"Marvelous" Aretha Franklin's funeral Celebration Services

Greater Grace Temple Bishop Charles Ellis Pastor
RIP Aretha Franklin Queen Of Soul

[@DernLud]

Who else comes back often to see this amazing performance?🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@rosebuddraper2666]

And I still get choked up...

[@illbdat2day]

DernLud 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@illbdat2day]

I downloaded it so I can listen in my car!🙌🏽

[@joshlmccall6294]

Me!!! Man this choir was amazing!!!!

[@sfthoroughbred]

✋🏾. Often!

[@GG.1900]

This version was WONDERFUL, Still Listening 2024!!!

[@markeetawins]

This choir was on fire for 8 hours!

[@pamelasimsjones557]

This choir right here! Glorious. They need a Grammy!

[@geraldday9716]

I was thinking the same thing omg

[@glory9585]

They need too make a sound track of all the songs just the choir was singing 🎤 This choir is the best I’ve ever heard in my life. I’d like to be on this choir!!!!!❤️💯⭐️✅👸🏾👌😘😇

[@illbdat2day]

I would DEFINITELY buy it. 💃

[@joshlmccall6294]

Yes a sound track would be very awesome! This choir was and sounded truly amazing (Just Heavenly)🙏🙌

[@ladennayoung2939]

Walter Hawkins sung this song initially. All his work have been full of the anointing, and it have been very beautiful to me. I praise God the music that he blessed us with. Nobody but God was in the midst of it.

[@rosebuddraper2666]

Yea the choir was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥, real rap

[@ccw4480]

@@joshlmccall6294 . Poo ipi I i

[@melv5566]

I’m back just to remember how marvelous he is . This funeral should have been her past album . What a life. What a song. What a god. And I’m just amazed at what he can create .

[@geraldday9716]

Yes Yes Yes praises to GOD Almighty

[@WkUpPeople]

The choir was pretty marvelous, too. On point from the beginning of service until 8 hours later.

[@AWAS-ps8sr]

AMEN x

[@loveblue2]

Absolutely stunning performances by the choir the ENTIRE service. What an annointing! That had to have been a challenging day for them on many levels. God bless them.

[@smshortcake99]

Well except when Fantasia got up to perform. I think they needed to vocal rest because they were flat and tired. I don't think it was the same crew up front on the mics.

[@michaelkeller6613]

OH. MY. GOD! I have 33 keyboard instruments in my home studio - 3 acoustic pianos, 2 vintage Rhodes electric pianos, 2 digital pianos, 2 Hammond organs, each with it's own Leslie speaker, etc, etc,. I have been playing for 44 years. This whole band was on FIRE! HOWEVER... you know I am partial to those keys! The gent that was workin' that Hammond organ made it absolutely gurgle - to whine, moan, and absolutely cry out loud! So rich, so righteous and so beautifully - and that choir was beautiful beyond belief! The "screamers" AKA "leads" were blessed with powers from on High, I tell ya! They were hitting those notes like it was completely effortless to them - yesterday's news! :D

[@ManuelGuzman067]

WkUpPeople very good indeed

[@harringtondiana7519]

I'm not one to normally raise my hands in praise when by myself, BUT I sure did with this, the Holy Spirit was just surrounding me. May we learn to be one as He asked us to be💕💗❤

[@msnatty3277]

This choir song they throats outtt yesss🙌🏾 go ahead and praise Him

[@ranaebarker1443]

Now this is the way to send a person home, ministry.

[@arkellstewart4762]

Ranae Barker not just any person, but THE QUEEN OF SOUL! Aretha Franklin!

[@daleallen5575]

I've listened to this maybe about 100 times already. Beautiful!!!

[@perryIII]

me too! with tears in my eyes. thank you Jesus from my mouth and hands raised! Hallelujah!

[@stamped]

This choir was angelic !

[@taureanlady4581]

The choir was awesome from start to finish. Beautiful service for the queen.

[@denisemitchell8477]

agree

[@rainasingleton473]

In

[@joshlmccall6294]

Yes lord indeed!!! Beautiful service. I can sit and watch it over and over if i had the time! Just as Marvelous as the songs they performed.

[@TheRmjr]

This choir did the queen proud! The other “singers” could all take lessons from them. This is how you represent! They were excellent. When they all woke up that morning, their purpose was to sing for HIS glory!

[@ministersd]

Ms Franklin honoring the Late Bishop Walter Hawkins. She didn't forget her people. Ms. Franklin was ministering from the Heavens. Bless the name of Jesus!!

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

Absolutely

[@stevefuller8771]

I can't get enough of this performance!!

[@perryIII]

me neither! I get tears and hands raised to the LORD!

[@glory9585]

I can watch this A Million Times!!!!!

[@NippysGuard]

Love it!! Aretha's service really took us to church!! Facts!

[@katherinathompson4445]

This song always takes me there!! I was in my office holding down the Alto section FULL VOICE!!

[@Zanaaa50]

YESSSS! Sing, sis, I LOVE that!

[@mnwm9300]

I was holding down the Alto over here too...

[@geminibaby80sforever]

Yes I was holding down alto too lol

[@Boom80606]

Yaaaassssss

[@MsJoyce31202]

❤

[@justin7sanchez]

_SAAAANG CHOIR!!_ That vibrato on those sopranos is giving me James Hall realness :)

[@MFran-kp3oy]

Justin Sánchez hey Justin, UB & HC family lol. ! Lol. Listen they TORE IT UP and then some more! and yes that vibrato, well the Old style James and Ricky sopranos was DEFINITELY THERE.

[@justin7sanchez]

hey you, just saw your reply ;) xxo i've been getting my life from this every since Aretha's homegoing. Something about this song gets me. I also enjoy watching everyone's reaction in the audience and on stage. Where else do you have this random hodgepodge of celebrities, ministers, and politicians!?

[@gm3entertainment]

Yeeeeeeeeessssssssss

[@Mrs.O2023]

They was sangin!!!!!! My God!!! Jesus is Marvelous!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@adorable42]

Those two sopranos on those mics🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaelkeller6613]

In my humble opinion - a Hammond organist for 46 years and a musician literally since I was in the womb, they were **PERFECT!!** :D :D

[@happymoshiga4758]

It's actually 3 the other one is not shown when its soprano's turn

[@TheRmjr]

OMG! This choir SANG! 🎶 🎵 🎤 🎙

[@alfredamorris2705]

Marvelous homegoing well done! Rest Queen!

[@andreachisholm9446]

Marvelous is one my favorite Gospel songs.

[@stamped5793]

THE MUSIC AND CHOIRS SELECTED WERE EXTRAORDINARY , ANGELIC, BROUGHT CHRIST IN THE SANCTUARY! GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH OF YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joannloko5681]

Oh Lord Jesus You are so wonderful glorious and marvellous. Rip dear soul Aretha Franklin

[@JAH-Shogun]

Glory to YAHUAH. I noticed that even farakhan was more moved than td jakes throughout this powerful worship 🛐.

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

MARVELOUS 🎶🎤🎶🎤🎶🎤. Yessss Choir 👏👏👏

[@terriroberson4738]

That bongo player was on point as well

[@deborahvalentin447]

Outstanding Church Concert Choir! The Queen Of Soul, Aretha Has To Be So Proud. Her Choir, Band And Orchestra Represented; Superbly, For Her International Homegoing Service. Bravo!

[@Kitty-rl4no]

Now this is a choir......Hands down.....👏💯

[@kwood6882]

Absolutely soul stirring and amazing. It brought chills.

[@azzaleathigpen9527]

THIS HERE IS THE SONG OF THE CENTURY!! HE IS MARVELOUS!!!!!

[@6183mike]

So beautiful, great choirs.Great singing,great choir, nothing fancy,simply beautiful.

[@delphinecarter5875]

I keep watching ARETHA s home going service the choir did the damn thing!!! Aretha would have loved this!

[@divinewisdom3921]

This song my God, my God brings tears of repentance and chills..Beautiful!!

[@kiddmusiq19]

Whoever is singing soprano is giving me chills!

[@kimberlyknighton1547]

The musicians and choir were so anointed. They sang in spirit and in truth! Glory to God!

[@roxanneharris5696]

This was Marvelous.

[@MissKK660]

This is so beautiful, I'm not even religious

[@MFran-kp3oy]

MissKK660 that’s music for you. It touches all souls. And when you see those singers and musicians giving their all for something they love (GOD) it can move any spirit. Music from the soul is POWERFUL.

[@lindashorter5386]

MissKK660 That's the Beauty of it! You don't have to be religious because it speaks to your Spirit & Moves the Soul. Love it! 💕🎵🎤👍

[@ltd4895]

@@MFran-kp3oy the universal language!!

[@michaelmurray924]

There's nothing religious about what you hear this is all spiritual that's why you feel it hallelujah thank you Jesus ✝️😇

[@islandgirl5382]

The choir was absolutely amazing in honoring The Queen Of Soul!!!! Rest In Peace Aretha!!!

[@joliegarrett]

This choir was singing for JESUS! YAAAEEESSSSSZZZ!!!!

[@marieconerly7989]

Don't leave out the awesome musicians. Everybody was on fire for the Lord. This was sho nuff a home going celebration!!

[@thescatman5029]

Including the now-departed Volley Craig. He was Aretha's last bass player!

[@amandanbs4037]

THIS. CHOIR. BLESSED. MY. LIFE!! #TheQueenDeservesTheBest👑🎹❤🎙🎶

[@barbarasettles5848]

I listen to this choir all the time. Yes, Marvelous!!

[@marcusceatmon9684]

Watched the funeral in it’s entirety, it was truley a celebration of life. From the choir to the music selections, and the speakers you could tell that the Holy Spirit was present. The services just truly touched my spirit.🙌🏽🔥🙏🏽

[@sanjoserock1]

Thank you for posting this for us.......it is a blessing!

[@sharonsimmons7824]

Beautiful choir Aretha would be proud. Love always.

[@laronjmccall2468]

This choir was so awesome! Song me in tears. So beautiful! I dont think they could of had a better choir this special day! Aretha is rejoicing with them!

[@RITAC1310]

Great Voices, That Choir Was Marvelous All By Themselves Love Them!!!!!

[@rosemaryswan406]

"Marvelous was the opening song for the Aretha Franklin Home going service, aptly named, "A Celebration Fit for a Queen." The choir was introduced as The Aretha Franklin Celebration Concert Choir and they lived up to their name!

[@Sanc8344]

LOVE THIS SONG SO GRACEFULLY DONE

[@gayeglasspie]

They sang you hear me!! SANG!!

[@bigga862004]

They sang the piss out of this song! Made my soul happy.

[@RealBNews]

😂

[@Jrdnalan]

😂😂😂😂

[@michellethomas7189]

Not the piss😂😂

[@sfthoroughbred]

LOL.....The piss tho...!!! may sound kind of sacrilegious to some of the saints, but I get it; the bottom line!!

[@dorethafuller-evans8928]

You cant go anywhere wuthout hearing Hawkins family music!

[@JoannHines-g6f]

Lawd, have mercy!! Miss seeing & hearing REAL CHURCH CHOIRS like this!! To God be all the Glory!❤

[@sawleo]

HAVE MERCY!!! Simply beautiful and glorious. Send Aretha on home!!! MARVELOUS!!!

[@elainestocker4907]

It was so MARVELOUS to have the Queen to grace us with her musical talent, if only for a season. So mighty glad I was part of that season.

[@josephavant8856]

They said it All, absolutely Marvelous, that I mite be set free!!! 🙏❤️

[@tanyatrotter728]

That choir could have sang Aretha home to Heaven all by themselves!! They need a recording contract!

[@Beloved_the_chosen]

I agree

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

DEFINITELY

[@smoton2]

MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY!! I WATCH THE FUNERAL OFTEN JUST TO HEAR THE CHOIR.....IT WAS JUST SUPERBLY AWESOME!! GIVES ME CHILLS. THE QUEEN WOULD HAVE BEEN WELL SATISFIED. I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE MAN WHO LEAD "ANGEL" HE JUST DID A GREAT JOB TO ME.

[@jeffholmes254]

Amen

[@clarenceeverett1075]

That choir was awesome

[@denisesmall8557]

Beautiful beautiful one of my favorites my mom's favorite songs one day I would like to sing behind this choir Denise small Hampton Virginia I love all of y'all and ain't nothing you can do about it

[@Crybaby-cz8et]

I'm in South Africa and its New Year's eve 2020. Can't get over this song

[@JonathanDesVerney]

Happy New Year!

[@divadoll606]

They sound great. RIP Walter Hawkins, they're singing your song and it's marvelous.

[@sterlingpepper4125]

Glory to God....THANK YOU JESUS. ....

[@trishgordon4269]

Marvelous! This is what true worship sounds like. This is how you praise Him when you know Him. Relationship...Amen. Awesome choir!

[@dlj-w3l]

Amazing, marvelous, glorious! Such talent! 😍😍

[@ellisisland1374]

Classic song! Very good strong performance by this great choir!

[@costelpetrumusat885]

Amazing Performance and a wonderful choir with high voices ! Well -done ! May God bless you all ! Costel of UK.

[@lisaherrig4908]

The choir was so amazing. They sang from deep within their hearts and souls. I would love to have a CD of them. Does anyone know how to get one? I could listen to them over and over again.

[@stamped5793]

A CD OF THIS HOMECOMING CEREMONY IS EXACTLY WHAT IS NEEDED, ABSOLUTELY!

[@loveblue2]

I so agree, Lisa! I would love to listen to a CD of the performers as I'm driving. They were all so inspiring. Talk about singing from your soul. They did that in spades.

[@RALannard6201]

I totally agree ... I can't stop listening - its amazing

[@Phenomenalstyle]

Lisa Herrig this choir is comprised of various singers from Detroit put together specifically for Arethas funeral.

[@msdiva2u147]

@@Phenomenalstyle Well, they really do need together and record a CD. I would buy it.

[@P33204890]

This choir blessed my ENTIRE SOUL. I definitely agree this Aretha Franklin Memorial Concert Choir needs a record deal cause choirs don’t sing like THIS anymore. He didn’t have to do it, but I’m SO GLAD HE DID #JesuspaiditALL

[@jacqueline7781]

Beautiful beautiful 🙌🏾🙌🏾 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kimda1able]

I LOVE THIS SONG

[@2joie]

Everybody in THAT choir can saaaaang okay EREEBODEEE!!

[@tammyeley4920]

I am here because I need some uplifting music right now. We are going threw so trying times right! GOD BLESS EVERYONE !✊🏾

[@ladennayoung2939]

This is such a beautiful and anointed song. When people give praise and honor to God. It is not a performance. No matter where they are at. It is not a performance. They are giving reverence and honor to God. God bless you all in the mighty name of Jesus.

[@virginiacoleman2340]

Luke 12:48 says "For unto whomsoever much is given, much is required", God showered Aretha Franklin with many gifts to bring the world together, & she used what God gave her to give Him glory and praise!!! Thank you Lord!!!

[@MissTip]

Yes Jesus!

[@lgroach1934]

I just stopped back by to listen to this awesome testimony to the greatness of God! Marvelous!

[@shaunprendergast8900]

Now that's how you go to heaven in style, beautiful performance!

[@sakhile9003]

21 December 2020 I still come here this marvelous performance!!

[@Mikaelson_Royal]

I always come back here when I need a pick me up. This chior is amazing... And Chile...esos sopranos lo estaban matando....those sopranos were killing it!

[@sistah9541]

This was truly a Celebration of a Life well lived. You did your thang, Aretha with class and grace. Rest easy, Ms. Franklin, better known as The Queen of Soul! You will be missed by all and never forgotten.

[@1agelessbeauty]

Beautiful in all its splendor:-)

[@theonlycontessa]

Sooooooooooooo Marvellous...glory to you oh wonderful Choir. You really honoured Ms Aretha Franklin. She went out in style.

[@MsJoyce31202]

❤️

[@GraceOverflowsMinistries]

Amen Marvelous

[@Maro-Shonan]

If this doesn’t move you, not sure what will..

[@MeredithAnne88]

Was this played at Whitney's funeral also? Very moving.

[@VirgoThruAndThru]

I listen to this every morning to start my day!

[@roszina5757]

They sound SPECTACULAR, And those sopranos ain't playing, Sang Yall

[@evelynwashere13]

I already love this song, but they brought tears. I know if Walter was still here he would have had everybody falling out 😢😢😢

[@niecyh2313]

I havent heard this song in years.

[@reneeoliver5707]

I come back often. I simply love the way this choir sings this song. To God be all the Glory!

[@robertwebb9057]

Yassssssssssssss!!

[@carnishacampbell1352]

SANG YALL!!!!!

[@amapparatistkwabena]

I remember this service lasted an entire SHIFT. This was an entire lock-in service!

[@gbeverlyjr]

Thank you for sharing this video, Yahweh has been speaking to me through this song. I thank Yahweh for allowing me to experience this great worship with such great assembly of heavenly voices! It has pricked my soul. Yes, it's Marvelous!

[@joselynjolivet2545]

God you are so marvelous. Thank you Jesus.

[@inthiscornerboxing24]

Praise the Lord!!

[@jaroddavis5236]

I’m so mad that audio dropped. I wanted those altos to burst my ear drums when they came in.

[@JonathanDesVerney]

That's my fault I thought the audio was too loud at first so I turned it down. My bad

[@j.pwashingtoniii7432]

Sing choir!

[@glorymosbyfloyd3878]

IT'S MARVELOUS HALLELUJAH

[@MississippiGirl0013]

Perfection..🙌