Gladys Knight performs at Aretha Franklin Funeral

Empress of Soul with a beautiful tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha !

[@Ambi1tious]

You don't have to scream to the top of your lungs for your audience to feel your music. Gladys is truly a vocalist with a beautifully distinct vocal sound.

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@jaycuzman625]

So true, she never yells, screams just pure rich singing. She is a class act on stage. Saw her once in concert. She was feeling sick. She shouldn't have been performing that night. But she did. After the whole set was done she then told us her audience that she had a bad cold and if her voice sounded different to us she felt bad about that, almost an apology. Yet I never knew she was I'll until she said it. A great great voice and a class act.

[@fdhfdh3310]

Absolutely. True soul.

[@antonioalicea4693]

Who says you do?

[@juniorchong4553]

So true..... gladys is such a diva

[@thebadloser]

So rare to hear someone of Gladys' vintage with a voice still as powerful as in their heyday. Just the best.

[@LlyleHunter]

She has a voice like a warm blanket

[@nr30199]

Bruce Solomon Great analogy!!!

[@LlyleHunter]

She was such a major part of my childhood. Her voice is so warm and comforting that it envelopes the heart and soul.

[@nr30199]

Bruce Solomon Being from a small town I didn't get to see any entertainers growing up it wasn't until I joined the Marines that I was in Las Vegas for a testing mission on our last Friday there I was privileged to see her at the Flamingo where she performed there nightly. She's the only singer I've ever seen live. And she as you would expect was awesome!!!

[@LlyleHunter]

She is and she is an awsome person as well. I was so fortunate to have grown up on Long Island in New York. I saw many concerts and my sister and I often took the train in to NYC (a half hour's ride) to see Broadway shows. We would wait on line at the ticket booth in Times Square for shows that hadn't sold out for the day and buy tickets for $8.00 to $12.00 per ticket. It was such a gift. I now live in Ft Lauderdale Florida and though we have a good sized theater community we aren't lucky enough to have such discounts. Tickets are as costly as full Broadway prices so I only see a few shows per year where my sister and I would see a few per month. There was no place that afforded as many life experiences as New York and the food in New York was amazing.

[@colorpurple4623]

Perfect description

[@TamekaMullins]

A woman of class and her vocals are always so layered and lovely. Praying for her continued presence in our lives. She truly honored The Queen with that selection.

[@hjklegacy1283]

Amen ....Madam Gladys Knight truly told the story without ..... hollering! Oh, My Starzzzz!

[@sonjahall7673]

@@hjklegacy1283 yes!!!!

[@nancyhanson5620]

Didn't she!?

[@karenscott2409]

Classy Soulful Delivery!! April 2024...still listening....when I need a little inspiration...YES!! GO Gladys!!!😇

[@diva70smusic]

Ms. Knight is still great in concert. No auto tune, no fancy dancers just a great show.

[@JohnJanuary]

That's the voice we heard in our rooms and homes, the voice that soothed us and gave us proof of a deeper love. No matter who we were that was proof of a mother's love. Gladys voice is God encouraging you, stroking your hair and saying "lay down child, rest a while, tomorrow is going to be better."

[@robertabanner7166]

Such a beautiful comment

[@celesteking1997]

Amen Amen Amen!!!

[@brighterdaysplantnurseryan2629]

Awwwww...

[@kateriallen9357]

Amen brother, amen!

[@Lady_G007]

Shes my fav. She knows exactly what her voice can and can not do and controls its like the finely tuned instrument it is

[@tumarahyoung300]

Sharee Griffin amen to that

[@samanthawatkins7479]

Thats wat u call experience ❤

[@JLPerryTV]

One of the things that sets her apart from other legends is that she doesn’t oversing and be extra. She keeps it simple, sweet, and warm

[@Lady_G007]

@E Button yessir

[@baritonebynight]

@E Button This one thinks she is great...one of my favorites. Her voice has changed very little over the years and there's not much difference between the sound from the late 60s-early 70s until now. This means that she knows her instrument very well and how to take care of it. I generally shy away from comments like "they are the best ever" because there are so many great singers of different genres that its impossible to make that determination.

[@simongreenham]

Thats class for you , Gladys is in a league of her own.. she still sounds and looks amazing, so elegant.

[@pamelahargrove301]

simon g yes she does

[@ur5860]

I agree! 💖💛💖💖

[@rowdycody3716]

I was sad to find out she has panriotic cancer to

[@Zythebadkid]

@@rowdycody3716 Oh No Gladys does?❤😥

[@onelove8223]

simon g yes One Love Glades Night

[@sandymunroe5962]

Could sing the phone book, and I would listen.

[@tyrarenae3486]

😂😂😂😂!!

[@sue-elle7886]

Over and over again!

[@Happyharris1067]

YES!🙌🏾

[@shaylasmith2030]

Lol I swear

[@blossomwithgrace]

Facts

[@hadbl12]

The control in that golden voice is unbelievable...🎤🎤🎤🎤drop

[@luiz4430]

I'm shocked!!! Singers in theirs 20s can't even come close to that.

[@nandipalmer6874]

Still looking and sounding Fresh Mama Gladys Knight , just beautiful. Nice one

[@joeysmith7532]

Beautiful!

[@graemehorne7641]

First concert I went to....Brighton Conference Centre...Gladys Knight and the Pips....what a memory and what a night. The Pips were great but Gladys was just extraordinary. Thank you to all....

[@jamespaulchapman8216]

Absolutely a legend. I can sit and listen for hours. Class act.

[@seabady]

As always the Empress of Soul is mesmerizing. You have to be in memory of the Queen of Soul. I imagine no one knew better how amazing Gladys Knight is than the Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin. Thanks Aretha Franklin for the legend you will always be.

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

Powerful and elegant. Fine tribute to the Queen.

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@euromarquee]

The black church has changed but Ms. Knight brings it all back again to its powerful and rightful glory onto God in Heaven on High. Tears washed over me and I was cleansed.

[@feleciarenee6627]

Auntie Gladys' voice is priceless in my ears! #legends

[@MrKINGRAMA]

Real talk 💯 👏 🙌 👌

[@therocker7329]

finally, a REAL singer worthy of singing at this memorial service. RIP Aretha.

[@manutrivedi1891]

Far away in India I we listened to the music of these Divas and our lives were better for it. They are a gift to us all. Music truly has no boundries

[@marcos7801]

It's amazing that Gladys Knight can still sing this good. The Empress of Soul is still Em-pressing audiences worldwide.

[@manutrivedi1891]

No drama. Pure talent. Pure class. Now thats a lady for the ages. Just like one we lost.

[@angie1299]

Liked before one note came out of her mouth. Only Gladys could perform a homegoing song like this.

[@glennfromthebronx]

...I would never say "only" Gladys.....but she is among the highest class of homegrown singers. Saw Gladys and the Pips on heir last tour....LOVE OVERBOARD...at the Apollo/NYC....a lovefest....and again, solo, with brother Bubba, at NJPAC/Newark....terrific, energetic show...giving tributes to other performers and songwriters....with the Spinners opening.

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

+Angie B Gladys just kicked back and crooned..She wasn't competing or trying to over do it..

[@rachellcampbell3267]

Talk about it

[@rachellcampbell3267]

Sweet as pie

[@ncsitteb8434]

Truth Serum 101🤗🤗Love me some Gladys Knight.🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@ge6217]

I Love Ms Gladys Knight she is wonderful still sounds the same...She looks Great!!

[@sistasoldier7774]

G E agreed and without all that screaming!😩

[@Leah_F.]

G E Yep! She’s absolutely beautiful! So powerful! One of the BEST at the funeral!

[@Leah_F.]

Hawaii Adventurer 4Life Lotta ppl wear sunglasses to funerals. Several did when my mama passed away.

[@MsMikie777]

@CMsSweetCherryMusic🍒, no she's not blind many people wear sunglasses to Funerals because they're crying or perhaps been crying and they don't want anyone to see that they were crying so, that's why she's wearing sunglasses inside. However, if she were blind she would have an Assistant to accompany her on stage and off stage like they do/did with Mr. Stevie Wonder.

[@patriciasimmons9325]

That was so BEAUTIFUL

[@elainestocker4907]

Ms Knight another Icon, pays tribute to the QUEEN. Sing Gladys, you too are loved by so many. This moment could not have been easy for you but u made it look so easy as you pay tribute. In your own style, u did your due diligence as u sang in respect to the QUEEN

[@Leah_F.]

My goodness, after all these years this woman is more beautiful than ever! & that voice is still going strong! Chills...this was so powerful! 🙏🏼🌹🌹🌹🌹💕

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@grahamking5439]

Glady Knight just a wonderful soulful lady From hearing her voice in the early 70s to the present still gives me goosebumps Just love her

[@yvettebenjamin8683]

That is how you do it. Way to go Gladys, Class, grace and love for Aretha, the Queen of Soul.

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Gladys Knight, singing for Queen of Soul bringing tears to my eyes here in Philadelphia. Resting in the Arm's of our Lord Jesus Christ Aretha Franklin.

[@sirahczzenitram8048]

Legends always touch your soul with they sing!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@prpowell4038]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice..... is anyone else in tears?!

[@virgilalyameenmuhammad5000]

Gladys has one of the best voices from her era and now. I mean one of the best 💯💪🏿❤️ she can do so much vocally!!

[@ettahasnogoats7250]

Midnight train to heaven!

[@danavixen6274]

👍🏾

[@paulbritton3274]

@@danavixen6274 G by chance do really tt

[@SBsupreme602]

She could’ve sang it and reworded it to heaven it still would’ve been great anything she sang was and is amazing

[@taniorateuru6014]

Amen

[@danavixen6274]

The wonderful Gladys Knight! God bless her. Aretha is smiling down.

[@crochetbabe829]

Ms. Gladys sounds very good in her voice. One of the best on that day.

[@jamesroberts2749]

One of the greatest

[@jamesroberts2749]

W

[@jaycuzman625]

No screaming, why do they end up screaming

[@jds8560]

voice like butter, AMAZING!!!

[@gregorytowers1464]

Mrs Gladys Knight that was Beautiful

[@nerrisb1799]

Gladys, her singing is so refine, and easy to listen to. Love her. God bless and keep her in excellent health.

[@jamespittman4520]

Ms. Gladys knight voice is still remarkable love her voice.she still got it 🙏🙏💖

[@rjnuzzi1648]

She's as great as the for whom she's singing... always was... solid steady, big voice with perfect restraint & control ...

[@markeetawins]

Still singing with class and melody so beautiful! Thank you Gladys, beautiful legend!

[@ninosimone]

Her voice keeps getting better and better 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎼🎼🎼👑

[@davitapeterkin6320]

Wonderful! I have never heard her voice crack. She's always been a very classy lady full of grace. Gods continued blessings🌷🍀🌹

[@lindabrown2090]

The “ Empress Of Soul” is honoring the “ Late Queen Of Soul” singing Walk On thru the Wind and the Rain. And Bridge Over Trouble Waters. Gladys looks like she’s hurt about Aretha’s passing. Thank you Gladys Knight. R.I.P. forever Aretha you are being missed already.👑🎹🎵🎤🎼🎶🙏🏾

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@timswinson5693]

Gladys gave live recording special quality performance

[@Supermarketqueen]

So dignified ❤️

[@jamesrice7240]

I was so blessed to be able to attend this event it was a once in a million event. nothing can compare to the love that she gave this world..aretha you will be forever in our hearts and minds rest in peace my queen..

[@Learning2luvME]

Our women are beautiful!💕 Love Ms. Knight she can sang your soul happy!!

[@michaelmcmillan2540]

that's so beautiful what you said, and I agree while heartedly😁

[@ajr8329]

We all would love to hear more of Gladys, amazing and beautiful ❤️

[@lynnrose7562]

Gladys Knight.... What a treasure. The voice of an angel.

[@jamiebaxter7965]

God doesn't take back his gifts!!

[@Whatuniverse]

Psychics said aretha was right there sitting near her casket in her spirit watching everything

[@oseihyiaman5070]

Asantehene

[@ronnierich6820]

Fred hammond

[@tumarahyoung300]

Albert Reeves that's deep

[@motherjean2920]

Sister Gladys - u done made me GLAD AS can be this morning!! 😉

[@seabady1]

How amazing is Miss Gladys Knight! I can listen to her always. She did the Queen of Soul proud!

[@carolynwalters7895]

Gladys Knight's voice is as beautiful as ever! I love her so much!

[@Sonya77353]

Gladys knight God blessed you!!! You sung that song hallelujah Soul Queen!!

[@adasvlogs9008]

My heart just couldn't help but melt at the show of vocal finesse and pure spirit!!

[@achosenvessel6563]

She sounds really good.

[@janicemiller2223]

Gladys is a woman of class and elegance and I Love to hear her sing anything...You Go Girl 🤗🤗🤗

[@DISCOVEGASGUY]

A great tribute to Aretha from Gladys.

[@elizabeth6831]

So beautiful, had me in tears, my heart started healing. Gods healing running all over me..

[@leilanisunsets1362]

This is class. Love Ms. Gladys. I hope Ms. Aretha is really enjoyed her last visit here, all this beautiful music and beautiful words of love for her

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@jaewest4122]

That was such a beautiful day full of love, support and songs

[@joanntisdale5578]

Gladys is a queen her song brought tears to my eyes..love her and Aretha😘😘

[@5royalesson]

Gladys Knight during the report meant that she and Aretha shared "cancer" as a disease, not specifically "pancreatic cancer". Nevertheless, I am praying with Gladys.

[@gashafashi08]

Yes, It's not pancreatic cancer, she meant breast cancer. Stage 1. I Pray that she will be cured.

[@AmerIndianWarrior]

Alvis Moore So she is cleared?

[@danavixen6274]

@@AmerIndianWarrior Reports state she is cancer free. Thank God.

[@AmerIndianWarrior]

Dana Vixen Okay good!

[@davidjohnhouston9052]

Alvis Moore b

[@c.farmer2918]

Timeless elegance....I love it! Tears....

[@davidbentley145]

I never heard this till now and had tears in my eyes...what an awesome send off

[@kalim.7003]

So beautifully done Ms Knight❤

[@RITAC1310]

The Best Performance Of The Night And She Looks Great!!!!!

[@LlyleHunter]

I've always loved her

[@victoriapedro8906]

This and Jennifer Hudson's

[@sharonheidt3149]

And she didn't do all that screaming.

[@colorpurple4623]

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!! She didn't try to do Aretha she simply did Gladys and was phenomenal. I cried through her whole performance. Now that's how you honour The Queen of Soul, thank you Gladys I know Aretha would be very pleased. #thequeenofsoul #theempressofsoul

[@RB-gt8bf]

sang it Mother Gladys your voice gets better with time....like a fine wine...

[@crmwilliams5116]

Better with age... Nobody like that voice! For a woman who is one of kind ♡♡♡

[@gloriasimpkins5377]

One of my TOP Female Singers for years Love her👏👏👏❤👑🔥🎤🎶⭐🙌🙌🙌

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@robbierob833]

Come on nah Mrs. Gladys.. sing it !!..praise the lord.. RIP Queen Aretha Franklin💔💔🙏🏾🙏🏾.. I can’t even imagine that Heavenly Choir right now...

[@rachelr3230]

I know thats right what a sight to behold and the sound Lord ...🙌whoo!

[@robbierob833]

rashell r yesssss

[@TahariBlue]

Glayds is another treasure!!!!!!!, voice untarnished by time

[@garyjknight]

How great is this lady? Full stop - truly one of the greatest singers of my time

[@joanny200693]

She taught them how to do it. Amazing.

[@jds8560]

LOVE MISS GLADYS KNIGHT

[@sipnog3528]

I would listen to Gladys any day. Sha can sing all Aretha's song for me and I would never ever complain. Tha Auntie has pipes and soul.

[@kiki1965]

Lawd... Ms.Knight still moves me with vocals stronger and better than ever! Brings tears to my eyes. God bless Ms Franklin and Ms Knight. Blessed love to you all... 💕❤ 🎤🎶💎

[@teecee8024]

The Empress of Soul. Love this Sister. Real Vocalist . R.I.P. Aretha.

[@swaelee2.03]

This is not the only way we can all stand together and celebrate. We have got to take Stevie's Wonder advice and learn to love again. We need too. We're falling behind in this race

[@lindalyte354]

Lee Mac / AMEN

[@zacarahdalleny3906]

As long as our oppressors are brainwashing our people to follow their false indoctrine of religion we will always remain in bondage captivity.

[@elledee5807]

I do RESPECT Aretha, and value her music very very much. May she Rest In Peace. Gladys Knight is my vocal Queen. Sounds amazing to this day. Take note JHud... this is how to sing (not shout)

[@B777X]

Gladys did OK but quite frankly we should not be afraid of younger artist who are just as gifted in their all right as Jennifer Hudson she may a wreath a proud she even sung the soul and the same exact note

[@melissanorman6296]

I'm sorry I disagree with your comment you should of said somebody else because Jennifer Hudson can sing her ass off and actually she sounds better then Gladys knight and not to take away from Gladys

[@DeeDee597]

Jennifer Hudson does Not Scream or shout ! its called squalling . Its a style of singing used in gospel music. Even Aretha Squalled when she sang . Just because you dont like you dont have to make it a negative thing.

[@B777X]

@@DeeDee597 amen

[@swaelee2.03]

Elle Dee We call all Good singers our Queen tgey know it. We will never give them 1 or 2 their all good in there own way

[@cherryedwards3]

Gladys Knight sings just as good now as she ever did.

[@mellifluous479]

Yes, some singers scream and shout at the top of their lungs. That's their style. Different forms of self expression. God doesn't mind. I love praise and worship in ALL its forms.

[@JenShea]

Gladys is still and always be my favourite!

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally beautiful for me and how are you doing over there?

[@hcwollaston]

Tasteful, soulful, effortless, classy, timeless.

[@sharondavidson8659]

Gladys! She was Wonderful!

[@lizzieallen3473]

One of the greatest singers in the world sings not one but two of the greatest songs ever written. Thank you for posting.

[@fredrickelof9031]

Totally amazing for me and how are you doing over there?

[@SuperHurricane75]

One of my favorite SINGERS!

[@phyllisgibson995]

Beautiful. Just Elegant. Love you Gladys. 💘

[@Springbok314]

What a class act and national treasure we have in this woman. Pure talent and elegance. Proud that she is singing the anthem at the super bowl this year and not apologizing for being the great American she is.

[@PHILDR85]

And she was amazing!

[@richenuff01]

Gladys Knight is totally ageless and amazing. What a true icon and musical genius.

[@sheliapea3998]

This is how to sing a song. If you have the tone and talent, you just let the song unfold, nothing to prove. Her gift is still wonderful. Class, grace and elegance can't ever be outdone. Prayers to all her dear and loved ones.

[@DIEFDEXTER]

Enough said

[@yvonneblake2]

Let the song unfold :-) I've never heard that before now ...but I like it xx

[@truthbetold3550]

Why would you pray to PEOPLE? Aren't prayers supposed to be directed to GOD? Praying to people won't produce the results you want or need.

[@CatValentine6128]

Shelia Pea k

[@blanktrigger8863]

@@truthbetold3550 "Prayers to" obviously means "for" there.

[@marystenson8870]

One of My Favorite Singing Her Songs When I Was Young💜💜💜🖤🖤🖤

[@josettebyrd7459]

She proved that at the Super Bowl !!! The Masked Singer as well. Go Girl the Empress of Soul!!!!

[@pharris1999]

Ms. Gladys voice smooth as butter and she looks FABULOUS 🌹

[@mrrkdino]

She just nails it. What a great voice.

[@lealavaamalo4836]

This is the mark of a soulful experience singer. Rest In Peace Aretha. God bless.

[@walksthedesert]

Words fail me she's amazing

[@sharonnorwood6188]

MRS GLADYS KNIGHT you have the voice to make me cry SMILE & thankful for a SINGER LIKE YOU, I would have love to meet u & MRS ARETHA FRANKLIN in person but when I hear u sing that is so satisfying be blessed in JESUS NAME.

[@tammystwilson1763]

Gladys brought it on.

[@jamesfreeman2258]

I saw her in las vegas. She had a cold, but said she couldnt miss a show. She was so classy, so beatiful and her talent was from this place few can get to. Just as in her tribute to the Queen of Soul Gladys is first class. No yelling. No screaming, juat pure talent mixed with heart.

[@Naesman1167]

I've had a crush on her from age ten. She's another of our national treasures.

[@MikeCoggan]

Same here, at 10 I just knew that when she was singing "If I Were Your Woman" she was singing it to me 😉. 51 years later, and I still have the crush

[@mrscatwhisperer]

Just saw her in concern last night - unbelievable how wonderful she still sounds lady.can.still.sing!