Smokey Robinson sings to Aretha Franklin during her funeral

Smokey Robinson sings to Aretha Franklin at her funeral.

[@infiniteuniverse9528]

Smokey: "You're gonna be one of the featured voices in the choir of angels because, you'd have to be.." RIP Queen

[@MaryMary-iw7wh]

I love how he is is talking directly to Aretha. I watched everyone, but this feels like we are listening in on two old friends talking. It made me 😢

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

He is genuine that's why, all the rest just pretentious celebrities.

[@heatherc2939]

My bestlyfe, a lovely observation. Very touching.

[@RuthBlanding12052015]

@@ASmith-jn7kf Bill Clinton looks as if he's tired and would like to be somewhere else

[@pamelapride2199]

I felt the same way listening to him talk to her directly 😢

[@NiaMSnow]

I love that he kept saying YOU vs Aretha! Acknowledging that shes still someone even though she physically isn't here. Let me say when he started singing.. I started crying

[@debrarogers8194]

Me too

[@lmills6097]

Ditto

[@naturalbeauty9843]

Smokey still has the pipes, no music just pure voice! Very appropriate tribute to a Queen and good friend, from the heart!!

[@crystalr6895]

Indeed!!

[@heatherc2939]

Nicely said natural beauty.

[@arethawhite3712]

Amen to that comment my friend 👋👍👍💖💖. God bless him for that beautiful tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin 😢💔. My prayers go out to the family forever and always 🙏. Sleep well, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, we're really gonna miss you!!!!!!!👼😢🌹🌹🌹🌹🎤🎹. Take care of yourself and your family during this coronovirus pandemic 😷 ok. Much love from Bunn NC.

[@Jimarceo]

Very talented I miss growing up listening to good music like Mr Robinson and Ms Franklin not very many now a day

[@hollisbridgett]

Yes, that's when you know a person can sang, is when there's no music.

[@desireegw7]

Wow! Was just discussing how Smokey has outlived all his Motown friends/brothers & some sisters. Rest with our Heavenly Father queen Aretha Franklin.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Not all.

[@alwaysastudent]

Smokey and Stevie are at everyone's homegoing.

[@lovewalk101]

Berry Gordy is also still living

[@sanwonjack6780]

Al green

[@sheiladavis6523]

DezWW777 you are So Very WRONG !!! NOT ALL OF THEM

[@abrown1306]

Smokeys remarks were so beautiful, had me balling my eyes out 😭😭😭😭

[@stevegutierrez3829]

*bawling, genius. 😒

[@Damyka4]

Smokey made me cry like a baby.

[@tracievans8616]

I’m glad to know I am not the only one. I’m still bawling. And he can still sangggggg!!!

[@salvagesonic2903]

same

[@heathermetz6576]

Smokey you did a beautiful tribute to your lifelong friend and ended with such a beautiful song.....tears......

[@TransformedSoul466]

Me too

[@evangdblunt7658]

Awesome

[@manalmorsi6527]

All my life I wished I had a friend like that.

[@dimitri.l.clark.7756]

Be a friend like that for others.

[@pamelafuller4447]

They are very hard to.come by.

[@blaircatt8137]

Me Too 🥲

[@msdarlenetoyou]

How bout having one.And loosing them.

[@mauricehorton6041]

I will be your friend 🌹

[@ginadillon2072]

He is a genuine man. Touching tribute.

[@meikanicole]

Smokey still looks Good😍he don't age

[@sharebear1129]

He is beautiful to me 💝

[@gucciysl]

Botox and facelift and money will do that

[@sharontaylor6195]

@@sharebear1129 Me Too

[@arethawhite3712]

@@sharebear1129 I'm with you on that one Share Bear!!! 😊. Those green eyes are so beautiful and his voice is still so smooth as silk!!!! Wonderful tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin 😢💔🌹🌹🌹🌹. I am so honored to be named after her ❤️💕. Rest well, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin 😢, I love and miss your voice which was so powerful 💪👼. Take care of yourself and your family during this coronovirus pandemic 😷 ok. Much love from Bunn NC. 👋💖💖😊.

[@sweetbabyruth7777]

@@gucciysl more like having Genes from a Indian (indigenous) we really don't age he looks good but you knew that 🙌🏾

[@ramrichard2271]

He tapped into another demesion while he was talking to Aretha like a little child in 1st Person. She was for ever present at that moment. What a Powerfuuuul interaction with his dear friend.

[@gigid9606]

and dam on Smokie, black dont crack

[@leonardtheyard6468]

.,kki

[@latashaedwards303]

vbbvgv BV vgggvgfffff the CV and I am not sure CV fg vuyv the rest of the

[@darikaarmstrong1800]

Smokey was beautiful he is going to really miss Ms. Aretha.

[@sheiladavis6523]

@@gigid9606 Wrong !!! Live long enough you will see that Black Does Crack especially when you are not getting plastic surgery here and there. It's a part of life as you get older you Will Crack 🙂 take care my best wishes to you Adios April.11,2021

[@m.j.s.whitley5978]

That was beautiful smokie. Just you and an old friend having a last chat.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Smokey*

[@heatherc2939]

Lovely comment Jeremy.

[@a.perkins907]

M.J.S Whitley...... Your comment was PRICELESS ❤️"Just an old friend having a chat!!" Thank You......

[@klytouch5285]

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[@tom11zz884]

They'll have many more chats in the dreamworld..

[@claradavis8555]

Lord have mercy Jesus Smokey Robinson when he sings Lord knows he don't need no music wow

[@keithadams5533]

Smokey he just GOD gifted no music and he was on point. He sounded so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes great job Smokey.

[@denisemitchell8477]

I second that emotion

[@pamelajohnson2930]

From the heart 💓

[@swimsis]

His tribute was the most sincere. Deep from the heart. That was true friendship. Knew her since she was eight years old. The FOLK they knew from Detroit!!! Wow! ❤️

[@valeriesoftnlow1705]

Since he was 8 yrs. old - Aretha was 6 yrs. old.

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

The emotion in his voice. He is pure brilliance.

[@tiffh4935]

This was hands down the most genuine and heartfelt tribute of the night! You really felt their friendship. Most of the other singers screamed through their songs and most of the speakers appeared to relish the spotlight and make some grandiose, inappropriate stand. Thank you Smokey for keeping the focus on your dear friend, our queen of soul.

[@latoya2383]

Smokey Smokey Smokey, I wish he would’ve sang the entire song!! Such a Beautiful, Heartfelt & Sad song, which would always bring me to tears whenever I watched the Temptation’s movie!! This song definitely fit their relationship over the years!! RIP ARETHA🙏🏽🌹 #TheQueenofSoul👑

[@DamonCahlil]

Latoya2383 same! As soon as I heard it instant water works. Wish he sung the whole thing too but I don’t know if I could’ve watched it.

[@latoya2383]

Diamond Latchison Yeah he probably wouldn’t have made it through the entire song w/o breaking down, he would’ve had the whole church crying!!

[@sharebear1129]

Agreed. I've seen that movie about 6 times. 😍

[@MrCamos6]

Beautiful Acapella Version Of " I'll Miss you " it broke my heart to see her youngest son get choked up when Smoky started singing😞

[@Rbeautiful4]

Smokey still looks amazing, love his tribute to Aretha.

[@denisemitchell8477]

they should have let him sing not Ariana

[@ultratalented2416]

He’s being a Vegan for 40 plus years and Has Being Doing Yoga For 40 Plus

[@arethawhite3712]

@@denisemitchell8477 I agree 💯 percent with you on that comment, with that short ass dress on, how disrespectful at the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin's funeral 😒. Dressed like she was going to shoot a video or go to a damn club!!!! You could tell the people behind her were looking at the dress she had on!!! Thank you Smokey Robinson for that awesome, heart felt tribute to your life long friend Aretha Franklin 😢!!!! Take care of yourself and your family during this coronovirus pandemic 😷 ok. Much love from Bunn NC. 👋💖💖💖😊. Be safe and blessed ok?!!!

[@DamonCahlil]

This got me how he was talkin to her on a personal level and made her human. Not just Aretha Franklin the legend but his childhood friend. And the song... every time I hear it never fails to make me cry. I can only imagine for folks like Smokey... like Stevie... like Gladys... this is YEARS of friendship... of growing up and being in the business... they’ve seen it all and have seen practically all of their friends come and go... our elders are leaving us and this broke me to see them have to go through this...

[@tonyasmith3662]

DiamondsareandIand Latchison

[@lovelight4388]

Smokey, still smoking !! Love you Smokey !!

[@octaviaglenn87]

Made me cry. May our heavenly father give her family, friends and fans peace, comfort and strength.

[@phllfnt6]

Such a Beautiful goodbye!

[@neicyneicy4761]

This song always bring me to tears😢 Rest in Peace Queen Diva Aretha❤

[@z.paradis4545]

Rest in Peace Aretha 🙏.........

[@totalt6600]

Heaven had to open up extra room , for her gigantic Soul. She changed this guys life, forever. Love you, Ms. Franklin.💛🙏

[@patriciagriffin8773]

Christmas songs

[@mikepech1648]

I'm in my mid seventies. I grew up listening to Aretha and Smokey singing to us since forever. Dances weren't complete without their songs. I'm sure Aretha felt the same as she went to meet our maker while listening to Smokey sing a song for her. RIP Aretha

[@rhondaa2076]

Omg... Did he have to sing that song... Tears.

[@abrown1306]

Rhonda Allamby Girl it had me gone outta here from the first note

[@melindamarshall1165]

Awww that was beautiful smokey... Rip queen

[@davidgosa5201]

Smokey knows how to capture a crowd.Beautiful words from a beautiful voice.The most heart felt part of the ceremony.It's always hard to lose a true friend..Eternal Peace.

[@Khristian2010]

Yeap the tears are flowing!! That song just took me out!!

[@AutismMommy1986]

Beautiful Kai That song took me all the way OUT !!

[@DamonCahlil]

All the way out. I was complete and utter mess from the first note. He explained what song he was about to sing and I knew exactly what it was and just cried at the thought.

[@vixenjohnson3195]

OMG! I'm crying that was so sad. Especially when Smokey sings. That song makes me cry so much.

[@stephanie3506]

That was just PERFECT Smokey! What you said and what you sang........BEAUTIFUL tribute! Condolences to you!

[@theresaadams9637]

I can't hear the entire song without stopping midway and crying, this song goes to the core of my soul.

[@charlebeam4607]

Very touching we can't find friends like this but when we do we will know it unconditional.

[@ms.leewilliams18]

That Made Me Tear Up, Beautiful Eulogy For Areatha Franklin From Smokey Robinson 🎤💯💔

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

I'm a Professional Photographer that shoots high end homes for sale and was working by myself while I was watching & listening to Aretha's memorial service. IT RENEWED ME AND GAVE ME STRENGTH like almost nothing I've ever heard. I was, still am and forever will be FOREVER TOUCHED TO THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART by Smokies' heart wrenching goodbye and singing to his LIFELONG, GOOD GOOD GOOD FRIEND. How I wish I had one friend like that from my childhood. But I bet that the vast majority of us don't and it's only getting WORSE. The human race is bringing about its own END FASTER & FASTER & FASTER. Life is incredibly SHORT.....make yourself happy.

[@RosettaStoned462]

I saw Smokey at a small winery; the concert was so intimate. Not only is this man a genius as it relates to music, he has an amazing ability to keep you captivated while he speaks...

[@troygoodall4825]

I almost cried when he sang that song. So beautiful. I'm going to miss Aretha and John McCain. They were great icons.

[@justbeingveetv3423]

John Mcain😯👀👀👀👀😕

[@chrisnelson3936]

Heaven Lee Yes,😒😒

[@Hervinbalfour]

@@justbeingveetv3423 😂😂😂😂

[@tom11zz884]

Well, I cried....

[@mildredking7545]

Hi Troy. I agree with you. I liked John McCain also. Will miss Aretha, her music, her voice.

[@SuperAquatic1]

Aretha Franklin was the angelic Queen of soul one of the greatest voices God ever gave any human may you rest in peace dear lady

[@bobrench1717]

smokey has always had a sweet soul you can hear his love in his music but most of all you hear his soul a gentle soft loving soul

[@sandrathomas8624]

My prayers are with you Smokey that song get to me every time

[@seanbean4682]

Figures that one of the greatest and most prolific songwriters, as well as one of Americas most beautiful voices, would do such a heartfelt tribute to his friend. People like Smokey and Aretha are the pinnacle of humanity. They bring joy to others without asking anything other than human decency and understanding. Both artists gave us more than we deserve.

[@user-ev1ps9bq3k]

Tears Are Rolling Down My Face, Missing My Family That Have Gone On🙏♥️🙏♥️

[@miaace5070]

Balling like a baby . That was sweet Smokey .

[@decacards5250]

Smokey looks great at 78!!

[@pacificole]

So beautiful and touching. Thanks for sharing what a real lifelong friendship is. Tears, and love to you Smokey!

[@pregnantwench]

Yup. Buckets. Bawled like a baby. Lost of performances were beautiful, amazing, strong. He's the only one who brought me to tears, no question.

[@mariewilliams4290]

The next door neighbor got to me also when he said " maybe one day I'll be fortunate enough to move next door to you. " OMG

[@onlygodcanjudgeme7776]

🐝, what a blessing to have had a childhood friend for so long to sing to you as in the present. RIP our QUEEN.

[@danavixen6274]

God bless you Smokey. Very touching and sincere. Music has lost a divine Queen. 👸🏾🙏🏾😔

[@lindalyte7307]

Beautiful 😪😥 Smokey still has that.... VOICE!!!!..😎😎 Rest in Peace, Ms.Franklin, " The Queen of Soul😔😔

[@DaughterOfGod912]

Tears Falls😢 , Rest In Peace Queen 👑❤️

[@doriyellepink4638]

Tears. Smokey im speechless that was Beautiful..

[@carolynhoeck4155]

I love to here him sing.Wonderful voice.

[@stevenherrera8010]

Smokey robinson and the miracles were the very first concert I have ever seen live in Reno Nevada in around 1979-1980 as I was 13 years old and never stopped listening to his music as I will die to it

[@blaircatt8137]

This song always takes me somewhere no return🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽I LOVE IT

[@chrismartin6984]

hey Smokey good seeing you you're the landlord to keep off Motown music always and forever

[@maeve4686]

I've loved Aretha since I first heard rock n roll in the '50's. I loved Smokey Robinson's sound as well. I heard them on Soul Train in the 'it's (I think) as a duet singing " Ooh, Baby, Baby" & it brought tears to my eyes. It still does, as her voice always did.

[@feliciah.8193]

My condolences to all the family & friends of Aretha Louise Franklin🌹🙏🌹 😭😥 Smokey that was very beautiful & I know she heard every word. May God✝️Bless you all.

[@michellewatts2651]

All of Detroit thanks you for such an Awesome Tribute to the Queen. Of course I was there also, I was sitting where you and Earl came in. I thought the City of Detroit did a Fabulous job Honoring their Queen.

[@deborahjohnson7424]

Absolutely beautiful , the way Smokey told him friend goodbye.

[@satob7690]

I love this man 💕❤. Just seen him live a few days after Ms. Franklin passed away. He gives out such an amazing vibe during his concerts. I just looked at some of the recording I took tonight and they still give me chills. I can't wait to see him perform live again.

[@mocha-dlyte6590]

I'm so glad Smokey sang that song. That is one of the few songs that WILL make me cry. I've been singing in a church choir since I was 10. I'm GiGi to 3 and no song has ever touched my heart like this one has. A tribute fitting for a Queen.

[@michellecummings2903]

Smokey was the best!

[@michellecummings2903]

@Smokey Robinson ♪ Cleveland Ohio

[@brandonbrown8513]

Every time I'm going to watch the movie Temptations when they play this song at end I'm going to thinking about Aretha Franklin 1948-2018 R.i.p

[@pamelaraffel9142]

This is what class looks like and makes you feel like. Well done Smokey. Well done indeed.

[@Cisco35Kid]

Powerful tribute - I about blew the speakers on my first nice “sound system” listening to and singing along with Aretha back in the 80s. Volume cranked. Probably why I’m getting hard of hearing now. lol. RIP

[@sebastiane.hassell4043]

A beautiful tribute!

[@qsmith276]

This song is everything for her man I cry 😢 rip queen

[@mikejones2237]

I met Smokey in Atlanta at the Peachtree Plaza Hotel, and he was about as humble, nice as a person could be, must be truly one of God's special children.

[@juniorgemini8076]

my god smokey dat voice bro never change even at ur age wat a gift

[@chriscoleman6358]

Heaven opened up its arms for our Queen so much soul Aretha gave us all

[@TayRawSaDPanda78]

My buddy my Gram pick this song for her funeral about 8 years ago. I just wanted to hear him actually sing it! The flesh means nothing it's the Spirit that surpasses! Bless everyone's heart!

[@robertborsani4639]

What a beautiful tribute to his friend! I met this man 2 years ago, he is genuine as they come. Made me feel like an old friend. Bravo Smokey

[@Destinyatk]

Really Gonna Miss you was played at my BEAUTIFUL sister’s funeral in 2016. Very pretty song by Mr. Smokey. Tears are flowing now hearing him sing a lil portion

[@Dion_Mustard]

Smokey that was raw! What a gorgeous soul he is. And he goes right back to the very start. 1958. Pre-Motown. This guy is a legend. There are, however, many Detroit superstars still left.. Martha Reeves, Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, Stevie Wonder etc. So they aren't the longest, but by god, they are the most unique of all the Detroit acts! Long Live the Queen!!!!!

[@sybilwalker6003]

Smokey's tribute to Aretha made me reflect on an old friend I will forever cherish but I truly miss her. I'm gonna miss you my old friend. Simply beautiful.

[@blaircatt8137]

Ive LOST A LOT OF LOVED ONES IN MY LIFE FROM OLDER TO YOUNGER THAN ME AND THIS SONG SAYS IT ALLLLLLLL FOR ME 💧💧💧🙏🏽🙏🏽PERIOD

[@evelyntarawa7140]

Smokey still have it 🎤🎶🎵

[@karlatkinson4397]

A very honest and heartfelt speech. RIP Aretha. You were my favourite singer by far.

[@theronedawson3236]

How many of us can say you still have your childhood friends stay you are still in touch. You know some of us grow up and move on and start another new life. Well Mr. Smokey there are those who come into our lives for a season and their are those with us until end. You and Aretha were that special friend to each other. Beautiful tribute to your friend.

[@tommyadano9853]

Top song writer. One of the 20th centuries top talents. We're blessed to have you Smokey. Beautiful tribute to the Queen of Soul. Speaking to her like your both in a Diner have a cup of coffee. Congratulations on your success and sharing it with the rest of the world.

[@Hamigal]

Smokey is a beautiful soul. His tribute to his friend Aretha shows grace, humility, and love.

[@imbees2]

Smokey is timeless. I’ve been seeing and wAtching him since 1965. At the Uptown in Philadelphia. And I’m still a Smokey fan today.

[@mainegabrielle]

That was beautiful and genuine. I feel like that was the only real moment of the whole funeral.

[@janelyahanna1716]

This is amazing a legend singing to a legend

[@curtistinemiller1560]

Smokey talked to Areatha with all of us listening You can tell he was a Good friend. Rip Areatha.

[@tina.raines77]

RIP dear Aretha...heaven has a new angel in the choir.

[@TheCaulfield1]

What a beautiful tribute to one of his best friends... Choked up whilst he was singing to her 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@getreal19783]

love, love this guy! This song reminds me all the time of the friends I've lost and loved! RIP VICKI WHITE!

[@lorriesantos340]

This Was SO BEAUTIFUL !!....Thank You For Sharing

[@BeatriceBurnette]

I’ve loved Smokey ROBINSON’s music for Years!!

[@nickmidwest6253]

I remember just a few short months ago, balling my eyes out while watching Smokey give this amazing tribute. You are still missed so much Queen. Long live the Queen; Lady Soul!

[@ASSman864]

Such a natural poetical sense of mind, you can tell smokey doesnt have to enter any certian mindset to write his songs, its just his authentic state of mind. When he was talking here it sounded like the start of sweet harmony

[@Sonya77353]

Love this man!! He looks very well aging may God continued to blessed Smokey Robinson!!

[@realtalk3102]

I used to play with marbles when I was a child.

[@sharonjeter4907]

👀

[@sharonjeter4907]

Just saw the video with Smokey Robinson and was in tears..what a beautiful tribute to not only his friend but the queen of Soul, rest in peace Ms. Aretha Franklin...

[@tonyathibodeaux882]

Smokey still gotta it, love all his music

[@denisedavis7852]

What a Beautiful memory💝

[@corneliuswhite5139]

Jesse Williams could play Smokey in the biopic.

[@Khristian2010]

He was the first that came to mind

[@mopounce5660]

Allen Payne ?

[@treasures_pandora]

Great idea!!!!

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

No. Just no.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

@@mopounce5660 at least Allen is an actual actor.

[@crmwilliams5116]

Hard enough to say goodbye. But I hope it brought Smokey some comfort to know the world was watching, listening, and we felt his heart in every word. To have that level of friendship in that industry is so rare ~♡♡♡