Aretha Franklin Sings "America, The Beautiful" for Eric Holder's Farewell

[@trinadee8029]

The woman is 75 years old and can still deliver. That's what you call a stone singer.

[@MsLadyCymp]

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to reflect on Aretha Franklin this morning...I just couldn't! Beautiful lady with a beautiful voice. RIP beautiful.

[@terroramedianoche-elmaestr5173]

RIP💔

[@jimkahn957]

Nothing else matters today, because today, August 16th, we lost a legend. L

[@marvinjohnson5578]

My my my. Have mercy. She can sing. Sing with the angels.

[@charlenebriggs777]

I tear up every time i hear one of her songs. The band at my church played i say a little prayer for you during offering Fullview church in memphis tn.

[@robjoyce9531]

Such grace and dignity. Go Aretha.

[@annettemaxwell3816]

Im not American, i'm British but listening to Aretha Franklin sing "America the beautiful" made me cry. This is beautiful RIP Aretha you've left us on this earth the poorer heaven is welcoming your voice .

[@jscott7804]

God bless Aretha Franklin and may she rest in peace the lady have sold has passed away today. She has been a legend of gospel and soul God bless her and her family.

[@mildredespree9981]

Aretha. I grew up with Mahalia and you. Sam Cooke and Elvis. You are are our American Queen. This song proves it all.

[@starling9172]

That's a perfect list of performers

[@tw9946]

@Mildred: you grew up with some awesome music!

[@liz1060]

What a combination, nationalism and soul -- the instant she made a sound, I choked up.

[@TheDailyConversation]

***** She's still got it! Several goosebump moments in this...

[@Trumpster71]

Your a tone deaf buffoon then

[@lenci_p]

Our humble President 44 adjusts the Queens footstool. WE MISS YOU QUEEN!

[@marias7599]

Lenci Pinder Yeah, trumpo would've sent Melania to do it

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

Lenci Pinder A gentlemen indeed!

[@starling9172]

Humble with respect

[@PeerOneProperties]

We also miss you 44!

[@dwannbrown2565]

YES I DO MISS THE QUEEN!!!!

[@Metallicgld12]

Wow, Aretha is almost 75 years old and still can belt out a note. It's so nice to see her still singing. Long live the Queen of Soul!

[@TheDailyConversation]

Metallicgld12 Indeed!

[@gloriawatkins5622]

God bless you Aretha Franklin in the gift that you gave to the world with your voice and yourself you will never be forgotten you gone but not forgotten may God bless your internal soul and your spirit lives on with our heavenly father thank you Aretha Franklin

[@edithlong3485]

Dito I concur! 75 years old.

[@Trumpster71]

Worst ever rendition

[@mrCrvwallace]

Such a beautiful soulful voice. May you Rest in peace Aretha 👑👑 👑..

[@jacquelinet46]

Aretha had the voice of an angel,with the true American spirit. My condolences to the Franklin family.She is gone to sing the gospel songs with the angels .R.I . P

[@TheJgent000012]

No word to express ,RIP Ms Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul

[@PamelaChessonconnects]

A great moment in time. Sleep in Greatness forever our Queen of Soul!

[@rhondawoods2526]

Soooo much GRACE!!!! I LOVE U ARETHA, NO MORE PAIN & SUFFERING... REST SWEET SWEET LADY😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Her voice and her presence just captivates me !

[@starling9172]

Only a few people in this world have that ora for which respect is given.

[@arethawhite3712]

Add me to your list my friend 👋😁👍. Sing it Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, whom my mom named me after in 1963. I miss her so much 😢💔👼 RIP Queen!!!!! No more pain or suffering for her any more. Take care of yourself and your family during this coronovirus pandemic 😷 ok. Much love from Bunn NC.👋💖😀.

[@vertnoskcaj3812]

Thank you God for blessing us with your gift. May she Rest In Peace.

[@JASMINEPEARL20022002]

kEEP PLAYING YOUR MUSIC EVERYDAY ' Love You Lady "

[@rnr5682]

I love how the stagehand, Barack, fixes the step stool for her.

[@lokisan100]

Yeah, he's cool like that!

[@lumberjack297]

About the only thing he's fixed

[@sportsguru8034]

Simply the Queen! #RestInPower

[@reneefletcher7018]

Rest in Peace Queen-- There will never be another like you May God Bless You - You are loved so very much - Rest from Your Labors

[@horusheru8542]

😢 Sad.... Gone but never forgotten..her spirit lives on!!!

[@evettburke9555]

May Aretha rest in peace. She was one of the greaest singers of time. A real lady of soul music. Thank you for sharing.

[@jonssyy]

Holder was in tears as she approached the stage and I would have been too.

[@janetcallock8391]

GOD sent you the message along with your wings, now you can fly home to heaven, and sing-sing-sing. Love you always and forever!!!!

[@mizkelo7348]

Rest on my sister, by and by we shall meet again.

[@ellenmelon4175]

Tears... RIP, Ms. Franklin.

[@billywullur3420]

We will never forget you , Aretha Franklin

[@danielsjerry1]

Im so glad i got to see her several times while she was in her prime, she had so much class, loved her all my life, the best!!!

[@carlosleon8224]

God bless you all. HELLO MS YATES....WE LOVE YOU.....WE WILL MISS YOU OUR QUEEN ARETHA

[@darricklong7731]

What a soldier never complaining about her illness.

[@scottwilliams8809]

Rest in peace, sweet friend.

[@holdmeback47]

Obama is so smitten with her. She was one of a kind.

[@suttonjones8870]

If you have ears, you were smitten. All you had to do was listen. The best of the best.

[@GinnyB8230]

I think Bill Clinton more so is smitten with Aretha.😁

[@victoriasuthukaziarosi3128]

God be the glory thank you for The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin

[@sparkyjoseph06]

Think how long Aretha has been around, she did not have to dress half naked, or her back up singers. She did not have to tweak her butt or having fireworks going off behind her, like the majority of singers do this day and age......She was a beautiful woman and her voice will ringing in our ears for years to come.

[@faithandgrace242]

Amen!!!

[@MsLatte205]

💯

[@denisemitchell3010]

Amen a class act

[@lisajoy7628]

Brenda: I feel the same at..its disgusting to see some of these " artists" perform half naked..and I've notice Beyonce is doing the same thing to keep up with some of these women😳😳

[@JCole-fg3rr]

Let’s be clear, Aretha was very in touch with her sexuality and a lot of things she wore back in the day were considered risqué and garnered negative attention. If a woman wants to dress sexy and have a huge production behind her. She has every right too. I wish you women would stop living these standards men have set in place for y’all.

[@Karla_Marie]

Talk about singing praises. To have this done for you is just beyond what I can express. Wow!!

[@lindarichardson3225]

Truly our Queen of soul. Rest in peace.

[@kevinhawk7332]

She's gone, I know, but part of me doesn't want to believe she's gone. Rest in Pease. What a gift you were to all of us.

[@allymayful]

Obama has to be Aretha's No 1 fan. She has to have been his guest at least 4 or 5 times in the last yrs of her life. He treats her with the utmost respect and fondness. It's really lovely to witness.

[@ChaplainW-l9h]

Amen!

[@luisdonoso269]

God bless the black American People.Here we all see pure sentiment and value at their best.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

Wow the Adlib was everything!!

[@AndySaenz]

She was a national treasure! Rest In Paradise, Queen Aretha. ❤❤❤

[@marlawow5526]

Rip a God bless Aretha Franklin . she was a great artist!

[@skyj5529]

RIP Aretha Franklin. Thanks Sally Yates, President Obama, and Eric Holder. You are all heroes to me.

[@lestertang7086]

Ray charles america

[@MrLeoDad]

I really love this lady my sisters name was Arletha and she was born March 25th. The same day as Aretha and I was born March 24th the day before them. Love you Aretha

[@jaredlindo5462]

Beautiful and sweet we'll miss u Aretha Franklin

[@edithlong3485]

No one can deny the gifts of Elohim upon this one Soul! Because when you feel the tears and goose bumps your feeling the Spirit Of Elohim (God).

[@staxoffunk1863]

She's doing more of her Columbia styling on this... Good job Re!

[@sherrilwhite2821]

Talk about a heartfelt tribute. Goosebumps. Beautiful. Thanks Lady Aretha. AG Holder, and President Obama Integrity and uprightness will preserve you.

[@marcileelouis1601]

Miss you the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin love you rest in peace

[@gloriaepperson]

Finally rest love 💟

[@jadeloaff1782]

Well c’mon and take us to church.. What an angelic voice.. RIP Aretha Franklin 😢💕

[@nadyarossi5102]

That tells me how you really feel about children.

[@Steve-stephenYosifon]

Thinking of all our veterans today. Humbled, grateful, pausing and planning on how to honor their sacrifices.

[@leemd5049]

There ain't enough likes that could cover this! Love this infinitely! If you appreciated this rendition of America the Beautiful, check out her rendition from WrestleMania 3 March 29th, 1987 as well. Why isn't this the definitive National Anthem??

[@widowmaker4008]

Rest Easy Aretha Franklin August 2018 😢😢

[@theofficialvontae]

Sing Ms Aretha! We miss you. Such a beautiful soul and angelic voice unlike any other!

[@wuertemburg]

mom loved u we lov u thank u

[@kandikane923]

Lovely..brought me to tears. God rest your soul Ms Franklin. and God bless the Obama administration, Mr Holder all the best to you.❤️

[@str.77]

May He bless her and forgive them and heal the damage they have done.

[@chrisbrinkley8921]

Queen Aretha!!

[@aminahshabazz2668]

Fantastic as always! All hail the Greatest of All Time! 😘

[@christenasmalls6118]

Just listening to this most gracious lady with the soulful voice. The song comes alive with the goodness of God toward a nation unique in the history of mankind.

[@jamaalbeamon9670]

Great as always! The Queen!

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

Sing what God intentions are for American... Thank you Aretha for putting the soul on it!

[@jacquelineperry5873]

We need an Aretha Franklin stamp right now....

[@velbertasmith1248]

Rest in peace Queen of Soul

[@Suelyla1960]

Amazing voice, I love forever Aretha!

[@franktoney2444]

that's what I'm talking about Miss Aretha Franklin a stone singer

[@peterlafellajr.2533]

Rest in peace Aretha Franklin you'll be missed especially in the original Blues Brother movie

[@reneeroberson1217]

Sing Ree Ree love you so much God Bless ☺ you

[@MegaLabStudios]

The Queen 🙌🏾👑

[@marcustraore545]

And now she's gone. Indeed "whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might ; for there is no work, nor device, no knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest" Ecclessiates 9:10.

[@catherinedeville2232]

Amen. Solomon was deep!

[@workout74]

now that's what iam talking about .right on

[@albertarmstrong863]

and always the Queen.

[@vacaphobia]

I had the honour of being at DoJ that day, I still have the goosebumps...

[@stardresser1]

This was the last administration in the White House with any dignity, intelligence, class, or taste whatsoever. Heartbreaking.

[@popland1977]

There's only been one since then ...

[@fifermcgee5971]

Hopefully sometime in the future another gracious, dignified couple will occupy the White House.

[@tboyd6645]

very well said~!

[@nazzme6181]

How true are your words, gosh, I long for those days...bless you💝

[@wonderric316]

#44 sounded "good. dignity, intelligence, class, taste" with no substance. He did very little. Actually he was divisive as well. Be honest. #45 is unfiltered but doing a lot in terms of governance.

[@victorjarson6269]

I love aretha franklin

[@campbellcampbell1784]

On that day she paid tribute to Erick Holder and tomorrow he's gonna pay it back to her ...rest well queen .

[@argentinito1730]

THANK YOU ARETHA. YOU MADE MAKE ME LIVE!!!!!! FROM ARGENTINA, WITH ALL MY LOVE 💪💪💪💪😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ms.m.82]

Beautiful 💕

[@girlmusician24]

Barack is such a gentleman. He treated Aretha just like she was his grandmother or great aunt.

[@KennettaXMoon]

Long live THE QUEEN!

[@stephanieporter123]

She always knew how to put church in everything I really miss her!! 💘 you forever Aunt Reedi!!!!

[@chuck1804]

The greatest singer there ever was or will be. 🙏

[@charlesa7573]

Yes Aretha .we love you

[@sanjoserock1]

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN!!!!!

[@andiidoode]

Barack ... the consummate gentleman, kids ... one to try to emulate.

[@suttonjones8870]

Well said.

[@jk56f2]

@@suttonjones8870 He's the biggest phony loser of all time.

[@luisa9628]

@@jk56f2 Have you looked in a mirror lately?

[@jk56f2]

@@luisa9628 Yes I have, and found a wildly attractive man.

[@arethawhite3712]

@@luisa9628 Amen to that comment, damn rude 😡 idiot!!!! This person needs to STFU 😠!!! You tell it like it is Luis A 👍👍👍. Take care of yourself and your family during this coronovirus pandemic 😷 ok. Much love from Bunn NC. 👋💖😀!!!

[@StephanieJeannot]

I love this!

[@derricksingleton4736]

I don't know if people will ever know the different between a true talent and a TRUE GIFT 🤔 HER VOICE WAS A GIFT FROM GOD..Yes she cultivated her craft and career but that VOICE = A GIFT ❤.

[@patriciawilliams9998]

rest in peace queen of soul

[@sadramarthurin2123]

La nourriture de l'âme merci beaucoup de m'avoir nourri.

[@clemma]

Brilliant. Better Days

[@michellelevy5496]

Aretha, Aretha sing girl. I love your singing!!!

[@irisrios3530]

Sharing this tonight at the Days hotel across from the AEB airport

[@sandraxavier6903]

Sou fã a primeira vez que ouvi eu nossa que voz é essa maravilhosa ouço sempre ela o ritmo é lindo amar é a palavra certa para essa cantora beautiful por de mais faleceu hoje dia 16.08.18 coração partido estou eu!!!!

[@felicitycaesar7849]

She was the best, no other voice like hers.

[@monsteroc7420]

rest my queen............

[@goldenlamb777]

One word : holiness

[@em.415]

I read the title as ‘Eric Holder’s funeral” as was like waymint that man’s not dead! 😂

[@celestematthews3266]

ARETHA FRANKLIN IS NOW SINGING WITH THE ANGELS IN GOD'S KINGDOM ETERNITY. MAY HER LIFE AND LEGENCY LIVE ON FOREVERMORE.🕊

[@gigicats797]

No one can compare! She's in a league of her own!

[@blancheknight1127]

Beautiful👑👑👑💕💖💞💝...