Chaka Khan "Goin Up Yonder" At Aretha Franklin's Funeral Celebration Service!

[@spwill73]

I love Chaka, she said... "I'm finna go"... I am crackling

[@ministersd]

Only Aretha Franklin could get all these artists in the church house together.

[@gtp7388]

Right. Even the ones who were not on stage. I saw Jennifer Lewis in the audience in this video

[@denisemitchell8477]

+G Parker she sings with Angie Stone Shirley Mudoch and Stevie

[@TheLifeOfNaya]

Right tyler Perry too

[@blessedandfavored9242]

@@denisemitchell8477 shirley Murdock was there?

[@martyemmons1859]

Not just musical artists, but I was amazed to see Louis Farrakhan in a Baptist Church.

[@tavonshiheem3272]

Chaka performed beautifully. I don't know about y'all but I heard a legend sing and she shut it down. Not everything has to be reduced to technicalities. Appreciate the person.

[@devontaewilliams1685]

I strongly agree.👌🙂💯🙌🏼

[@danielkinney6325]

THAT TO ME WAS PERFECTION. I dont' know what the HELL people are talking about. CHAKA KHAN could make a lot of money off this VIDEO it was stellar.

[@thisistheendministries2557]

Everyone doesn’t care 🤣😂😂

[@LadeeLibra646]

We sang this as my Daddy was being lowered in the ground July 2009. I'll never forget it. My aunt just busted out singing it and everyone joined in. This song has a special place in my heart.

[@JeffmChicago]

Chaka Khan + The Choir + The Orchestra = A Masterpiece* Gospel Funk performance for Ms. Aretha Franklin's farewell. I love that big sound of Chaka's. This is Great! Giving Aretha R - E - S - P - E - C - T!

[@danielkinney6325]

BEST SONG PERFORMANCE OF THE ENTIRE FUNERAL GOING HOME SERVICE

[@tmoore7049]

Just amazing, Chaka delivered. And hats off to the choir and Kurt Karr for their excellence. RIP Queen of Soul Aretha!❤🙏

[@onlyhispresenceohp2607]

Yesss!!! This is a Song for who knows their Destination with God!! An All Time Favorite!!!

[@rubyhouston9952]

Rev. Jessie Jackson tickled me. He said, I got to get up when Chaka is singing. He seemed well pleased with her.

[@slotwhiz1]

As he should have been proud of her.

[@donnabey4511]

Oh yes👍

[@Indi9oMoorMARs]

She was not drunk nor intoxicated in any fashion. Everyone, every last person was called in to be there last minute. The emotion and tears we all were filled with. Chaka and Aretha were close, best friends for over 20 plus years of life. So can you imagine, being asked to sing for your sisters going home celebration...? I think not. Even Ron Isley was in tears whilst performing. Ask yourself, "Could I have the same strength to sing one last time for my dearest friend, sister, mother, aunty, cousin, mentor, etc.?"

[@missmaya906]

agree just amazing when she came back

[@Indi9oMoorMARs]

@@missmaya906 Yes, and the choir director helped her. She wasn't too much celebrity enough to receive help. You know how some celebrities can be.

[@missmaya906]

+Christine Bey AllRightsReserved agree we are always putting our own people down just shameful short notice great job. She's Miss Chaka Khan.and when she let go chills fan was pure genius..we are not all Baptist I am not.. it's not a concert Ron Oxley crying even Isiah teared up we don't support each other

[@Indi9oMoorMARs]

@@missmaya906 That was genius. Some artist get up there, forget the lyrics, and do runs and adlibs and such, over the parts they forget. A least she tried, and still served vocals. Lol.

[@juliemdavis1391]

I have seen Chaka live and was close to the stage and I can tell you like all the powerhouse singers .. she doesn't struggle just belts out the tunes ... with no effort ..

[@user-fd4fq8oo3v]

This is my jam

[@WHUFC71]

Sing it Chaka!! Aretha would have loved this!!

[@tarotaddicts4695]

Now that is a voice. What a force of nature, gospel is so uplifting and singing in a funeral seems so natural.

[@monaward5371]

It's hard singing at funerals too. Chaka did her thing!

[@alisastevens1995]

Why are some people looking for everyone fault in there choice of song instead of giving God glory for the life of a legend 💗💗💗💘

[@couleuredgirl6314]

Alisa Stevens she messed this song up. Sorry not sorry.

[@adewilliams8]

Alisa. Bitches will always be bitches, nothing pleases them and ironically, they can't even sing a note to save their lives, they the losers of this world.

[@adewilliams8]

ColouredGirl. Can you sing as good? I guess so, you can't.

[@tcnbrooklyn2638]

These are the song she requested and the performers what's the problem..

[@alisastevens1995]

@@tcnbrooklyn2638 Amen

[@21lovethemusic]

These high notes are incredible... well done Chaka!

[@erehistruth2356]

I notice Chaka reading the lyrics from the fan an I DON'T CARE. One of my favorite artist of all time and best vocalist of all time. Love her ☺️

[@makiarn777]

I was wondering why she was holding that fan so tight.

[@khaylabrenae9737]

But she also always has something to actually fan with lol

[@thisistheendministries2557]

@@makiarn777😂🤣🤣🤣

[@fashhandhostrecords1673]

All the way in Jamaica, Aretha, I grew up listening to your music of love, Your my Queen too.

[@Betty-zm5nm]

They give the Queen the one of the best going home celebrating I have seen! Amen

[@greggprice3609]

Chaka cant do no wrong in my eyes..

[@kimslo]

Chaka Khan was feeling that thing! 🙌🙌🙌

[@CandyWrice]

Go ahead and Chaka sing that song going up y yonder yes Amen 🙏 oh yes 🙌 sing choir saying 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🙌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@couleuredgirl6314]

That hair color is fierce. ♥️

[@slozano56]

Please stop the hating comments on Chaka Khan’s performance. She has a unique and powerful voice! And I felt the Lord in the house during her singing, both inspiring and beautiful. Go Chaka, you are the new Queen my sister!

[@Bmore08]

slozano56 I didn’t feel a damn thing but embarrassment

[@rickymoody3412]

Bridgette you probably don't even know who Chaka is. STFU.

[@Bmore08]

@@rickymoody3412im not going to fight your ignorant behind over having an opinion. Im black fool. Don't know who pissed on you today but stay in your lane or run into heavy traffic. Ricky "Booty"!

[@narvelancoleman3813]

No one is hating on Chaka...but the truth does hurt. I am a big fan, have been for years; and I saw some inequities in her rendition of this song, and I have expressed that. It's all over......and I am still a big fan.

[@narvelancoleman3813]

@Ricky Moody.......Wow....another one.....just like the other one....who doesn't like it when people express an informed opinion that doesn't agree with theirs....so they display their ignorance by cursing at people! I know who Chaka Khan is......been knowing since her first recording released back in 1974. Got all of her recordings from down through the years......loved seeing her in concert.....she is a phenomenal singer, etc. But not this time....her rendition of this classic black church homegoing celebration song....was not good! This was not the song for Chaka, and I was embarrassed too....that's just the plain truth. May not be your truth; but don't be so ignorant that you can't respect another person's opinion!

[@chakaheard5657]

People that have no talent always judging somebody that do shut up bunch of nobody's Chaka was fantastic

[@puppylove2493]

loved the way she sailed back and forth across the stage

[@deedeeward6156]

Shirley, Chaka, and Fantasia and Clark sister's were very good

[@user-nubiangoddess]

Agree

[@dougsilva5935]

Jennifer Hudson Power.

[@One-Of-NONE]

Those men behind her were quite impressed. Well done Chaka

[@barbarawright4717]

Chaka Kahn is a phenomenal vocalists.

[@slotwhiz1]

The haters and the nay-sayers seem to think otherwise. But WHAT do they know? Right?

[@rock4you07]

Absolutely not.

[@njenkins2105]

She had the words on the fan... So what! That's not her song.

[@narvelancoleman3813]

It's not her song...and it's not her meat! I am a BIG Chaka Khan fan...have been for decades. It was an OK rendition....but got worse with the squalling at the end!

[@reneejoseph6884]

And just because she sung that song

[@slotwhiz1]

Thank you. Too many nay-sayer music critics without the COUTH or the TALENT to sing. To the wannabe critics: IF you can, SING. IF you can NOT sing, get a $1, buy a clue, and take voice lessons. Until then, shut the HELL up. Thank you:(!!!

[@juliedf29]

I dont care who liked it, or who didnt...I LOVED IT....and that's all I care about...I LOVE Aretha, and I LOVE Chaka Khan, and I especially loved and was in awe at how beautiful and regal she looked when she walked out and sang this. What a presence! Such grace!

[@lindarobinson2299]

@@juliedf29 PREACH!

[@tombill8591]

This is why, I love Black Gospel

[@tf3558]

Chaka just looks like she smells so good. I love her

[@LexCATL]

Seeing her have those lyrics on her fan makes me feel so much better about having lyrics up at some performances. She's a legend, and she had lyrics on hand just in case memory is lost in moments. Makes me feel better as a fellow performer, especially when you're singing over 10 songs. =)

[@gemmalynn348]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@monaward5371]

I know right. It is okay. I was just asked to sing this song tomorrow at 9:00am , and I just know the chorus; so, it is last minute, and I haveother things going on to take care of as well. and I will not be accompanied by music: so, I am going to make it my own, and the verses might just be mixed up, but it will be my own version--periot.

[@LexCATL]

@@monaward5371 How did it go?

[@lishadavis7570]

Chaka K. Is just beautiful her presence. was a blessing..A "Queen singing. 2 A 👑" Queen" Well done good and faithful servant..All Is Well

[@learnhowtoread]

Yess Kurt Karr direct that choir and get them hands lifted in the sanctuary!

[@positivedestiny7152]

Selah

[@tmoore7049]

Amen, yes he did that!❤

[@TyjaluvsChaka]

The gag on all of y’all is Chaka knew this song very well!!! She’s sang the hell out of it at a few funerals!!! That fan was a way for to deal with her shyness & sing for her long time bestie!!!

[@rock4you07]

The lies you telll.

[@puppylove2493]

sometimes an artist is requested to sing a song they don't know.. no one had time to rehearse for this program...sometimes an artist forgets the words to a song they wrote themselves..I saw Al Green sing and forget the words and the crowd helped him out..it happened to Adele in concert..it happened to Frank and Barbra and she said " I haven't sung this song in a long time so the words are written on the floor..I'll try not to look but I haven't sung this song in a long time, so if you see me looking at the floor, it's the words"...give people a break...no wonder they take drugs and talk about the pressure of performing

[@sistersavage2448]

Also sometimes you have to sing at a funeral for a friend and mentor and it is really really hard.

[@puppylove2493]

yes, Ron Isley was a good example of that...you knew he was emotionaIly affected by her death..I remember Pavoratti said he knew he would not be able to sing at Princess Diana's funeral because it would be too emotional for him to get through a song.

[@104vava]

Prince mentioned that forgetting the lyrics to a song happens.

[@leslieburgess6985]

puppy love they had 2 weeks but you are absolutely correct.

[@2dasimmons]

Right! Chaka Khan was marvelous and the choir and that ending was FABULOUS.

[@ngatihine6072]

Nice song I loved you singing it Chaka especially those screamy notes. I'm sure God heard that.

[@MsTess123456]

Absolutely

[@ijones8667]

Chaka had to put her signature on it.

[@devonnarevell1249]

True Legend 🙌🏾 Chaka nailed it!!!Aretha is definitely smiling down🙏🏽

[@letitcracc74]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@kansaspeach7727]

We sing as unto The LORD! Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah!

[@hellensplace1007]

I had the opportunity to hear Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin in concert I love both of them but Aretha Franklin is my home girl both of us was born in Miss.

[@BrunoB-b3l]

Wish there was a higher quality sound recording of Chaka's performance. I mean she was just... WOW!!!

[@kayrobbie5840]

Jennifer Hudson did such an amazing job, I was crying it was a beautiful tribute.

[@Bmore08]

Kay Robbie yessss

[@lenr112]

I don't agree. She tried way too hard to do a Fantasia performance and it didn't work

[@Bmore08]

@@lenr112 really?? I'm excited she's playing Aretha in the upcoming movie. Shes a great actress in addition to the vocals.Well deserved.

[@MichaelACJohnsonJr]

I want my Homegoing to be like this when I’m hone on!!! Beautiful!!! 😊

[@chocolatethundercherry143]

Chaka brought the house down for her girl 🍎❤️🍎

[@andrevarner5463]

I think Kirk and Chaka Khan should do an inspirational jam

[@zuazhar1630]

Still get chills from listening to Chaka Khan sing from her soul to her friend, Aretha Franklin’s going home service.

[@doretheastarnes7790]

Love Ms. Chaka But the church choir is awesome

[@martyemmons1859]

It's March 13, 2019, and I'm still watching this performance by Chaka Khan! I'm still in awe of that moment in the church. At 3:28, when Chaka starts up... well, y'all saw the Church got to their feet. Yes, even Jesse Jackson.

[@shedydee4962]

November 2021

[@shedydee4962]

November 2021

[@cameranryan]

April 2022...I only just heard/watched this song/version and o couldn't get it out of my head.

[@martyemmons1859]

@@cameranryan, if you get a chance watch some of the funeral. There were wonderful stories told about Aretha Franklin. Very uplifting and joyful stories.

[@michelleconnally6707]

Have Mercy. Chaka

[@mekadoz6586]

You better sing Chaka!!!

[@VTMCompany]

Chaka's fan is fierce! Let me rock ya Chaka baby 'cause you make me wanna scream!

[@1goldbaby]

I love her so ..The Legend!!!

[@80s4everever]

Chaka--with her rocky performances--is the Maria Callas of R&B now♡♡♡: "You are born an artist or you are not. And you stay an artist, dear, even if your voice is less of a fireworks. The artist is always there." I enjoyed this performance! It was cute and cheecky. She was paying homage to her friend. Perfection not needed. Kurt Carr is a musical genius and knew how to compliment Chaka.

[@Priya_92]

People always like to find a fault in something. This is a funeral! Have some RESPECT. she is still the same legendary, talented and matchless woman doing us proud, she did mention to TMZ that she was nervous and if she had lyrics on her fan then who cares!! she executed her performance perfectly regardless!! I salute and praise Chaka for her outstanding tribute to the Queen of Soul.

[@missmaya906]

+Annette B no no no Aretha picked the songs and all who performed nope

[@samimerritt9833]

I thought she did a wonderful job and I loved the congregation’s response!!!!

[@madonnaclark4074]

Obviously you never heard the song sung before.And she did it no damn service.She did't sound bad.But it wasn't good to me.That is my personal opinion. I don't care who finds it disrespectful,negative or is offeded by my comment.They will live!Everybody is entilted to their own opinions. I love her and her talent. Have been a fan of hers for over 40 years.But hate. how she sung this song.Being a artist means knowing.Just how far to push your talent and how limited and unlimited your voice is to sing certain songs especially ones you don't know the words to.And singing a classic gospel song at a famous person or anybodys home going is no place to be singing a song you don't know the words to.And don't know the deep emotional history of the song.This is a gospel song that most times when sung .Want have a dry eye at a furneral.

[@THEECARMELLÓ]

MADONNA Clark that’s ok but to me this is the most cheerful version and at a funeral this song can get repetitive and sad sometimes but when she did the octave shift with the choir with the up up yonder and the end was good to me

[@coxsonron]

She did a beautiful job. God is definitely using her here. As a back sliding christian I felt this song all the way to altar call. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@yuwonder80]

She was true Chaka and I love her for that. Sing ma'am Sing! With or without the words, she did the song much justice like only she can!!!!

[@truthbetold1074]

Touching...tribute for the Queen of Soul....

[@lindasohl4404]

She needs to do another tour come Houston

[@CelestialGatez]

For a second I thought I was watching an episode of "The Have and the Have Nots." Tyler brought half the cast. Lol. Good to see them in attendance.

[@missmaya906]

right

[@dfszczepan]

BEAUTIFUL! 😢❤️🙏

[@arthurrush2217]

CHAKA!!!

[@darkfeather6857]

I don't know why y'all hatin' on Chaka, whether high or drunk, she still sounded better than anybody else except the Clark Sisters, especially when she went up an octave! Her interpretation was unique, but she has maintained her voice well at age 65, sang in tune, didn't miss any words, although she looked, and those high notes were as clear and metallic as the horn instruments. She even got old arthritic, Jesse Jackson off his ass!

[@gorgewilliams9156]

You are really disrespect really you truly are.

[@KandiLadi00]

Idk what y'all talking about i loved this

[@tf3558]

I mean the woman just changes keys so effortlessly. It’s amazing to watch

[@Aminata315]

I don’t think Chaka sounded that bad. You gotta think of her age, she was mourning, and plus Chaka always had this funky way of singing😍 I like it personally

[@Chicago48]

that was a nice jazzy rendition. Just right.

[@lavernf9204]

You beta Go head Chakra and read those words on back of that Fan! She wasnt sure but Got confident later then killed it like only Chaka can!❤

[@shondellbutler5055]

She was fabulous

[@loririchard397]

I am crying right now. I wish I had half she has had in her lifetime. Sing black woman sing. I love you and all you have brought to the word music.

[@yani8949]

THATS JUST CHAKAS STYLE. ITS FIYAH. YOU STEP TO THIS SHIT!

[@danielkinney6325]

NOBODY CAN OUT DO CHAKA KAHN she brought the house down. Tore the roof off that place. Best performance of a lifetime. She could make money off that recording right there.

[@One-Of-NONE]

3:37 I got chills, Lord Jesus please forgive us all for we have sinned. We want to all go up yonder when it’s our time to go! Amen!

[@FoodLover234]

Amen

[@johnnyc3184]

I wish I can find Aretha singing this song online... Grggghh

[@nadiajordan3447]

Words on the fan she still delivered. Go ahead Ms. Chaka

[@loririchard397]

Love you Chaka.

[@FollowMeNow2027]

I just noticed she was reading the off the back of her fan. They must be requested her to sing this song and she didn't really know the song fully. Did anybody noticed besides me?

[@josecala4164]

I'm Atheist, but man I do love good music. This watered my eyes

[@Queenwithinmysoul]

For this being her first time singing this song she did a good job she had the words written on the fan as we all can tell she made the song her own at the end

[@TyjaluvsChaka]

Lena James It’s not her first time!!! She sang it at Mama Mc Crary’s homegoing and really slayed it!!!

[@lincoln169]

Yesss Chaka still got it at 65. "Going up Yonder" to that great place with the lord.

[@WilhelminaBurris]

Amen

[@puppylove2493]

never heard this song before and I loved they way she sang it..kind of jazzy gospel

[@Bmore08]

puppy love Tremaine Hawkins was the original singer of this song. It’s a very old song however beautiful.

[@reneefaison5738]

She had the words on the fan y'all. Whoo Jesus!

[@sharonimafidon5311]

Sister Chaka you have always and will always be one of my favorite artists and you look great as always. JEHOVAH has blessed you and will continue to be with you and your family and thank you for your witness about your love for our LORD JESUS ...it was an inspiration to me and I love you!

[@ministersd]

Chaka Khan tried. Since it was stated that she said she was nervous about the song, then I would have backed out. She didn't want to disappoint the family. I don't believe this is the song for her, but what Ms. Franklin asked for during her homegoing, she got. I do honestly understand other comments.

[@herbieyawnsaiwest3036]

She cold with it!!!!!

[@KJ-xc6qs]

💜💜💜Going up yonder to be with my Lord! 💜💜💜 Sing it Chaka!!! 💜💜💜

[@1goldbaby]

The Legendary beautiful. Ms. Chaka Khan..!!!

[@sandraatkins2539]

Luuuv you Chaka.

[@tracym8762]

I loved her performance, I'm sure she was nervous.

[@juliemdavis1391]

Nah she just belted it out for her good friend ..

[@SavingOurRepublic]

Beautiful 😊

[@Mint318]

The reverend face at 0:20 LMAOOOOOO

[@adewilliams8]

So touching, thank you.

[@divaslm1]

Well she told TMZ she was nervous about singing this song...

[@rovanli1]

@Thalia T. And she knocked it out of the park!

[@kennardbadger2943]

Yea and it showed !!!

[@augustxiii2580]

Asian fan. She's a supporter of mine. Let's hear her out.

[@TyjaluvsChaka]

Aretha proclaimed Chaka “A one of a kind premier vocalist “!!! So what the negaratti has to say really doesn’t matter periodt!!!

[@dfszczepan]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@pamelaevans3919]

Thanks Chaka ...taken to Church!

[@paulineandre6945]

Beautiful

[@puppylove2493]

painful to see Jesse getting older

[@ochonganokwu]

puppy love it’s a blessing to see Jesse getting older 😁

[@deneenjeffries2768]

ochonganokwu True

[@dionnemelton2137]

Yea that made me so sad

[@firstladylee2]

Love me some Chaka Khan she is the best.