George Michael & Aretha Franklin - 1988-08-29 - "Knew You Were Waiting" (Partial)+Interview -Detroit

*Live footage but not the full song/This is all my tape has (perhaps all that was filmed)** - Aretha Franklin guests w/ George Michael on "Knew You Were Waiting" at his Detroit show in 1988. The video doesn't have the full song, but it's likely this all that was filmed (at least by this cameraman). The video is still much longer/cleaner than the broadcasted segment which has been on KZbin. After the song footage cuts there is a raw interview w/ Aretha recorded just after she came off stage.
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[@kevinmoore5424]

R.I.P Two legendary artists. Back when music was real and felt good

[@existentoneness]

Yeah, they're resting in Peace, as their good works still doing great in lives of people still alive in bodies.

[@coolmod7731]

Well put...

[@sharonisaac445]

Absolutely 💯 ❤️

[@Cutie-loves-cupcake]

Exactly Amen

[@r5ndom551]

& you FELT every note❤

[@amydickerson9081]

I was there! Only 14 years old. It was ELECTRIFYING!!! We lost our minds when Aretha hit that stage! I was George Michael obsessed, so put Aretha on top of that? Unmatched! 💙💚 Their voices were superb.

[@risenshine888]

Oh WOW!!!! Love this song. It literally gets me everytime i hear it on the radio. You lucky lady to have experienced this in-person.

[@cherrismythe3000]

lucky chump the 80s man

[@Irishgirl7]

Lucky you!

[@needtoknowbasis3499]

Your mother raised a liar.

[@diananahim7148]

Was this in New York?

[@lavettacannon3138]

Ms. Aretha didn’t like many ppl so the fact that she liked George enough to agree to do a duet with him tells you all you know about him. Not to mention the duets with Whitney and Mary J. ❤️

[@Dion_Mustard]

Yes, but she wasn't keen on Whitney either. She was a BIG DIVA. I believe she liked Diana Ross, and Mahalia Jackson, but this lady had a very bad attitude at times.

[@orawhorton8778]

@@Dion_Mustarddon’t we all have a attitude problem at times and Aretha was a great professional lady who wanted everything just right and what ever the diva wanted she got it as she was the Queen and she loved Whitney very much

[@immaris1978]

Ya Ms Franklin did not fck around with who she graced with her voice from God and DGAF who got their feelings hurt by it. Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin, Queen of Shade

[@peterscoop2647]

Why not Like him.. he was a good person who didn't hurt others and a very good Singer. They are artists .

[@robertacquarulo1850]

History right here peeps. Two legends who didn't need auto tune like the artists of today. What a treat.

[@r5ndom551]

Say it over many times❤

[@kingperalta]

most overused comment on every 60s/70s/80s video ever. there were artists who used similar stuff to autotune back in the day to keep them in tune and there are plenty artists of today who don't use or need it.

[@chicochi3]

@@kingperalta You mean they had things to manipulate their bodies to keep them in tune? For live performance? I can't think either of these stars would tolerate such.

[@mrduuud]

Well said. Exactly. You can hear the soul and authentic vulnerability in their voices, which is the opposite of strontium auto-tune.

[@tracyb374]

Right on!! 👍

[@sonia354]

Not many artists can give me goosebumps like these two absolute stars!!

[@noelgenoway9360]

OH baby yes yes yes!!

[@Dino-su2wh]

George and Tina Turner were the best

[@devinekaren7]

Watch his appearance at the Freddie Mercury Concert and his rendition of "Somebody to Love" One of the best

[@tashalorm4313]

@@Dino-su2wh I'll go with Tina Turner and David Bowie.

[@algismelanas4576]

There will never be another George Michael. He was a wonderful singer.

[@angelaoehley7931]

George was a genius writing & 🎤 singing 🎶 his songs & sharing his music with other celebrities. God Rest your beautiful Soul! 💙🙏💙

[@uapnewdiscoveryimages]

Both artists who could reproduce live exactly what was on record.

[@roxannefebuary6823]

What happened to music....it just doesn't have the same feels today

[@wendyvisser8497]

R.I.P legends ❤️🙏

[@ancad289]

​@@roxannefebuary6823That's because there's no melody in it anymore. I am an 80s kid and for the past few weeks I started listening again to a lot of 80s music. There will never be musicians like these two sadly.

[@roxannefebuary6823]

@@ancad289 I totally agree

[@schweenischween]

unthinkable today !!!

[@karenrhodes9973]

What a beautifully spoken woman Aretha is. She talks as well as she sings. Love her to pieces.

[@TSquare7741]

Was thinking the same thing- she comes across so eloquent…

[@leonardpattison2816]

Wasnt so lovely spoken when she first see Annie Lennox But hey thats another story.

[@danielleallaire1186]

Wonderful beings.Make us feel better

[@Dion_Mustard]

she wasn't always like that during interviews, i've seen many where she dismisses other artists with a shrug and a diva attitude , BUT, she WAS amazing as a singer, if not the best, next to Whitney Houston.

[@blackcosmos]

So happy that Aretha & George did this duet together. So sad they're both gone but at least they left this wonderful gem behind. RIP Aretha Franklin+ George Michael 🌺🍃

[@BillBiggs1]

Never knew they performed this live. What a treat

[@victorueberbackerferraz5745]

me neither, maybe it was one time only

[@phillipbeaumont-529]

Two of the greatest live vocalist of all time❤️❤️❤️ both singing in heaven now ,god blessed them both

[@Dion_Mustard]

next to Whitney Houston...

[@lutherwilliams8429]

Yes indeed, and I miss them both!

[@highlander72b69]

Holy crap....I had no idea there was a live version.....I love this song.....this is a masterpiece......

[@angelpajarillo]

Wow i never knew they ever performed thus live! What a treat the vocals are superb

[@monilaninetynine3811]

I didn't know it, either

[@bettyA7598]

Aretha and George, two of my favorite artists. Rest in Heavenly Peace 🙏

[@nadeemjanjua7430]

Pure Talent No Autotune

[@sotafats]

ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@LeeC926]

For someone has shy as GM was in every day life, his ability (and off the charts charisma) onstage and how he could hold the audience in the palm of his hands was really something so sublime - always. When they recorded this, it was Aretha's first number one song in 20 years in both the U.S. and the U.K. The power of the young genius together with her amazing talent.

[@ginageorge1771]

Where has this gem been hiding ❤❤

[@esmeraldadiazdimas19]

Beautiful legends, RIP Aretha and George. Your music will live on❤

[@Nat007_]

Is she dead too ? 😱

[@esmeraldadiazdimas19]

@@Nat007_ yes since August 2018

[@Nat007_]

@@esmeraldadiazdimas19 oh nooooo 😭

[@TheSunnybunny2000]

Blows my mind after all those years I would have cut off my arm to have been there Best duet of all time

[@nadiaddis1145]

Hold up now!! Marvin and Tammy - Ain't No Mountain High Enough, says "please, hold my Northface jacket"!!

[@stp22]

The world is not the same without these two legends

[@samsharif4768]

Two giant icons collided and that great song was delivered !

[@ranjitmene9616]

Amazing live performance! They were both artists at the top of their game enjoying themselves on stage. Both very sadly missed...

[@ahmeda.3198]

Their live voices are beautiful and identical to what you get from the album. It’s incredible talent.

[@smiles444]

The power of their voices overwhelmed me at the top…WHAAAAT????? LIVE VOICES!

[@Dion_Mustard]

she was WAY more powerful in 1960..as shown here in 1964... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnyTl5eGq9-Dh8k

[@neilbrie8972]

it's nice to see artists enjoying singing together and have a bless. Lucky public, this make the crowed go wild.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man two legends now singing up in heaven!🕊Rip🙏to both of them Aretha Franklin and George Michaels!😢 you’re definitely missed!

[@risenshine888]

Perfect. Thank you. I always think this too when i hear the song.

[@shannonD68]

There is absolutely no one in music history who has had such a meteoric rise than the legendary George Michael. He-like Aretha Franklin-was truly exceptional. From 1983 to 1987 (group to solo career- years), George became a contender with Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson; juggernauts and proven stuperstars-many times over. I guess Madonna might be someone who moved to the top of the music food chain as quickly if not quicker as I am now recalling. Bravo Mr George Michael! I will forever, fondly remember your music and how it made me feel when I first heard it. God bless your spirit's journey.

[@victorpham9136]

Aretha’s voice such a powerhouse. So effortless.

[@michaelarthurdeutrich624]

Two of the greatest. Their music will never die .

[@BrendaDrumm]

Their music will go on long after we have all gone music is the most fantastic blessing on earth the old saying is the pen is mightier than the sword music is ❤

[@sm-bh2cs]

Watching GM in awe that his dream is a reality is such a joy...the way he watches Aretha as the song begins like a child at his hero...such stuff as dreams are made of...

[@leonardomartins343]

Beautiful 🎶❤

[@vittoriacroce7850]

OMG thank you so much for sharing this, I thought I would never been able to see this performance. ❤

[@GreatRnB4U]

The good old days! This was my jam back in 88" R.I.P. George & Aretha, there will never be singers like the both of you. Thank you for all of your wonderful music throughout the years.

[@leahm10]

This is amazing!! 🤩🤩

[@Alex-km6uj]

This is a hidden treasure! Greetings from Greece!

[@bettesteinmetz7516]

Never Have seen this before. Love it 2023 USA love you both

[@HappyWolverine]

Rest in peace sweet angels

[@ЗинаФедченко-т5ч]

Шедевр!!!Двух замечательных певцов

[@AndrewMartone]

Wow. I can't thank you so so much for digging this up and sharing it. I've been hoping I'd see a cleaner cut/more of this video for years. Simple incredible.

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

Goosebumps…what a treat from 2 of the greatest voices of all time ❤

[@ГалинаЕселевская]

Два прекрасных артиста ,с чудесными голосам !Супер !!!

[@EdwardThompson-d8g]

George was so happy and having a good time here. Love this

[@НатальяДубровская-е7м]

Великолепно. Браво Джордж и Арета.👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️🎶🎶🎶

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Just absolute perfection!!!! R.I.P. The best artist's ever!!! ❤❤❤❤❤.... When the music was so great!!!!!!

[@jaggass]

Can't believe they only performed it together just once.

[@ariekamstra2329]

I'm actually crying. Thanks for uploading. ❤️

[@HelenGordon-e2k]

Pure talent. George you were the best.

[@HappySingh-ri9qh]

Game recognize game. They are dancing in heaven.

[@frank6250]

Never knew this existed, crazy.

[@nancyhoward7005]

Fantasticly fantastic star ⭐🙏✨⭐🙏

[@E92-x6i]

First time seeing this, love these two icons..

[@jamesd.rhodes2655]

I actually just cried like a baby. They are both extraordinar singers and musicians. And I miss them both every single day.

[@leynardalcoran2469]

Rest in greatness, Aretha and George. 🤍

[@itsdebs]

whatever paradise these two now inhabit must hold the best concerts ever!

[@mandyhargraves8589]

That was amazing I just wanted it to be longer but fantastic to have George and Aretha singing it live and then the interview lovely lady and Gorgeous George amazing I loved it I want more

[@dynasticlight1073]

Epic ,once again with Two of the Greatest Voices .Wish the whole song was here .Yet grateful for it all.

[@britts.5443]

Thank You Sooo Much for thus..I never knew they performed this song together live!! This was Awesome!

[@jamesramirez5276]

Can’t believe these Great Artists are Gone. Miss You! RIP

[@kandikane923]

Love this song. Two beautiful and real singers real legends in their own right. May the rest in peace.❤️

[@jane_7193]

Love Michael, such a sweet and kind man.

[@ClydeGonzales-uc7ly]

One of the best singers ever I will always be a fan of George Michael

[@christichristi5481]

Aretha certainly didn’t give RESPECT to just any singer. They had mutual respect for each other because they both were ARTISTS. May God bless both of their souls.

[@redsky106]

Moment right there ,,,two voices from heaven .,.,……back there

[@sawaaa7]

u can see the admiration in GM eyes 😍😍

[@davebielke6319]

The 80s...this is Real talent that will never truly die

[@MissD1029]

When I heard Michael Jackson died I was destroyed. Then came George Michael. Man, it was as if I knew them personally. I LOVE George Michaels voice. Then Aretha.💜💜💜😇😇😇

[@hardren101]

Great pairing, their vocies compliment one another, they clearly have a mutual repect/trust that came across in the recording, video, live performance!!!!

[@djlgv]

What ?!?! OMG !!!!! I have been searching this for such a long time and finally it's here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thx so much for posting this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good quality is ++++ the interview is ++++++++ OMG thx very much again even if we don't have the entire song it's still a beautiful day for me !

[@DavidNPS]

I was at that show at The Palace of Auburn Hills (another rip, sadly) . I was not out yet and had a Huge crush on George Michael then. Amazing Show !!! I got to see him there again a few years later on his "Cover to Cover" tour. Sublime show , even though He didnt do Any of his own music due to the sony music/ copywrite issues .

[@gorgegorge1704]

RIP George ❤🙏😥

[@VENUS.SE7EN]

Goosebumps and chills within seconds of hearing Aretha's voice. This is one of the best duets! They were both phenomenal.

[@wham]

Not sure how I missed this for so many months, Thank You so much!!!

[@ЛюдмилаКилеева-з3ю]

Браво!!!Браво! !!🎶👏👏👏👏👏 Джордж и Арета вы потрясающие! !!👍💖💖💖 Спасибо за шедевр! !!💓💓💓 Вы гениальные музыканты! !!!Очень люблю ваше исполнение! !!💖🔥🔥🔥

[@sergeykrasnoyarov8167]

Разве кто-то ещё это пел? Лучше не споют. Некому.

[@denicarson9082]

I was there! Best. Concert. Ever!

[@Abdul-cy6br]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sallyhu5028]

Just how LUCKY was the audience at this concert?! Truly, a once-in-a-life time event.

[@tonyrich6725]

I was blessed to have seen both of these incredible artists in concert. I love the chemistry between them.

[@Kathleennebel]

Legends right here ❤❤❤

[@CanalRmas]

Cuántas veces he escuchado esta canción en mí vida: miles de veces y siempre me gusta.

[@thegeorgemichaelcollector]

Thank you 🙏

[@thethailandtravellers]

Two of the greatest artists EVER!!!❤❤

[@cleopatrajones2024]

I have been waiting on this for 30 years and I got excited them out cut off. So I guess I have to wait another 30 years to see the rest of the song. Lol

[@kandikane923]

Wow! I wish the whole performance of song played. 2 powerhouses. This was amazing. 2 legends gone too soon, I guess they are rocking this song in heaven.. RIP Aretha and George.

[@karenreardon5398]

Chills abound! Thanks for posting this. Fabulous performance by two of the greatest. So sorely missed

[@dazza3115]

Aretha and George great performance ❤️

[@hajirizayev7374]

Live sounds amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@tmn8547]

I’ve been looking for a performance of this song!

[@lutherwilliams8429]

This is fire!! I wish there was more music by these two icons!🥰

[@VenusEvan_1885]

They are no longer with us

[@rhondalong942]

The look on George's face says it all! This is truly amazing!

[@MarkAlexJoy]

The legends ❤ Rip

[@welshlassie1421]

Awesome to see.

[@vanw1504]

This was legendary talent! Music today can’t compare!!

[@allyfowlks9067]

gives me THE BEST feels…. ❤😢

[@peterdelight513]

Talent just oozing from them both. Hope they’re singing their asses off up there. Thanks for your time here and your music xx 🇬🇧😊

[@susaneves1980]

Absolutely brilliant loved every minute watching the video.

[@ShortyWhatYourNameIs]

It’s Like Looking At The Most Beautiful Dream and Dream Concert….RIP Aretha and George….Two of the Greatest Artists/Entertainers…Ever🎙️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️🔟🅰️➕🕊️👏👏🏼👏🏾👏🏼👏👏🏾👏🏼👏👏🏼👏🏾👏🏼👏🇺🇸🕊️🇺🇸🌏🌎🌍🎵🎶🕊️

[@HolgerFricke]

Cannot believe that thede perfect singers are gone.... 4ever THE QUEEN OF SOUL

[@user-xg1zp6lw5u]

Music will never be the same. ♥️

[@oneloveatatime]

Love this

[@bowiegerl]

I L❤VE this song. Notice how the audience was able to wave their hands in the air and clap in unison. (No phone cameras) Just total engagement with the artist. Boy have concerts changed 🫤

[@rosequartz7841]

A true Earth Angel❤❤❤❤❤....love this man always❤ xxxxxxx 2023👏🏾🕯👼🕊🇬🇧💯🙌🏾🤗💜👏🏾