Aretha Franklin was so beautiful in this interview. I always admired how intelligent and well spoken she was even up to her more recent interviews.
@leeann66626 жыл бұрын
Yes, she was. Something about her here is making me think of Anita Baker as well.
@hakimbandaru19152 жыл бұрын
I respect her singing ability however - she has been incredibly rude in many interviews. She speaks of God but she should have learned humility. Nothing more distasteful than a big ego.
@KTTMusic-ss1zg Жыл бұрын
FACTS 💯
@cleopatrajones20246 жыл бұрын
She looked gorgeous here.
@fifermcgee59716 жыл бұрын
Yes, look at that perfect skin, the warm smile and the twinkle in her eye. What a beautiful woman inside and out.
@nukeman4446 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one. She was gorgeous.
@gymnastix6 жыл бұрын
I agree with you wholeheartedly. The late great Aretha Franklin looks superb in the video seen here! But also, to be frank about the late Miss Franklin, as with many persons in their lives (myself now included), certainly she had her ups and downs with obesity. Miss Franklin also often appeared to be fashion-challenged, and sometimes wearing the least flattering clothing during very high-profile events (such as at presidential inaugurals, etc.). I swear one time Miss Franklin had worn what really amounted to a burlap sack wrapped around her then-very overweight frame. And some of her hats rivaled the legendary gossip columnist Hedda Hopper's for their outrageousness in bad taste. But in this video here, of Miss Franklin being interviewed by Bryant Gumbel on NBC-TV's "Today Show" in 1990, Miss Franklin appears as healthy-looking and stunningly well-dressed as I have ever seen her. Of course, granted, it is more difficult for persons who are obese (compared to persons who are thin) to find flattering fashions. But I also recall when Miss Franklin was at her thinnest weight in the early 1970s (during the "Spirit in the Dark" and "Young, Gifted and Black" albums period), when she must have lost between about 50-75 lbs. from the beginning of her great fame circa 1967-68. Of course, then, Miss Franklin had also often had her hair dyed orange-red, as well sometimes in what I assumed to have been her natural hair coloring but in an Afro hairstyle, which actually looked good on her. It was evident Miss Franklin, then, must have had a very disciplined regimen of diet and exercise and/or diet medication to have looked so svelte. She wore miniskirts and slacks frequently during that period too. Then a few years ago, even as she had aged considerably, I noticed Miss Franklin had lost some considerable amount of weight again. But at that point the weight loss didn't appear to be from a healthy situation, was probably the first public indication of Miss Franklin's illness. And I had also read somewhere, sadly, Miss Franklin weighed only something like 80 lbs. at the time of her death. It is so frighteningly sad how that vicious disease of cancer can ravage a person like that. I have cancer myself now, too, but in early stages. Anyway, just had to chime in here to join you in praising the "Queen of Soul" for this sadly too-infrequent appearance in the video here, when she actually looked healthy and was wearing relatively conservative fashions which also suited her age at the time.
@whnicjs6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, she looks gorgeous
@719kai7196 жыл бұрын
@@gymnastix You just couldn't resist leaving a " nice nasty" comment on this video. I guess all the positive kind words were too much for you..had to throw some salt up on there huh. ...
@brandiee.91586 жыл бұрын
She had so much dignity and class how could anyone not Respect her! Beautiful woman, stunning voice and so much more! RIP
@jackross8766 жыл бұрын
Aretha was getting her flirt on. Her speaking voice was so rich a lush.
@SingKiaMuze6 жыл бұрын
yessss! I was thinking the same thing. The tone of her speaking voice is so amazing.
@candicesmith82086 жыл бұрын
Definitely some chemistry there!!!!😍
@slater42806 жыл бұрын
Yes she was Lol
@iamDavidaRose6 жыл бұрын
This is how she normally speaks. The tone of her voice is soothing.
@kenyalove37706 жыл бұрын
I definitely noticed, after watch numerous interviews
@bigguys45s296 жыл бұрын
May she Rest In Peace. What a legend, what a fantastic voice.
@brownsuga50976 жыл бұрын
R.I.P beautiful I'm still crying I never met u but I love your songs ....sending some love to your sons and condolences to your family ...we love you Aretha Franklin ...
@jcextranow5 жыл бұрын
Her voice as so calming and her presence was so elegant. She truly knew how to work her charm during a broadcast and on the stage. A true legend and graceful celebrity.
@daphnesmith16866 жыл бұрын
She is Flirting but in a discretely and sophisticated matter.
@ABCDuwachui6 жыл бұрын
Daphne Smith yes she's being a tad seductive
@BJknowz6 жыл бұрын
Daphne Smith Nah. She was charming to everyone.
@daphnesmith16866 жыл бұрын
Sovoya Jackson. Indeed and very UNASSUMING.
@BJknowz6 жыл бұрын
Daphne Smith I think she was perhaps humored by bryant gumbel inwardly. I met her once. She gave me the most thoughtful look right into my eyes before signing my autograph and telling me I had a beautiful name. She was warm and kind and loved people.
@daphnesmith16866 жыл бұрын
Sovoya Jackson. Oooh REALLY. YES ur name is ODD and very beautiful. Interestingly, she had a very turbulent childhood. But "When LIFE ask u a question...its hw u ANSWER it". She had NO bitterness and displayed eloquence and courage through life trials and tribulations.
@guidedhands58116 жыл бұрын
“I’m just a baby” THE HUMILITY! And today’s artists get a few dollars and have a few records and think they’re doing something smh.
@itsolivier6 жыл бұрын
after today music is over...
@ekop17786 жыл бұрын
ITS CALLED RAP KRAP WITH NO SENSE AND LIP SYNCH KRAP
6 жыл бұрын
Guided Hands So true! And their fans immediately call them “legends” LOL The delusion!
@TheMichelleRena6 жыл бұрын
I took it as if she wanted him to know that she wasn't too old for him LOL - she definitely was flirting, I thought it was cute. She was definitely a one of kind lady. We'll miss you Aretha!
@chrisa83256 жыл бұрын
Guided Hands DON'T shame others Just to uplift someone else, RESPECT and Love all.
@2Duv4Luv6 жыл бұрын
Aretha was so beautiful and regal in this interview. R.I.P. Queen of Soul!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👑👑👑👑👑💝
@ManuelGuzman0676 жыл бұрын
She looked good with short hair beautiful lady rip 👑
@vwgolf64876 жыл бұрын
Those long wigs she favored were horrible!
@Someonesaidthis6 жыл бұрын
Aretha looks fabulous in this interview... She was a goddess!
@zaharaazure736 жыл бұрын
Aretha looks very classy and elegant here . She will be truly missed.
@janetcousins72506 жыл бұрын
Aretha was a gorgeous woman and that legendary sultry voice Wow!
@reneesydnor-henry45386 жыл бұрын
She is so beautiful here and her demeanor is just so gracious
@Just-Princess6 жыл бұрын
Wow, this was literally the day after I was born. How time flies. Aretha is and will always be a legend.
@joylewis29106 жыл бұрын
I love how she controlled this interview with dignity and class! Her autobiography is one of my favorite books.
@methatswho3006 жыл бұрын
he is terrible..his interview is like an interrogation..
@robertcameronjones6 жыл бұрын
Yes. All canned questions. He could have followed her answers with his next questions - I think she had something to say.
@bphlatsax756 жыл бұрын
It sounds to me like he's throwing a little shade.
@samuelrosslee4086 жыл бұрын
Byant Gumbel STILL IS the BEST interviewer in the Business. You have NO idea what you're talking about.
@carmensandiego2236 жыл бұрын
If I were u I hate me 2 it's just his style
@dancinonasmoothedge6 жыл бұрын
If I were u I hate me 2 LOL YELP
@BEASTPRINCE096 жыл бұрын
SHE LOOKS STUNNING HERE
@HoneyHoneyBaby6 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, brilliant, talented, and classy..Rest in peace, Queen!!!
@ekop17786 жыл бұрын
GOING RIDING ON A FREWAY IN A PINK CADILLAC
@DizziB236 жыл бұрын
HoneyHoneyBaby I can hear the Queen saying "You're not so Bad yourself, Honey" 😊
@HoneyHoneyBaby6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, RoDi Baker!!!!
@DizziB236 жыл бұрын
HoneyHoneyBaby Anytime 4 U...
@HoneyHoneyBaby6 жыл бұрын
RoDi Baker Awh :-)
@kellebynum52026 жыл бұрын
I did not like how he interviewed her. Show some RESPECT.
@dorothysimon48086 жыл бұрын
He is a fool!
@JD-ro1kp6 жыл бұрын
Exactly.!
@mandyno53285 жыл бұрын
He looks like a clown. Like some kind of fake corious antusiast
@kaliph44245 жыл бұрын
I feel you
@LoveFirstYou3 жыл бұрын
I agree, especially the ending: (while cutting her off) "Take care of yourself." BOY, BYE.
@arcoiris63136 жыл бұрын
Classy as they come! Love her, grew up with her music , Rest In Peace lovely lady ❤️😢😘
@SandraTillmansandratillman16 жыл бұрын
Aretha's eyes will mess you up if you keep looking at them...they are so mysteriously beautiful! RIP Queen
@christhomas57616 жыл бұрын
Aretha is absolutely gorgeous and yes her eyes are beautiful .
@crunchymartinez16273 жыл бұрын
Always poised, calm and secure. Well mannered and all around wonderful. Her music will live forever. ❤️
The fact that no one ever asked her about her skin care regimen is mind baffling do y’all see how good her skin was for years and years! She was so beautiful may she Rest In Peace, at the age of 30 I truly realize we lost a legend! ❤️❤️🥀🥀
@kittykat4286 жыл бұрын
Bryant sounded like he wanted to get some dirt or get a crazy reaction from her....earthly farewell for now Queen.
@rockingrobin13506 жыл бұрын
Kitty he's a jerk. I worked at a hotel on Universal Studio Hills in L.A. Bryant was a frequent clientele who stayed there on his journalist assignments. He was outright as hateful as a human could be. He behaved like he was mentally disturbed.
@DavidRichardson956 жыл бұрын
The _true_ queen of soul. And she looked great here!! RIP Ms. Franklin.
@njidekapatricia31482 жыл бұрын
She is so beautiful r.i.p queen
@dddddadadad17962 жыл бұрын
Ms. Franklin was so controlled, smooth, and yet FUNNY! And u could just tell she was a funny person to talk with if u were ever blessed to
@joannbrooker92826 жыл бұрын
A great musician and a MASTER vocalist. I've loved her music and what she represents in the Civil Rights Movement since I was a child and that means perhaps 40 years. We all shall pass on but sometimes when we lose a person whose been the "soundtrack to our lives", it hurts. Rest in Paradise you amazing woman. Teardrops.
@BJknowz6 жыл бұрын
Bryant Gumbel was so pompous and annoying. She handled him with class.
@SuperSoFlow6 жыл бұрын
Sovoya Jackson It seemed to be a prerequisite for the males on that show. So many ageist questions. She looked fabulous here!
@BJknowz6 жыл бұрын
Sonya Flowers Tale as old as time, yes
@colorpurple46236 жыл бұрын
He seems very uncomfortable in her regal royal present.
@sharongrant18636 жыл бұрын
I don't think he could handle Aretha the woman, and the brilliance, beauty and sexiness of the QUEEN! #hotandbothered
@BJknowz6 жыл бұрын
Sharon Grant, Ryt!
@angelaking83246 жыл бұрын
You will always be in my heart. You are a Bridge Over Trouble Water!
@GinoHallII6 жыл бұрын
How could anyone dislike the video. RIP Ms Franklin
@charlenewalker78916 жыл бұрын
because of the interviewer, not her baby; though I didn't dislike it the video...trying to give one the benefit
@bz-jg8eg3 жыл бұрын
I think the dislike is for bryant gumbel. His lack of respect for Aretha shown by the arrogance, is the Only thing I see bad here. The Queen Aretha, "May she rest in peace" was Flawless, absolutely Beautiful in this video. I admire how she kept her cool and grace, no matter how "full of himself" bryant was. CLEARLY he was intimidated by her. A pity, he couldn't just simply be kind. What a gift she was to us all.
@mrs.glamqueen83466 жыл бұрын
So beautiful her hair looks so luxurious 😘 rest sweet angel
@biggman55604 жыл бұрын
So Absolutely Beautiful and Sweet & Kind...I Love and still play her Music.....Rip Queen Of Soul Sip
@cindyrolle64766 жыл бұрын
The beautiful Aretha...enough said!
@kevindeforest64896 жыл бұрын
She has such grace. And puts up with so many ridiculous questions from the media.
@Crewelperleology6 жыл бұрын
This interview was poorly conducted. Gumbel seems out of his element.
@SEPTEMBER21276 жыл бұрын
Aunt Aretha did life her way, Lady soul looks beautiful!!!!! She led a long, full, generous life!!!! My mother who is asleep was a loyal fan & blessed to meet Ms.Franklin. R.I.P Queen, you have arrived alongside my mamma in the presence of GOD!!!!!!!!!
@brendahunter62174 жыл бұрын
You are the best . You were there for me when nobody was. You words fill my soul with happiness. When I cried your songs comfort me.when I was alone you held my my hand and lead me in the light .
@rickf.sourdiff50824 жыл бұрын
Love Aretha Franklin and her music . Did my Christmas ham just they way Aretha Franklin did it.
@valeriecheersbrown48293 жыл бұрын
When you love what you do, it never gets old. - Valerie Cheers RIP QUEEN
@champagnerenee93534 жыл бұрын
So beautiful here😍
@mizcasualful5 жыл бұрын
There is no other voice in this land that could or can equal her vocal ability.
@musicjunkie75496 жыл бұрын
He has Music Royalty in front of him.. Man my heart would have dropped to my feet
@tressa33996 жыл бұрын
She spoke very few words because she did not want stress her voice. She said there were days that she never spoke.
@luvinmysailor6 жыл бұрын
Tressa really, r u serious? Was she trying to preserve her voice?
@tressa33996 жыл бұрын
Actually yes she said it once
@msbren86 жыл бұрын
DearJRenae yes Ms. Aretha said she would not speak unless necessary to preserve her voice.
@NajSinghs...NajNibbles6 жыл бұрын
She held a lot of painful secrets. She was wise not a woman of few words.
@magirikamau15846 жыл бұрын
RIP Aretha Franklin 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful, powerful voice.
@donnahill50506 жыл бұрын
True Diva, elegantly done!
@Pooquie16 жыл бұрын
Such a lady.........the Queen's legacy will last forever. Rip my Ree.
@iantawashington-allotey99136 жыл бұрын
I love the way Ms. Franklin is so positive
@nr83376 жыл бұрын
Back when her hair styles were sensible and practical. Gorgeous woman!!
@bevkay41706 жыл бұрын
Campared to many who commented, I’m very old. Someone who feels fortunate that I grew up playing Aretha in our home and everywhere we went dancing. During that time in the 60s 70s, music was all we had to escape the reality of my brothers in VNam. Aretha was there for us in a very turbulent time in American history. Hard to believe she’s actually gone...
@carverhighalumni3 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree... it was a turbulent time. But the music was something to behold. My oldest brother served in Vietnam too. We were very fortunate to have" Re-Re", Jazz music, groups of Motown and many other fantastic bands Isley Brothers, * EWF, singers Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell, Donny Hathaway to get us right on through. Blessings...
@therealivrionnaelemelem36146 жыл бұрын
I love you so much aratha Franklin rest in peace
@jennyjones39782 жыл бұрын
She was Beautiful 😍
@michelledonnan4042 жыл бұрын
Watching her movies Respect right now .I'm totally into it.Love her music .She was a true legend .RIP Arethra.🙏🙏🙏your music lives on
@wdyyat23216 жыл бұрын
Beautiful lady Ms. Aretha Franklin. I love all of her recordings. Talented pianist & beautiful singing voice. I can't believe she's gone. Rest In Peace beautiful QUEEN of SOUL Ms. Aretha Franklin!
@feliciatanimowo24206 жыл бұрын
I love her style and she always looks stunning that is to say Beautiful from head to toe in her hats and hair styles, chothes and shoes. I love all her songs and most of all the Singing her voice 🌹🌹 Rest in peace Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin
@tammyharris33846 жыл бұрын
She was so classy and poised. Rest well Queen.
@champagnerenee93535 жыл бұрын
She looked so beautiful here! My heart and soul aches
@carolynwhite99756 жыл бұрын
I am gleaning from the Queen. She is poised and sophisticated during this interview. 💖💖💖💖💖
@brendahunter62174 жыл бұрын
I thank God for bring you in my life.
@AR-nk8sy4 жыл бұрын
Elegant, beautiful, graceful, smart. What a wonderful woman.
@michellejohnson92703 жыл бұрын
She is so cool, calm and collected. Along with absolutely Beautiful 😍
@mariaengracio48496 жыл бұрын
Madame ARETHA FRANKLIN was, is and allways will be " A VOICE TO REMEMBER" ..." Forever and ever you will be in my heart..."
@julieherr79626 жыл бұрын
I came back to Aretha Franklin long over due. She was so special. Any musician no matter what your venue is appreciates God given talent . There is a new Angel in Heaven .
@tremaine8614 жыл бұрын
She looks so good here, her ensemble, the hair, everything. Classy Aretha
@IzzysCuisines6 жыл бұрын
Never Knew That There Would Ever Be A Time That I Would Have To Miss Her Sooooooo MUCH!
@ronaldopedro77014 жыл бұрын
It was so beautiful that day, chic, classic. Oh how I miss you!
@TheJholmes8226 жыл бұрын
Simply Beautiful Aretha!!!!
@LifeofAaron6 жыл бұрын
He asked a lot of... not smart questions 😐
@madwalka64026 жыл бұрын
Life of Aaron I was like “Stfu!” 💀
@fay-amieaspen60466 жыл бұрын
RIP Aretha. Total respect for all you gave us!
@tenebaum65956 жыл бұрын
Aww she was a cutie
@sweetapplepie706 жыл бұрын
always is an was darling I miss her sooo much. Have a great holiday😚 Sweet Home ✨ 🏠❤🏠💃💛🏃🎶🎶
@laruejones62506 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Black women can't get no better than this,💖💗💗🙏🙏🙏
@beautifulsungoddess20156 жыл бұрын
Class act! RIP QUEEN. You gave all you had to give & I'm grateful for the music that you shared to uplift me since I was 8 & I'm now 59. Gone but never, ever forgotten. Long live the Queen
@calaplant076 жыл бұрын
She look so angelic there to me RIP
@googleuser-mu3ic6 жыл бұрын
Simply Beautiful!!!
@sweetazzpiew84903 жыл бұрын
Exactly, the love of singing never goes away!! Oh the joy!!
@allisonhester83966 жыл бұрын
Beautiful....thank you. Rip❤️
@khrisansapatua34646 жыл бұрын
she is so beautiful here
@joserivera26974 жыл бұрын
Love her always, and she is in heavens now!
@AC-kl8gi5 жыл бұрын
I love Aretha's professionalism.
@Queenalika856 жыл бұрын
She is so pretty rip queen
@yvetteshari72506 жыл бұрын
No shade Bryant Gumbel but you were rushing her along and you should have felt her energy and slowed your role, and also at the end you said take care right while she was talking and answering your last question, rushed my good man.
@inezharris63436 жыл бұрын
Yes the Queen was so faboulas and Elegant in this interview R I P THE Queen of Soul ARETHA
@m.antoniosims3426 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Aretha! That smoky voice will truly be missed!!
@sandraallen75834 жыл бұрын
I MISS HER ON 🌎 EARTH... AMEN AND HALLELUJAH... 👼 🙏 ⛪ ✝ 📖
@MegaDenaz6 жыл бұрын
Miss u aretha
@temesharadaniels7936 жыл бұрын
Classy, Amazing
@sabrinajohnson43606 жыл бұрын
She is so elegant posed and very regal. Just awesome.
@CaapriceTube16 жыл бұрын
Peaceful Journey Queen 🙏🏾💕🌹
@jjcjjc3336 жыл бұрын
This was 28 years ago and he is very annoying geez!! She handle him with so much class I would have been highly irritated! Especially that early in the morning!
@notynoty75266 жыл бұрын
Extremely annoying. He barely gave her a chance to answer before he asked the next question.
@DetroitLives3136 жыл бұрын
Exactly! This was a very "tight" interview.
@LoveFirstYou3 жыл бұрын
He is so very annoying, indeed. I do not like the entitled and arrogant persona that he demonstrates in this interview. The ending: "Take care of yourself. " (as he interrupts her) He did not behave like he was speaking to music royalty and more than likely didn't see her in this way. Sad.
@ATL4LIFE20236 жыл бұрын
She said I flew here( smiling) he smiled. Love this💋💞💖💕💓
@nmfd726 жыл бұрын
absolutely love her, RIP Aretha!! So beautiful here.
@cthompson83486 жыл бұрын
Areatha was articulate and handled herself with the dignity of a Queen...I have never called her that until now.
@cawanajohnson19666 жыл бұрын
So pretty RIP Queen!!!!
@ellenlewis67166 жыл бұрын
GoD is good and allthe time GOD is good .See his grace and mercy in the life lived got to see her flowers and the beauty they brought. I pray to hold all that then hear well done my good and faithful servant.GOD bless all who reads this love forever lives!!!!see you later ms Franklin aka Queen of soul
@Benyikoko6 жыл бұрын
She was 48 here
@johntucker84196 жыл бұрын
Benyikoko 😱
@NM-hs8lm6 жыл бұрын
She was very beautiful in her middle age.
@nuknuknuk1116 жыл бұрын
Benyikoko black don't crack
@beautifullymastered19146 жыл бұрын
Benyikoko beautiful and no one asked about her skin care regimen! This woman aged well! Miss her so much!
@Benyikoko6 жыл бұрын
Yes she was absolutely beautiful❤
@ChangedUpNowWhat6 жыл бұрын
She reminds me of Phylicia Rashad (Hope I’m spelling it right).
@Damyka46 жыл бұрын
It's the vibe.. They exude strong femininity, grace, class.. It's funny because Phylicia Rashad always reminded me of my mother.
@ChangedUpNowWhat6 жыл бұрын
D'ana D'amyka that says a lot about your mom. She must first of be gorgeous, intelligent, can’t get nothing pass her type of mom lol! On the Huxtables I was kind of scared of her because they tried to keep things from her but she was super smart. And don’t be company she’s meeting for the first time lol! You getting 21 looks and 21 questions! Love me some them!