritareads5229]

She should do a soul album

[@Roy30888]

Martha Kajwang' Her first album was soulful-ish. Has some good songs, check it out.

[@maritareads5229]

Roy I have. I like it but it's a bit too bubblegum pop for me. I'm talking about something grown. Maybe when she gets to her 30s or before that idk. Something classic and more critically acclaimed and more diva than pop star. In my personal opinion anyway

[@Roy30888]

Martha Kajwang' I agree, those things probably come with different life experiences

[@acepavedthewater]

man this performance is so underrated and yet it's one of the best performances she's ever done

[@macyvlogs9673]

I love that little raspy voice it's adorable asf 😍

[@thiquechickjones1867]

This little lady is legit! Good job by her and The Roots

[@alluringbliss4165]

She is but today's industry does not honor her vocal talent

[@travisn.s.2682]

Truly believe that she doesn't not get the recognition she deserves. She is such an amazing artist!

[@JoseHernandez-gy7qu]

She definitely does lmao she’s the biggest pop star in the world

[@eee9266]

@@JoseHernandez-gy7qu This comment was before Thank u, next. So during this time she was pretty underrated and branded as a “soulless pop star”. Since then she’s proved she’s capable of making important and fun music

[@jonathan_8100]

I really hope that when the time comes, she'll do a tribute for mariah and celine as well. Ariana is one of the few voices that is almost at their level

[@cjw2661]

WOW, I never realized just how well Ariana could sing. I don't like her normal music. ( I'm just to old for it). BUT, if she were to sing more music like this, I would DEFINITELY listen to her. She has a beautiful voice.

[@zetzu6460]

Connie Williams listen to tattooed heart and leave me lonely. you may be surprised. also her i have nothing cover at the honeymoon tour and her im every woman cover at the honeymoon tour

[@MrGamelover23]

Connie Williams Try listening to songs that weren't on the radio.

[@JacksonDreyer]

Honeymoon Avenue as well

[@EMJ4CK]

Connie Williams maybe try and listening to her older songs some of them have that older type music vibe

[@sweetener0116]

yeah, listen to yours truly and you will find such BEAUTIFUL songs !

[@furkankaraer3257]

an actual person who is famous because she is talented Edit: thank you for the likes humanity 💙

[@toripatelli9036]

Furkan Karaer i know! Almost like she belonged in the 90s

[@terryfoster1801]

Dave Robertson how is Trump a communist in any way.

[@instasingingvids3529]

Tori Patelli I think she said she wishes she was older in the 90s she was born in 93 but she totally belongs in the 90s

[@ihopemyprofilepicgivesyoun6609]

Furkan Karaer And does not have a fake ass and tits singing about how much she loved sex

[@furkankaraer3257]

I hope my profile pic gives you nightmares ikr 🤣

[@quitedankly3342]

I deffinetly think Ariana is one of the best voices of this generation her voice is just wow

[@isiscollinssingingandbeaut3485]

Andrea Roa agreed

[@pltgb2248]

Yes 😍

[@ralphanthonymallillin2712]

Andrea Roa completely disagree. I think you have only have heard her alone tsk

[@TheDonPud]

Liz N you sound stupid saying next Mariah Carey. She sounds nothing like Mariah did.

[@ralphanthonymallillin2712]

Steven Carter with that nasal sound. I doubt that haha

[@yago_16]

she put her whole soul into this performance she's so unbelievably talented

[@daffyduckfan4478]

yago This Taco Bell eating bitch had no business singing this song.

[@deklin.14.official39]

@@daffyduckfan4478 pls. Ariana did wonderful and her voice really shined here. Stfu

[@JuanPabloGIslas]

Her voice, god, is so... sweet. Aretha u make me feel like a nature human. I love you. RIP ♡