FINALLY!| FIRST TIME HEARING Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer REACTION

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love her "You Make Me Feel Like (A Natural Woman)" ; "Chain Of Fools" and "Spanish Harlem"!!!! Dionne Warwick's original is outstanding, but as usual, Aretha makes "Say A Little Prayer" her own. Its a Burt Bacharach/Hal David song 1966.

[@owenwood4465]

“You make me feel like and natural woman” is such a great by her, Jay and Amber I definitely agree it’s worth a reaction

[@charlesdavis7461]

Miss Franklin could make any song hers. I liked Dionne Warwick too, always sang Bacharach/Hal David great songs.

[@stormy8207]

Natural woman was written by Carole King and I do prefer her version tbh.

[@tjhunger8644]

Spanish Harlem for sure

[@bryhen22]

You've got my vote for , chain of fools 😀

[@TheDivayenta]

Check out Dionne Warwick’s version too! Burt Bacharach wrote it for her! But Aretha’s is fantastic too.

[@surlechapeau]

Bacharach+Hal David + Dionne Warwick= Timeless Music!!

[@TheDivayenta]

@@surlechapeau all of it!

[@stephenclarke2206]

Burt Bacharach has said subsequently that Aretha's version was better & nailed it.

[@anniegoodrich262]

It's my most fav version of this song for sure!

[@tafkap01]

Aretha's version is definitely better. I would love to see them react to her version of Dr. Feelgood live. She would bring down the house with that in concert. Probably my favorite by her.

[@ericanderson8886]

Just can't beat Aretha for pure soul. Legend.

[@hammathguy3995]

I remember in the early years of American Idol, some singers tried to over embellish their songs with all sorts of runs. I always said, "You shouldn't do that kind of stuff unless your name is Aretha Franklin." She could pull those things off in her sleep. And wanting more when she finished. Unfortunately, none of those folks was named Aretha. And, it sounded like it.

[@icdogg2361]

@@hammathguy3995 I think part of that is the structure of the show where you get such a short time to show what you can do. The performers are looking for a moment rather than a full presentation.

[@ncthom88]

From the New Yorker: Etta James [jazz legend] once recalled listening to Franklin’s version of Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael’s standard “Skylark.” In the second verse, Franklin jumps an octave. “I had to scratch my head and ask myself, How the [F] did that [B] do that? I remember running into Sarah Vaughan [jazz legend], who always intimidated me. Sarah said, ‘Have you heard of this Aretha Franklin girl?’ I said, ‘You heard her do ‘Skylark,’ didn’t you?’ Sarah said, ‘Yes, I did, and I’m never singing that song again.’ ”

[@mignongarner8437]

TY for THIS🙏🏽

[@ThePezter]

I love that story. Three of the jazz/soul greats Thanks you!

[@ericstaton6896]

Jay & Amber! The backup singers are Aretha's younger and older sisters Carolyn & Erma! That's why the song sounds so seamless and natural! Peace & Love!!!

[@lindazee]

They sound so goooood!! Amazing singers all.

[@AlAndValOffGrid]

Aretha has so much talent and POWER in one person it's almost a crime.

[@John_Chu]

Incredible vocal and she plays the piano on this as well. Hall of Fame talent. No one like her...ever.

[@liveandletdie7187]

Except for everyone.. She is awful.. Ugly and terrible voice..

[@julie5310]

Aretha was a terrific piano player of course, but Clayton Ivey, Muscle Shoals veteran, played the piano on this track.

[@liveandletdie7187]

@@julie5310 gross

[@eddiegoofball]

I really enjoy her collaboration with George Michael. It ended up being up her last #1 hit. It's called; "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me". It's so good.

[@loritajohnson5664]

Yes, one of my favorite duets!

[@elizabethmcmurray968]

Yes PLEASE react to this one!

[@andyrunton]

Absolutely one of my all-time favorites! You must see it! Amazing 80’s video too! George was a huge fan so it’s amazing to see them performing together.

[@Lakeshore14]

Love, love the duet she did with George Michael. The video is perfection. Would love to see your reaction.

[@lisalockhart5407]

Yes pls! Definitely need to react to this song 😍

[@debrahirshfield6997]

I live in Detroit and was lucky to see her in one of her last concerts. I was second row next to Detroit dignitaries. As she walked off the stage, she waved to me and the Detroit dignitary next to me. I thought I can die happy now. She is truly the Queen of Soul.

[@daviddragavon7555]

You SAW her!? I am jealous! There is a moment to carry with you going forward. Good on you!

[@mrantdagreat]

The Queen of Soul🔥🔥🔥. Second to none 💯. Going through her catalog is a musical necessity 🎵🎶🎶🎵.

[@xzonia1]

❤❤❤

[@elizabethfranco1284]

This was originally done by Dionne Warwick in 1967 won Grammy for Best female pop vocal performance. Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David,who wrote a lot of her songs

[@cflournoy1529]

My two favorite songs by Aretha are “Natural Woman” and “Until You Come back To Me”. Both are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheDivayenta]

By two great composers!

[@lindastarr4699]

Mine too!

[@eileendobbs8009]

@@TheDivayenta agree. Carole King & Stevie Wonder. Aretha just made them great songs.

[@imeanbzns6077]

Check out the duet with her and George Benson's, Love All The Hurt Away.

[@amandabispo2949]

Yes!! 🔥😍🔥

[@LindaEll]

Her " I Never Loved a Man " is kind of the gold standard of soul. Recorded at Muscle Shoals. As authentic as it gets.

[@ed.z.]

Yes. Well said.

[@valerieh84]

Second that

[@Dan-B]

If you haven’t heard Ain’t No Way you should definitely check it out, it’s an underrated Aretha song! As an added bonus it also has Whitney Houston’s mother on backing vocals.

[@writerjohnmcnally]

My favorite Aretha song. Gives me chills.

[@stevenwoodward5923]

Whitney Houston's mother's name is Cissy Houston a famous singer in her own right. she is also the maternal aunt to Dionne Warwick who did the song originally, It's probably why Aretha got permission to cover it.

[@jasonremy1627]

Cissy Houston. She was the queen of backing vocals. She sang on everything in the 60s and 70s. Unmatched.

[@keithyoung4383]

Aretha has 18 Grammy Awards nominated 44 times. You definitely must explore her catalog. The background vocals on this and most of her songs are done by her sisters.

[@mignongarner8437]

The background vocalists are the Sweet Inspirations comprised of Cissy Houston and 3 others- they are Phenomenal. They go from unison to harmony singing during sections. The vocal arrangements and ability of the Sweet Inspirations and of course Aretha is a sound to behold. JUST GENIUS💫

[@films5555]

@@mignongarner8437Cissy Houston did those vocal arrangements.She was a genius.

[@BethReed62]

Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul for a reason. ❤

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here!!!...This song is great...She is TRUE R&B/ROCK ROYALTY!!!

[@charlesdavis7461]

Love the Queen of Soul, a title well deserved. "Natural Woman" Palease Powerful voice, was famous but I thought not as much as she should have been received in all communities. Her voice is soulful and sexy. Oh and "Natural Woman was a Carole King song but noone can sing like Aretha, so smooth. If she came out now what a talent, there was so many great bands in those days.

[@parissimons6385]

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[@daviddragavon7555]

Carole King wrote ALL the songs..at least it seems to me. Try Respect or my whimsical favorite: Chain of Fools!

[@RedBud315]

When Carol King got inducted into the Kennedy Center Honoree's Aretha showed up when she was in her 80's just to sing Natural Woman and Carol was so honored. Carol King just like Aretha are American treasures for sure. On a side note, a friend of mine named Dionne Warwick also did a fabulous job on this song.

[@oldmanghost219]

Carol was a prolific writer. If you played her songs back to back it would take over 5 hours. Her reaction to Aretha showing up when she was honored at the Kennedy center is priceless. As is seeing Obama shed a tear.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@daviddragavon7555 Respect was written and first performed by Otis Redding.

[@joemc1960]

You’re missing out on Dionne Warwick and her Burt Bacharach/Hal David collabs. Dozen great songs at least.

[@joelburks6063]

Aretha Franklin has to be one of the most beautiful voices ever recorded. To categorize her singing is impossible.

[@firelord_ozai]

Facts

[@angelalacour2384]

The next Aretha song should be Chain of Fools...I absolutely love it.

[@dv3507]

Aretha has an extensive catalog of music but my favorite is "Who's Zoomin' Who." I think I love it because she released it in 1985 and it brings back great memories out dancing with friends! 💖

[@Lovejazz01]

Aretha had a huge catalog of legendary hits in the 60’s and 70’s, and I love that her longevity stayed by having many 80’s hits as well, she was hot in the 80’s!

[@dv3507]

@@Lovejazz01 yes, she was hot in the 80s, which exposed/ introduced her to a new generation of fans.

[@donnas2482]

This song means so much to me…I played it often when my husband was going through chemo and radiation…it’s beauty and simplicity was very uplifting during a very hard time. Natural Woman is my second favorite.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Aretha's Until You Come back to me, Jump to it, Call Me, One Step Ahead, Freeway of Love and more. Aretha! The Queen Of Soul!

[@Konzong]

Guys, please check out 'Heartbreaker' by Dionne Warwick. A song written by the BEE GEES. And speaking of the Bee Gees, check out 'Rest Your Love on Me'. You'll be absolutely blown away by the sound of this song. It's a completely different sound than any other Bee Gees Song.

[@MyraJean1951]

This is one singer I wish I had seen in concert. There is just NO ONE who can sing like Aretha. Several times watching her sing live on tv, the hair on the back of my neck would stand up and I got such chills. I listened to her sing Amazing Grace and just could NOT stay in my seat. I've never had that reaction to any other singer. If you get a chance, check out Aretha doing Opera at the Grammy's - spectacular!

[@rickclark8657]

I like this version but I am partial to the Dionne Warwick version

[@alexandervasel6845]

After the movie "my best friends wedding" this song always makes me smile

[@HelloClarice80]

Same!

[@easyrolling]

Totally agree. So many other Aretha songs more associated with her to get to before this one which is a Dionne Warwick staple.

[@stevenklein3195]

Agree that Dionne's is better,but this is still a great version.

[@MHO999999]

@@stevenklein3195 I gotta disagree. Both are classics but I like this version better. There's more soul in this version for me.

[@chrisa4695]

Her catalogue is more than a deep dive. It’s a treasure trove.

[@robrobertson4619]

“Until You Come Back To Me” and “Daydreaming” are two Aretha songs that are great!!

[@beckygrant2258]

Aretha Franklin- the Queen of Soul!!! If I come back in another life, I want to sing like Aretha!

[@williamjclinton1]

The natural call and response sounds so natural because her sister Carolyn was a backup singer on this and many of Aretha's biggest hits including the ones written by Carolyn including "A'int No Way". Their father was a pastor and singer on the radio in Detroit and that is where she found her voice . She is a very under rated musician on the piano

[@kemarieblack3730]

R-E-S-P-E-C-T and Natural Woman are two of my favorite by Aretha. She is amazing.

[@562goodguy]

This is a really good song , but the next one you should react to should be "Chain Of Fools", soulful and funky at the same time. This up-tempo song rocks the house. This album version is fire. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ6ui2isZqlqbZo

[@RedBud315]

Chain of Fools is probably the first Aretha song I heard or at least can remember hearing first. The golden era of soul music.

[@562goodguy]

@@RedBud315 I think the first one for me that I remember is R-E-S-P-E-C-T, but she had so many hits in the 60's and 70's and it's all love. She was an amazing artist.

[@sharonb9109]

And don't forget "Doctor Feelgood"

[@562goodguy]

@@sharonb9109 Dr Feelgood is the best blues song Aretha ever sang in my opinion. You can't go wrong with that one either.

[@woodyg75]

When Aretha died here in Detroit in 2018, her funeral was a big deal. Carried live on local and national news channels. Eulogies from many stars and had a procession from the church to cemetery that featured over 100 pink Cadillacs. RIP Lady Re.

[@joiedevivre2005]

This is one of my favorite Aretha songs. When my son was a baby, I used to sing this (usually badly) & dance around with him. My parents introduced me to Motown & I was happy to share that with my boy.

[@karenjackson5989]

Mine too❤️❤️

[@jonnno243]

Aretha. My favourite ever female singer. Thank you for playing her.

[@pushpak]

3:55 This is because Aretha is and will always be a Gospel singer.

[@MummyBrown]

I love Aretha so damn much. She is so emotive. Def one of the best vocalists of the century.

[@brucedavis3230]

One of the Greatest Singers Ever

[@lynne5322]

RIP Burt & Hal & Aretha (& respect Dionne!) The background vocalists as Greek Chorus!!! 💕💕💕

[@rickyprice7597]

She was truly blessed, and shared her blessing with us.

[@sheilameyers152]

Watching her live show was phenomenal when it was over we didn’t want to leave… she ended up singing a couple of extra songs for us! So sweet!

[@Lakeshore14]

You would love the performance Aretha gave at the Grammys, filling in for Pavarotti. She sang opera at a moment’s notice and brought the house down. It was an unbelievable performance.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Until You Come Back To Me (1973) is probably my favorite Aretha song, although I love so many of hers. It's just gorgeous, and Aretha's vocals are soulful but not overwrought. Written by Stevie Wonder.

[@narlimarli7406]

Aretha's voice is so clear and beautiful. I've always loved her singing.

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Aretha Franklin - Spirit in The Dark - 1971 live at The Fillmore West, San Francisco (with Ray Charles) Rare video. The song was over UNTIL Aretha found RAY CHARLES back stage and she pulled him out to bring a whole new life to that Spirit in The Dark! Aretha was there in the "Hippie Capitol" to see if these kids would be receptive to Soul Music.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

That voice is undeniable…amazing! This is why she’s the Queen! Queen Aretha!!❤️❤️

[@aarongoldstein7614]

As others have mentioned, Dionne Warwick has a great version of this song. My favorite Aretha song is Chain of Fools. BTW, Fanny has a song called "Queen Aretha".

[@georgedominguez255]

This song was immortalized in a movie you should watch -My Best Friend’s Wedding starring Julia Roberts. Erin Brockovich and Pretty Woman are also highly recommended!

[@DEWDLES]

Definitely should react to Erin Brockovich . Superb film .

[@mjames4709]

I don't think it needed to be 'immortalised" in such crappy movies as these.

[@markfadness9204]

Aretha's cover of "I Say A Little Prayer" peaked @ #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the R&B/Soul chart in 1968. The previous year, 1967, Dionne Warwick's original recording of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David song, peaked @ #4 Pop and #8 R&B/Soul. Aretha was one of the few artists who could take a major hit recording and add her own spin to it and come up with another hit not too long after the original recording was a hit on the charts. In the late 1960s - early 1970s, Aretha covered hits by The Band ("The Weight"), Elton John ("Border Song"), The Beatles ("Eleanor Rigby"/ "Let It Be"), Simon & Garfunkel ("Bridge Over Trouble Water"), among other titles and charted her own hits.

[@aquariustheheretic7567]

feel those gospel roots just wrap around you.

[@panamas6865]

Aretha Franklin (as well as Chaka Khan) built the foundation of her fan base when allowed to sing, displaying full range. In the late 70s, producers began to push an era of screaming lyrics (ala "Think"). Real fans took a step back. "Chain Of Fools" has excellent backup as well.

[@jamesrichardson3322]

The Bassist on this session is Tommy Cogbil April 8,1932 - December 7, 1982, he was one of the greatest and underrated bassist of all time. Unfortunately he died of Stroke, a brain aneurysm at the age of 51. He is the favorite bassist of Aretha Franklin and the many music studios, 🎙️ he also played with Elvis and etc. I am a bassist because of Tommy Cogbil.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

The structure of this song, with the back-up singers is known as call and response, developed in the Black American community. I just love it.. Also, one of my favorites by Aretha is, "Angel." Would love to see you guys react to it.

[@christhomas5761]

Yes `Angel` is a beautiful ballad by Aretha .

[@arethasD6belt]

Definitely was a gospel thing!

[@deb5710]

Love Aretha Franklin, one of the greatest voices of all time!

[@samuelgates5935]

You MUST do "Amazing Grace" from her live "Amazing Grace" with Rev. James Cleveland. She BLOWS everyone in her era out the water. Janis Joplin.. Dionne Warwick.. Dusty Springfield.. It's a MUST to hear her range😱😱

[@AyDotHam]

This is my favorite Aretha song! My favorite part is when she keeps repeating “forever” and “together”. Also I’m so glad you mentioned the backup vocals bc I’ve always loved them as well. People don’t talk about them nearly as much as they should.💜

[@quincee3376]

What a voice! Pure class too.

[@kiffliescott6109]

This recording always gives me chills. Her voice is perfect, and the arrangement, backing singers just make it even better.

[@kellyreiterman]

Some of the best songs of the 1960s and early 70s were written by the brilliant duo of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Dionne Warwick, Aretha, Dusty Springfield, and so many others sung their beautiful songs. This is definitely one of them.

[@thomasrichards6245]

Dana says- Ok guys, I can't help it. Every time I hear this song, I think of the hilarious scene from My Best Friend's Wedding. If you haven't seen this movie gem, please add it to your list. You'll love it.

[@david_aloni]

One of the great live performances of all time is Aretha's tribute to Carole King, at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016, where she sang King's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." And one of the better versions of that performance, where her singing shines through, thanks to the audio balance, is at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJWyYp59dr11hZI.

[@carokat1111]

Yes!!!!

[@debbieeckeberger6709]

LOVE her version of this song!! Her voice is phenomenal!!!!

[@stannous]

I’ve always preferred Aretha’s version of this song. It reminds me of being in a church Sunday hearing a gospel choir backing her up.

[@christhomas5761]

I liked Dionne `s version but I loved Aretha`s version , the music, arrangement and vocals are on another level .

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Let me echo the sentiments of those who say you would love her rendition of "You Make Me Feel Like (A Natural Woman." And let me add that the song was written by Carole King. When the Kennedy Center Honors honored Carole King a few years back, they trotted out an aging Aretha Franklin to perform the song, and it simply blew Carole away (along with the rest of us). A timeless classic! And one of those songs that belongs in the American Woman Songbook. So many Aretha songs to hear. I suppose you've probably already done her #1 hit and one of the most iconic R&B anthems of all time, "Respect." But here are a few others. "Think" (she performed it in The Blues Brothers movie, but I would recommend using the original studio version). "Baby I Love You," "The House that Jack Built," "See Saw," "Chain of Fools." She even did a cover of a Beatles song, "Eleanor Rigby." In the '70s, her music took a somewhat milder tone with hits like "Rock Steady," "Day Dreaming" and "Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)." Then in the '80s, her career took a whole different turn when Clive Davis got hold of her and she signed with his label, Arista Records. That's when she had such hits as "Freeway of Love" (a GREAT record!),"Who's Zoomin' Who," and her duet with George Michael (formerly of Wham!) called "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)." But honestly, of all the songs Aretha performed in her illustrious career, the one that puts goosebumps on my arms every time I watch and listen was when she was pressed into action literally at the very last minute and replaced her friend Luciano Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammy Awards show. Pavarotti was scheduled to receive the Living Legend Award, but had to call in sick so he was unable to perform the number he had rehearsed, "Nessun Dorma," with his orchestra. But they had rehearsed it in HIS key, and it was too late to change the arrangement. The key was lower than the one Aretha prefers to sing in. But she was probably the only person in the building who had just performed "Nessun Dorma" two nights earlier at another show. So, against the advice of her handlers, Aretha agreed to take on the challenge and performed in Pavarotti's place that night, essentially saving The Grammy Awards show from disaster. The result was one of the most remarkable moments in music history and one of those legendary performances that once you see it, you will never forget it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSWpHyEn9NspZI

[@yoclark2723]

This took me back to my bedroom as a teenager. It got lots of playtime on the radio. I had it on almost 24/7. She was a legend! "Natural woman" is gold! "RESPECT" is another smash hit.

[@billolsen4360]

Me to, listening to AM rock on my lil single-speaker radio.

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

I have total “RESPECT” for Aretha Franklin...❤️🎶

[@teknikel]

Great reaction! Aretha is the Queen of Soul! One of my favorites by her is "I Can't Stand the Rain."

[@sharoninglima1217]

Great song by Burt Bacharach and sung by the fabulous Aretha. Also…Dionne Warwick!

[@christinemason2938]

Perfect! Aretha gold! This is my favorite of hers.nobody does it better

[@johnalvarez1379]

Song written by Burt Bacharach, along with a lots of other brilliant songs!😊

[@OzGecko]

As many other commenters have said, Dionne Warwick's original version is well worth a listen. You could do a whole week of just Burt Bacharach/Hal David songs - one of he greatest writing duos ever (perhaps after Lennon & McCartney!)

[@RedBud315]

Back then these writers would spit out multiple songs in a single day. I think Carol King spent 3 weeks writing Tapestry and even wrote 3 songs in one day.

[@marybaillie8907]

Respect Think Natural Woman Chain of Fools Freeway of Love Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. Beautiful singer, with so many hits. Her voice is so soulful and powerful, yet carries all the emotion that captures your heart. Love her. Can't forget her performance at the 2009 Inauguration of Barrack Obama. Her version of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" absolutely blew it out of the water. Glad you both love Aretha too. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@rwschumm]

Pure Aretha Classic! I'd Love to hear more Dionne Warwick... 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' would be my first choice, but also 'Don't Make Me Over'. I was thinking Ms. Warwick sang original of this song, and seems to be confirmed in other comments. Thx for the Review Guys - Have a GREAT Labor Day Weekend! :)

[@themajicman745]

My favorite female secular music vocalist of all-times in my era followed closely by the late great Phyllis Hyman. Aretha had some awesome gems in her earlier years like... Dr. Feelgood I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You Do Right Woman Do Right Man Ain't No Way Think Call Me Until You Come Back to Me Daydreaming

[@tomweyer6251]

I love the piano arrangement in this version...little more raw than the DW version..love it

[@shadsullivan7817]

I remember my Mom, and her sister, my auntie, singing along to this song laughing like little girls as they danced around. My auntie died last year at the age of 73 from diabetes, I miss her, she was so much fun. Great song!!! Great job I am a huge fan of yours! I am on cloud nine right now, my 21 year old daughter who is disabled, they told her that she would never graduate high school just got her diploma!!!!!!!!!!! She did it on her own!!!!!!! As teachers, I thought that you would find joy in that. Her teachers showed up at our door to hug her, and give her the diploma. They were crying so hard as they hugged her goodbye. Thanks!!!!

[@DianaJG8]

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS 👏 💐 🥳 PRAISE TO GOD, TOO! ❤️

[@xzonia1]

So well said! Aretha is known for a good reason. She is one of the true greats of music! You can't go wrong listening to her; I'll watch you react to any/all of her songs. :)

[@Roh_Echt]

This is one of the songs I heard often in my childhood years of the 60s...and a really good one it is.

[@jah280]

You gotta check out the "Amazing Grace"' documentary. The film, which was lost for decades, captured the live recording of Aretha's gospel album of the same name. Truly epic and moving.

[@pmar27]

One of my all time favorite singers and songs! The backup singers are just brilliant! I believe one was Ms Franklin's sister. Love Aretha!!

[@debzvideos]

Love Aretha. I always used to wonder who it was playing the piano on her songs & I just recently found out it is Aretha! It seems to me that all girls that are daughters of preachers learned how to play piano. At least back in the day that was true. I love her gospel influences in her music.

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Thanks Jay & Amber...This song was written by the legendary Hal David & Burt Bacharach for Dionne Warwick. Peaking at # 4 in late 1967. Aretha's version peaked at # 10 in the Fall of 1968.

[@icdogg2361]

She did a "Divas" show with Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Shania Twain, and Mariah Carey. I haven't seen it in years but I remember how powerful Aretha's voice was compared to the others

[@vmaxgr]

The back up vocalists are The Sweet Inspirations, an American R&B girl group founded by Emily "Cissy" Houston (née Drinkard), mother of Whitney Houston, and sister of Lee Warwick (herself the mother of well-known sisters Dee Dee and Dionne Warwick).

[@jasonremy1627]

If you want something different, check out her performance of "Nesun Dorma" from the Grammys. It's a male opera song, and it was supposed to be done by Luciano Pavarotti. He got sick, and Aretha came in to pinch hit at the last minute and KILLED it. She really could do anything.

[@DEWDLES]

Absolute class

[@BillGraper]

I'm so used to Dionne Warwick's version. I love the music of hers a lot better. This is the first time I've ever heard Aretha's version. Dionne Warwick had a bigger hit with it, and hers came out before Aretha's version. :)

[@kmach1000]

I am familiar with the two versions and I think they're both great but I have a slight preference for Dione Warwick's version. I guess that's because she's one of my favorite singers.

[@BillGraper]

@@kmach1000 I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE her song "I'll Never Love This Way Again" from 1979!!! I want them to react to that one. :)

[@GardensLadyBug]

Warwick's version is much better!

[@amandabispo2949]

Warwick's original version is fire!! I love how they used it in the movie "My Best Friend's Wedding." 🔥😍🔥

[@kmach1000]

@@amandabispo2949 Marvellous scene!

[@williamburke1882]

"Save Me" is often overlooked but of course she has a huge catalog.

[@shyphyre]

Thank you!!!! It is one of my favorites from her.

[@hollyhatch2974]

"Ain't No Way," is one of my absolute FAVORITE songs of hers. Y'all won't have a dry eye after listening to it. 🙌🏾❤️ Also you'd love, "Knew You Were Waiting For Me," which is a duet between her and George Michael. Also brilliant and SUCH a feel good song. Love y'all! Thanks for the joy you bring to all. ✨🙏🏽✨

[@albertscanlon2005]

Pure Soul from start to finish...never be forgotten voice for sure.. Aretha had it all

[@Cynthia...]

The Queen of Soul is amazing. 💜

[@Cynthia...]

@norman smithers Yes Burt Bacharach was one and I forget who the other one was. But she is still the queen of soul even though I do like Dionne Warwick‘s version.

[@brucearchie8354]

She was a national treasure. Fast forward to a 90's song ....A Deeper Love! I love anything she sings or should I say SANGS!

[@samuelrussell8481]

Love Aretha’s version, that’s why she’s the Queen of soul, Dionne Warwick also did a good version

[@films5555]

The great Cissy Houston (Whitney’s mom) & her group Sweet Inspirations sing back-up on this song. Cissy revolutionized background vocals. She was genius at vocal harmonies & producing vocals.

[@sf0tacticalguy]

One of my favorite singers, with an absolutely UNIQUE sound, is often overlooked and I think it's such a shame that she isn't given more credit. Eartha Kitt struggled to establish herself in the early 50s, a singer of fantastic ability (she actually PURRS in her singing) who also happened to be a gorgeous woman of color. She had many great songs. She was also a stunning actress, playing the original Catwoman in the 1966 TV series, Batman, with Adam West and Burt Ward. She was also one of my first TV crushes, along with Nichelle Nichols as Lt Uhura on the original Star Trek. I loved her song, "I wanna be evil" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYSTY3qbgNqKh5Y and her famous Christmas song that MULTIPLE female artists have covered, "Santa Baby". kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG8eHunrdx2q80

[@Islendingar]

AT LAST !!!!’ The Queen of Soul at her finest ….. nothing more needed to say

[@paulwalker9421]

1967 original by Dionne Warwick, written by one of the greats Bert Bacharach and Hal David plus many other great hits such as "What The World needs now", Alfie "and many others. Aretha made it hers with her soulful voice. Should do next "You Make me Feel Like A natural Women" sung by Aretha, written by Carol King a must!!! thank ya'll

[@oldmanghost219]

See Aretha Franklin Bring Obama to tears with a Surprise performance of - You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors. - Co-writer Carol King's reaction was priceless.

[@kenpaden]

YAY!! the queen of soul. If you want to be blown away by her voice check out her performance on the 2015 Kennedy Center awards show, where she sings Natural Woman , Carole King the recipients she is singing to and the camera shows Carole frequently. Aretha was in poor health then and still brought the house down, she walked on stage with her purse and fur coat and basically said , Ok I am gonna put my purse down and show you how its done!!! One of the best live performances ever!!!

[@kevinhouse4376]

Yes!! I suggested that video to them after they reacted to "The Blues Brothers." It's a legendary performance.

[@kenpaden]

Holy cow yes!!! I hope they do it!!

[@danalyntuthill1538]

Yes. I recently saw that. Carole King was losing her mind when Aretha showed up.

[@annaparga2400]

Her song “Ain’t no way” is so beautiful and soulful, you’ll love it!