Kennedy Center Honors Marion Williams 1993

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Marion Williams, little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston and Donald Vails directing the choir. All these music legends at one time.. Wow!

[@Jake-nk4wg]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marquesbell4178]

All these people mentioned are now sleeping in Jesus' arms. They had many triumphs and suffered quite a few losses here on earth for their artistry. But God's got em' all wrapped up in his bosom. Thank You Jesus!

[@bettypierce552]

Absolutely Beautiful. I don't know how I missed this one always watch this award ❤

[@PierreGarin]

Marion Williams was simply fantastic! She deserves even more than this honors!

[@renegaderunner332]

She sure was!

[@MrChoirDirector87]

I couldn't think of any one more fitting than Aretha to give tribute to The Late Marion Williams. I was in tears when I heard Surely God Is Able. Truly Marion didn't receive the credit she deserved here on earth but I'm sure she's awaiting the one she will get on that Great day!

[@noelleslie6665]

wow ..i simply like your comment. I love Ms.Marion Williams.What a great gospel singer/ performer.By t way m in my twenties in India ...just moved by the beautiful music from USA😊

[@danielkinney9407]

Usually Christians who are TRUE Apostolic's don't care about the worldly Credits. They know they treasures are laid up some where beyond the Blue. The angels Beckon me from heavens' open door because i can't Feel at home in this world any more. It does not matter about recognition down here. True Gospel Artist know where their Joy really comes from, Jesus You are the center of my Joy.

[@JudahCub1981]

Emmanuel Jones Marion was a friend of the Franklin family. She was one of the gospel legends who mothered Aretha after her mother Barbara Franklin died.

[@VivianReedVocals]

I would say Cissy Houston.

[@MattBeckley]

What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman of God.

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

marion is certainly getting the jokes and enjoying herself elsewhere during the kennedy center honor presentations and although i've listened to her sing for over 35 years, the woman having herself a time is what i'm most struck by.

[@avoncallin6154]

ms.marion Williams earn her place in the world of gospel music (r.i.p.)

[@cedricdean6761]

Marion Williams honored a Bahamian descendant.great singer. The ward singers wouldn not have been as good. Surely God is able and packingup!

[@johnnetherly7878]

She is unsung. This is the first time I heard of her. Very impressive resume.....WOW.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Glad you discovered her. She is a monument to our History!

[@Praisemove]

Miss Marion Williams was one of if not the greatest gospel singers ever but she didn't get the Credit for until she had passed away. She could have also been the greatest jazz and blues singer as well if you wanted to switch over but she would not. Just look at the blues Artist like Aretha Franklin little Richard Billy Preston and many many more that she in Influence. She died not long after this honor was given to her

[@danielkinney9407]

What are you talking about? Getting her DUES for WHAT? She just got the Kennedy Center Awards from the President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA her name also appears in the credits for her part that she played as a movie star in FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. I would think she did receive dues. Those HONORS are very high

[@danielkinney9407]

I doubt knowing her GOSPEL ROOTS she knew that she didn't need any DUES from MAN but she knew her God was enough. She turned down OFFERS of POP over and over and over again refusing to bow to the world & all of it's World Fame & Fortune. She was a Christian First. From her own story.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Yes she did 😔 Too soon. I'm happy the Lord saw fit to allow her this moment 💜

[@meboneme1]

LOOK AT JOHNNY CARSON! SMILING LIKE HE JUST GOT A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN!

[@seriousone8030]

That was probably the closest he ever got to church.

[@rodesia2]

I can't stop crying!! Praise God🙌🏾

[@glennfromthebronx]

...wonderful tribute...hilarious....and life affirming to see Johnny Carson just BEAMING in smiles...Karl Malden (in the audience), Sir Georg Solti clapping and rocking back and forth. I love watching the Kennedy Center archives.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Me too 😊 One of my favorite nights of television.

[@larrytatum1341]

They were all magnificent!!!

[@MrSpain29]

Just having Aretha pay tribute, should say a whole lot about Marion.

[@jordan43ful]

Funny thing is , I think this Honor was three months before her death . What a legend !

[@noelleslie6665]

Wow this one of my fav videos on KZbin. I m crying too....luv Ms.Marion Williams.

[@deldee]

Ms Cicely Tyson is just glamourous

[@BaritonalHaunting]

RIP to Mr. Richard Wayne Penniman, known to the world as Little Richard, (December 5, 1932 - May 9, 2020)

[@renegaderunner332]

"Marion Williams, I got that ooooh oooooh from you!" LOL Little Richard is crazy! LOL!

[@brandongray768]

A great to be HONORED! WELL DONE MRS. MARION WILLIAMS. SURELY, GOD IS ABLE TO CARRY YOU THROUGH. YOU HAVE ENDURED TIL THE END ❤😇🥰❗

[@thesonofoldschoolshaw9620]

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin!!

[@ms.pittman1180]

I love what Aretha had on!

[@JerkyPuck]

Stephen Sondheim was goin in! I LOVE THIS.

[@danielkinney9407]

She has a LOT Of Aretha Franklin in her VOICE. WOW. I really loved her in the movie FRIED GREEN TOMATOES i still get chill bumps every time she goes down the Aisle to the back row and puts her hands on Ninny Threadgood(JESSICA TANDY) & Evelyn Couch( Played by KATHY BATES) Marion Williams ... Gospel Singer (uncredited) name appears on the Fried Green Tomatoes IMBd website. And her name also appeared at the END of the MOVIE in the Credits. Not sure what others are talking about in these COMMENTS that she didn't get her DUE here on earth. What in the world are you talking about??? I would say getting this AWARD from the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America at the KENNEDY CENTER HONORS i ask you what MORE would you have them Give her? That is one of the HIGHEST AWARDS i have ever known.

[@DrewWasMe]

No, daniel kinney, Aretha has Marion in her voice. Marion came first Aretha learned from Marion among many others, as Aretha herself has said. And yes, you are right, she earned that award, and finally got her dues in the highest regard possible, even if it wasn't 40 years earlier.

[@aligaines8476]

Well, I don't think the one she sang for worried about what she got here... I'll tell you this, she stirred some souls and that's something money or worldly honor can't buy.

[@brandongray768]

@@aligaines8476 amen.

[@brandongray768]

@@DrewWasMe yup.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

​@@aligaines8476 Alright! 👌🏾👏🏾

[@muzickametzger]

SUPER SHOW !!!

[@sasilver1]

Her singing style reminds me of Cissy Houston and Tramaine Hawkins

[@RamardoTHunt]

sasilver1 A style I love hearing

[@leesterg]

sasilver1 - a good observation. A lot of the younger folks don't realize her contribution and her fantastic vocal range. She could hit low contralto notes and then soar to a crystal soprano all in one breath. All in standing as they say "flat footed" not doing cartwheels and clowning like some gospel singers of today!

[@brandonwashington6890]

Marion looking like she to run and hit a high note

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Whooooo! 😂

[@thesonofoldschoolshaw9620]

Marion Williams!!

[@neilsunn]

I still feel the love.

[@JillCheese]

She influenced THE greatest of the greats when it came to singers AND vocalists. Marion did not truly get her just due, but her genius and brilliance all for the glory of God was mot in vain! RIP to her, "Little" Richard Penniman, and Aretha Franklin💞

[@josephadiaz8343]

I was wowed by little Richard and then Aretha walks out and takes over the stage and then both together....

[@kynismos]

She is a saint.

[@Zamstein]

kynismos not many would be devoted enough to turn down a music career in pop/blues etc to only sing for God. Saintly indeed.

[@rachelnuku3170]

aretha and marion in one room?what a dream

[@Vincent50]

Wow!

[@artisttemple8268]

12:12 OMG! I almost lost it when Queen Mother ARETHA came onstage!!!

[@tony_2024]

Little richard is an Icon for certain and so is Aretha Franklin ARETHA Franklin is one of my musical influences

[@dimitrijekujovic366]

can anybody please tell me the names of the song at 6.12 and 8.58? i would be grateful

[@mysky]

God's Amazing Grace and Oh Happy Day

[@dimitrijekujovic366]

+mysky thank youu :) :)

[@jddrew1000]

Donald Vails directing!

[@rodneyscales4575]

Nathaniel Williams q

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Nathaniel Williams yes. That’s his local church choir. Now they got Ricky Dillard.

[@teresab208]

Yassss

[@xavierdh2000]

amen!

[@Linda-fe7jo]

Took us to church

[@oligui]

i wonder what Solti was thinking rs

[@hellokittyy9646]

look how pretty Hillary was....she should have run then

[@gs26531]

hello kittyy i

[@StrongnBeautiful]

She looked beautiful

[@mikesimmons6943]

14:47 packing up

[@stevesewall]

Good, but Marion on stage too would have tore the place up!

[@dwainsimmons3447]

7:29

[@BamaFan-vc4gn]

Because gospel didn't exist before black gospel. So stupid. Nothing taken away from Marion, but hyperbole is insulting.

[@thelifeofyusef]

Gospel literally did not exist until black gospel. The term for the genre did not come about until black artists began singing and composing music of that nature. Hymns and religious/sacred music existed (as well as spirituals and field hollers), but they were not coined gospel because there is a distinction.

[@hellokittyy9646]

so its either opera, gospel, or elevator music and surely segregated as is they really lived so separately...they play games....and of course no other background exits

[@BellaFirenze]

Marion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994)