What a good pianist she was too. The whole package. Beautiful woman.
@altheamathews79523 жыл бұрын
She was! Agree 100%.
@deseraiemaddox64332 жыл бұрын
God gave all of us truely remarkable gifts to give back to the world and serve and thank our heavenly father for.
@tmn85472 жыл бұрын
🎯
@pastortravisj.robertson2274Ай бұрын
Self taught
@cupofjavaproductions313819 күн бұрын
👍🏿
@jazzi248812 жыл бұрын
Aretha Franklin voice is like a warm hug from your grandmother and it just tells you that everything is going to be alright.
@hamdelsun684 ай бұрын
I love what you've written and I agree but Aretha always looks so sad. She must have endured so much pain 🙏🏼💖
@gracesuaneАй бұрын
can confirm, i listen to these videos just to hear her voice when i miss her
@nayeontwicestreet1322 жыл бұрын
No one is talking about how perfect the three backup singer ladies' harmonization is
@georgedavis4524 Жыл бұрын
They're fire. Absolute fire.
@johnkylevarley6998 Жыл бұрын
A lineup of three savage sassy gospel singers is the most world's most beautiful sound.
@jennyjones3978 Жыл бұрын
Just so beautiful to my ears!❤❤
@MessyyMissyy9 ай бұрын
Without the backup singers, Aretha sounds like shit. 🤷🏽♀️
@debraedgerton83048 ай бұрын
When all said and done, we are all sisters in Christ Jesus our savior🙏 Queenbee 😌 AMEN?!!! Still Learning 🙄
@meriamminglana79384 ай бұрын
This is 2024 and this song still mesmerizes me.aretha franklin did it superblym. What a performance. Very emotional
@kevinmoore54245 жыл бұрын
She's playing the hell out of that piano at the beginning🎹🎶🎵🎼
@dextermorman59325 жыл бұрын
4 real
@rosebuddraper26664 жыл бұрын
Dead ass SERIOUS
@Sexypnkn4 жыл бұрын
Play that piano Ms. Aretha!!!!
@patriciacommodore44924 жыл бұрын
I had no idea, when I would listen to the original recording, that it was Aretha playing the piano. Lord have mercy!!!! That thing still makes your SOUL SHOUT!!!!!
@sharonwallace84384 жыл бұрын
Yes she is!! That part..❤
@Hhfgdrghvdsddfj3 жыл бұрын
This is close to perfection. The backup singers are so spot on, and the drummer is so keyed in tight to what's going on.
@tenehab66585 жыл бұрын
Yasssss Ms Franklin... Oh it got personal at 4:04 (look around and ooooop) Yasssssss raw God given talent. What a magnificent voice... Rest well Auntie Aretha!!!
@ginaduncan50744 жыл бұрын
Teneha B yasssss 4:04. Feellllll it makes Franklin
@kwhitehead45004 жыл бұрын
When she hit that note my heart jumped in my chest. Whew lord. Thank you for ms. franklin.
@durtyragoux4 жыл бұрын
She be feelin it to the umpteenth!!!! Just a pure vessel. .
@Tish_693 жыл бұрын
Girl yesssss. Smh no words.
@lindabruno82502 жыл бұрын
Cannot go a day without listening and watching the best performance of my life.
@brianwalters24943 жыл бұрын
She owned the moment. A genius at work. I bet the Angels in Heaven were told by God to stop singing when she took her seat at the piano, so he could hear Aretha's rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Waters. What a priceless treat. Now she's doing her thing at the feet of God's Throne. Rest Peacefully Queen.
@dayram62172 жыл бұрын
So true Amen!
@christophsteiner602 жыл бұрын
Powerful words! So true.
@user-ni5zn7ys7w7 ай бұрын
Nice
@williewash4864 ай бұрын
❤❤😅 yes
@user-xo5mi2xr8y4 ай бұрын
Heaven,I wish our vocalists today can sing like this, yesterday's music is forever our tomorrow.this is pure education,he who has an ear will listen and learn from the masters,Heaven gained when we lost.
@lpurnell48275 жыл бұрын
Her voice goes straight through me to my soul. All I can do is.......cry!
@hamdaosman62153 жыл бұрын
same
@missayawk3 жыл бұрын
Me too.Tears of joy and amazement.The only other singer that does that to me is Al Green.Thats why to me they're the King and Queen of Soul music....their voices truly hits your soul.
@liviusss2 жыл бұрын
I always cry and smile at the same time when listening to her...
@stephenroy22982 жыл бұрын
2 years later still the same for me cry
@3aubrey02 жыл бұрын
Same here - everytime with joy!
@dshawn31122 жыл бұрын
You can't tell me nothing, Aretha Franklin was from another planet. It's virtually impossible for a human to be that great.
@THUMBSUPBITCHify4 ай бұрын
You obviously haven’t heard Carnatic music. Africa and India produce such incredible musicians in their classical styles that no one even know. They’ll run laps around any western singer. The entire vocal range is way further
@Dalisu876 ай бұрын
Whenever my soul yearns for some good old sanging, I come back to this right here
@sfkenya9 ай бұрын
her voice in this song rejuvenates my spirit when I'm down
@lebesemothijoa938521 күн бұрын
Just thank the Lord for African Americans all the time for helping us worship the Lord all over the world! I'm from South Africa, and we grew up on gospel greats such as Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Shirley Caesar etc. May the Lord bless you and keep you in Jesus Mighty Name! Keep praising and worshipping the Lord Jesus, and keep inspiring us to praise and worship Him even more, for He's worthy of our praise!!!
@gracea9211 күн бұрын
Yes they are. God bless them all. ❤
@snjones993 жыл бұрын
I was listening to this when hospice called to tell me that I didn't make it in time. My big brother was my bridge over all my troubled waters even at 56yo. RIP Guy T Clermont Sr.
@anjelheaven3 жыл бұрын
My condolences on the loss of your brother.
@snjones993 жыл бұрын
@@anjelheaven Thank you so much
@snjones993 жыл бұрын
@A Z Thank you so much
@phenomenalqueen26123 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss
@Blackman194983 жыл бұрын
Sorry for loss!
@americanindian14033 жыл бұрын
Damn Aretha , you really Impacted several generations!!! This performance was before my mother was born in 1974 and the words and meaning still rang true in 1996 when I came to be and I’m now 25 this year and it only gets better with time , thank you for your sacrifice to make music for countless souls
@karenbrady24964 ай бұрын
❤ TIMELESS GOD'S WORD IS THE SAME YESTERDAY TODAY AND 4EVER INTO ETERNTY
@jjayphilly3425 жыл бұрын
A musical genius. This is audio heaven. She shared her gift with the world. RIP Queen Aretha
@harrycoleii76595 жыл бұрын
This woman and her voice, which I have loved for virtually my whole life, is and will always be one of our greatest national treasures. RIP Queen.
@debbietoornman57802 жыл бұрын
I never realized Miss Franklin covered this song. It's beautiful. She was so talented.
@JuneHam Жыл бұрын
The anointing is so powerful on her voice we thank God for that beautiful gift that good gave her Amen
@vonrandall18154 жыл бұрын
Some of her Best Performances was when she danced her fingers across those keys. #Black&Gifted
@wellingtonmiddleton37392 жыл бұрын
Only Aretha could put soul in this touching classic like that. Damn, she makes the hair on my body stand at attention. Continue R.I.P. Lady of soul 🙏. A fan from the beautiful, tranquil Islands of The Bahamas 🏝️🌅🏖️🇧🇸
@rosebuddraper26662 жыл бұрын
Yessssssss 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@tarahp8054 Жыл бұрын
She strolled in like it was nothing and sung her soul out Jesus. RIP queen of soul Aretha ❤
@llroman78232 ай бұрын
And with that horn player in front of her chit chattin' away, she paid him no mind.
@simonkim8524 жыл бұрын
Nobody is better singer than Aretha!
@anjelheaven3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. She's second to none!
@bbslick1gonzales130 Жыл бұрын
I don't think there's a year going past I haven't seen this video I just love it love the song but watching her work and hearing her it's just so wonderful!
@whobbida Жыл бұрын
My mom just passed away, this is a song that I listen to. RIP Dian, I love you so much and miss you so badly.
@deepnation10009 Жыл бұрын
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@whobbida Жыл бұрын
Thanks yo, it’s terrible. Mom taught me how to love, and showed me what love is and I pale in comparison.
@CathyAbdullah-vh1vh Жыл бұрын
Deepest condolences. You only get one mom. Mine passed away 14 years ago🙏🏽
@kp40573 ай бұрын
My mom passed away almost 5 years ago (10/2019) and I found her high school yearbook. She wrote that this was her favorite song. I started listening to this song on repeat in 2021 before learning it was her favorite. Makes me feel like this is now “our” song. I miss her so much it hurts.
@gracea92Ай бұрын
May God comfort you I know how you are feeling. It's a pain you can never forget 💔
@ragsdmc778929 күн бұрын
This was my grandma's song. Makes me feel alot of things... 😌 😢
@baymansmith17312 күн бұрын
My auntie too 😢
@rosacarnier56332 жыл бұрын
Mon idole déjà j avais 14 ans A 73 ans elle es tjrs ds mon cœur ❤️💓😘🙏😘
@knarrireechappell97264 жыл бұрын
Song ain’t even started and my eyes full of tears
@KevinCurtisBarr4 жыл бұрын
A voice, sent from heaven!
@thehoodedone3822 Жыл бұрын
Aretha put her soul into this song. I cant listen to no one else’s rendition of Bridge of Trouble Water
@wiseone393 жыл бұрын
When your best friend of over 30 years sent you this song. One of my all time favorite Singer. A classic piece ♥️♥️♥️♥️👍🔥🔥🔥
@dawnharris35033 жыл бұрын
Undisputed the queen of soul! This goes so so deep with emotions!
@TheOFFICIALJEFFREY3 жыл бұрын
Love this song it is so inspirational and moving I post it every Sunday morning
@pannkake46554 ай бұрын
SHE'S PLAYING THAT PIANO 🎹 SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤
@michaelhermiston6 жыл бұрын
such an amazing, intimate and beautiful performance...i bet Paul Simon felt shivers of joy as do i... such a gift!!!!!
@rosebuddraper26665 жыл бұрын
Bodied this song... The piano.... Smh 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
@mssbrown27875 жыл бұрын
Rosebud Draper Wait till you see Amazing Grace!
@rosebuddraper26665 жыл бұрын
@@mssbrown2787 Sis.........My goodness gracious. There is a reason why that was the only gospel album in our house growing up in the early 70's and it has been THE only gospel album I listen to now still 47 years later. To finally see the visual that was the album is a dream come true. I LOVED LOVED LOVED IT. I'm definitely trying to see it again before it leaves theater's next week.
@mssbrown27875 жыл бұрын
Rosebud Draper I've seen it twice. Teared up both times!
@rosebuddraper26665 жыл бұрын
@@mssbrown2787 I did better tonight Sis. I wished I could have gone with a church group because I wouldn't have been the only one clapping, singing
@pexiedustzz461 Жыл бұрын
Man can't beat them og's they can sing make albums but those live performances blows anyone out of that water simply amazing
@cynthiajohnson9311 Жыл бұрын
Amen to all of this!!
@salliemae74763 жыл бұрын
That intro is crazy. I was always a fan of S n G version but when I heard her version as a child. She brought the church to the streets and all across the world with this song or her version. Blessed You!
@rosebuddraper26663 жыл бұрын
Yeahhhh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. The whole perfomance 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. When in 1971 your on the living room floor in front of the record player listening to Aretha, checking every square inch of the album cover and your parent's tell you that she's the "BEST", believe them.
@craigallen71212 жыл бұрын
Don't compare Aretha to NOBODY.
@rosebuddraper26662 жыл бұрын
Factzzzzz
@photographyinflight41832 жыл бұрын
Heart and soul, Aretha giving her all, a true professional. Thank you Aretha, and God rest your soul.
@juliocesarpereira4325 Жыл бұрын
I've just watched this performance on Apple TV's documentary '1971:The Year Music Changed Everything'. Thanks a lot!
@Kensley9102 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this as an instrumental ALLLLL DAY. Don't ever need words❣️❣️❣️ The words make this a PLUS!!!!! & yes, I'm crying like a big baby cause WHEW!
@KaichoWillFehres6 жыл бұрын
Every nano second is entertainment, the original treatment of this song leaves your heart glowing...R.I.P. Aretha you will be missed.
@EVER4MJ5 жыл бұрын
My sentiments also
@dayram62173 жыл бұрын
The message is timeless. Thank you Aretha
@TheTestingGrounds4 жыл бұрын
This is the definitive definition of what music should hope to achieve.
@mattturn1005 жыл бұрын
This is the "Queen of Soul" I grew up seeing and listening to sing. She was an amazing talent. I know she's gone from us now but oh how this video stirs the memories how what an awesome talent she was.
@sashineb.21145 жыл бұрын
Same here, always loved her, but was somewhat disappointed with the Arista years.
@soulfulofnoise3 жыл бұрын
Aretha voice is something that exists outside of space and time and communicates directly with your spirit. I'm crying and smiling at the same time watching this performance. Thank God for Aretha Franklin.
@ginaduncan50743 жыл бұрын
Omg me too, my mom sang this while cooking a cleaning n she would cry when hearing Areatha ❤️💜💙👍🏾
@rosebuddraper26663 жыл бұрын
Factzzzzz
@edwardberry55885 жыл бұрын
I been singing since 1963 and am still singing gospel till I Dred Aretha Mahaila taught me well Berry From Savannah Ga
@rodneysmith4889 Жыл бұрын
A absolutely beautiful song and tone, so soul stirring it simply leaves you speechless…….
@daviddoyle45165 жыл бұрын
Once in a lifetime talent....
@petit-four14043 жыл бұрын
Those background vocals...❤️🔥🙌🏾
@georgedavis53393 жыл бұрын
Yes.....Straight outta church.
@jacquelinesimmons7532 жыл бұрын
Omg my heart is so overwhelming with this song my tears are so unreal with this song praise god for you and this song you are truly missed.
@lonniecoward36402 жыл бұрын
Her voice is a gift from God
@randysurratt99193 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes it’s June 27th 2021 and I’m still digging this one 💙💙💙💙💙💙 my Queen ♥️
@williamb68455 жыл бұрын
that is the great single, most impassioned performance of a great song that I've heard..At her best. no-one 'cept Nina can touch her...
@kylesummers24624 жыл бұрын
William Trevelyan mmmm i would love to see Whitney Houston at her best sing with Aretha at her best. Because I think people would be surprised at the outcome...
@reddragonready3 жыл бұрын
@@kylesummers2462 LOL Whitney ain't nothing next to Aretha
@reddragonready3 жыл бұрын
Check out Billie Holiday
@miriamparis97622 жыл бұрын
@@reddragonready I agree wholeheartedly, but it would be cool to see
@reddragonready2 жыл бұрын
@@miriamparis9762 That I can imagine..if you are a whitney fan. :-)
@soultrain584 жыл бұрын
A bridge over troubled waters. . . The story of my life 😔
@kevinwilliams36683 жыл бұрын
Damn...I pray the Creator continues to bless you.
@ginaduncan50743 жыл бұрын
Mines too, when evening falls so hard, I will comfort you, chileeeer whew Auntie Areatha will always be in my soul
@uneeda61606 жыл бұрын
Thank you Queen; your songs are even more inspiring then before.
@Christyle280783 жыл бұрын
This song always choked me up. Queen of Soul locked in forever.
@RandyR5 жыл бұрын
First time I have heard this very moving version. Perfect timing as usual. My Higher Power knows what I need. RIP Aretha
@Sexypnkn4 жыл бұрын
My mom used to play her records daily and I still love her til this day. Take your rest, you'll always be remembered as the queen of soul!!!!
@perfectdon25505 жыл бұрын
What a legendary moment in time.Mrs.Aretha Franklin
@rogerdavis74503 жыл бұрын
A voice and performance beyond words. Took me so another place.
@lubamovie58414 жыл бұрын
My lord. The beauty of this - that change in the chorus. My lord! Makes me believe there is true goodness in the hearts of women and men.
@Thesoulmusicarchives Жыл бұрын
When your the greatest
@rebeccarogan19125 жыл бұрын
my favourite song of all time that rocks my soul!
@Inspirationdiaries Жыл бұрын
Brilliant ❤
@thecrowrains6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Aretha Franklin! A legend has left us.
@coreybrewer62783 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best concert performances I've ever seen! I've always loved listening to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin! R.I.P.
@rosebuddraper26663 жыл бұрын
True indeed....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.
@sschario605 ай бұрын
Well, the Queen made THAT her own. 👏👏👏
@bernardbarbour4 жыл бұрын
Incredible, why I'm I just seeing this in 2020? Glorious, can I get an Amen?
@RealDocJames3 жыл бұрын
Better now than never
@BeanieBug2You2 жыл бұрын
The singer is also an instrument....all working together to deliver a message... 🎶Still water run deep, yes it do! 🎶🕊Aretha, Thank You
@rickypattersonymail4 ай бұрын
How difficult is it to take a song that is so familiar in it's original form and basically turn it into your own? This version embodies everything I've come to know of her. It lives in a Gospel lane, with as much musicianship as anyone could ever muster. How great thou art Queen of Soul.
@ronpressley68314 ай бұрын
Otis Redding asking the same question.
@razvanli535810 ай бұрын
Pure TALENT!! so gifted from God!!! ❤❤
@staffordbrent9712 жыл бұрын
This is the version I grew up with..and even after discovering the original..This is My only go 2 when I think of this Song..at 55 still feel the same..😉
@georgedavis53393 жыл бұрын
She was one of a kind, may she Rest in Peace.
@madeinmississippi66217 күн бұрын
What a lady, an extraordinary human being with God given talent.
@blemelin2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest pianists of all time. I would argue that her touch on the keys was at least as good, if not better, than her vocal ability. Both were so natural and intrinsic to her overall talent.
@danvorosmarty98547 ай бұрын
True, an absolute natural. So much so it's hard to fathom.
@yc287422 жыл бұрын
Wow what a voice amazing 💯👏RIP Queen
@d1t2r3t4m56 күн бұрын
I love and respect all the great divas in the history of music, but Aretha Franklin is on a different level.
@jeangard24056 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. - a star sent down to our planet.
@wilcoxdaniel98257 ай бұрын
Well coordinated and delivered THANK you Aretha and Simon & Garfunkel. Makes you think of life
@neasiamiles23934 ай бұрын
For me, it’s therapeutic… sometimes it makes me cry 🖤
@Almay-ox8hr3 жыл бұрын
Could cry when I see and hear so much feeling and energy. Respect Madame Aretha !
@runthomas3 жыл бұрын
that piano is amazing ..soulful and natural and just bloody amazing... i wish i had some magic like that.
@starlingcity4 жыл бұрын
How the heart needs your voice in these days of plague and riots. We must and WILL do better. Thank you for your eternal beauty and message.
@donnabush75512 жыл бұрын
2 words, TRULY BLESSED 💖❤!!
@erikasnow21044 жыл бұрын
She got me at the piano intro😭😭😭
@majorboyce1239 ай бұрын
I don't care what the other singers do or how much clothes they don't wear the Queen rules.
@cherfronialomax7984 Жыл бұрын
This songs help me grieve easier when my sister passed away 3 days ago my heart hurts and it is soo broken
@user-xo5mi2xr8y4 ай бұрын
The backing vocalists are so tight the queen knew how to choose people who made her shine so bright and clearly she wanted the audience to notice she had killer backing vocalists,what a queen she was,super talented even by today's standard
@roxanne5766Ай бұрын
Her sister Erma was one of her background singers
@TheTestingGrounds4 жыл бұрын
Can you imagine what Paul Simon thought the first time he heard this?
@eaqua563 жыл бұрын
I would’ve cried if I were him. Her version is so soulful coupled with her playing.
@williamb68453 жыл бұрын
I've never understood anyone's affection for the S&G version. It's pompous, overlong, white boy choir boy stuff. This version rips right to the heart of the matter of belief and why so many people do believe. I'm so glad this version exists in particular. It should really be on Amazing Grace as it's a testament to Aretha's arranging abilities. That bass when it comes! This Walks all over the actual vinyl version.
@josephinebournes82123 жыл бұрын
@@williamb6845 Yeah, but it's THEIR song. One must give credit to these talented lyricists for penning one of the greatest and most covered songs that's stood the test of time.
@williamb68453 жыл бұрын
@@josephinebournes8212 I've just always thought it's over-rated and too soporific. But that's just me. I'm sure it's given lots of people comfort over the years. Th iij s is bangin' though. As we say in England!
@RepublicTeaRoom3 жыл бұрын
Mostly Art Garfunkel...he was the vocalist.
@jennyjones3978 Жыл бұрын
If you need a friend look around and woop 😂. Aretha’s voice was so beautiful!
@user-fo5hv4vp6t2 ай бұрын
The Daughter.She just heals me.I just connect with my late sister in Heaven.
@Bagopiano Жыл бұрын
I love this version song 😊
@user-yu7sn2pk4f2 жыл бұрын
No other like Miss Aretha.
@penelopekane10602 жыл бұрын
This song took me some where 😍😍😍
@aidanknight Жыл бұрын
She truly was the GOAT
@jamesjunior29267 ай бұрын
Aretha Franklin was born with such anointed voice and gift of playing music and when ever a person would hear her voice they would never forget the sound because it stood out different from others even her backup singers all have very good harmony and I'm sure she train there voices as well. I will always play and listen to her song as I grow older as of this year and time January 14, 2024 May GOD bless those who stands up on his word he will never let you fall down !🙏🙏
@rosendoymasajr.71662 жыл бұрын
all singers I call you to knell down to this goddess of music.
@urshortnes514 күн бұрын
They are harmonized well with beautiful voices
@DannyGmusiccАй бұрын
Unbelievable, so fantastic
@MsOmotosho3 жыл бұрын
Wow, What a True Talent and Beautiful Person she was! We were blessed to have her.