Carole King - Kennedy Center Honors

[@marshaflores2923]

Carol in an interview after Aretha’s death said this was the first time in years that Aretha played in public. It really touch her. Touch us all.

[@danahill9008]

And even at her age at the time, she could still belt it with a voice as smooth as glass.

[@seamus1956]

Dana Hill The crazy thing is that both Carole and Aretha were the same age, with Carole being slightly older. Ms King was born February 9, 1942, Miss Franklin on March 25th that same year.

[@tillpetersen8692]

She said it was the first time in years she played PIANO in public

[@irock2403]

@@tillpetersen8692 it's implied that when Marsha said Aretha played it was the instrument not her vocal box.

[@nicolecat4020]

@@seamus1956 omg I had no idea!

[@andreadesmier3629]

I love how humble Carole is. She just can't believe that all of these artists would turn out to honor her legacy and life. Love Carole King!

[@anitathompson7023]

I do too!!

[@michaelspilman5220]

how come all these artists haven't paid respect to Neil sedaka . if they haven't it's so wrong how he's ignored and forgotten . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@Librarianchica1204]

I love how Carole King just CANNOT with Aretha Franklin singing her song live for her!

[@Theadambshapiro]

Beyond.

[@allisonschuetze]

Alma Chavarria yeah.

[@TravelWriteLive]

I agree. It makes me have hope for humanity.

[@brandenstangle320]

Omg I know! Aretha was an angel!

[@jahazshine4587]

i know that's right! I couldn't either, but I mustered through it!!! with tears and all

[@BBBYpsi]

Tapestry is probably the greatest album ever written

[@mollywatson2834]

Carole not being able to handle Aretha is a mood. Watching this happen was magical.

[@JillianItaas]

Her eyes rolling all the way to the back was a M O O D

[@eee9266]

Carol king is crying, she is so proud of herself and her legacy. She is such a content human being. She’s lived her life and she knows it.

[@blakemurchison8855]

She is rightfully proud. I was just at a KISS concert in Ottawa tonight. Carol any day!

[@pauladouglas9891]

I have never seen an honoree with such enthusiasm and appreciation for the artists honoring her

[@hbanks558]

Janelle Monae's voice is so clear it sounds like she's lip-syncing but she's not. So talented and she looks like a young Lena Horne.

[@hannaj4032]

She’s quite lovely as well.

[@franklinmargaret6365]

I was listening to her sing, and I heard Karen Carpenter. It was like WOW!!!

[@ferrelllamothe2119]

@Daniel Mulloy Why compare the two they are both amazing in their own rights and two totally different people and musicians.

[@mchammar416]

I love how excited Carole gets every time someone comes out to sing a song.

[@tjwash2]

I watched this performance by Aretha Franklin many times before her passing and thought this has got to be one of the greatest live performances ever recorded. Gives me chills and a tear or two every time.

[@vanessarijnders5448]

TJ Wash a bucket of tears in my case

[@mathmusic1490]

I agree.....never heard Aretha live give it her all, and man, when she does that, the whole theatre shakes in awe.

[@cwhite329]

Carol King and Viola Davis were getting their whole entire life with this performance! But heck everyone in the room was. Look at the backup singers even realizing that she is giving one hell of a performance. Most people know Aretha Franklin is an amazingly gifted woman who has had a stellar career that spanned decades....but out of all the great songs, all the great performances, and all the accolades she’s had, THIS performance at 73 years old fighting cancer and still being able to open her mouth and move an audience like that. If I never realized it before, yeah now I recognize why she was indeed the Queen🙌🏾

[@anitathompson7023]

Well said!!

[@landonsorenson9278]

Right on brother

[@alexanderdimitrov9045]

She was a force of nature. She was authentic singer with authentic voice.

[@MsDorisann]

AMEN!!!!!!

[@irock2403]

Wish I was in that audience

[@naturalmystic251]

Ms. Aretha came out with purse in hand..😂😂 old school for real..lol. Thank you RiRi..

[@joeymullins9555]

Bio

[@jahazshine4587]

honey boom! Ms Aretha ain't going nowhere without her purrrse and mink! Tha Queen. lol

[@seanakridge2971]

She had just arrived from Detroit and went to the Kennedy Center

[@annettejenkins1397]

And just like we "Oldschoolers,"- When things started getting good everything comes off😂😂.

[@MsDorisann]

You cannot do anything with THE QUEEN OF SOUL, old school all the way with GREATNESS!!!!!

[@mlaugh09]

One of the greatest performances in the Kennedy Awards history.

[@seanakridge2971]

Absolutely!

[@andrewpeters5708]

Agreed I seriously thought Stings performance for the Boss was the greatest however I think this tops it

[@MintyCanRead]

Carole King, James Taylor and Aretha Franklin...the musical talent in that one room is kind of insane.

[@KristineMaitland]

don't forget Janelle Monae. The thing that stood out was how the young kids in the audience knew the words to the OLD Kings tracks( one fine day etc.)

[@lukethomas658]

Carole should give a lesson to all honorees on how to be engaged and enjoy the experience.

[@TamannaDas]

For real. Most seem so out of it.

[@anitathompson7023]

Absolutely!!!

[@hannaj4032]

I think most of the musicians do a good job with it. Imagine how these honorees feel having their lifelong achievements played out in front of them by contemporary artists and their life long friends with the POTUS and FLOTUS sitting close by. I believe it’s quite emotional. This honor Trumps the Grammys, Oscars, Tonys and the Emmys combined. It’s for a lifetime of work.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Led zep was wowed

[@michaelspilman5220]

I'm quite sure that Neil sedaka would enjoy the honour of receiving this honour when or if it his ( as it should be ) given to him .

[@hannemanart]

This is by the far the COOLEST tribute the Kennedy Honours have ever done!

[@princecharmingthemerman]

Carole King: “I can now die the happiest person on the planet for Aretha Franklin just sang my song to me!!!”

[@eaqua56]

Carol’s expressions make this everything!

[@krystalmacleod6901]

You Know it!

[@Phatcub]

Carole King one of the best storytellers of our musical history. She's such a gifted artist and her musical legacy will stand the test of time. The icing on the cake was having Aretha Franklin singing your song as an honor to Carole. Unreal because Aretha pushed this song to the Ultimate level!!!

[@rogertoole9468]

Sorry to burst your bubble but aretha franklin was the original singer songwriter of this song . Carole king did a cover of her song, but it was a great cover though.

[@michaelb2685]

@@rogertoole9468 See my reply....Carole King in fact did write "Natural Woman" for Aretha Franklin.

[@Chicha_Rrones]

WOW. Carole King wrote all these songs?! AMAZING.

[@LukeMaynard]

That's basically how I've felt every time I hear a Carole King song for the last 30 years.

[@rebeccagoodin6931]

I'm amazed too. lil disappointed how the box around Ms.Carol was annoyed when she got excited from an artist.

[@dianabauer2676]

I love the amazement Carole has every time someone came out on stage to honor her

[@maevemallory2122]

yes!

[@maevemallory2122]

me too its so sweet

[@michaelspilman5220]

why haven't these artists honoured Neil sedaka like they have her if they haven't . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@pauladouglas9891]

She is genuinely touched, and she just gets more beautiful as she gets older.

[@mylesheneke6660]

Mama Aretha did not come to play on that day. She is a virtuoso of her instrument and of the piano What an incredible and rare person we had. Rest in Peace Queen!

[@jimdavis081]

Look at how gracious and humble these legends were, taking a bow after every performance. With Aretha's stature, she can just stand there, but nope, she was born in a different generation and taking a bow is second nature to her. Just goes to show how she respects and appreciates her audience. The only other artist I know that did that was Whitney, she never fails to take a bow or even clap with the audience after every performance. In today's artists, nobody ever does that anymore.

[@RamtownMike]

That's a really good observation and quite true. It's a shame that practice of appreciating others and clapping or bowing to show it publicly is no longer 'a thing'. Whitney & Aretha were indeed class.

[@JowanaBueser]

Aretha Franklin is so good she was able to change George Lucas' emotion. A queen.

[@francoisbessing]

Of course George Lucas' wife is African-American so he no doubts has an appreciation of the culture.

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

Hahaha

[@benitahecker4221]

One word "Aretha" she killed it. Love her!!

[@KHobbies_cina]

IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THAT 10 SEC QUICK CHANGE !!!!!!????????

[@trebledamages]

Carole King is an icon in the world of popular music!

[@michaelspilman5220]

so his Neil sedaka . yet unlike her . he's bascically been ignored and forgotten . and he shouldont be . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@J2000LT]

I had the opportunity to see Carole King & James Taylor on their "Troubador Reunion Tour" and seeing 2 legends share the stage was amazing & forever unforgettable. I loved growing up in the late 60's and 70's because of the music. It was because of artists like Carole King that I will treasure that music forever. Thank you, Carole King, you are a true legend and you are loved.

[@Pistolwhipperz]

Aretha Franklin had a presence that I will never see again in my earthly lifetime. I am so humbled to have been a witness; to watch God's glory flow through his anointed vessel.

[@Pookie0504kb]

I didn't even know Carol wrote that song!..well, she wrote a piece of Areths's legacy!

[@kadytherealtylady]

I did not know that either!! You are right🤗

[@DreamingCatStudio]

This was so emotional. Cried my eyes out. Gorgeous Carole Amazing Aretha. Back when there were humans with heart and soul in the White House.

[@blackbirdflyyx]

Came back to listen to Sara Bareilles cleans my soul with the purity of her voice, but I just love Carole King’s reactions at every performed. The pure joy and humility she exudes makes me smile so much.

[@musicklvr8ify]

Carole you are a beautiful, real...upbeat.... and positive person...... which is what I have always loved about your persona. Congratulations......well deserved!

[@marshaloiscamillephilpotts7245]

This tribute to Carole King was one of the best The Kennedy Centre did from the Broadway cast to Janelle Monae to James Taylor to Sarah Barielles and of course the late great Aretha Franklin stole the show, Miss King and the audience were all surprised to see her but what a great surprise, Miss Franklin singing was historic and Miss King, President Obama and the audience knew it.

[@jozefhatert6231]

Obama realize that he was watching history here

[@Drakelx55]

Jozef Hatert I think everyone in the audience did

[@francoisbessing]

History watching History...

[@jamieusaa]

A real President standing for a real Queen!

[@Braglemaster123]

Worst President Ever “

[@Braglemaster123]

Jamie USA His wife is a drag queen “

[@xv4569]

Much like Dolly Parton (Whitney Huston) carol king knows she wrote the song but Aretha sang the song and she respects that, you can see the joy on her face and the love she has for Aretha...

[@tjwash2]

X V Dolly has said many times “Well, a lot of people say that's Whitney's song, and I always say, 'That's fine, she can have the credit, I just want my cash.'"

[@delainaescott4670]

When we had a true administration that appreciated the arts,

[@caroltaylor3414]

Don't know why, but the roof scene and Carole's reaction to JT made me cry.

[@jeremycadrette4416]

Take it all in folks, talent, grace and originality made this woman so special.

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

I still get hit with so many feelings when I watch this performance, just like I did the 1st time I watched it !!!!!! Her voice makes you feel closer to God !!!!!!! Amazing !!!!!!!!!! R.I.P Ree Ree We love you.

[@susdawg18]

I absolutely love Carol King! I grew up listening to her, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkle, and other legendary artists! Her reactions to every artist that came out to perform her hits were amazing and to have the Legendary Aretha Franklin perform not only her song but to play it on the piano is truly awe-inspiring!!

[@robertorosariovargas2041]

No words could express my emotions and my deep feelings of happiness listening this great performer called Aretha Franklin. I know for sure her legacy will stand long after we all have gone, because there is not expiration date for such a great music.

[@alerajohn633]

Such RAW & REAL Talent!!! Carole King's Music is TIMELESS & the Queen of Soul... ARETHA FRANKLIN is Heavenly. Shows how Real Music can still be RELEVANT today

[@robertogiugni6135]

James Taylor is amazing...a true great talent.

[@maddyacoustics]

The tears are flowing.

[@PeachPieMe]

Carole King an OG iconic queen we owe a lot to her ❤️

[@lissettesbloom8223]

I really enjoyed this one. Was done very wonderful. Aretha Franklin just closed it out perfect. Makes me think when we stand before God and “He say’s Good and Faithful servant well done” ! That honor means more then anything this world can give!

[@jdjking]

Aretha enters she sits down at the piano. Carole King loses it with joy and the rest is the Queen being herself!!

[@Oops2277-e4s]

Carole king is just great

[@michaelspilman5220]

I agree . But so is neil sedaka as well . who ever decides who gets this honour needs to wake up realize this and give it to him . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@venessaabrams8687]

This was one of the best Kennedy Center Honors...Every artist was so moving. When Are that Franklin threw that coat off that was 🔥. I loved the rendition of You've got a friend as well as James Taylor singing Up on the Roof and Janelle Monae was everything.. Carole King was so grateful. She is everything.

[@tamatoa8261]

I was a teenager in the 70's and this sends me back in time. What a great Era in music and song writing.

[@Dara604]

I am a HUGE Carole King fan and I LOVED this tribute!!! I just saw "Beautiful" last weekend for the first time and it was AMAZING!!! I HIGHLY recommend it!! Now, I am PRAYING to the Lord that I can hear and see Carole herself sing live in concert. Come on Carole, Philadelphia is waiting for you!

[@michaelspilman5220]

dear dara . neil sedaka also deserves this tribute . it's just plain not right how she gets all the tributes honours and awards ,and he gets virtually nothing . From Michael from Yorkshire and proud of it .

[@Dara604]

@@michaelspilman5220 Michael, I agree that Neil Sedaka should get one too!

[@dorothyaguilar5639]

The very best lcon of the 60" s Carole King "So far away " oh how this takes me back to when I was 12 yrs. I L🌸ve her music it is so smooth. ( Tapestry my favorite album )🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼

[@rubenkantzini]

The world needs to tribute Joni Mitchell too.

[@Tengoamame]

they already did in 2000

[@LaurenMeehanG]

in a way, this is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJqxlYB5a9N2nLc

[@WikeddTung]

Yes! You should suggest it. www.kennedy-center.org/pages/SpecialEvents/HonorsRecommendation

[@pacinorules752]

And Carly Simon

[@jjj1951]

@@Tengoamame Joni never got a Kennedy Center Honor

[@pauladouglas9891]

Carole was loving this so much you know she just wanted to get up on the stage and join in.

[@anitathompson7023]

I loved this video! Aretha Franklin sung beautifully. She blew the roof off of the Kennedy Center!❤

[@dennisxavier9513]

What a deserved and beautiful tribute to Carole! And, what a performance by Aretha!

[@broadwaymike92]

Chilinna Kennedy!! She was amazing as Carole King when I saw Beautiful on Broadway.

[@glennD15]

It’s 1:35 am.. 2018. I’m 23 and gosh I have tears watching this. Love Carole king and all these artists

[@cherylmartin4050]

Glenn celis I've been singing along with Carol King sine 1975. Everytime I sing along I tear up.

[@LeslieGMN]

@Glenn Celis, you have good taste!

[@toddedwards6140]

In tears every time I watch this just amazing !

[@Alex-nf1jy]

this entire thing gave me goosebumps OMG especially at the end when Aretha came out :) LOVE LOVE

[@hfohaiia2]

Carole King is one of the best artists of all time 💛

[@juliedeleon8588]

Tears in my eyes this show is iconic one of a kind.carole king my fav.

[@lupeguadaloupe7686]

The Queen is dead. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN! ♥

[@tomgrund8475]

❤️

[@bk9495]

😥

[@chrisdelbosque]

Tell me about it. An transcendent voice of not only music but womanhood and America has been silenced forever. May she forever be remembered for her amazing voice and empowerment.

[@brandeewild]

I've seen this so many times and EVERY TIME I get overcome with emotion. They don't make music like this anymore and there will NEVER be another artist like "The Queen of Soul"! Whew! Chills and Tears.

[@serenafilms_]

Everything about this is so amazing.

[@donalmahon]

Not taking away from the excellent Carole King, but Aretha literally blew my socks of. One of the most amazing voices ive ever heard

[@davidhinton3595]

Stunning well deserved accolades. Let's not forget that Carole King and Gerry Goffin wrote "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" with a contribution from Jerry Wexler and Aretha Franklin sang the song on the Atlantic Label release in 1967. RIP Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018)

[@nancydrew5]

SiP Sing in Peace Dear Queen of Soul. Thank you for your gifts. There will only be on Aretha!

[@DodgerFanAD_23]

Wowwww ! What a legend! To have written all those songs and have musicians , like Lennon and McCartney, The Monkees ,and even Grand funk railroad ... just goes to so how talented the song writing team of Goffin and king were.

[@conniedeem4383]

The Queen of Soul dropped that fur! There are only so many albums that encapsulate a period of time so perfectly, harmonically and (with one's eyes closed) so vividly. Of those Tapestry is in the top 3.

[@beccaantoine2116]

Started sobbing the second Aretha came out. Completely overwhelmed.

[@WatersandWilderness]

Sometimes when someone else signs the music that you wrote, it becomes even more polarizing. Carole King and Aretha Franklin. Amazing.

[@marioz2332]

I just Love Carol's excitement and love to each and everyone one ❤️

[@alphacharm]

Janelle Monae did great!!

[@Jonathan-js3bx]

Alpha Charm auto tuned garbage

[@aryahharrison4535]

St Aretha just gave me life hunni! She just did that!

[@DetroitLives313]

May God forever bless and keep Ms. Aretha Franklin.....the Queen!

[@jamesthenabignumber]

I love how Aretha has her bag and coat like she just got off the subway, and plans to head right back out after this song is done.

[@maevemallory2122]

james taylor honoring his friend was so sweet

[@trashcan8182]

i cried when james taylor enteres

[@richly6820]

What a beautiful, well constructed tribute! 19 minutes of pure talent and joy.

[@passtheparcel2007]

Awesome tribute, especially hearing her life story. As for Aretha, she knocked it outa the ball park!

[@francoisbessing]

They had to cut the footage because after Aretha SHUT IT DOWN the applause probably went on for 25 minutes...WOW. Everyone was good but Aretha stole the show.

[@djwildbill2008]

Carole was so surprised and happy with the various artists who came to pay tribute to her. Was a bit surprised they didn’t have James Taylor sing “You’ve Got A Friend” since it was a hit for him but every performance was top notch. A great way to pay tribute to such a great songwriter

[@SweetDreams706]

RIP Aretha, sing with the angels.

[@69realstar2]

One of the greats...R-I-P...

[@mikehuffman5460]

Who put an ad in the midst of an Aretha performance?

[@Moonbeamchild8]

its criminal is what it is

[@stephanieeverett3286]

Im crying 😢😢 that was so amazing 😍😍😍

[@miguelmelorosa]

That was breathtaking and heartbreaking. Aretha, enormous talent, deep respect from spain. RIP.

[@cardinalman717]

Have easily watched this 50 x's and I cry every time. One of those special moments you'll always remember!

[@mathmusic1490]

I NEVER heard Aretha sound so good!!! She sang the Carole King song like it was gospel because the 'you' in the song for Aretha was/is the Lord himself. FANTASTIC BEYOND BELIEF ARETHA .............RIP.

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

God bless Carol King and Aretha Franklin.

[@DavidGee88]

I’ve watched this video so many times and it’s always touching. It’s incredible and fills me with love

[@djwildbill2008]

Loved Carole really route Aretha on to just keep bringing it home. Brilliant!!

[@Elodie830]

What a treasure, memories of a time gone by.

[@meirwise1107]

Aretha Franklin was 73 and battling cancer. RIP Queen of Soul. Can anybody alive come near her? Name one....

[@Paul-e]

Carole & Aretha = Complemented human beings in this song.

[@kathyfarrell4134]

Hunting for some old music friends in 2020. Its been a difficult time. Hunting for happy memorirs.

[@pauladouglas9891]

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? is one of the most haunting songs ever.

[@Whateva67]

Just recently discovered Sara Bareillis,love her voice

[@jerwin8824]

Me too!!!!! And i've been searching all her songs and live shows for the last 3 days!!! THE BEST!!!!

[@samtoo2010]

This is what a true American spirit is, all the race, culture and differences comes together by the song.