George Michael, Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) REACTION

[@fatifeodoskating]

George Michael always had soul, they were perfect match.

[@raesour2806]

Amazing together… two legends

[@heyjude1927]

His tribute for Freddy Mercury - Somebody to Love - is my favorite George Michael!!

[@rosemiller2990]

Aretha was such a fan of George’s that she wanted him to write and produce an album for her. When George met Aretha he was barely 21 and was so overwhelmed because Aretha was one of his idols. This duet gave Aretha her first number one in the UK of her career. And she rose to the top after being off the charts for many many years. This was a dream team. I love this!

[@mic1240]

She did not ask George to write this. Here she is talking about how it came to be on rare MTV interview, she was complementary of George and predicted would be a hit. She had a lot of hits in the 80s, starting with her being in Blues Brother movie, #1 R&B (Get it right) written by the great Luther Vandross and then a sting of hits (Freeway of Love, Who’s Zoomin Who, Jumpin Jack Flash, Jimmy Lee) after this too. Great duet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHOpHWIf7-EiJY

[@rosemiller2990]

@@mic1240 That’s right he did not write this.

[@aidanmcdonnell3261]

George did write this 😂​@@rosemiller2990

[@shayla-lee]

@L G George did NOT seek Aretha for this song! NO! Clive Davis APPROACHED George to collaborate with Aretha. Yes! They went looking for George. They asked George to write AND produce a song for this duet, but George was too nervous to b/c he admired Aretha so much. Understand that George was VERY respected in the R&B community and his talent was recognized all over at a very early time.

[@ModernGoddess81]

He is my favorite male singer of all time! His voice is like a lullaby💕

[@sarahmichael270244]

George has said in an interview, that he was dissappointed because Aretha did not because she liked him, it was just a job to do. He was a big fan of her.

[@MrBjorn6]

That's not what Narada Michael Walden said? They Cliff Davis had this song for George and Aretha. With him being the producers.

[@brianhale8537]

Written by Simon climie from climie fisher(love changes everything),and Dennis Morgan

[@mic1240]

Here is Aretha speaking about George coming to Detroit for the recording, this on mtv just before song out kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioHOpHWIf7-EiJY

[@danwingo7512]

One of the best duet's ever recorded, IMO.

[@leejames8595]

Two of the greatest ever voices on 4 minutes of perfection

[@shaunbailey9272]

Aretha Franklin is the greatest singer to have ever walked this earth. George was also one of the greats. legends the both of them, and they both have deep catalogues so you can react to both for a long time and you'll never be disappointed.

[@noreneal7252]

You have never lied my friend 💯🐐🙌🏾

[@derekbury7262]

This was a MAJOR hit when this dropped. Two power houses that really pushed each other

[@maryhuhnke8496]

George was a Total Class Act! He Never upstaged or "outsang" Any Artist he collaborated with! This duet is a perfect example of that. These classic artists are genuinely missed.❤❤

[@isaackovitz4791]

This song is a masterpiece - one of the greatest duets ever recorded.

[@patcurrie9888]

One of two, the other being George with Elton in 1991

[@sonyawasmer2344]

Jay, that’s the Queen of Soul you’re listening to! She deserves the crown! 👑

[@michaelasay8587]

So does Michael...

[@fryke]

@@michaelasay8587 Ah, you had the chance. If you edit it to "And don't forget about Aretha!", I'll remove my comment gladly. ;)

[@slappyslapstick4045]

@@michaelasay8587 George is a great singer, but there are levels to this.

[@6ftofmisery636]

@@michaelasay8587 George is great but this is Aretha Franklin we are talking about. The gospel powerhouse who was the voice of civil rights movement. There is no comparison

[@xmoomoo9158]

George Michael… Legend❤️

[@knata78]

Man they are both gone on. R.I.P. Love this song 🎵 ❤

[@tickle74656]

Never clicked so fast! This is my favourite song. No one compares to Aretha. Such a great duet, their voices together are pure bliss. You should watch her rendition of Natural Woman at the Kennedy Center in front of Obama. It's a powerhouse performance and she was in her 70s.

[@LG-kx8xl]

Yes, and with the songwriter Carole King there standing for her. It must be Amazing to hear your words being sang by the Legend & Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin!

[@Melanie-le6mw]

I agree!

[@ThisCharminManc]

George sang with Aretha Franklin, Mary J Blige, Chaka Khan & Whitney Houston & he nailed it every time. Not many male singers could hold their own with that calibre of female vocalist.

[@paulsheedy4650]

A fantastic song by 2 legends of music. Jay you should check out Sisters are Doing it For Themselves by Aretha and the Eurythmics, another rocking duet.😀📀🎶👍❤️

[@matthewleonardball2925]

Exactly this right here ⬆️⬆️⬆️❤️❤️❤️

[@merindabreytenbach85]

Yes that there! ❤

[@jeffbartholomew1152]

I had completely forgotten about this song. However, as soon as the chorus started, I began“singing” like it was my job to be a background singer 😂

[@fausty150]

Me too bro. 🤣🤣

[@ISTPNOTFOUND]

😂

[@alameas6358]

Same!

[@mangerinegirl]

I think it’s way more fun to be the background singer-always. They have the most fun belting it out. Why ISN’T it our job?

[@Monbrax]

Facts! AND I had the nerve you do the classic background singer classic moves too, to boot 😂

[@maryt2290]

George had some great duets - this one is the best. Others are “As” with Mary J. Blige and “If I told you that” with Whitney.

[@sherlockhemlock5655]

Yes! Yes! Jovaughn! You really have to listen to George’s duets with these two wonderful artists, too! 💜

[@BlowinFree]

As. Bloody brilliant!

[@ItsAlwaysSunnyInPennsylvania]

Dont let the sun go down on me, with Elton John

[@boyboy-nr5sc]

This Is Not Real Love - with Mutya Buena to me is the best duet

[@lizam4205]

This is perfection as far as singers! Both legends! Miss them both 🌹🌷🌹

[@marykatedurett8285]

Who else just starts smiling because we knew what was coming & we were so thrilled to see how happy he was 😁😁😁

[@coffeetimewithdad1113]

At anytime the Queen of soul can belt it out...she's the queen for a reason.

[@TITARNYA]

George Michael had such a soulful voice. He was one of those 80’s/90’s last pop icons

[@audreyzeggen4044]

Two great singers .gone but not forgotten .

[@michaeltipton5500]

Whoever thought of putting these two together was a genius.

[@shayla-lee]

Clive Davis!

[@patcurrie9888]

@@shayla-lee And Aretha, she truly was waiting for George to go solo. She was a fan.

[@perlazywicz4684]

KING GEORGE MICHAEL 👑 IS BACK. 👏👏👏

[@kimwallace907]

I am loving one of Aretha’s later songs “Who’s Zoomin Who” this week too. Love it!

[@LG-kx8xl]

LIsten to Jump to It produced by another fabulous singer with a VOICE, Luther Vandross.

[@kimwallace907]

I’m not sure I’ve ever heard that, definitely going to check it!

[@LG-kx8xl]

@@kimwallace907 Listen to Luther too. His first hit, A House is not a Home. His voice is perfect. He sounds exactly the same Live!

[@kimwallace907]

Yes that one I’m definitely familiar with that o e! Love Luther. I had Here and Now in my wedding when I married my ex husband.

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

@@LG-kx8xl Yes, my request too!!

[@coffeetimewithdad1113]

Such a positive song by two icons...

[@gchristyer]

Sisters are doing it for themselves...,Aretha & the Eurithmics ! 😁✌️✌️👍🇬🇧🙏

[@nickyd6457]

Aretha also did a duet with Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics. It’s called “Sisters are doing it for themselves” and it’s FABULOUS.

[@deenormus1975]

Oh man, I freaking loved this song when it came out. I still do. Goosebumps.

[@JohnnyXoz]

One of the best Duets ever

[@pollymiller623]

I love this song it stays on my play list. I must say nobody does it like Aretha..but George holds his own!

[@agneskurzaj]

These two take you to church. I absolutely loved this duet when it came out. Canadian Grandma Lori C.

[@karenp4667]

This won the Grammy in 1987 or 88 for best duet it took Aretha’s career back to the top especially in the UK. When George did his Faith tour in Detroit, she was there n they performed this live

[@ohfour-seven6228]

A legendary performance from two legends. Can't say much more!

[@karenpower1643]

I still can't believe George Michael is gone. What an amazing talent!

[@lilyraiyne9225]

This was such a good collab! Aretha's voice is so soulful! She can belt and do riffs that are superb.❤️!! George is one of my favorite vocalist and his voice is incredible!! ❤️ His voice melds so well with other's Artists. This song is just pure talent all the way!! 🙌

[@brettdavies5239]

When two legends collide and bring their A game 😍

[@mstyles2667]

In 1989, George Michael was the first white artist to win Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist at the American Music Awards and he was also the first white male vocalist to ever record a song with Aretha Franklin.

[@garfield122010]

2 legends right there ❤️❤️ My personal favourite choices are " kissing a fool " from George Michael, and " until you come back to me " from Aretha Franklin ❤️❤️ These are on my Most played Playlist ❤️❤️

[@michaellynch5254]

Oooh I second kissing a fool from George Michael. That's a really good song.

[@gail9299]

Introduced to Aretha Franklin at the age of 10 via older girl's record collection. Until you come back to me - still my favourite of all time! Different Corner ❤️❤️

[@ricasears5910]

Kissing a fool is a too tune, im a massive gm fan, Different corner, Jesus to a child, Father figure, he made some fantastic music. Would be great if they released some unpublished work of his. Still cant believe will be 5yrs on Christmas day that we lost out beloved George. I was lucky enough to see him 2 times in concert and both were at Wembley Stadium. Wembley stadium was knocked down and rebuilt and George Michael was first artist to preform in New Wembley Stadiumthe June 2007, then saw him again on his 25 tour. Still to this day in my top 3 best concerts ever been too. 🎶🎵🎤🎷

[@riacoaster8978]

"until you come back to me" - just makes my heart melt 💖💖

[@heyjude1927]

Just such a reminder that we so MUCH amazing music years ago....

[@themoviereportdotcom]

George always had the soul to hold his own against R&B divas. Check out his duet with Whitney Houston, "If I Told You That"; and his duet with Mary J. Blige covering Stevie Wonder's "As."

[@wgsips]

George and Aretha! Great combination!! Love this ! Thx for reacting!🎶🎤💜

[@donkeygospel6]

I clicked on this video SO FAST my fingers almost snapped 😄. THANK YOU for continuing to do George Michael videos. He's my favorite male pop star of all time and of course Aretha is a LEGEND. Fun fact: this single went to #1 on the Billboard chart and was released right between George leaving Wham and starting his solo career. This was the transition to his blockbuster album Faith which would be released the following year and go on to dominate the next two years on the charts. So this song always felt like one established icon (Aretha) anointing the next big pop star (George).

[@mallaka8]

Still one of the best duets ever in my opinion. 2 world class legends coming together and nailing it. So good.

[@ePelle741]

Timeless! One of my many 80s favorites!

[@billyloveschips7595]

This song was everywhere when it came out. It went to number 1 in the UK charts

[@shayla-lee]

Number one in USA and Canada. It won a Grammy in 1987 for Best R&B Duo/Group

[@wayne3077]

Worth a listen, if you haven’t… is when Aretha sang in honour of Carole King at the Kennedy Honors. Obama cried… Carole lost it..: awesome performance as well. Check it out!

[@JJ-wk5wy]

Yes!!! What an emotional performance!

[@eh-i1841]

What an amazing pairing.Their voices sound so great,together.

[@htbald1]

George Michael was amazing, he held his own with Aretha, Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston. Check it out!

[@jenniferkimmons7366]

Now you have to do Whitney Houston & George Michael!!

[@stscypollard2376]

You need to react to Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox in Sister Are Doing It For Themselves. You'll love their duet together. Two powerful women singing a powerful song.

[@joannepage8894]

You should react to As George Michael and Mary J Blige cover Stevie Wonder song. It’s so good. So many other George Michael songs too.

[@LadyDoe17]

George had some great collaborations, this is my favourite! Yes! George did soul too. But Aretha is THE queen of soul. Great reaction!.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Just fabulous, always adore George, but to listen to Aretha Franklin was incredible!!!

[@jaymillerr]

R.I.P. to the both of them such soulful and powerful voices!

[@raesour2806]

She can belt it… and that’s why she was the queen of soul!

[@suzanne1430]

When I think of all those disappointments....I just laugh.......I just laugh....that's my favorite part. 💕💕

[@richnorcal]

Really need to hear Aretha perform at the Kennedy Center Honors of Carol King, when she sings "You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman)"..I believe she was 72yrs...it's just amazing

[@karenmanemeit7803]

Loved this song since the first time I heard it 💜

[@josmith4173]

Wow this brings me back to college in the 80s - love it 😍

[@markbaker2826]

Perfect ! sooooo your Aretha and our George !

[@ali01m]

“Chain Of Fools” is one of my favorite Aretha Franklin songs.

[@delorishayes1053]

It’s one of my favorites as well.

[@bk4062]

George & Aretha recorded this song in 1987, George was 24 yrs. old. When asked to do this song with George, she was hesitant. When she agreed, this made her 1st. hit in 20yrs. She also asked George to write her songs for her next album, he kindly said he couldn't because he didn't yet write enough for himself. George went on to sing more collaborations with people like Whitney, Mary J, Elton, Ray Charlies, Stevie Wonder (he sang a lot of covers by Stevie), Astrud Gilberto, Toni Bennet, Toby Bourke, Paul McCarney, Queen, & there may be a few more, Pretty impressive Ya! Every one of these where awesome. I sure hope you will give them a try! Don't forget, You have 30+ years to get thru, of the best Musical Icon of all time. He will touch your being where you never thought anyone artist could do. Try, FANTASY, LIVE IN LONDON, 2008. In fact, When you have time, Treat yourself & watch the whole concert! (Free on U TUBE) GEORGE MICHAEL WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD! ENJOY!

[@mandyhargraves8589]

When George was with Wham he said Aretha Franklin was his favourite soul singer she wanted him to write a song for her but he said he wouldn't be good enough then he went solo and done this duet and wow it's brilliant I love George I am a huge fan of his he was a genius RIP to them both 2 legends gone

[@dominiquesilva2070]

Yessss, and please watch the 80s classic duet of Stevie wonder and George Michael at the Apollo

[@sandrabentley8111]

Wonderful, love Aretha!

[@ginamarandino6451]

You seriously need to check out more from both of them there are voices were epic! Aretha is known as the queen of soul and no one will argue that her voice was unreal! And George has this incredible velvety depth and texture to his voice when you get to some of the songs that really delve into his lower register you'll be blown away my favorite is waiting for time it really showcases his voice

[@kathyjam2482]

This was my favorite song when it first came out, two very talented singers. RIP!

[@helenpeterson]

I'm glad u waited til it faded completely. This was on solid repeat when I first heard it. Both amazing in their own right. Would love for you to do some more George Michael he had a lot of soul and has some amazing songs.

[@sashabertold3731]

Somehow I love listen to this during christmas time. When this dropped it was in no time #1 on Billboard!!!! This was and is huge!!! Lovable duet!!

[@eviekelpie1]

One of the best duets ever!

[@melissawest9124]

You should also check out George’s duets with Mary J. Bilge and Whitney Houston.

[@janinefreese2892]

I LOVE duets with artists you might not expect to sing together, but they're MFEO. Just brilliant. Another great Aretha duet is with George Benson, "Love All the Hurt Away." Michael singing "As" with Mary J. Blige is fantastic, too.

[@mummymary2218]

I barely remember yesterday yet I remember every word 😃

[@kimberlyjohnson7926]

Excellent duo.

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

I love this song by two of the great singers who have sadly passed, RIP Aretha Franklin and George Michaels. Their voices just blend together beautifully, this I think is one of the best duets ever, their energy and the balance between their voices is perfect. Your reactions, what you said everything is spot on and I am so glad I am still awake to watch this video. Take care and stay safe please my friends God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK

[@snoopdoggdoggystyle604]

Here in Europe this song was a great hit. 🎶🙂

[@slappyslapstick4045]

Aretha Franklin is the GOAT. I just felt that needed to be said.

[@spaceman5734]

Like a Warrior that fights and wins the battle. I KNOW THE TaSTE OF VICTORY. hahaha ....Humans......

[@lynnsmith3976]

Oh my Jovaughn, this is a great song and great duet. Please try George Michael and Whitney Houston's duet "If I Told You That" equally great. Thanks for this.

[@sarablack2547]

Both had natural effortless talent no need to try,no need for auto tune,the same live as on record.please do Aretha Franklin think from the movie the blues brothers.

[@feliciakidd9358]

I love this song and music video.

[@Lakeshore14]

Yes, more Aretha please. She was the QUEEN!!!!!

[@Sbamabelle]

They were both such powerhouses and this song is just perfection. I've always loved it and both of them and their HUGE catalogs of music for us to enjoy forever

[@leslapins7617]

My favorites ever! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@patcurrie9888]

George and Elton John, 1991 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me. Is another iconic duet. It took place on George's Tour.

[@ConnieScruggs-i6m]

This is an amazing song. They were great together

[@kimwallace907]

I just listened to this today. I rock the car when this comes on! Lol. It IS a good one. Two winners!

[@gem3614]

George has a whole catalog of amazing amazing ballads! So many great songs that the world still needs to hear. His voice was a true gift from God

[@lilcazza3838]

George is in my top 5 male singers. Such a gorgeous voice. Still love this song all these years later. ❤

[@reshaud81]

I was 6 when this dropped in 1987. Have always loved this song or anything by Aretha and George. Another duet song worth checking out is Ever Changing Times by Aretha Franklin and Michael McDonald!

[@dghatt3491]

Vocal masterclass

[@jimphf8422]

Never see this again or anything like it. George Michael is the real deal and the Queen of Soul...nuff said. Thank you my brother. ..I spend hours watching your reactions to the soundtracks of my youth. Makes me smile to see you enjoy these so much. We truly enjoyed these songs just the same, sincerely.

[@sharonjarrett8953]

Two of the greatest Aretha Franklin The “Queen Of Soul Rest In Peace Queen😢

[@randychampion184]

Jayvee i humbly suggest you react to george's live version of papa was a rolling stone and Aretha's rousing version of A Deeper Love!!

[@kelly-annmarr2420]

God bless you Jayvee, we miss them both but they left their legacy right there!

[@juliebevan6689]

At last lol I been asking you to listen to this for almost a year 😅 I knew you would just love and appreciate this song .. how awesome is Aretha Franklin.. they sang this song beautifully together ❤. That's 3 songs I have asked you to listen to and you have and your reaction was priceless.. Great music .. soul is the best 👌

[@colleen1468]

Such a great duet!

[@cathysorge8433]

I love this song! I used to play it all the time back in the day.

[@Mtc0nqr3r]

GREAT SONG BRO.

[@picnic75]

So glad you did this song! It's one of my faves!!! George was the first concert I went to.