Aretha Franklin on The Wendy Williams Show: Part 1

Part 1 of Wendy Williams' exclusive interview with Aretha Franklin.

[@oliviabunbury7025]

"I didn't come in a pink Cadalack....I came in a black Limousine!"😂😂😂 woww

[@kellyanderson4510]

POW

[@TheRmjr]

Olivia Bunbury ROTFL...

[@shirleyjones8953]

Lol...

[@roldandelcid6186]

Didn't she say cadillac???

[@nxckylee2742]

Sicri De La O 😂😂😂 right

[@itswineglass]

THE QUEEN OF SHADE!! Omfg! 😭😂 "Step Back!" 💀

[@bluewater2472]

The Lyons Legacy 😂😂😂🤣🤣😆😆😆💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@yewandeyo]

RIP QUEEN OF SOUL ARETHA FRANKLIN!!!!! This interview is definitely one of my favourite!!!

[@charliebrown1873]

I 7g

[@strauqq1]

Lmao! When she said, "Step back, Step over there."

[@ceeceeceecee5280]

Lol!

[@TheRmjr]

ROTFL...😂

[@phoenixrising_1973]

I love the Pink Cadillac joke Wendy made Ms. Franklin laugh out loud!!!

[@angeljohnson6665]

Erica McClure yes

[@TheRmjr]

Loved that too!

[@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396]

😘

[@randombrokeperson]

Aretha's speaking voice is like smooth velvet. I could listen to her and Mariah speak all day. Wish I had a voice like theirs - singing and otherwise.

[@mrsnita1]

William Holmes I agree. So sillky. She will be missed. R.I.P Aretha. #GOAT

[@TTG__TV]

I Loved her no sense Personality R.I.P Ms Franklin

[@crystalcunningham8570]

William Holmes Crazy ..both of them ARIES

[@DesiLu4Life]

William Holmes yaaaaas! I ❤️ me some Mimi!! #Legend2

[@paleriedove3333]

Me too huntie Me too!

[@Andthewinneriss]

Aretha is so well spoken she speaks with such diligence ❤️

[@KJ-xc6qs]

She spoke with PRECISION. ❤️

[@reginasmith9014]

OfficialKingcofield why would she not be well spoken? Would you say the same If she were interviewing Liza Minnelli?

[@TheAntiqBoutiq]

Liza Minelli isn't well spoken, just speaks in an interesting way. Aretha was intriguing when she spoke. Not everyone has heard her speak, just sing. She's truly fantastic. What a loss to the world.

[@HeyMyLifeIsLibby]

And shade. 😂

[@Sassybesos]

When Ms.Franklin told Wendy to step back, uh hahaha i LOVE her.

[@GregorySerrano1986]

I died when I saw that... it took me days to get up.

[@GregorySerrano1986]

Sassy help... I'm still dead. I have watched that part about 4 times.

[@pinkgypsytees]

LOL, YES, & THE LOOK SHE GAVE HER AFTERWARDS, LMAOOOO!

[@gusalthorp6138]

+Gregory Serrano Are you ok now?

[@gusalthorp6138]

+Gregory Serrano Hope you're ok.

[@tarriqkwhyllams4022]

R.I.P. Aretha franklin, your music will forever live on, may you rest in God.

[@jasonwebb2538]

Tarriqk Whyllams she will 🐝 so, so, very missed. I moved a volunteer tomato plant out of half shade and into full sun. In her memory, today Two more to go by 🕯️. thanks

[@LizDaWiz]

Tarriqk Whyllams. "SOUL SERRNADE" "MAKE IT WITH YOU" (Live at Filmore West) accompanied by RAY CHARLES... "SPIRIT IN THE DARK" PHENOMENALLY...LEGENDARY IN PERFORMANCE......AN AWESOME....TWOSOME.....ICONIC...NEVER DUPLICATED ENTERTAINMENT REWARD!!!!

[@celestematthews3266]

Tarriqk Whyllams YES

[@mikeykm1993]

When Aretha tells her to step back lol

[@sexxxyshygyrlmshammbabee2439]

mikeykm1993 I WAS KYLLLLLN MYSELF LAUGHN!!!

[@gusalthorp6138]

+SexxxyShyGyrl MSHAMMBABEE 😂😂😂😂

[@celestematthews3266]

mikeykm1993 I want blame her

[@maureenjenkins6475]

mikeykm1993 omfg 🤣😂🤣😂😝

[@celestematthews3266]

Maureen Jenkins Wendy was doing to much😂🤣

[@DrCHUD666]

Gotta love Aretha Franklin. The one and only,.....original Queen of Soul!!!!!!

[@jovitahollins6664]

Aretha is clearly a very private person. She can smell fake and gossipy mess a mile away. That was one interveiwee that Wendy totally failed to embarrass. Aretha was ready for that crap. She ole school.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Aretha Franklin was a lady. She stopped Wendy in a tactful way.

[@omeliaboxley1738]

w

[@brittneybutler2491]

😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

[@bassoonman2000]

I was surprised Aretha would even do an interview with Wendy. Wendy's not a top tier journalist, she should not have access to the Queen.

[@Jhud72]

Jovita Hollins Ree Ree didn’t play

[@boot4114]

Did Aretha throw that piece of paper at Wendy 😂😭

[@natalya102982]

hell yeah she threw it...lmfao😂

[@gusalthorp6138]

+Katrina Ewing 😂😂😂😂

[@seredaparker1379]

ReanattaL Vlog wow

[@Madison4Sundae]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pearltaylor8956]

ReanattaL Vlog sw

[@sassy40129]

Aretha is my boo, you hear me!!!! That's my girl, her voice is just out of this freakin world, lord hammercy, and I love her she can get hood too!!! Lol

[@jeremycollins8045]

when she get hood that's the Memphis coming out

[@sassy40129]

Jeremy Collins lolll it sure is, don't play with them country gals!!

[@crystalgrose]

Georgia Peach YES!!!! Aretha can definitely check you. Lol

[@denisemitchell8477]

+Crystal Grose devastated she's gone

[@ceeceedior21]

Georgia Peach well Detroit...

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

When you paired a snappy interviewer and a witty interviewee, you will get a joyful feisty conversation that's mutually and thoroughly enjoyed by both parties and us, the audience.

[@Wachera]

Rip Aretha. We’ve truly lost a legend

[@v.dargain1678]

Legends never die .

[@CoriolanusSnowden]

You said the same thing about Whitney....

[@C.O.M.2011]

MyCurlyCrown My ❤ aches..WE must have 2B honest WE all met this faith of death...

[@Wachera]

Klebtonic Entertainment wasn’t she one as well? What’s your point?

[@angelinamurray3711]

No

[@carverhighalumni]

The hat she wore to Obama inaugaration and the compliment she gave Wendy on helping the incomparable "Whitney Houston" was just #priceless 👑#QueenOfSoul

[@toriluvblige09]

My mama don't like it when anyone waving around a table either lol she said to Wendy dancing " step on back".

[@gomsthing]

She sound like my great auntie she always tell someone that's dancing to step back lol

[@doretheastarnes7790]

Aretha still looks flawless and calm. 😍😍😘😘😍😍

[@signorajones8978]

Aretha Franklin, I remember as a young child how my neighbor would blast her music. My neighbor would listen to it with her cocktails all day long. I grew to love her music. Even Tom Joyner says do not touch the QUEEN OF SOUL. Love her music her personality and the way she has change people life's. Loved her and will be miss. Never forgotten. Amen. Home now with her dearly love sister. RIP MY FRIEND

[@LizDaWiz]

Signora Jones Yeah

[@qaalbinuura6603]

I’m dead when she told her to step back lmao! #ForeverALegend

[@tammygouletschrader8785]

Much Respect for Aretha Franklin. God is still in the miracle business. We all have to go sometime but I hope that when it's her time that it's quick and painless and with her family around her.

[@IOWEHIMME]

This had to be when the cancer was found in her pancreas at first and she had surgery to remove it😢😭.. She was so positive tho and she did fight it for 7 years secretly.. She lived how she wanted and was happy doing it! She’s one of my inspirations💔✨👑✨ Sing And Shout in Heaven Mama Retha

[@KJ-xc6qs]

She left $86 million and NO WILL.

[@kxlee123kl]

Her fortune Will probably go to her children

[@korsifenison9548]

Erica Smith she was sick here but she was fighting.

[@FayeDom]

"Step back, get over there" Lol

[@LizDaWiz]

FaDom Mac.....WHEN A BYATCH NEEDS TO BE CHECKED....DETROIT "AREATHA" STYLE

[@rossstat3444]

watched this interview about a million times never gets old!!

[@helgakoshy8427]

7 years ago. I never pictured her dying right now...

[@joyfullordchild5911]

Helga Koshy everybody has to transistion... And she probably don't want to come back, since she is resting with her heavenly father

[@tinkerbella4605]

Helga Koshy cancer kills.

[@mchan2141]

Ikr its heartbreaking

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

What do you mean??? you never pictured her dying right now?????

[@BetriceMWold]

Me either I miss her so much

[@aninaevans3881]

Love Ms. Franklin, and will miss her dearly. Every song she sang, I have a memory. How she could bring words together to create beautiful songs, that moved and nurtured the soul. Thank You, may you RIP.

[@cease19811]

We laughed we cried we even dance a little bit no Wendy you did all those things Aretha just sat their looking at you lol

[@thejustinfitzgerald6603]

RIP Ms. Franklin you will be missed!

[@v.dargain1678]

Absolutely .

[@lenagrasso2701]

I used to watch Motown as a kid, I loved the show, but from the first time i heard Aretha that was it! She is a beautiful soul and definitely Queen of Soul!! There are no words to properly describe what her voice does. She was a gift for us and will be missed. When she sang she opened my soul....I just love her!! Rest in Peace beautiful soul !!

[@LizDaWiz]

Lena Grasso 4 OCTAVES

[@samthesham5294]

Aretha was Never at Motown.

[@lenagrasso2701]

sam the sham - yes she was!!

[@samthesham5294]

@@lenagrasso2701 NO she WAS Not! Name One Song she recorded At Motown.Name One! Even Smokey said she never recorded although they wanted Her. She was with Columbia later Atlantic but Never Motown whom l followed Since Please mr Postman 1961. And Shop Around 1960. Mary Wells was the First Lady of Motown 1962-1964. Diana Ross took over 1965-1980 becoming the Queen.Aretha was No where insight.

[@pauladixon7725]

Thank God for the Queen Diva of soul, who gave her audience the voice that may you feel with the spirit of peace and love ,that is what her songs did for me. One of my favorite Diva singers and my mom also, we had all her songs albums and recorders. I was very young hearing her voice 60"s and now my children listen to her in their 20's, I still listen too. I love you Queen Diva, you kno that God love you best. It is good to know that she knew God, Amen. My condolences to her family. R.I.P QUEEN DIVA YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON. A FABULOUS DIVA FABULOUS PAULA- AUGUST 17,2018. NO SINGER CAN STEP IN HER PLACE........

[@temorehutuhua3021]

Get ready Heaven the Queen of Soul is about ready to go home. When you go it will be a sad day indeed. God is calling you home precious lady. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Can you hear it? God is saying to you "Well Done Aretha", take your rest, you have earned it 100 times over.

[@LizDaWiz]

Te Morehu Tuhua SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR YOU

[@salgaldenco]

It took me by surprise when Aretha thanked Wendy for talking frankly to Whitney and saying she was doing better. Damn.

[@Sounzgudd]

I love this woman and women like her. They're so worthy of their legendary status. So real, so talented, uncompromising and respected. For them to continue to be so loved and still be completely themselves proves how powerful their stand alone talent is. Nothing added or taken away. Inspiring. RIP Ms Franklin

[@zeldaadlez9865]

STEP BACK...STEP OVA DER

[@celestematthews3266]

Zelda Adlez Wendy Williams is a hot mess

[@randybox7824]

My Queen of Soul rest in peace.

[@michellew.7978]

"Step over there" is what she said. Ms. Franklin was a intelligent classy women.

[@celestematthews3266]

shelly waymire Wendy was to much

[@mikeymelaninking4864]

damn that tea look good as fuck what kind of tea is that cause i know it aint lipton

[@littlepotato__89]

hahahahahaha

[@gusalthorp6138]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sharonbartley808]

MIKEY MELANIN KING 🤣🤣🤣 I'm very late to this but this,comment very funny.

[@QueenNile]

MIKEY MELANIN KING that’s wat I said

[@Cinncakes88]

Lmfao

[@sabbylovesyou3267]

Love you Mrs. Queen of soul!!! Your realness forever will live on and on. May you rest in peace darling.💖 Thank you so much for the legacy you have left behind for this generation on.

[@delorescrusoe6064]

No

[@shennarice5749]

This interview was so fun and Aretha you are a marvelous woman ...I wish I had met her in person ...she seems so sweet and humble ...her music will live on forever 💖💖💖

[@boipelopolite6803]

Gosh I love Aretha....... I can hear her songs in my head.....❤️

[@toni9890]

how do you feel about her passing

[@boipelopee]

+Alex Skellington lol but she is alive

[@LizDaWiz]

boipelo polite WITH YOU......SO MANY COME TO MIND........I'M SHOCKED AT THE LIMITED SONGS THEY ARE PLAYING... ARETHA HAD 50 YEARS IF MUSIC.....YOU COULD PLAY FOR DAYS...NOT REPEAT A SONG.. ALBUM COVER....."NEVER LOVED A MAN" AWESOME

[@carriemtsh9648]

Aretha was amazing and Wendy did well here probably her most respected interview she has ever had

[@tourist54]

Areetha can sing, can talk or be silent..can do anythIng.. and she'll always be THE QUEEN OF SOUL. RIP , Amazing Grace

[@oneloveatatime]

Aretha looks so good, Thank you Wendy for this interview. Its good to see the queen looking good.

[@arlethalewis3318]

Aretha said she didn't know Whitney looked at her as a Godmom, but she was please to know that Whitney looked up to her. I think that was something Whitney used at the beginning of her career.

[@TheFever77]

I find it fascinating that Aretha Franklin still lives in Detroit!!

[@DrDeADETV]

TheFever77 Detroit is the united States best kept secret actually

[@gusalthorp6138]

+IAmCoreyTaylor The government has failed The City of Detroit a not Aretha Franklin

[@jaywest3734]

I wouldn't live in that shithole.

[@FCLaney]

She's a down, sensual woman lol she's not leaving her ship until it sinks!

[@boobae1616]

Aretha Franklin is one celebrity that never fakes it,i don't blame her for not leaving Detroit,i understand people outlook of it,but the real thing about this queen,she don't try to be something she's not,she still her to the day she died,and as far as her supposedly not giving to the city of Detroit,do yr research and think about it,detroit is a city where Motown comes for,she doesn't need to give,citu of Detroit making money,just by saying the word Detroit,the d ya heard me,not only that,some people gives and not want to brag about it,some people out her still exists,r.i.p queen .

[@PleaseDontShoveMeUpYours]

We will forever miss Aretha’s Legendary Voice and Legendary Shade!!!!!

[@KHEM-MECCA]

A BEAUTIFUL SOUL OF A WOMAN❤💙💚 REST IN POWER, QUEEN!

[@phatboysbakery]

Yeah, it's too cold in Detroit in the winter from what I hear,but I'd like to visit. Nice clip of Wendy Williams and Ms. Franklin!!

[@msbcheet6041]

Nice to see this interview!! And hear the words of encouragement she imparted to Wendy on behalf of Whitney.

[@chettinahodges]

Wendy Williams, Congratulation on this epic interview!!! RIP Ms. Aretha Franklin 😥🙏😘

[@reshon30]

chettinahodges yes one of the only things with Wendy associated that I could watch! No disrespect but I cringe on a lot of stuff she does . But I loved tnis

[@DEVASTATOR478]

legend .

[@v.dargain1678]

Without a doubt . How many gold albums does she have ?

[@celestematthews3266]

MarlonMax FOREVER

[@stroop3666]

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin ♥ RIP!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! I AM SO BLESSED THAT I GOT TO SEE YOU PERFORM LIVE!!!

[@jbonner821]

We love you Aretha!!!!! Queen of Soul!!!!❤️ R.I.P

[@missbombaclaudietv9011]

Aretha was like "step back."...lol

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

She did not want wendy putting her germs on her food.

[@LMKCRN]

I came here just witness the infamous GIF of wendy crying 😂

[@LizDaWiz]

ebrahim ashraf. phony

[@wisonhughes7690]

ebrahim ashraf mi no

[@lolo2good]

😭😂😂

[@cintshair]

This was so wonderful to rewatch!! I remember watching this when it originally aired. Wendy did a great job! RIP Peace Queen Aretha❤

[@elnorajefferson8505]

When this young lady started her career I was a little girl. But asI got older I used to listen to her music, I felled in love with it.I love listening to the music back in in the day it brings back memories,yes indeed. Girl you was one of the best back then. I will keep her in my prays too.

[@livethewordcathedralpastor7249]

That's what u heard😂😂😂🤣🤣😆

[@memyselfand65]

Nobody but WENDY can get it done like that, keeping it REAL! Thanks, Wendy - Ms. Franklin we LOVE YOU!

[@LizDaWiz]

memyselfand65 Wendy...nothing, unable to hold intelligence in a relevant interview

[@onesmartdiva]

Love this interview Ms. Franlin had such a humor and seemed to be so down to earth!

[@stickyanddaddy1569]

LMAO🤣🙊🙊😂@6:21 when you started dancing🕺🤸💃 around grown folk when you haven't bath yet, THAT WAS MY MAMA 🤣!

[@iheartme1432]

she was beautiful young and fresh faced. love you aretha

[@redbone2436]

My girl mz Franklin😘😘😘

[@daffyduckfan4478]

Lol she told that man to step back😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@frankiethomas7478]

I wish I could tell Wendy Williams that watching this episode put a big smile on my face. I work in healthcare, and I’m some days it can be brutal. I spite of all she has gone through and how her show at times has lost its spark, I always find myself going back to her old episodes and they just make me laugh, like when she started dancing for Aretha 😂😂😂😂 I laughed right away l! I hope Wendy knows that there are people out here who do appreciate her for bringing laughter our lives…

[@trinicharl]

This is a beautiful interview..woww.. RIP Ms. Franklin God Bless

[@Egyptwasblack]

Aretha loves her some Nene leakes

[@veronicajones3115]

I 💘 NENE TO DOWN TO 🌎 A REAL LADY NO FAKE!! U GO GURL!!

[@Hiiiguys35]

Rest In peace

[@theresadavis1865]

LetMeTellYa

[@Tantrum1920]

I love the Queen of Soul!

[@ceejay1602]

Such ah down to earth woman....R.I.P to the Queen of Soul💜💜💜

[@tiffanyking9166]

Watching the homecoming vs homegoing of this beautiful soul! ❤️ Rest peacefully beautiful!

[@crystalgrose]

Prayers for Aretha ♡

[@peaches7585]

I LOVE ARETHA FRANKLIN. SHE IS A LIVING LEGEND, SOUL SISTER DIVA ,QUEEN OF SOUL. ARETHA INSPIRE ME, PERFECT ROLE MODEL. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT HER.

[@LizDaWiz]

PEACHES. WHOLEHEARTEDLY.... TRUTHFULLY......SPOKEN

[@catalino9819]

People dont realize the intense touring rigor. It shows how even more amazing these great special musicians and artists are. Bless you Aretha, thank you🌍🌈🦋🍄🎸🌲❤💜🧡🧡💛💚💙

[@ashleystar9780]

Thanks to. my mom's girl my mom since passed on. but she loved Mrs Franklin and knew her dad!

[@djtbeauty8263]

Praying for full recovery

[@EasyPersuasionTPS]

This interview for Wendy it's more memorable now and she got a chance to talk to Ms.Aretha so she's near and dear to her heart I'm sure

[@cocoisrael4223]

Thanks ReRe cause I truly "Listen to my heart " with a positive vibe .... Rest easy Queen❤❤❤❤

[@nikkithomas9857]

Ms Franklin was authentic. Her music is a soundtrack playing in the background of many lives.

[@kindell1]

PREACH!

[@deba2405]

God Bless you beautiful lady,so sorry you had such a horrible father,but you became strong and made it inspite of him!!!! RIP♡♡♡♡♡

[@newtuber3465]

I'm just now seeing this after we lost our hometown legend, this was so down to earth. Wendy, keep doing you #313❤

[@Edfons]

She was so confident, she spoke with such comfortability.

[@imperfect2perfect717]

Rip Aretha!!! My grandma loved herself some "I'm giving him something that he can feel" and Bridge over trouble water.

[@sanctuaryrain2010]

Incredible voice, RIP Aretha

[@missdaisy5736]

So touching. Stevie Wonder really loves Aretha and took it close to heart when talking about her. Those people are very close in spirit.

[@jackiebrown4398]

Praying for The Queen Of Soul! Love you Aretha Franklin! May God comfort and keep you

[@januarysavoiex]

Rest in eternal peace to the Queen of Soul ✝️

[@toddspratt4467]

I will always remember how my girlfriend's and I would be on the way to the Club, Respect would come on the Radio and we would get out of the Car to sing and dance. Great, Great Memories. I know You are Shing Bright in the Sky. See You One Day. You kept the Faith. Finished the Course. Fulfilled Your Destiny. Congratulations, Shining Star.

[@reshon30]

Todd Spratt that was beautiful

[@lacemitchell9895]

Todd Spratt Awesome!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bjanderson_09]

This was such a great interview! RIP!

[@yolantarooney9191]

RIP, THE MOST INCREDIBLE ARTIST I EVER KNOW, YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY ❤️.THE QUEEN OF SOUL.

[@eduardovieyra6248]

aretha: u think im gullible wendy: i think you can be aretha:ion gullible u get stupid not me 😂😂 gets me everytime

[@nastassiasmith2119]

Eduardo Vieyra 😂😂😂

[@TheRmjr]

ROTFL!!!

[@tremaine861]

Aretha's laugh doe, so diva!

[@luisdonoso269]

Nice interview.Very natural.!!!When she said "move""that was perfect.Thanks Wendy 👏👏👏

[@myenmoni]

The shade Aretha served lmaoo....Priceless!

[@tamashiasfamilychannel]

R.I.H. to the Queen of Soul.

[@granprix49]

pancreatic Cancer , the pain is awful unbearable,

[@carolynrogers9860]

Renee Green, pain, and every word that describe Pain. Comforting to know our Queen no longer is suffering from Pain.

[@chrisbean]

😢😢❤

[@Sakeenawatley231]

💔

[@ToniLoveMD]

Great interview. Such a Classy woman. She's going to be missed. REST IN POWER Ms. Franklin.

[@vimla2337]

Rock In paradise beautiful talented Queen. Sorry to see you leave us. But Heaven has a wonderful back up choir for this singing angel

[@debrathompson6951]

She was so real !!!

[@gma904]

Wendy looked so beautiful then. Before life's stresses took their toll, poor thing.

[@shariffbrown04]

thank you for this

[@cavalier4049]

I was surprised at this interview very relaxed very informative Wendy you did a very good job