Aretha Franklin revisits church and childhood home in Detroit

[@jaelyntayla]

Awe it was so sad to see her cry, she’s with her parents now☹️

[@MeredithAnne88]

She loved them very much.

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

And her sisters Carol and Erma and her brother Rev Cecil L Franklin.

[@newnana9070]

Everyone in Detroit knows this house was the Franklin home. Always down to earth, real, humble woman. Full of love.

[@AbdulGlover]

Simply the BEST female artist of our time...”Who’s Zooming Who” 👏👏

[@olubukonla7352]

And a Rose Is Still A Rose

[@christinewomack8999]

I loved both of those songs🌷🎵🎶🎤

[@MeredithAnne88]

She seemed like such a down-to-earth woman, with a lot of great stories to share.

[@lisal29]

I used to be a young security guard at the apartment complex where she lived up until her death. I also Stephanie Mills, too who also live there as well.

[@teammmx]

1:29 Listen to her voice. It has inspired generations of singers, from gospel to country to R&B. Her father, who was a legend in his own right, never would've imagined that his daughter would be requested to sing at the inauguration of our first black president. 3:35 RIP Queen.

[@ryansand123]

teammm that run she did sent me chills legend in her own right!

[@lisaanderson6623]

A True Legendary. Music Power House .A Sensational GOD fearing Woman.A African American The 1 st.Rock n Roll Hall a Famer.to be inducted in the Hall a Fame.And one of the 1 st.Singers a Woman R N B to when Count less of Awards and Grammy Awards.A True Born Gospel Singer.Aretha colaberated with Count less of Up rising Famous Stars.Aretha was a Queen in her Right. R.i.p ! In Heaven. Sing for The Lord Now !!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹💗

[@willdwyer6782]

She even sang opera a couple times. Her last minute substitution for Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammy Awards is legendary. She sang the same Puccini aria again in Philly for the pope's visit in 2015.

[@LionessRising2012]

Those back up singers though! Pure class and soul!

[@summertime8879]

I was thinking the same thing about those back-up singers

[@musicismymistra8437]

The one with the high voice on Aint no way was Cissy Houston, Whitneys Mom.

[@centerfold8]

I believe her sisters did back up for her

[@silviapratchet3694]

areatha Franklin. finished her mission down here. an earth an although. many. of. us loved her god loved her more. rip. in the. arms of are heavenly. father

[@CatValentine6128]

Silvia Pratchet hgghjhgg

[@brendagreen2569]

Yes she did it well she served her purpose on this Earth 🌏.We all Have to leave her someday.ThankyouGod for Blessing us with MamaQueen.To me she’s just like a mama I respect my elders.Sing in the Heavenly places now😃

[@jennyt777]

I love you Aretha! You touched so many lives. We women cried to your “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman”... your beautiful voice will be with us forever! I hope you are up there with Luther, Ella, and the many other gospel, soulful greats. You will be sorrily missed. Rest in eternal peace, our Queen of Soul.

[@mofo9886]

Pregnant at 12 years old, mediocre voice just loud. She was decent bit not what she is being made out to be...

[@Rowena1959]

God bless you

[@Rowena1959]

God bless you

[@Rowena1959]

Amen

[@jennyt777]

Rowna Washington thank you❤️

[@tuwandanoble1601]

I am mourning and feeling hurt about Aretha Franklin passing although I did not know her personally. I suppose I am hurt because I am going to miss her representation of Soulful music or her legacy or perhaps the idea of Good music to enjoy. Aretha music can bring back the cherished memories I have of my mother or make my soul peaceful and tranquil when the chaos of the world seems too much. Aretha I will miss you and I thank you for sharing your music, your legacy, your soul! Rest Easy Queen

[@hopediamond4real]

Tuwanda Noble, yes, you said it so eloquently.

[@tuwandanoble1601]

Thank You

[@celestematthews3266]

Tuwanda Noble She's resting in God's kingdom eternity forever 🕊

[@pinkrose1438]

Tuwanda Noble,You're not alone! We're all mourning the loss of a great soul! It's kind of hard to digest. Sweet sleep Ms Aretha Franklin. You will always love and remembered in our 💕

[@alicereed9596]

Dr. E.Dewey Smith

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

That run at 1:42 was NUTS! Pure Aretha.

[@ElijahLukeMusic]

When she got upset about her dad...😢😢

[@luisdonoso269]

Back in Cuba in my teen years,she was my favorita.Her voice touched my soul.QUEEN OF SOUL forever.

[@emilywatson2539]

Luhbc x, xbl?

[@musicismymistra8437]

Awww Aretha was so down to earth and Humble. I remember growing up and dancing with my Sister and Cousin to her Music. Boy we had Fun. 💙 love you Aretha.

[@mzyotruthnlove8263]

When she said Sam Cooke though......I felt that.😂😂😂😂😂

[@musicismymistra8437]

Yep she turned into a shy teenage girl all over again, imagine after all these years she still swoons over Sam Cooke😄

[@rochellenunley-hatcher7718]

I grew up right in my childhood home right down the street from Ms. Franklin on LaSalle Blvd . I cried with her when she started crying because that park is named after her father and my father walked with me to LaSalle Park and played ball with me he taught me how to train to run track around that park. I miss you daddy Mr. Nunley. Everyone on the block knew him. RIP

[@daphanydubois]

Ms. Aretha Franklin ~ ♡♡♡ RIP We will always love you! "Queen of Soul"

[@nikkyk2016]

O I miss her I act like I really knew her personality

[@itsraven5607]

Aretha franklin parent' house on LaSalle garden street

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Me to💗

[@musicismymistra8437]

If you grew up listening and dancing to her Music you did. I feel like I knew her too.

[@dontreehardy5280]

She aged very well so graceful and she was just a such a small woman but what a gigantic powerful voice long live the queen of soul may she forever rest in power.

[@lakishalindsey9106]

She looked so beautiful here. 2015, before the cancer came back full force I would assume. God rest her soul.

[@Positivemindreset]

THAT VOICE ❤️

[@OCRATHLETE]

Walk In The Light: Our favorite song of Aretha Franklin. Great interview

[@lgould6535]

I am a Jamaican fan of Aretha Franklin. I am not a dancer but when I hear her songs - gospel or otherwise - I have to do some movement. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. She is just resting. She lives on in her soul touching songs. Lots of love!

[@Rowena1959]

Rest in peace my sister you will be missed so please submit it by the Washington family in Philadelphia Pennsylvania I will never forget you I enjoyed your music since I was a kid now and I'm grown and I still enjoy music I love you but God loves you best

[@PamelaTaylor]

Thanks Mr and Mrs Franklin for teaching Community and Service to your children's and also Helping people in Detroit

[@___David___Savian]

I would be crying too if I was approaching a sign on a park that had my late father's name on it. I would be crying uncontrollably like a baby.

[@helengrigsby4838]

We will continue to cherish her life. People live your life to the fullest. Ms. You Queen.

[@Maria-kg1nh]

beautiful tribute for a deserving human being. We were blessed by her existence and God Given gift. Praying comfort and love to all her family, loved ones and those who were touched by her life. God Bless!!!

[@ladylove9489]

Rest easy there will never be other like the Queen of soul Aretha Franklin! ❤

[@rondathompson6244]

SO TRUE A ROSE will always be a ROSE😗 rest in peace queen of soul you will not be forgotten💔

[@raineyj560]

Aretha looked like her mom.

[@claudinecalhoun5670]

She actually does look like her mother...Which is exactly what I was just saying only an hour ago! Her mother is absolutely gorgeous! I have always loved to hear Aretha Sing ....Especially: “ Ain’t No Way “ and “ Baby, Baby, Baby “...Those Two Right There would have me in another world! I’ll Truly Miss This Amazing Lady. May Peace Be With You, Miss Queen Ree Ree! You’re No Longer In Pain. Love You In Heaven, Sweetheart!

[@lorettabyrd1492]

Yes💖

[@chrispecot7282]

Claudine Calhoun Mahalia Jackson said that her mother could sing like no other, that her voice was beautiful.

[@breshellise88welch87]

She looked exactly like her mom her mom was just really fair skinned really light

[@carolynminter7839]

Live on Queen. You will never be forgotten. We love you!*

[@jazzmanchgo]

Speaking of amazing moments -- to be with Aretha in that church as she sits at the organ and accompanies herself singing . . . THAT would remain imprinted in my mind for the rest of my life.

[@MeredithAnne88]

This is such an amazing interview. How special to share these moments with her.

[@elyxeniadeadreauacrey4526]

Thank-you Ms. Franklin for the beautiful 🎶 you shared with the world and may you 💃 with the 😇.

[@desireedarjean5785]

She felt the same way about Sam Cooke as I do

[@sexymama1966]

Sam Cooke:)

[@wintersjean7099]

Desireé Darjean sam Cooke was one of thoes layed back singer to me like real Kool u couldn't help but love him too rip Aretha

[@wintersjean7099]

Especially nearer my God to thee couldn't nobody sing that like Sam Cooke

[@helengrigsby4838]

Such a beautiful woman with a powerful voice. Love the queen

[@BKARI215]

Awww Aretha Franklin....God Bless You Lady!!!!! Rest Well Queen

[@David-wm4ox]

I Remember when I visited the church when I was a young man, my pastor was the guest Preacher, Rev, Willie James Saunders, Trenton New Jersey

[@winterkiyomi]

Being from detroit its a tough city the gutta gutta the hood the true trenches and 👑aretha made it out and put on for our city love you queen💔😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@PamelaTaylor]

She did So Many, Many, wonderful thing for people that many didnt even know

[@ATL4LIFE2023]

We always wait to tell someone we love them, or appreciate them or how much they mean to us and what can I do? Just do it. Life is so short. Rest Aretha. Thank you so much for your music, talent and gift..Thank you👼

[@barbaracarter7590]

Jazz Jazzy Saketta this mom call me back when you got home

[@AllAboutTheFranklins1124]

R. I. P. Aretha Franklin you are truly missed, I Love You

[@celestematthews3266]

Juanita Franklin So do I

[@marylarkins609]

I grew up listening to her meaningful lovely songs. Especially. Baby baby baby i played on my piano.

[@johniorio7951]

I can never forget the first time hearing her record with James cleveland...i was in a psych hospital and it played on the radio...what a powerful gospel album!

[@DetroitLives313]

I will love her forever!

[@albertarmstrong7198]

I want to meet her family one day soon and let them no how much she inspired me.

[@ChrisXIllustratesXGaming]

She looked just like her mother.

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

Ree was a Class Act. Her parents separated when she was young and her mother did keep in touch with Ree and her siblings through telephone calls and letters and during the summer, Ree and her siblings Erma, Cecil and Carolyn would spend their summer with their mother and their brother Vaughn until her unexpected death from a heart attack. After their father was shot, Ree paid lots of money for his medical care until he died 5 years after he was shot. Ree loved her parents.

[@cherrywilliams9579]

She was truly a Angel sent by God

[@nancyedithferreyra9523]

Beautiful Aretha !!! RIP dear Queen of Soul

[@RG-hf4et]

What a nice home in a nice section of Detroit.

[@astoldbykaycee5122]

❤R. I. P QUEEN

[@celestematthews3266]

Kaycee Bass FOREVER 🕊

[@jacklensmith22]

This is soooo wonderful to be captured. RIP Beautiful Queen👑💕👑

[@jcextranow]

She was touched by the love the city of Detroit showed in dedicating a city park to the name of her father. Now there will be a park dedicated to her honor as well as well as a number of other city landmarks I'm sure. She was an integral part of the city of Detroit. Her entire family was. She was so real and affectionate. And a fathers daughter. She loved her father so much.

[@lisal29]

Thanks to her family for letting Detroiters view her body and going to her funeral as well. It didn't end til 9pm!

[@kimberlyblack5320]

One of the greatest divas she's truly missed

[@Zenobiadream]

Long live the Queen.. oh how we will miss you.

[@annetteboyd267]

what a wonderful woman. and her father and mother and her were Rock s.

[@sheilapalmer224]

Nobody can't never ever take her place

[@gregoryhumbert8650]

Can't believe it has been 3 years since losing Aretha Franklin. RIP Hero (1942-2018). She will be missed.

[@m.waymire]

Dam time moving quickly , dont seem like three years.

[@bd3825]

Her mom was gorgeous just like her. Sad to see her cry.

[@Nonrelatable_t]

Shes so beautiful 😭

[@igetit7470]

What a CLASS ACT! Does not exist in the new generations.

[@celestematthews3266]

I getit What doesn't exist

[@2dasimmons]

And it will not as we are in the end of the END-TIMES now that Trump is POTUS. RIP ARETHA FRANKLIN.

[@msa1678]

The greatest Singer of all time.

[@albertarmstrong7198]

I love to heaven and back. She inspired me to sing and i mimicked her as a child.never met her.in heaven.amen.

[@catherinelittle3095]

Nothing but love 💕

[@sandraatkins2539]

RIH Aretha and entetain the angels.❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@omargoodnesssake]

One of THE greatest singers that ever lived. And I’m so glad that she had the awesome honor so sing for our nation’s first black President 🙏🏾 And I’m sure Barack Obama was honored as well.

[@a.d4874]

Rip to the queen of soul❤️❤️

[@Nonrelatable_t]

2:27 😭😍😍

[@johnnylee2744]

we will only have one Queen and one King and that's a rita Franklin and Elvis King I love both of them and they will be missed God bless them amen

[@StanOrlowski]

Aretha has the Angels singing backup in Heaven.

[@jazzmanchgo]

AND she's doing the arrangements!

[@sandraatkins2539]

AMEN

[@sandraatkins2539]

❤❤🙏

[@DINOLOVER6717]

Oh 🥺🥺 my heart hurts

[@theresawebb1806]

Glad to listen to this aretha will always be a m7sical legend.

[@willdwyer6782]

The way she answered the question at 2:30 made me chuckle. She had a huge crush on Sam Cooke.

[@rma3_3_3]

One of Almighty God's Generals in the music industry of America ~ ♡♡♡

[@nfuruBukuluN1-o5s]

🎉i claim my rule in baby Aretha Franklin first😊

[@jeanheard4615]

Aretha was born in Rome Georgia they use to tape her music in the garbage her father became pastor of the church in Detroit that when they move she started singing in church at the age of 10 she always had a great voice

[@jeanheard4615]

Sorry about the miss print tape her music in the garage back then black people would not have pictures on albums

[@mr.checkyourself4672]

I hope you at peace and up there with the some of the greatest artists that ever grace this earth with their talent like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince, James Brown, Rick James, Luther Vandross, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Aaliyah and so on hope there is peace.

[@romemeka]

May she rest in peace

[@tafimutekwe2855]

Indeed the greatest voice of our time.

[@dorothypruitt7749]

Tierra Davis. u are so dis-respectful. u dont say u glad someone died. what if u got sick & someone say that about u.

[@Melanin2670]

Sangggg 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️

[@lisal29]

I will be going to another event that the family is putting together as well.

[@veronicaronilake2691]

Such sad to hear the things that happened to her in her childhood her daddy out of be ashamed of himself

[@thisismstrina]

Veronica Roni Lake what happened to her

[@soulnspired888]

U dont know what is or isnt true

[@musicismymistra8437]

I would think if her dad had done that to her she wouldnt love him like she did. No one knows what went on in her family.

[@beebee9165]

I Love the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin!

[@usastrong8913]

She was true to her heart. She forgave her dad.

[@christinewomack8999]

We place OUR opinion on what these stars are like, I know I comment on them. But I'm going to remember that they are humans too, it breaks my heart to hear of the tragedy that they go through. S.I.P. MISS FRANKLIN 🌷🎤🎶🎵💜

[@nellpatt905]

Sasha Obama kinda favor Aretha Franklin on some of Aretha Franklin's younger portraits.

[@celestematthews3266]

Nell Patt No she dont

[@MrMystri]

Are we watching the same clip?

[@catherinefrye7269]

RIP BEAUTIFUL QUEEN. ❤

[@nfuruBukuluN1-o5s]

Month of september 2023 such i was with them entered parents in at the city of Libreville 😢

[@claireclaudie265]

I love Her and I am crying

[@noliandredmniibanniter1122]

I love aretha Frankin

[@deeward729]

Amazing

[@charlieredeemed]

She's in Heaven!

[@louisejones798]

Love the Queen.

[@sheilapalmer224]

I am a fan of her

[@LuxeBeautySupplyWaldorf]

Nicely done

[@thomaslombardo3401]

Amazing career, Amazing woman. 💛

[@ralphsbabygirl41]

She could sing the phone book

[@claireclaudie265]

Everybody knows and Respect Her

[@bjtv5880]

What song was she singing at the church ?