Celebrating 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin on 'GMA'

The legendary singer has electrified "GMA" for over 40 years with live performances, candid interviews and even taking ABC News' Diane Sawyer inside her home in 2000 for a singing and cooking lesson.

[@pauletterobinson1299]

She was a down to earth person is what I liked about her. She didn't forget where she came from and looked out for the people who needed help. We need more people like her in the world.

[@crystalgrose]

"A Rose is Still a Rose, Baby girl You're Still a Flower." Rest in Heaven Ree. We love you ♡

[@Rosedaleb1]

The public calls her Diva or shady but every interview I’ve seen her in she seems sweet. We love you Aretha. Until we meet again...

[@reginaogayle1319]

Bow. Down. To. The. Queen💄💍👠❣️💋💋👄👄💕💜💙💞💝

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

With a career like hers, she had the right to be a diva

[@veronicamwarren5750]

She was a beautiful humble woman!! Sang because she loved it.

[@frankwhyte718]

I totally agree with you Veronica.

[@AndySaenz]

2:18 Ooh, I love that hairdo! She looked great there in 1986!

[@christhomas5761]

Yes Aretha looked so gorgeous in that 1986 interview clip.

[@vivjones5601]

Admired her so much and she is simply the best

[@sheenah209]

The Queen of Soul is pretty, soft-spoken, humorous, classy and seemed very gentle. She genuinely cared for others. Gone but not forgotten 👸🏾❤️😇!

[@barbarahenderson4736]

She really cared for others, she had a heart, of gold.

[@sheenah209]

Barbara Henderson I believe it. She reminds me of my great aunt who passed away 9yrs ago. She was the glue that kept the family together. Family reunions were fun when she was alive. When she passed away we went down hill.

[@tommoclement]

Just adore Aretha........Plus she has a great sense of humour!

[@beverlywilliamson2143]

Aretha Franklin Life

[@deneenjeffries2768]

Jo O Reilly I never really realized how funny she was until you pay attention to these videos 😂 RIP Aretha

[@tommoclement]

Good souls & Fantastic talent...

[@tommoclement]

Jennifer I am not sure your need to tell me re nails......And I am sure they do.......However I love their Talent & Tenacity.

[@nickmidwest6253]

A year later, and Im still coming back to these old interviews and remembrances. i love you Queen. RIP Lady Soul

[@andreawellons5314]

Wow..I never knew they were once married to each other!!..what beautiful footage of the one and only QUEEN Aretha Franklin! RIP BEAUTIFUL ANGEL

[@polyprinz]

She is sorely missed. RIP Queen!

[@jcextranow]

She was so gracious and willing to share the intimate details of her experiences in show business so the whole world could treasure her wonderful personality.

[@elloweeleach8209]

I just luv Aretha so down to earth

[@frankwhyte718]

This made me smile BIG. RIP Queen.

[@fffthis3576]

Diane Sawyer was pretty funny too. Fell in line with the Queen.

[@AndySaenz]

I love seeing all these old videos popping up about Aretha Franklin! What a remarkable lady.

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

A Beautiful Spirit ! RIP Aretha Franklin

[@AndySaenz]

2:15 Ooh, I like her hairdo in 1986! She always looked so beautiful. 😍❤️

[@khoocheepeng]

sad , sad, sad RIP , Please come back again !

[@twania36]

I understand how she feels early in the morning you can’t really sing until your voice come in and it takes I’m warming up to get it there so me she said it was too early I understand exactly what she was saying how she felt awesome lady miss you rest in heaven

[@achosenvessel6563]

Very much missed but never forgotten.

[@meboneme1]

THE QUEEN!!!!!!

[@roscoehill4897]

Thank you Queen. I know you're home. God bless.

[@SylviaStCyrI]

Y. N

[@celestematthews3266]

Roscoe Hill AMEN

[@knarrireechappell9726]

I'm Aretha Lagisi nice to meet you

[@davidwhitehurst568]

I keep watching videos of the queen still missing her

[@beetmann7615]

Loved her great sense of humor. Oh how I miss her!

[@henrylamarr883]

What a charming tribute

[@kikiirene20091]

Awesome

[@monzana891]

Glenn Turman is fiiine..

[@anjelheaven]

Yes, indeed!

[@dansmodacct]

Aretha and Diana seemed to get along really well! 😂😊 💜

[@alethiabrown898]

😎😎😎😎😎 she was the best at it...and I ain't mad at her.😊😊😊😉😉😉

[@stephaniehart9591]

Alethia Brown and

[@stephaniehart9591]

Alethia Brown Xerox

[@lindabrown2090]

I told y’all she’s down to earth, look at that Target bag that she has her Flour in to fry that Chicken. She could easily be my Homegirl. She’s just a “ Natural Woman”.👑🎹🎶🎵🎼👠👠🎤🙏🏾♥️

[@iluvmyboba]

Diane Sawyer: "What makes a good backup singer?" Aretha Franklin: "A singer that knows their parts. And sings them well." Absolutely!

[@christhomas5761]

It`s a shame some of these rare Aretha clips that have been posted lately are being removed like the rare 60 minutes interview that she did with Ed Bradley. I watched it the other day and now it`s gone. Is there a way these youtube videos can be saved ? I have a feeling this one will be removed too.

[@beautifulwoman6376]

how did she look so young for so many years . In 1998 and looked younger than 1986

[@shihlin1]

Beautiful Woman Yeah, but look how great and thin she was in '86 in that interview with the male reporter. She looked much heavier in '98.

[@jacquelinedavis7502]

Excellent l love this song Respect!😚

[@nickmidwest6253]

I want to see the video of her in the kitchen with Diane

[@loverofthe80s43]

The only Queen RIP

[@gregfoster121]

R.I.P

[@galaxymusicplus3078]

Good America Morning THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO (GALAXY MUSICPLUS) 💖💕THANKS AGAIN, 💕💖

[@Gisellej80]

Rip aretha franklin love the fry chicken

[@onejourney]

Watching👁👁 👩🏾‍💻 through your eyes ... 🗞 📰 One Journey🗺🌎🌍🌏 Let's Make It Count❗️

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Missed never forgotten

[@jacquelineperry5873]

My Aretha gone!!!!!

[@jenniferalexander1597]

I loved Auntie Re Re

[@donperfect9106]

The Queen of Soul

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

💕

[@sterlingpepper4125]

Love....

[@Mackon645.]

RIP Queen of Soul RESPECT Aretha ❤️

[@leea.decker5701]

#RIPTheQueenOfSoul #RIPArethaFranklin

[@ellenjohnson9459]

RIP Aretha.

[@gaynelllee5435]

This video is about remembering Aretha Franklin. #THEQUEENOFSOUL 👑. Not Patti, or Chaka, etc. #TheGoat

[@kawanferreira5968]

Who is the guy singing in the background

[@allymayful]

Another treasure for this Aussie's Playlist, that l have had so much pleasure putting together over the last 5 days. Aretha's musical journey in chronological order - 1964 'till 2018 :- kzbin.info/aero/PLo0tzmnlxcWlCXunhplmNsR5pY50F8KUM

[@isaaccreary2302]

Where is Patti 🤔

[@CocoChanelle-1]

Why did she and the 2nd husband break up?

[@shihlin1]

No disrespect to Aretha, but I was quite shocked at seeing how heavy she was 15-20 years ago. Her weight has been all over the place cuz in the '80s as seen here she looked fantastic! She finally lost all that weight in the last few years. Unfortunately it was due to pancreatic cancer that she kept hid from everybody.

[@christhomas5761]

shihlin1. well she gave up smoking during the early 1990`s and that`s when she started picking up weight . She actually stayed small in size up until the early 90`s...... It`s sad when she started losing all the weight due to illness over the last several years but I admire her for pushing through her illness with a positive attitude. Aretha was a strong woman.

[@debraturner4956]

Luke 4:16 Acts 13:14, 44

[@chrisa8325]

Love her, She Just had bad taste in clothing.

[@camprich6768]

No wonder she was so huge cooking and eating those kinds of unhealthy foods. She was literally killing herself.