Peggy Lee , Sarah Vaughan , Aretha Franklin , Roberta Flack

[@ka8480-t1h]

This needs to be in the Library of Congress. It's a national treasure.

[@DrewWasMe]

The best. Each artist so different and yet so powerful together. Aretha, showing the world what it is to be Aretha Franklin, a whole new stratosphere to be discovered. Roberta Flack bringing us back to earth with her raw (under-appreciated) talent. Sarah Vaughan, already divine, showing these children how easy it is when you have been given Grace. Sarah's voice is clearly distinguishable throughout in its purity and strength, but notice how she wisely lets the other ladies take the culminate chorus on their own, and dips her head to bow out to their voices. Class. She didn't need to steal the show. Peggy drops in to show everyone that the definition of cool need not be obtained by reaching for the rafters. Greatness abounds and this is a historic capture of these legends!

[@billpiechocki]

Sweet! Very nicely said! Thanks!

[@regeneratedsun6105]

DrewWasMe right, Goddesses!

[@DIEFDEXTER]

Enough said enough said sometimes I wonder where all the intelligent people are and they show up in the most unlikely places

[@StrongCaramel]

Well damn! I don’t know which was more marvelous.... this performance or your commentary! 💯💯👌🏾👌🏾

[@happydeedee2441]

Wow! Well said friend. (After reading your fabulous comment on these 4 amazing iconix singers...I imagine you dropping your microphone, and walking off.) Loved it!💖

[@jasonwilkerson9497]

This is proof that all of these women grew up singing in choirs. They are all born singers. They can sing with others or by themselves. They're singers. 🙏🏼😊

[@absoluteracine]

Now this here is talent. Everyone of these flawless ladies brought their own style to this performance and each one of them were FIERCE.

[@zakariashartley]

Yes yes yes ✋

[@doeshecare]

Aretha is the saxophone of the group, Roberta is the flute, sarah is the beautiful string section and muted trumpet, and Peggy is the clarinet all are a beautiful symphony put together to make Awesome music

[@franzvegs4497]

Corny

[@akrenwinkle]

@@franzvegs4497 And I'm a piccolo. Okay, I'm not good at this.

[@TheBeverly7]

Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jadewinestill3231]

I’m a basson

[@mintythemoose]

Don’t you call me an oboe!

[@jstellamedialv]

Sarah Vaughn is a Goddess.

[@copanationdie]

The person who put these women together is a genius!

[@sweep42]

Can you imagine just being there and seeing this live? :)

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

The way Sarah Vaughan worked that line, "My poor heart is sentimental". That stole the show for me, and that's what Sarah does best. Plus I've never actually seen Aretha give props to another female singer the way she did for Sarah then. I think she knew she was in good company. What a beautiful blend, all the ladies smashed, while showcasing their talents.

[@briangh1]

"My poor heart is sentimental" - even Peggy smiled w/ Sarah sang that. Ditto on Aretha's acknowledgment of Sarah's performance (I don't think I've ever seen her do that.) Nice comments, Mr. J.

[@GermonoToussaint]

Do you know the story of this? Quincy talks about it in his book. I like the props here too.

[@timwillias82]

Nate J well it was Thee Sarah Vaughn plus she knew Aretha when she was a kid. Sarah was frequent at her home growing up.

[@iamDavidaRose]

Timothy Williams Thanks for that info

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

@@GermonoToussaint I have to check out that book! loved to hear the background.

[@WCM1945]

Y'know, for a bunch of soloists, they harmonize very nicely!

[@cacampbell3654]

Phenomenal process of balancing individual artistry with collective discipline and respect! Breathtaking mastery of the human voice, the blues/jazz genres, the arts of performance and collaboration! Thank you soooo very much! 🌟❤️🔥😍

[@jorgeluis7786]

Bill Martin I believe this is on top comments!!! They do harmonize really well

[@irisbjones]

Because they are musicians :) (not just front ladies)

[@sedwards2207]

Amen to that!

[@jaanhall3069]

Yeah. The soloists today's would be trying to over singing each other screeching like a bunch of irate banshees on a desert island fighting over the last bottle of Moscato.

[@johnblac7555]

Sarah !!!! It's like she schooled , nurtured. lead and then followed all in one performance. This was beautiful.

[@LucasMarcionilio]

Aretha’s musicality is out of this world. She can do no wrong

[@antoniojohnson3925]

Sarah Vaughan makes child's play of this song.

[@thekaliko]

Roberta is still with us thankfully - bless them all

[@zomzilove]

Aretha looks absolutely AMAzing here!!! The Queen of Everything!!

[@stevenfitzpatrick5224]

she may be " queen" BUT SARAH is "THE DIVINE ONE ". lol

[@brucescott4261]

Zomzi Love ...Ree is the Queen of Soul, and Sarah is the Divine One.

[@palmershort5089]

I'm speechless. Sarah has always been one of my favorites. What a quartet. Didn't know this existed.

[@keithmerscheim1924]

Never forgot this 📺 TV gem special from 1974. Duke Ellington we love you madly. Priceless.

[@babakazi5818]

1973

[@CrushCupcakes710]

This is talent. No auto tune. There aren't 20 dancers on the stage, 4 skimpy costume changes, lasers or pyro. It's just four phenomenal women on stage singing an amazingly written song. It's shocking. They have on all of their clothes, yet they can sing. Thank you to the person who posted this!

[@puglet7]

That "white girl" was one of Duke Ellingtons favourite singers . He called Peggy Lee "The Queen" and they co wrote several songs .

[@rushjennings914]

Peggy holds her own with three sisters. ..

[@denisedean2446]

Rush Jennings wasn't Peggy Lee biracial?

[@zakariashartley]

The original funky white sister 😂

[@Kmn01923]

@Kudio j. lol now I get what maximum white mix is

[@2Uahoj]

4 sisters, not 3. We're all human beings.

[@wakers243]

3:27 to 3:40 has to be the most amazing sound i have ever heard... old sassy sounds effortless and even peggy lee gives it a little belt, which is unusual for her usual style. just wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Zaxxi5]

Aretha's silhouette at the beginning sends chills up my spine!!!

[@Nonrelatable_t]

@@mibukdesjarlais534 wtf are u talking abt? Just stfu.

[@judycadana]

having that much talent on one stage is downright dangerous, like the earth could be thrown out of its orbit

[@luminiferous1960]

What is fascinating to me about this performance is how well these four divas sing together without "stepping on" each others vocal lines. They each solo, and during each solo, the others harmonize and support the soloist, and then they harmonize well during the group choruses. Such skill, grace, and class are rare. Throughout the performance they seem to be enjoying themselves as well. The video and sound quality are not great - probably VHS taped from a broadcast - but the performance is not only historically unique and important, but also artistically satisfying. I'm surprised that this performance has not gotten more publicity over the years.

[@jaygatz4335]

That's called R E S P E C T!

[@luminiferous1960]

@@jaygatz4335 👍

[@worldweary7531]

How cool! THIS was 'Divas Live', years before 'Divas Live'! LOL!

[@legendlion8543]

i become lost in love when i hear Sarah voice.

[@EMPRESSGLADYS]

Ahhhhhhh, Mercy, Laudy, Jesus, just can't take all this divine talent, beauty and greatness on one stage.....

[@lightglowinthenight]

Stumbled upon this priceless jewel roaming the site for Sarah Vaughan uploads. This performance is sheer magnificence. The absolute cream of the crop.

[@jahfwa]

This is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Any fool that says they're not impressed by the entire performance doesn't know anything about soulful singing and never will.

[@ojshilinski8358]

These ladies blend so beautifully! We are so fortunate to be able experience their magic

[@1sava]

Sarah owned this performance.

[@richardlee8495]

no. Aretha. but they all did shine.

[@1sava]

@@richardlee8495 Nope

[@richardlee8495]

@@1sava had the [privelege of interviewing three of them. do not think Sarah won here, but my favorite voice here.

[@1sava]

@@richardlee8495 You interviewing them has absolutely nothing to do with their individual vocal performances in this particular video. Sarah arguably owned this performance.

[@richardlee8495]

@@1sava i thought they were all good, and a privilege to hear them all together. but i don't quite agree re Sarah. did you meet any of them? having interviewed three of them did add something here for me. whether you care or not.

[@uriyahbonafide4194]

Aretha Franklin is a standout at everything she sings. All four ladies are at the top of heap.

[@bigeman25]

My first time seeing this. Unbelievable! A singers Hall Of Fame.

[@JewelsR4ever]

Who said Aretha can't blend?? This is ROCKING!!

[@annowens5019]

Yes look at who is blending with. The unique and best of the best.

[@melaninenriched7844]

@@pitbullsarefamily No people have said she doesn't like to share the stage and I think that's what they were referring to.

[@melaninenriched7844]

@@pitbullsarefamily No problem. I've seen her share the stage plenty but she can't help but outshine others it's just her raw talent. Lol

[@prof32]

That honor would go to Patti LaBelle of which you can't blame the bigger voiced singers necessarily. Patti had the distinction of being in a group but, like Aretha, she is a lead singer and the other ladies would harmonize around her.

[@Kmn01923]

@@annowens5019 that's my point

[@bristolstomp]

About a billion dollars in talent and record sales in 1 place. Cant imagine what a whole show with these talents would have been like. Thanks for sharing.

[@nadiasimmons5403]

Fabulous performance by all these amazing talented ladies! 🌻💛

[@1disneyana]

Wow. What a treasure...

[@Derwent03]

Utterly amazing. A once in a lifetime moment when all the stars align.

[@petermanzi9363]

So true. Handsome man.

[@sandusky0901]

Holy Fcuk !! 4 divine Ladies having a whale of a time for us mortals. Hopefully one day this could be restored & digitised. O Yeah

[@GramophonicReevolution]

full duke ellington tribute uploaded here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3K0mpWAYrGMobs just watched it

[@mcmac9565]

Sarah for phrasing, Roberta for tone, Aretha for soulful notes n Peggy for coolness..they compliment each other so well here.

[@localsocalman]

Amazing to see that much REAL talent sharing the same stage. There's no "auto-tune" for these greats!

[@Toomuch4u57]

All of there voices compliments each other in this performance.however Flack and Franklin are some of my favorite female singers.

[@rielcamp794]

Most def

[@keithchanner]

Aretha's gown is spectacular

[@Kmn01923]

Aretha.. great gowns.. beautiful gowns..

[@treytaylor1511]

@@Kmn01923 I know I'm a lot late but I love this reference 😂

[@mermota20]

SO darn beautiful... I love em all but for me Sarah Vaughan is my fave of all this ladies

[@sedwards2207]

Miss Sassy is a goddess!

[@andromeda5414]

Aretha for me, but Sarah Vaughan is right there with her.

[@robertmonthe9750]

Sarah got this hooty , dark powerful voice I’m so much in love with it .... they are all perfect

[@charlywobershalek7142]

The Ellington standards are: Azure (instr.) - I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues - Solitude - Rocks In My Bed - I Got It Bad - Azure - Mood Indigo. GREAT medley, quite unusual, organic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you so much for sharing this shining moment with us, Gareth!

[@richardmoten1982]

this is what should be shown at the next so called Diva concert....show them what it is all about!!!!!!!!!!

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

+Richard Moten I hear you, Brother. Can we even find four artists today to do something like this?!!

[@2dasimmons]

Perhaps Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce (refined), Fantasia and Alicia Keyes.

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

Oh PUHLEEZE!! No, they couldn't compare!

[@2dasimmons]

Of course not. But their TODAY voices could be shaped and molded into a 2016-version. Not as soulful, to as polished and smooth BUT a chance for today's talent.

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

I'd Swap out Alicia and Beyoncé for Ledesi and Chrisette Michelle...Not because the other two can't sing but because Ledesi and Chris are fluid in any genre of music. I've heard Ledesi sing "My Guy" and make it rock like it just came out.

[@piustwelfth]

I love all these singer (HUGE Aretha fan), but my favorite part is Miss Sassy at 2:42.

[@CriticalListener]

Every single one of them is musical royalty--yet they know the power of singing softly together in harmony, and the utter magic that can create. How rare, indeed!

[@tremaine861]

This is divine. These ladies just entertaining the crowd with their voices.

[@juancpgo]

sarah is amazing

[@cristoreyenlinea]

Peggy Lee's voice is so warm and sweet! Omg! Sarah is simply divine, Roberta so lovely and Aretha so energetic! This wonderful collab performance made me smile.

[@Cebo88]

I remember when this was first uploaded in KZbin. I was still based in the UK.

[@ronharmer5492]

I have music from them all. Sarah Vaughan got my attention in 1959 with Broken Hearted Melody when I was 15 years old and when I started to explore her music it lead me into jazz. Roberto Flack I saw in concert many years ago with my last wife. At her service I requested that they play "The First Time That I Saw Your Face ", one of my favourite love songs. Have been a fan from when she released "Fever" such a sexy voice. Aretha Franklin was and is one of my favourite singers of all time. What an experience and joy to the ear to hear those 4 voices together. So very glad that I discovered this.

[@guhsuckyamudda586]

Mindlessly scrolling through shorts and right before I decided to close the app, a clip of this popped up. If I had closed the app just two videos before I finally did, I probably never would’ve seen the heavenly brilliance that is this quartet.

[@kimt.1022]

I just had to say it one more time - OH MY! Good grief this is beautiful! They blend together effortlessly. I'm in awe.

[@MariaSilvaHelena]

My God! No exaggeration! How incredible!💧

[@RP.123]

This is how you sing together. Nowadays all the “divas” want to outsing each other

[@hiridavidfeign]

How blessed we are to have had these great talents. Incredible. Thank you.

[@TheNYHITTINGACADEMY]

What's the word for 4 all-time greatest, with the G.O,A.T ARETHA FRANKLIN

[@princessfrancois8225]

I LOVE all these women individually, and they did a quarter! Wow, I can't believe it!❤❤❤❤

[@Tenor777]

I mean, come on!!! It too saddens me that we may never see anything like this again.

[@mooneriks]

they're doing it like it's nothing, how can such beautiful voices even exist

[@5annmckay]

Some of the greatest singers ever. including my all time favourite Sassy Sarah.

[@tonyholcombe8193]

Totally AweSomeNess!! These are True Ladies of their Craft.

[@LaCheleWallace]

WOW! This is excellent. Each lady sounded great. 100% live singing w/o any silly excuses.

[@cheri238]

These are our best of the best. Legendary ❤❤❤❤

[@mlprz1187]

All so beautiful, gracious, and no out-diva-ing each other but a total harmonious performance! Befitting a standing ovation at the end!

[@Hapshetsut28]

Looking at this for the first time and it's very nice. 💯💯

[@roblou62]

This was one of the most interesting and fantastic performances. It really makes you understand the uniqueness of us all, because this will never be replicated anywhere. Wow, how lucky they all are to sing with each other.

[@TheWarwick1188]

Aretha Franklin stood out in the midst of them to be a genuine soul singer !

[@AUDIS477]

i just found this...MAN IM IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG!!!!!

[@ladywithclass9674]

Roberta is still here but she is dealing with some bad health issues, but to my other Queens of Jazz long may you reign in your music, we will forever miss you, you have left us your treasures

[@tavii80sbaby82]

The Queen Of Soul👑💜 #ArethaFranklin is a force to be reckoned with🙌🏾🙌🏾 she is indeed the best💕

[@richardgamble4147]

The sweet hearts of extremely beautiful singing keeping the world happy as they had always love to do.I thank God for you and thank you very much for this extremely beautiful singing

[@salmonfire]

The reason why i love this so much is because. they are all Diva's and when true genius arrives in singers, intonation always surpasses ego, every time!

[@firelord_ozai]

Amazing but aretha is why im here and she didnt disappoint

[@Invisableme39]

How cooooolllllll is this clip..marvelous ❤

[@evimbourger]

Where has this been all my life???

[@sylviagreenburg7679]

Peggy has her own unique lane. Her style is closer matched with the classics like Patsy Cline, Ertha Kitt and Lena Horne. Did enjoy it.

[@fernmcgilchrist8633]

What a fabulous line up of talent. Thank God I lived when they were around

[@stage7]

Total artistry of allowance and NO Competition! Just BEAUTIFUL blend of togetherness! 💖

[@monacannon6644]

My goodness so glad I found this. They all are AMAZING! But when The Queen gave them a sample of what was to come. Whoooo..chills! Replaying over & over again.

[@kimt.1022]

Oh my! Awesome! I am crying and laughing. These ladies, wow!

[@LynneMarieSheppard]

Now this is singing! No pyrotechnics- just pure talent and soul!

[@kwgib]

Wow !!! Sarah V, Aretha, Peggy Lee, Roberta Flack 1973. Music for Life.

[@frankiehiyo]

Peggy Lee got about right.That is cool and sultry.

[@generatorjohn4537]

Each one of them could individually showcase a show and it would be a fantastic performance and to have all four on stage, WOW!

[@johnvastola7748]

Usually when you see individual stars singing together , they sing in unison. These ladies used harmony and it was really really great.Their voices blended well. Of course individually each one is great also.

[@hilaryapril7043]

Happy someone else is enjoying this now

[@greenearrings]

Magnificent! I especially love seeing Peggy & Sarah together - they were close friends and you can see their affection and mutual respect in the way they interact.

[@bluerain1686]

This made me cry......BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@Robert-v3o2e]

A piece of music history, all loved singers saluting The Duke. Duke called Peggy 'The Queen '. Enough said.

[@herFLYness79]

This is simply amazing. They all sound beautiful and are phenomenal! But Sarah brought me to tears. Something about her voice that gets to me every time I hear her..

[@ivh1968]

That's unbelievable. Great singers sound great while complementing each other's performance. That much talent and no ego in sight. How times change.

[@danielcalderon4306]

I just noticed this is not a song itself but a medley of songs from Etta James, Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald. It's so cool!

[@PeteMac1000]

These are all Duke Ellington songs from a tribute to him. read the comments above

[@alvinwilliams9458]

Wow! Just wow!!

[@loverestores360]

This might be my imagination but they were all doing well, then it seemed Aretha did something that turned on a switch in Roberta. It's okay girl cause it hit me like fire too. ❤

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Thanks!❤

[@ShesHavoc]

3:51 to 3:58 is the most beautiful harmonization I’ve ever heard

[@sudelaine8653]

Kudos to Quincy, who arranged this incredible medley -- AND the rest of the hour-long show! Phenomenal!

[@Justaskkjames]

Aretha's tone when she first started singing should be studied. Her tone is so warm and inviting.