WATCH: Chaka Khan performs at Aretha Franklin's funeral

Musical superstar Chaka Kham performed at Aretha Franklin's funeral on Friday afternoon from Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.

[@SupaFly10579]

This funeral was better than any awards show I've seen in at least 20 years.

[@22221mm]

Because the wrong people are in charge of the award shows.

[@michellejohnson8650]

Yes!!!!😀

[@jamyt9037]

It was the queen of soul's funeral. It had to be majestic and full of talent.

[@dianeboylan6840]

Unbelievable and so fitting!

[@RB-gt8bf]

I know right!

[@marquescaldwell8627]

Can I just point out that Aretha Franklin's funeral is the best description of a black funeral on this planet we don't mourn the dead we celebrate they life

[@martyemmons8692]

That's why I'm watching this morning. This performance by Chaka Khan at Aretha Franklin's funeral inspires spiritual joy. After sheltering-in-place and missing Thanksgiving, Christmas and New year's Eve celebrations, I was feeling depressed. Not anymore. Now I know that I was afflicted with self-pity. Aretha is still giving me happiness and strength, God bless her.

[@bikotheanimator6169]

That should be the case, but you know that is not true. I avoid funerals. Everyone is always there to look depressed and everything.

[@ninobrown5416]

Here are the receipts that CHAKA KHAN can sing ANYTHING! Marques, this Home Going celebration was just spectacular yet sad that Ms. Franklin was not alive to see herself be honored. It would be nice if we honored our Kings and Queens while they are still with us. I mean a real good hour or two just for them not knocking the BET Honors or BET Music Awards but a show just for that one artist or group/band. Ms. Franklin will be sorely missed🌹

[@juniordacosta885]

What is the name of this song ?

[@NathanZar]

@@juniordacosta885 going up the yonder.

[@ladyo8297]

They probably gave her that song last minute. She really wasn't prepared but she pulled it off like an veteran

[@Ms-wr9dd]

She said she was nervous about singing.... Fan or no fan, she worked it out!

[@theunbalancedlibra3815]

She’s sung this before at someone else’s funeral with a whole lot more energy. I think she was nervous if anything.

[@937dboy]

lady o lyrics on back of fan like what? such a Queen👑😉

[@luciafromwiisports37]

Everyone knows that song wow!!!!!

[@youtubeadministrator4187]

Correct

[@Rikiid_]

She hit that note so good they had to help Jesse Jackson get up😂

[@sieira12]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@tinkerbell5646]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@miguelgaldamez8253]

😅😅😅😅😅😂

[@vuyaniben5154]

He had to get up he felt that high note 🤭🤭

[@sylvershadow4271]

Hollering! 😂

[@Sagewings]

If people can't see the beauty of the American black culture they are blind

[@richiefinch9042]

Justin C edgy

[@bookofintellect7686]

In are culture when we singing are voice's get higher

[@loganbright6620]

Justin C do you know why it’s like that? Everything leads back to segregation

[@deboraharugu7324]

Justin C Do you see violence and crime in this video ?

[@brookewashington9626]

@Justin C wonder who introduced us to that regardless were the more powerful for it deal.

[@biancaj504]

I'm weak 😂😂😂😂 auntie better sing them lyrics off that fan

[@TheLbeebe7]

Lol yes auntie sho did 😂😂 like a G too.

[@jessicar5753]

She said that she was going to be nervous....that's probably why...she knew Aretha' s standards were high and was nervous about messing up. However, she is always amazing and did a fabulous job!!!

[@christinachumpitazi5597]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lisatsbiz2068]

😁😁😁

[@mistersedric]

Bianca Johnson Gladys is cracking up!

[@d_no_allyn_86]

When she finally broke into that high note! My eyebrows shot up! Stayed that way. Those singers from the 70's are the gods.

[@martyemmons8692]

Not only your eyebrows, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Michael Eric Dyson and Reverend Jesse Jackson (although, he needed assistance). The whole congregation rose to their feet.

[@ceciliadavies2456]

Yep....!

[@dharam149]

Exactly

[@RS-it2ho]

@@martyemmons8692 THAT PART!!

[@bikotheanimator6169]

Gods? O__o

[@ceds.9592]

She may not have known the words and read it from the back of a fan, but she still ate that song up, especially the end.😂😂🙌🏽 That choir killed it the entire funeral.

[@nicolespain1873]

🗣🗣🗣YESSS THEY DID

[@kimberlyjohnson1010]

Thee entire service!!

[@teiahampton]

AND DID!!!!

[@songbird536]

Not so much

[@ceds.9592]

@@songbird536 ??

[@JeffmChicago]

Chaka has lost so many of her good friends thru out the years. She once stated that they were icons to many but they were her friends. Aretha, Prince, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Donna Summer. It's heartbreaking to think what she's gone thru. Chaka is a survivor!

[@msl5253]

Yup! So many of the very best artist (of various genres) love her, she's good or great friends with. So, you can only imagine how she feels when they die, and she's asked to sing one more.

[@ABlueDahlia]

true

[@JLPerryTV]

Imagine Smokie Robinson. That man attended so many funerals. I don’t know how he does it

[@martyemmons8692]

My sentiments exactly, Jeff. Life is no cake walk for Chaka Khan, but she never gives up. I don't remember a single year that she ever stopped performing. As a Chaka Khan fan, she has always been there for me!

[@kellyabdelghani3404]

Rick James

[@magicpoke1555]

AND FOR THE RECORD....THAT FAN WAS GENIUS.

[@missmaya906]

pure genius when she let it go chills everyday great job thank you Chaka look at Judge Mathis Farrakhan and Jesse and the 3 ladies behind her she even started to scat brillant

[@D4L_457]

Yes she need to record that. I need that on my playlist

[@chancebrown106]

Don't let the fact that she's reading the lyrics off her fan deflect the fact that she can sing it better on the spot than your favs who had a week rehearsal!

[@denisemitchell8477]

Happy Birthday Queen Ladies and gents meatloaf made Put feets toes toenails All up in there Miss Chaka Khan Thank you Maaam Just Amazing. That Skat Ending

[@DeeBaby365]

Thank you for the slap to the face cause I was str8 giving her the 👀

[@demetricwilliams2040]

Yes lord the truth is so beautiful. Go Chaka.

[@dawnmanuel7372]

That's correct, she slayed it! Lyrics on a fan or whatever! Great job Chaka Khan

[@tyannacooper6901]

PERIOD

[@daBombshell]

This … I still can't get over. No teleprompter -- just a FAN

[@brendanpilgrim9851]

lol

[@gardenroom65]

Words were on the fan.

[@alynurse7921]

It's a long song . I don't blame her .

[@tabs9183]

She’s old school. Put it paper and glue it to the fan... don’t need no dang teleprompter. True legend.

[@dakiyacovington3380]

😂😂😂

[@pauledelsteinstudiogallery6397]

She knows what she’s doing. She begins slow then goes high then low and then blasts it out! She teases the audience as they beg for more of this unusual pitch, range and abstraction of her voice. Genius!

[@DetroitLives313]

She knew exactly what she was doing and she did the thing!

[@josephfleetjr4230]

Totally agree. I love her! God gave her a gift and she uses it!

[@dianeharder5178]

She is great.I admire her.I dont care if she reads off a fan.She rocks your soul

[@dianeharder5178]

@@josephfleetjr4230 You know it

[@sirblack1619]

She learned that from the Queen. Areths rarely ever started a sound full throttle. She learned to build the sing and draw you in.

[@tashanpatterson1003]

only chaka khan can read lyrics from a fan and slay the shit out of a song

[@bigsid2453]

Wow! She put it Down

[@Owen2256]

And they all stood, every one.

[@TyjaluvsChaka]

Thalia T. Chaka grew up as a Catholic !!! However I agree Chaka did Know this song !!! I saw her sing it at Mama Mcclarys Funeral (matriarch of the Mc Clary gospel family) & she tore it up!! In fact she sang without a mic I believe and sung the angels down from heaven!!! Idk why they took it off KZbin!!!

[@lordvoldemort5725]

Thalia T. It isn’t a lie, she came with the fan and the lyrics were taped on the back. And she looks at the fan repeatedly through the whole songs.

[@selease]

Exactly! LOL

[@josephfleetjr4230]

Ok, this is for the folks that don't know that is "CHAKA". You have to understand that! She took this song to another level along with the director "Kurt Carr". Also, Chaka had just arrived from the airport and given the lyrics to this song! Give this ICON a break! Raised Catholic and brought the House down like she was "Old School Southern Baptist" with Jazzy twist! Again, THIS IS CHAKA BABY! Sang mama! Over 65 and blowing better than 20 year olds. Autotune my foot!

[@baitalhail2657]

I am a Muslim and in the same time I appreciates how people express saying goodbye to a dead person in celebrated way. Someday, All of us will go down there to the Lord. May God bless you all. Love from Kuwait 🇰🇼❤

[@stevewynn9289]

Asalam Alaykum

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

The Queen of Funk paying homage to the Queen of Soul!

[@superdougie10]

God bless Chaka, even when she off she goes.......right?

[@MsVitaD]

@@superdougie10 what?

[@roberth5708]

@@superdougie10 Really! You could have kept that shit!

[@GAB-vm3yc]

Perfect description. She took us somewhere at the end. Church and then the after party.

[@maxtheknife]

THIS gave me life!!!!!! Chaka is the only singer left from the 70's who's voice is still intact!

[@marymonroe377]

Put some R E S P E C T on Patti Labelle's vocals Please!

[@stillbreathing7204]

Pattiii is alive.

[@cocoatea56]

And Gladys.

[@bobby12348]

@@marymonroe377 Thank U✌️😀

[@bobby12348]

@@cocoatea56 yes✌️

[@josephfleetjr4230]

Please tell me that I am not the only that watches this everyday. I don't care what anybody says. This was jamming! Chaka was raised Catholic so give her a break. Love you Chaka!

[@pablogm1184]

Me too, many times a day...

[@aunt-teainthecity1682]

Joseph Fleet Jr No Sir,me too!! CHAKA GOT DOWN!!

[@jcornfoot]

I'm still watching this daily

[@mattturn100]

No, you're not alone Amen!

[@aunt-teainthecity1682]

Me too!!! Chaka did that and showed up n showed out at the end too!!!!😘😘😘😘WE LOVE YOU CHAKA!!! Real Queen here👑👑👑👑

[@Janney3791]

Chaka Khan has aged so gracefully.. That's a joyful song, and I am sure Aretha Franklin was singing along and clapping her hands.

[@nezinez2694]

Who listened to this more than once?? This is like my 6th time! I LOVE this performance my Chaka ❤️👌🏿

[@MrKhari15]

I cant stop lol

[@nezinez2694]

Khari Hamblin I’m back again to listen to it 😍👌🏿

[@nappyscribe1987]

Inez Dukes I love how she walked out on stage. Them preachers!!!! Hahahahaha

[@nezinez2694]

Egypt Ra me too! 😂 At first they were seated, but that didn’t last long ;)

[@MrLadylove169]

I did...lol

[@hunnyblush]

Trust me my girl has not aged, love it

[@ernest747]

Not as good as she had back in the 1970s, but it's still one from a higher shelf.

[@937dboy]

hunny blush I idolize her😫💓.. did you see the Queen and signature color hair and fan looking like the Queen of Upper and Lower Egypt.. giving us Ma'at realness.. she most certainly took up yonder👆😇💯

[@hunnyblush]

@@937dboyMarvellous all round a wonderful send off ❇

[@sonyahma7048]

WE are the Israelites Chosen to Rule the earth and I see it today. Egyptians had us in slavery.

[@ernest747]

Oh I misread and thought you guys were talking about her voice.

[@mcleo9935]

CHAKA KHAN LOOKS THE SAME .SHE NEVER AGED..

[@bobby12348]

More more likely she trying to sound like Chaka Khan. Chaka Khan been in the music business way longer than Amy. ✌️

[@godlove5912]

Nicki Minaj could play Chaka in a movie!

[@msBellosa]

Charmaine Mcleo she always reminds me at Nicky minaj

[@sistasoldier7774]

Charmaine Mcleo right

[@george00719]

was just think that..not a day older..best I ever seen her

[@TremellluvYah]

The end was moving... especially when she came back out. That choir/background singers slayed too!

[@melissafarrugia9531]

Two spot on finales which just fitted so perfectly, that is what is possible with the love of people 😍

[@samanthalewis-perez8306]

Everyone in the congregation was part of the choir too.

[@sincerewilliams6526]

Gladys And Jennifer Lewis Were Like "Alright Now Chaka"

[@denisemitchell8477]

right

[@missbiancaleigh100]

Auntie Maxine, too!

[@martyemmons8692]

I recognized Gladys Knight, too. Her smile showed the spiritual joy she was feeling. Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@monewilliams6245]

I love ms. Jenifer lewis.. "now dont think u gone come live in my house and make me feel bad" - what's love got to do with it 🎶📺🎞

[@josuekhan5511]

and angie stone too

[@farfetched9296]

I feel like I've been to a concert and not a funeral.....this is the best homecoming I've ever witnessed 🤗

[@robincorprew9007]

Yes fit for a queen that she was

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

That's *homegoing*

[@michellew.7978]

Right, this is what a Homegoing is or some folks say singing them to "Glory"

[@nhlanhlambatha]

Why is there a coffin there then?

[@Mimi2Y2BYAZPHIL]

@@nhlanhlambatha Exactly, this was her *funeral*

[@tyjahkhan7708]

Chaka doesn’t remember the lyrics to some of her own stuff & the fact she read from the back of that fan and didn’t miss a beat is a testament to her professionalism and musicianship!!!

[@d.carnes5114]

yassss lol she a beast lol like im here shidd here yall go shit!

[@IlikepurpleXP]

Love that her pipes haven't deteriorated after so many decades of hitting those crazy notes. What a blessing!

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

That fact that folks like Chaka & Patti even still have access to those upper chest belts so many decades later is crazy. Aretha still had access to toward her later years. These women have always, & will always be THOSE GIRLS on the mic! The best of the best.

[@dharam149]

Absolutely couldn’t agree more

[@gypsygirl9]

Please don't forget Tina Turner! Omg. That goddess ended her last tour at 70 years old..70. She sounded amazing and danced up a storm. Just amazing!

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

@@gypsygirl9 💯 agree!

[@dayram6217]

So true

[@WordWoman111]

Besides their God given gift/anointing, they understood and respected their instrument, and took care of it.

[@jwaries6]

OMG, I loved this. Spontaneous...In the moment...in the spirit. You could see how the whole room felt the spontaneity of what was delivered. Chaka is an original. She and Aretha were friends, and singing for a dead friend's funeral, in front of your friend's casket, trying to honor your friend and do something to lift people up, while you yourself are grieving, emotional and need lifting, is one of the toughest gigs there is. Aretha would be proud!

[@carmensandiego223]

👏👏👏👏

[@sonyahma7048]

ARETHA IS PROUD OF HER FRIEND.

[@kingalpha8389]

Carmen Sandiego 😘😉🍷🌹

[@nycthick]

Jon Williams Amen

[@JonML1718]

I too thought the very same thing! And she did very very very well! Up yonder!

[@divineturner2490]

That choir though 🗣🗣🗣 YALL BETTER HARMONIZE!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@msd7782]

Yes!

[@quintabrownderiona702]

Mkay!!

[@937dboy]

Divine Turner ikr they sound AMAZING😇👏

[@syhhard4076]

Yes indeed

[@tanyahopper1883]

Choir was LIT!!! 🔥

[@tmoore7049]

That choir director is PHENOMENAL!

[@glou-glou]

i love him

[@tmoore7049]

@@glou-glou ❤️🙏

[@adedamolalafenwa9302]

That's Kurt Carr of the AWESOME WONDER fame.

[@tmoore7049]

@@adedamolalafenwa9302 ♥️ thanks!

[@adedamolalafenwa9302]

@@tmoore7049 you are most welcome, my Sister.

[@kanebess4169]

When she came back out!!!!!!!! My life didn't know it was missing her!!

[@yvonner.1851]

I never stop listening to Chaka she is my Aretha Franklin rest in peace our Queen of Soul

[@tamaramadison7563]

Wow Chaka yes she really killed that song her voice is so amazing

[@tamaramadison7563]

Beautiful what what home going for the queen of soul.

[@agent9973]

Took her a minute to warm it on up and she tore it down....Chaka Khan I love you.

[@michellew.7978]

Did take her a minute alright ...first I thought she was drunk or something.

[@thomasx58]

That's how the song is sang goes low and lower then watch OUT

[@elizstew8815]

You are right she was off ....

[@michellew.7978]

Or tipsy one !! At first I was like "What the hell "

[@syldoyou77]

shelly waymire, you are so RIGHT! Chaka was high as a kite, like always, but she did better than usual.

[@Baci302]

Who would "dislike" THIS? Chaka Khan is the only other female singer who could share a stage with Aretha.

[@msfirdaus5370]

The one performance that gives me life!!! Watched over a 1000 times and I'll never get tired. Bless you Chaka Khan.

[@gladysstancil6740]

AMEN

[@laurabook9492]

DITTO

[@watergreg5836]

she is missing the pitch all the time lol

[@darleenhickson6005]

I love watching it to!

[@antoniofigueroa1016]

Me too

[@aleixiamills2235]

The choir director tho... he didn’t know if he wanted to dance and watch or direct the choir lol 😂!!

[@geaj4214]

Don't see greatness in person everyday!

[@geaj4214]

I love the way he was celebrating Arethas home going right

[@jeremyburrell2208]

Lmao the choir director is the iconic Kurt Carr. He has so many gospel hits

[@edickerson8271]

@@jeremyburrell2208 :

[@humptydumpty5921]

Kurt Carr could not contain himself! He needs to drop another album.

[@missfirecracker8781]

Sad she had to sing that for one of her close friends and remain composed and professional that shits hard and would've broke me deeply

[@leepowers8833]

Yes! Chaka been singing Aretha songs since the beginning of her music career! She adores Aretha very much

[@dianeharder5178]

@@leepowers8833 Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin are beautiful angelic friends in this life and the next!!!

[@jimmiecato9390]

MISS FIRECRACKER I love singing(and have a nice voice)but I couldn’t sing for a friend much too emotional.👍🏾

[@jimmiecato9390]

Check my video on KZbin.🌹

[@mattturn100]

Oh yes that's so true but God! gives you the strength to push through all of the sadness and pain. Amen!

[@WH012Vids]

She still has it! Wow!!!

[@paidrafortenberry5400]

Yes she does i love her to peaces and she was higher than the empire state building and still killed it!!! Do yo thang chaka " TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD " SHIIIII!! LOL!!

[@Chicanaloca]

Rose Parade Queen!

[@roberth5708]

@@paidrafortenberry5400 she was not High...that old try something else...

[@thekaliko]

Jim Heiden hang on in there

[@Daniel-un8br]

The funk queen honoring the queen of the soul. I love. From Brazil

[@piustwelfth]

Love how she shifted to a HIGHER gear at 3:36!

[@tholliday1472]

❤️❤️❤️

[@trw927]

She had found her strength! After that it was over

[@ajsassy788]

Pius Twelvetrees It was at that moment Chaka realized where she was going!!! Yes ma'am!

[@Teviin]

Ikr. Bestttt

[@josephfleetjr4230]

All the haters bashing her performance and she was THE ONLY ONE THEY WANTED AN ENCORE FROM (Take notes ya'll she's and ICON)! So ya'll take a seat. This woman is in her 60's and even her worse you can come close to her gift from God! She was not raised in baptist church! She was raised Catholic and she's more funk, jazz, r&b, and gospel is last! I still think this was this was one of best tributes.

[@TheRealnigga1ify]

Her voice still sound like a horn so extraordinary! 😍

[@janicewardOverseer]

ChakaKhan life's been renewed @God

[@dontae9671]

Chaka's Voice sends chills everytime. Power, Control and showmenship all while reading off a fan

[@igetit7470]

If she remade this......I would buy it and I don't buy nothing!

[@nicolespain1873]

REMIX

[@danielrobinson9270]

Who cares where she is getting the lyrics from. She is performing this song in pure Chaka form.

[@kyzersniper]

Niccas are just to critical.. (To be on a losing team for 450+ ) breeds that I guess.. smh

[@falanajerido6939]

Daniel Robinson I agree

[@BDNIGGAH420]

RIGHT ON BROTHA DANIEL!

[@chuckbuck3435]

Some people are so touchy and tribal about simple observations.

[@B777X]

Amen

[@mcleo9935]

She was one of ARETHA good friend for years..

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

Indeed...From the 70's generation and on many interviews Aretha always praised Chaka as one of her favorite artists...

[@LibraSkyyy]

Lul Char?

[@aqua80w54]

Patti and Gladys to. Was Tina Turner there?

[@reasedogable]

Detroit Chicago connection

[@savannahmorgan6924]

Charmaine Mcleo and she couldn't even learn the words to this song

[@JM-yf5rt]

The beauty of the Black woman is timeless and unmatched. Look at the fabulous, ageless Ms. Chaka Khan.

[@Dutell.sheIsHer]

Oh...by the way, for those who are checking for the living legend-- Chaka Khan, Queen Chaka can read from a "McDonald's Kids Happy Meal Menu", a fan, wall, etc., she will make it do what it do---- EVERYTIME and ALL THE TIME--so get into it!!!!.

[@nappyscribe1987]

te Du yasssssssssss

[@kristalwilliams4863]

Tell girl bad from long time ago.

[@kristalwilliams4863]

Bad girl Chaka Khan

[@ZyastarrTV1]

Right! Let them know!!!

[@ngala08]

Words on fan..😶

[@sanjulienne]

Chaka set FIRE to the building with this rendition, despite reading the lyrics on that fan (who cares really) her voice is AMAZING!! Chaka set FIRE to the building with this rendition, AMAZING!!

[@brandyminter218]

Sound like she singing on a cruise ship in the 70's

[@delshaunnicholsthegoat5794]

Lmaoooooo I'm mad you clocked her tea reading them lyrics from the fan you really got me screaming over here 😂😂😂

[@jnt-eirshalom7449]

No she didnt

[@sanjulienne]

You're out of your mind! Her voice is fantastic!

[@omegalevel2788]

Look at how far she puts the mic away from her mouth but still the volume of her voice doesnt change. I remember when Peter Cetera said in an interview how Chaka destroyed a microphone because of her power 😂 Chaka and Patti are the loudest of them all 😊

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Anastacia has destroyed mics as well.

[@samthesham5294]

@@XxQueenChristinaxX Who?

[@richardmbowman]

Chaka Khan & Miss Patti....a real pair to draw to.

[@robertmonthe9750]

Richard Marshall Bowman no way dear

[@treylangnfsmith8537]

And Aretha, Mariah, Celine , and Whitney

[@joranviken390]

I'm a 16 year old white kid and this is my favorite performance ever. That's saying something. This is powerful as hell.

[@2dasimmons]

THIS was the highlight of ICON ARETHA FRANKLIN'S funeral. yes indeed:-)

[@denisemitchell8477]

agree made a meatloaf

[@troyelam8978]

Chaka Khan literally is the most underrated female singer of all time! I know drugs stunted her growth career-wise, but damn, she's right up there with Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin in talent as far as I'm concerned!

[@lexgraham2118]

LOL SHE'S FAR FROM UNDERRATED. SHE HAS HITS, CRITICAL ACCLAIM, AND PLENTY OF GRAMMYS. SHE'S A BENCHMARK INFLUENTIAL VOCALIST. SOME OF THE BEST TO EVER DO IT SWEAR BY HER TALENTS. IE. DIZZY GILLESPIE, PRINCE, STEVIE WONDER, AND WHITNEY HOUSTON. CHAKA IS AN ADMITTED REBEL WHO REFUSES TO PLAY THE GAME. NOT MY FAVORITE BUT UNDENIABLY AN ICON.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@@lexgraham2118 AMEN! Can you imagine other than Chaka being labeled "the queen of funk"?! I certainly don't...only her REBEL spirit could do it!...

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@GodLoveFreedom Don't agree...she and her rebel spirit embodies the FREEDOM most in Soul/R&B arena never had the courage to have...in that way maybe you're right, specially if you face a FUNERAL strictly as a dead/death ritual...but when you face it like a true life celebration and passage, like it seems here the case, Chaka is definitely appropriate...

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

Patti LaBelle only wishes she had the range and back catalog that Chaka has, plus her hits, specially internationally-wise...she's probably the most travelled Soul/R&B vintage act nowadays...how can you compare Patti's to that...or even Aretha...that was afraid to get in a plane and performing in Europe or Asia for that matter?!

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@GodLoveFreedom According to ALL I said previously, I don't agree when you say she isn't fit for a funeral...

[@719kai719]

Chaka sang that song in the way that only she can...Wonderful. .

[@deeteewritesthings2024]

I love how all she did was say "Evening, afternoon" and then took us to Heaven with this song. I love Chaka Khan so much.

[@sickeningkamiyah_6357]

Regardless of her reading the lyrics!!!! Chaka Khan DID THAT!! Take us to church Chaka and the spontaneous thing at the end I enjoyed that 👏🏾

[@RihannaNavi]

It takes a legend to be honoured in such a way. A miracle from God

[@michelleann414]

Them high notes broke glass in my house... Dear Lord!😳

[@tyed9295]

Chaka been singing since the 70's n still can sang no auto tune here just God given talent. Chaka can't even hold the mic to close when let go. Who young or old can do that no one without God's hand on her life...keep singing Chaka luv u❤️

[@cynthiagipson8039]

Now why patti wasnt there

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

@@cynthiagipson8039We know why. 👀

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Chaka is so full of grace, you can tell she was honored to do this performance. She didn’t appear to be holding back tears. This song fits her personality. A legend honoring a legend.

[@msl5253]

@Ericfortune As you may or may not know. Aretha and Chaka (along with their respective families) were real close. So, this was very personal for Chaka, as she and Aretha were very cool.

[@noblelawr.1635]

She had the BEST tribute for the night. Matter of fact, all the legends approaching 70 or in their 70’s has the absolute BEST tributes for the night. It’s not easy to bury a dear friend, and at that age they can still hold their own vocally. Couldn’t have been more proud!

[@passion4posh]

It wasn't a tribute or perfoŕmance .In Gods house you sing for him so that you bring may others to know Christ .The choir made the song, Chaka seemed off , if you were dazzled by her" high notes".Google Tremaine Hawkins to hear the original.I dont care for Jennlfer Hudson she sounded best and carried herself with the correct decorum.

[@noblelawr.1635]

passion4posh that’s my OPINION. people need to LEARN to respect people’s opinions. If you feel differently, express it somewhere else hun. Chaka Khan DID that. You can tell from the congregations reaction!

[@destinyroby261]

passion4posh urmmm first and foremost Chaka Khan is in her 70s and she can still belt notes like that. This isn’t even in her prime and she’s still amazing.

[@lg7268]

Only Chaka can do an encore at a funeral. I love it. One of my favorite singers. Queen of funk had everybody on their feet. Chaka did Going Up To Yonder her way. She still can sing. Her voice hasn't change and she is in her 60's. Chaka Khan is an American treasure. Aretha's family were on their feet.

[@Extrap2]

Yes the were

[@lorebay2593]

70s

[@kadeemrobinson1294]

@@lorebay2593 She was born in 1953.

[@deeadrarandolph]

Sorry but not that day...did feel authentic... Kurt had to come back and save her. Gave her the notes at the End that saved her...

[@antonioallen1763]

From one Icon to another...

[@maxinerussell6857]

Chaka sang that!!! Don't care what people say about her. She every sober. She a legend and will always be a legend.

[@Magus5by5]

I love how she kept it low-key until it was time to explode and let 'em know.

[@NspireWalker]

Magus5by5 me too! ❤️

[@deb1here]

Oh yeah! Chaka was fantastic, as always!

[@UNbowed62]

Magus5by5 , Yes, that’s exactly what my drunk uncle does when he sings🎶💕

[@TheKoolkanadian]

Magus5by5 That’s how my Chaka percolates! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏾

[@carlajohnson3303]

Unlike one singer who hollers from beginning to end

[@ur5860]

Sooooo, nobody's gonna comment on how Kurt Carr was working his tail off directing that choir?!?!?!?! Lolol! Hats off to the choir director!💖💛💖💖🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@22221mm]

GENIUS. Period.

[@AnnieSpecial92861]

Ahaha...his jacket was almost coming off.

[@naomic6009]

Yes I love watching him his body is so full of rhythm 😋❤️

[@deeadrarandolph]

YES....loved they way he orchestrated the entire funeral....He held it down even when others did not..Chaka is good but she was NOT that good on this song...Till Kurt saved her at the end... He should of got paid Extra...!! Mad respect for him...

[@Richie8a8y]

I watched him that day, the man is without peer! I came back here today for the encouragement and grace this performance brings to me. I was scrolling along in these comments to find his name - Kurt Carr, I'm going to write him a note today. Thank You!

[@Purenessly]

The choir director is Fierce!!!! Yass! 👏🙌

[@josephfleetjr4230]

The infamous Kurt Carr baby! I commented the same thing yesterday

[@martyemmons8692]

@@josephfleetjr4230, thank you. This performance by the choir is magnificent! Accentuated perfectly with Chaka Khan's vocals.

[@dharam149]

Absolutely the best

[@xavierespinosa1576]

Of note to those who choose to be critics- her presence, although physically small engulfed the whole church. Look at the faces of those behind her, enthralled by the sheer magnitude of her delivery. As to the use of the fan, she may have been unfamiliar with the song as she was not raised Baptist but rather Catholic. As a fellow recovering Catholic, I wish we had this kind of service as part of our liturgy. Off key or not, Chaka rocked the house, what a great tribute from one Queen to another.

[@jhaychylla]

Chaka has lost NOTHING over the years. What a wonderful singer she's always been, like Aretha.

[@nappyscribe1987]

Jhay Chylla Chaka is her Own Woman. She set a mold that no one else can fill. That must be what you mean by being like Aretha 🤔.

[@jhaychylla]

Egypt Ra You got it!

[@KeFexclusive]

Only Chaka Khan do this! What an amazing performance for the Queen of Soul.

[@eddiesmith1707]

She's so gorgeous to be 65 years old!!! 💗💗💗✊✊✊

[@farfetched9296]

Take a number my dad has dibbs on Chaka....lol she still can sing...

[@parkinglotstriping9800]

@@farfetched9296 2 with all due rescpect .. chaka we all love her.

[@937dboy]

Eddie Smith I idolize Chaka Khan😫 what Beyonce is to the Bee Hive, Chaka is to me.. aint no tellin what ill do to someone who comes for her😄💯

[@lisaknell1809]

Beautiful and talented lady ❤️

[@needahandle]

KZbin has her old videos with Rufus. Check those. Ahead of her time style, total charisma

[@aunt-teainthecity1682]

Chaka sang her behind off🥰!!!, took US ALL THE WAY TO CHURCH💒 WHILE WE WERE @ CHURCH🙏🏾.... Then just when you thought 💭 she was thru she BLESSED US AGAIN WITH HER BEAUTIFUL VOICE🎤🎼!!!....Now this is SANGIN’🙌🏾......THE LORD & ARETHA ARE MORE THAN PLEASED W/THIS AWESOME TRIBUTE FROM CHAKA KHAN!

[@JackycClark]

Chaka she's got the spirit and she passes that spirit on to everyone with feeling . Chaka Chaka Kahn

[@etelrosenberg5141]

She's so strong and sort of shy at the same time. Loved this uplifting performance for Ms. Aretha.

[@msl5253]

Yup! Well said about her and this performance!

[@anthonycoleman9593]

I've gained a new level of respect for this amazing singer. Whether it was because she didn't know the lyrics or simply forgot them, who can pull that off with such ease? Great job Chaka.

[@UNbowed62]

Anthony Coleman , Yes. Shaka, as The Queen Of Funk, should’ve given some remarks on ARETHA, The Queen Of Soul, BEFORE diverting the attention onto herself. Chaka is already gone UP YONDER, high as hell. 😆🎶💕

[@jeanbrown7090]

The way the choir is literally calling for Chaka to do an encore

[@tabithademero9088]

When Aunt Chaka came up 3:37 my soul had chills... been replying this the whole week QUEEN OF FUNK BAYBEE

[@boomerang905]

I love this lady and she can get her lyrics from her shoe for all l care. She is a naturally great singer. She has never been anyone but herself. Respect

[@ccstarlite370]

You got that RIGHT!

[@boomerang905]

@@ccstarlite370 I know some of her family. She came from a good place. 😃 I like her because she's just a great Singer and Personality. Never met her though.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Lol. Ikr!

[@fredrickhenry7215]

Mrs. Chaka Kahn sung this version her way Indeed. I really enjoy her singing. Who cares what some people. Said about her in their comments. She was honoring the Queen Of Soul. She was singing unto THE LORD. ❤️🙌🏿🙏🏿

[@geaj4214]

Yes she was loved it

[@garymiltin5388]

Let haters say what they want to about Chaka Khan but she killed this song

[@demh7823]

What haters? Chaka has NO haters.

[@silentrage2285]

Gary Miltin yes she did, she's a QUEEN too!

[@rodimuspm]

She made this song hers.

[@garymiltin5388]

Dem H78 some folks said that she did a horrible job at this song and I think she did amazing

[@angelagranberry4816]

@@garymiltin5388 That's because they wanted the traditional version. Chaka did it her way with jazz, gospel , soul and funk all blended together to produce an amazing performance

[@robertjones525]

I don’t care she was reading the words from her fan - the emotion was real! Guuuurrrrlll can sing!

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

I love when Chaka hits those high notes 😍😍😍😍

[@michaelmichael7033]

Right.. facts

[@pammiehowe7105]

Chaka's tribute to Aretha was absolutely amazing! She is one of my favorite singers. 😍😍😍

[@raymondhill7205]

man she killed it not to mention she haven’t aged a day and that red hair got dam chaka😍😍😍

[@RG-hf4et]

It might be a wig.....No, it must be a wig.

[@sonyahma7048]

she's still our beautiful sister. I love her

[@yvonner.1851]

You said it all

[@raymondhill7205]

G R oh yea it prolly is but it fit her perfectly

[@jamyt9037]

Lord we don"t have a lot of living legends now... We have to take care of Patti, Jennifer Holiday, Mariah, Chaka, ....

[@kendalldavis3130]

𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒚𝒔 𝑲𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝑻𝒐𝒐

[@kendalldavis3130]

𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝑨𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒔

[@reydaniel3236]

And Miss Dionne Warwick

[@dharam149]

Absolutely

[@chandrakantmahapatra1317]

@@dharam149 yes girl. U indian boo?

[@Dream-Me]

Rev Jackson stood up like "She bad!!!!She STILL baddddd!!" lol

[@ashockablack1670]

LOL.....😅😅😅.

[@REE872]

😂😂

[@tonytate391]

NO! He was a complete embarrassment!!!!

[@agamemnonpadar5706]

@@tonytate391 He has Parkinson. I have a nerve disease myself which makes it difficult to walk even with a walking stick. But do not believe that it keeps me from working, getting up when something great happens or I want to dance (all with help at times. But you know, if you are kind you always find people to help). Mr Jackson did what is his right, to do whatever he wishes, even someone like you finds it embarrassing. This man walked a lot more than you Sir, which are historical important miles. Your comment is an embarrassment just to yourself, which is a pity because I like to believe that you are not a bad person.

[@reckyism]

This is timeless...best rendition for the queen....watched this 100 times already

[@KirbyCowboy]

exceptional...took me on a journey

[@t-bonethompson3228]

Yes Going Up Yonder Was Beautiful Song All Was Great!

[@phatboysbakery]

Shoot Chaka showed out!! Now come on and cut a Gospel CD Chaka!! I did attend a free cocert back in August 2001, in Downtown Portland, Oregon at The Waterfront Park♥️🙂🎈

[@phatboysbakery]

@@t-bonethompson3228 It's was Awesome ♥️

[@arlisaburkes82]

Chi-town girl, honoring Motown Queen, priceless!

[@thekingofkings6943]

Arlisa Burkes sounds crazy but its true!!!

[@Indi9oMoorMARs]

Was there at my Aunty Aretha Franklin's Fune, and have been rewatching this ever since. So many of those celebrities were balling their eyes out. It was mentioned that they had to help Aunty Chaka Khan in the church, she wasn't ready to come inside. Just couldn't get herself to walk inside. She was grieving hard. So for Queen Mother Chaka Khan to even attempt to sing is a blessing in itself. Plus, she's still a legend, a great! #MissChristineChronicles

[@TheSAsinger]

At 03:50 Rev. Jesse Jackson clearly didn't have to stand but Chaka's high notes gave him strength to do so ❤ Yasss! Forget about the lyrics on the fan! She Chaka Khan'd this song!!!

[@TheSAsinger]

GodLoveFreedom He's mentally there yes but has some health and old age problems.

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

Jesse had to get on up baby!! He couldn't help it!!

[@sweetazzpiew8490]

GodLoveFreedom He is ill with Parkinson's disease..

[@TheSAsinger]

SweetAzzPie W That's sad

[@RG-hf4et]

Poor man doesn't look well at all. Sad.

[@JeffmChicago]

Chaka is FIRE !! Aretha ascended to the Heavens on that song! Absolutely phenomenal performance by Ms. Khan and the choir. I'm in tears. I'm done.

[@937dboy]

Jeff Hooker ikr pretty much our whole life😫👍

[@deltron7859]

When The Great KHAN went into top running gear like in Church as a child , thats when i know ARETHA felt ok to take up her spirit to leave on Ms. Yvette aka Chaka notes ,as church kid you just know when this happens from the uplifting of the Spirit elevated the congregation knew and felt the release of Aretha's spirit going up that's what a great instrument can do when the Holy Spirit is evoked in no matter who's reading libretto or no libretto the Spirit don't make distinction!!!

[@carolgreene25]

Chaka still sounds great.She is awesome.And Aretha family seemed pleased.

[@tanyasingleton260]

Couldn't agree with u more seem like everybody in church except the haters. lm just saying

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

It's sad, but also joyous. Sister Chaka, sings and swings, shuffles and sways her way across that big stage like a magnificent, powerful force of nature.

[@henrygrove100]

Never tire of Chaka singing Going Up Yonder!

[@joshuataylor6087]

Me niether. I'm the lady at 2:52 with her hand in the air but at home.

[@Mel-vk9gi]

Chaka got them lyrics behind that fan 😂😂😂😂, I feel you boo! You look so good, still got it

[@Pooquie1]

All I can say is damn........this woman is simply amazing.

[@TyjaluvsChaka]

Chaka was Aretha’s favorite female singer!!! End of story!!!

[@cathyconway9186]

Y'all need to understand she was heartbroken

[@AntonioJLee]

Yes she was!!! You can see it and Karen Clark Sheard was too!

[@meekashabazz6135]

Dam I could’ve sung that better than her. Dayum she can’t sing. Sound like a dam drunk in an alleyway 😐

[@martyemmons8692]

Most artists are at their creative excellence when dealing with heartbreak.

[@sassygreen5024]

Yea that was her decade music friend.

[@TUNKATOI]

Yea she said that in an interview if I'm not mistaking

[@dredayalldayerday]

I'm so glad Chaka still got it. I don't know what she did, but she still sounds like it was the 70s.

[@MrBg76]

Omg she has so much power in her voice. Love you Mama Chaka you sung you face off!!! You let everybody know Chaka Khan was in the building.... Just a beautiful tribute to the Queen Aretha!!! Loved It!!!

[@nicolespain1873]

A POWER HOUSE

[@wardi1116]

Aretha has been in all our lives for generations, her passing has touch us all, but its Chaka that moved us all with Grace and a voice that touched our souls....