Aretha Franklin Collection on Late Show, 1994-2014 (full, stereo)

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1. March 14, 1994. "A Deeper Love," chat, "Think."
2. September 7, 1994. "Honey," chat.
3. February 25, 1998. "A Rose Is Still a Rose," chat.
4. May 18, 1999. "Nessun Dorma," chat.
5. September 29, 2014. "Rolling in the Deep/Ain't No Mountain High Enough," chat.

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@summerholliday44 6 жыл бұрын

I love the way David Letterman treats Aretha Franklin like the royalty she is I never see him falling over anyone like he does about her I'm All About Aretha God bless you

@starling9172 5 жыл бұрын

I think all people treated her like that. They realized how special she is. Just special.

@dreamitable 3 жыл бұрын

@@starling9172 sOME INTERRUPTED HER IN INTERVIEWS, LIKE tHE VIEW, I DID NOT LIKE THAT....

@musicjunkie7549 6 жыл бұрын

She just opened her mouth and nothing but pure soul came out.. Dang

@hopelee9917 6 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!!

@SarumanDeWhite 6 жыл бұрын

That's right baby

@ioanatiberian6565 6 жыл бұрын

you know what bothers me, man? (sorry for calling u "man", 'cause I don't know u) I'm from fucking insipid and insignificant Romania, but I LOVE & MOST OF ALL RESPECT THIS MUSIC & THIS ART. & I simply hate these Hollywood Manufactured Robot Famous Over the Night Kids who are paying tribute to her on tv night shows. I don't give a fuck about their fake love and admiration for Aretha Franklin. They could be talented, but this is not talent. This is SOUL, as it's called. This is THE FUCKING REAL THING. & when the "thing" is for real, that means we're talking about ART. I'm not a snob, but I do appreciate & live for art & I don't like it when some nobodies in terms of authenticity and artistic sincerity try to pay tribute or anything to a great artist like Aretha Franklin.

@CarlosCruz-ll5ez 6 жыл бұрын

Yes couldn't agree with you more, there will never ever be another Queen of soul!

@SarumanDeWhite 6 жыл бұрын

Ioana Tiberian About their fake love and admiration yeah you're right. Just want to look cool but it's all marketing for themselves.

@fragwagon 6 жыл бұрын

My Brush with Greatness with Aretha - I was a bellhop in Chicago in the 90s, and took her bags up a couple times. I had the honor of her telling me, "Thank you baby"

@djf750 6 жыл бұрын

but no tip? well actually, to hear that from her is better than a tip

@fragwagon 6 жыл бұрын

djf750 haha, truly. One of her Entourage or assistants gave me five bucks. She had a ton of dress racks. She was genuinely sweet though

@michellew.7978 6 жыл бұрын

Huh, thats sweet

@zizzinpuss 6 жыл бұрын

I am sincerely jealous

@hotward2000 6 жыл бұрын

fragwagon you didn’t get a picture ?

@jammzy2959 6 жыл бұрын

She had her classics but "A Rose is Still a Rose" is my fav.... RIP

@birdhead73 6 жыл бұрын

Love that one too

@darciajohnson9356 6 жыл бұрын

My jam!

@antioneterry5265 6 жыл бұрын

mine too

@vineconnected5761 5 жыл бұрын

That scat 😍

@jeanneschultzafuvai7087 6 жыл бұрын

Her speaking voice was also amazing. She used words so beautifully & so authentically. She could do more with one word then most singers do with an entire song. Mahalo Nui, Beautiful Aretha. We will miss you. 😢

@robinburks2217 6 жыл бұрын

You are so right, Her speaking voice was Beautiful as well.

@SarumanDeWhite 5 жыл бұрын

I always thought that too. Nice.

@charlesdotson4766 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, her speaking voice was absolutely beautiful, smooth and clear.

@LuLu-nw6bi 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, beautiful and wise speaker. Lovely speaking voice and I love her accent too.

@watergreg5836 Жыл бұрын

i listen to her speaking in her interviews to fall asleep

@Deon158 6 жыл бұрын

#Wow!!! she's killing it..and that hair cut looks really really good on her..

@fredaydaybae8450 5 жыл бұрын

She is fkn KILLING THIS! I can’t quit watching this! Pride and Think....omG!!!! I’ve been watching just this for the past week non STOP! So awesome!!!

@keensterd3654 5 жыл бұрын

She looks wonderful with that cut

@tjohnsonz 6 жыл бұрын

Aretha Franklin is the REAL QUEEN of soul..........and nobody else!!!

@maureenruggeri5026 6 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@keensterd3654 5 жыл бұрын

The one and only

@colorpurple4623 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, always has been, and always will be!

@mlbk7848 4 ай бұрын

no need the say "real" there's only one! A-R-E-T-H-A

@SWART2424 6 жыл бұрын

That voice, range was amazing....God bless you Aretha rest in Heaven.

@jmatt4life 6 жыл бұрын

She was WONDERFUL! How did we deserve her??? Thank You, God!!!

@fredaydaybae8450 5 жыл бұрын

jmatt4life truly

@susank407 5 жыл бұрын

jmatt4life You just made me cry with that comment!

@jazzmanchgo 5 жыл бұрын

We didn't. She was a blessing.

@EasyPersuasionTPS 6 жыл бұрын

Mama Aretha can sing anything she's so great she can sing the phone book 👑❤🌹

@christellynnbarnes7797 2 жыл бұрын

Yes YESSS...she can sing the phone book

@jessegibson857 6 жыл бұрын

Man it’s so beautiful when the recorded voice you buy is the same voice you hear in live performance.

@writerwiz9868 6 жыл бұрын

what a genuinely nice and humble person she was.

@rubytoosday1776 6 жыл бұрын

Recently learned she was God mother to Whitney must fibroid her heart when Whitney couldn't escape the drugs

@9ether- 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! The Respect and Admiration that David Letterman had for The Queen of Soul. Such a Joy to see! R.I.P Aretha Franklin.

@guitarnut6144 5 жыл бұрын

As others have alluded to here, Dave appreciated real talent. He celebrated her talent and enjoyed sharing it here. In the early NBC days there were several cool and surprising guests sitting in with the band; the music was always a highlight of the show.

@Manila-wo3pi 3 жыл бұрын

She had respect for herself and so demanded it from others.

@annemoore733 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoying her visits with Dave. I love how she "gets" Dave! RIP Aretha... thanks for everything!

@rango102 6 жыл бұрын

I am heartbroken over the loss of you"Queen" of Soul" this is not easy to know you never grace us with your presence again. But your legacy and spirit will definitely live on, on and on, etc. Missing you forever a fan always!

@SamSung-zx9tb 6 жыл бұрын

The ENERGY was electrifying!!!! 😍😄😍😄😍😄😍😄😍😄😍😄 RIP QUEEN ARETHA FRANKLIN

@howdyeverybody1761 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you Paul Shaffer for such memorable musical arrangements showcasing Aretha, Darlene Love and so many other female vocalists who visited the Letterman shows over those glorious years. Future generations will be forever grateful.

@soulchild61 6 жыл бұрын

She always curtsied which is very old school classy

@lahomabennett9028 3 жыл бұрын

She is the Queen💕

@Chutney1luv 3 жыл бұрын

This is Classic Gold! We miss Aretha Franklin! 🎶🎤🎶

@NevadaBoss 6 жыл бұрын

Great post...impossible to overstate how important an artist Aretha was, on every level...singer, musician, civil rights icon...There will never be another comparable artist.

@tubester4567 6 жыл бұрын

What about Tina turner, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Etta James, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Patti LaBelle?

@dongiller 6 жыл бұрын

This isn't a competition. Please, no wagering.

@bubujooestes1499 6 жыл бұрын

She is so eloquent in all her interviews.Doesn't stumble .Ready with her answers.

@popland1977 6 жыл бұрын

+tubester4567 Some of them like Ella equaled her in vocal musicianship. Patti Labelle often lost the melody with over singing

@susank407 5 жыл бұрын

bubu joo Estes and she never went past the 10th grade. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?

@boblowney 6 жыл бұрын

I love watching this and them both aging gracefully over the years!

@robmorrison1043 6 жыл бұрын

The singer all other greats look to in awe. The greatest of her generation, who set the bar so high that few if any can ever reach it. It always felt like a religious experience, and a soul cleansing after watching Aretha perform. For me, all the soul singers who came from the church, gospel background had the greatest understanding, musicality and vocal ability than most others, and none showed this more than Aretha. Its nice to see Dave treat her with the respect and class she deserved each time she was on!

@newgmodo5609 3 жыл бұрын

Your comments have rendered me speechless! I couldn’t have said it better myself! Amen.

@desaraymicheals5390 6 жыл бұрын

This was so bitter sweet, David loved her. He kissed her hand each time. It seemed like he knew the 2014 performance would be the last time she would perform. ❤

@dongiller 6 жыл бұрын

Everyone knew: he had announced his retirement months before.

@user-uf5rr6kh9h Жыл бұрын

@@dongiller lol she was referring to Aretha not Letterman's retirement. shocked nobody corrected this in 4 yrs. 😆

@Thomasgene 6 жыл бұрын

God Blessed Us With Aretha Franklin's Talent! She Will Be Missed!

@jimiclemente1 6 жыл бұрын

Queen of soul? Try the queen of every dang thing Untouchable

@Nonrelatable_t 3 жыл бұрын

Right!!

@WVMUSIC_NL 6 жыл бұрын

sometimes someone great passes away, and you knew him or her not that well yet. Yes i knew Aretha from the Diva’s live in 1998 on tv and of course some of her greatest hits, but i never really knew how she was, who she was. And in the past week i saw a lot of videos and now this one...what a great personality and fantastic singer she was..

@starling9172 5 жыл бұрын

She,I feel was so much more.She is who any other performers would look to ,to see how it's done.She is the It on 'soulness' who cannot be compared to no other.#1 soulsista

@baobabs727 10 ай бұрын

I watched the whole thing! What a treat!

@moclips1 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for posting this, Don. And thank you, GOD, for giving us Aretha.

@rbeeyswan 6 жыл бұрын

Steve Christiansen yess lord yesss thanQ heavenly father!! We love n adore ur gift called Aretha..🙏💕💕💕🌹🌹🌹

@PedroSilva-pt3iv 6 жыл бұрын

I'M SO THANKFUL TOO

@karimasalaam5132 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Christiansen i

@valenciashelton6229 5 жыл бұрын

My thanks. This is just superb and serves as a reminder of her greatness and the ease with which she moved in her artistry is regal. Rest in Peace, Queen!

@colorpurple4623 5 жыл бұрын

"the ease with which she moved in her artistry is regal" Wonderfully put, I love it!!

@bubujooestes1499 6 жыл бұрын

Her hair is so beautiful.

@jameezmom6194 6 жыл бұрын

I've watched this entire video....greatness at its best! RIP Aretha....Rest Well....Thank you for leaving us a beautiful body of work!

@TheFelicia364 6 жыл бұрын

Jameez Mom AMEN

@yg-lc4ll 6 жыл бұрын

I thank God for sending us MS Franklin to all of us. Her music is not only music, but blessed by from the one above yes, God. She blessed us all from the strongest to the weakest to the best to beautiful. She gave us strength, to touching us in our hearts, to touching our souls. She gave me such wonderful eveninsg on a lonely Saturday night to the greatest of celebrations. She wasn't only a singer she was a vocalists with an inspiration which few aspire to. What a wonder!

@rightasrain3680 6 жыл бұрын

God bless Aretha Franklin. Nobody shall ever grace our path the way she did. A voice from God.

@janierunaway112 6 жыл бұрын

No words, just joyful tears. Thank you, Don.

@HerDestiny 6 жыл бұрын

The Best .. 🎶🎵. 👑 RIP. Aretha. "Queen Of Soul". 🙏

@howardmccauley7878 6 жыл бұрын

Greatness that can't be forgotten or duplicated. What an absolute fantastic human being. Forever the Queen of Soul.

@soundseeker63 6 жыл бұрын

Marvelous performances and interviews! The world has lost a true legend :'-( Thank you Aretha for blessing the world with your heavenly music. Gone but never forgotten.

@geraldsimmons1207 6 жыл бұрын

David Letterman love him some Aretha

@sashineb.2114 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Don, for doing this for us. And thank you to Aretha, the eternal Queen of Soul. Rest in Peace, dear Lady Soul.

@22ergie 6 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Miss Franklin

@pcraig1383 6 жыл бұрын

Funky strings on A Rose is Still a Rose...jammin. Nice collection.

@rmontoya90066 5 жыл бұрын

A stellar performance! Bravo!!👏👏👏👏👏 This performance truly impacted the world! Truly a class act, NO ONE can duplicate her magnificent work. Self taught pianist, studied Opera and was extremely maticulous. The greatest female performer of my life time, Ms. Aretha Franklin. The Queen of Soul, you're truly a National treasure!

@MsMooreski1 6 жыл бұрын

Been cruising web/apps for some good quality Aretha content! So happy to find this. Thank you! I enjoy and appreciate it.

@starling9172 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I learned the character of David Letterman. He kept inviting Me Franklin back to the Ed Sullivan Theatre,the place that cut her from the show as a young lady.knowing it would ease her hurt.

@MercOne 2 жыл бұрын

They have a great time together, they're both funny together and she's really at ease with David. Love it.

@kyradudley251 6 жыл бұрын

Omg her Voice is pure Gold What a blessing we had amongst us❤🌸🙏Rest in Paradise Queen 👑

@uniquelloyd1720 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is.. By the way your extremely beautiful

@ladyplum4851 6 жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for this upload. She will always be the Queen of Soul.

@TheNYHITTINGACADEMY 4 жыл бұрын

David Letterman's favorite singer of all times, around 1992 she gave up smoking and you can hear it in her voice. clear, and on fire with her top range and tones

@Rickbo2000 6 жыл бұрын

This woman is the best ever...I’ve been watching videos all morning... no comparison

@bubujooestes1499 6 жыл бұрын

Her voice is pure gold.Everybody wants to sing and dance along with her.True entertainer like Michael Jackson

@vanessalowe3819 6 жыл бұрын

36:20 Great to see Cissy singing backup. Ms.Aretha is a treasure of music.

@NoName-go9us 6 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Lowe this what she did, song back up for many artist including Elvis.

@rayrock90 6 жыл бұрын

I loved watching her reminded me of my gramma!

@brandonharris5582 5 жыл бұрын

So happy that David Letterman acknowledged Whitney's mom as a backup singer!!! :) :) :)

@sammierandall5634 5 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Lowe She acted like she didn't want to be there everybody's having fun she just standing there.

@marlishamarsh1573 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this time capsule! Yes watching both age in their arena was quite the treat! ♥️ Aretha Franklin Respect David Letterman

@rosemedallion2848 6 жыл бұрын

I will cherish the life Aretha Franklin lived before my time.Very inspiring and encouraging. A legacy never get old. She left me some real life lessons. Not wanting to sing when her dad told her but stuck with the plan whatever life put before her-she sang. Thank God she heard and obeyed the voice that has ushered her into the presence of Abba Father.

@chanta6116 5 жыл бұрын

She could sing paint off of walls! Her voice is liquid gold

@keensterd3654 5 жыл бұрын

She was the greatest

@patkeeler6645 4 жыл бұрын

Can do a sad song

@christellynnbarnes7797 2 жыл бұрын

YESSSS...sing paint 🎨off walls....

@Santiago_Apollo Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love Aretha Franklin. A true musical genius and master!

@finnibertlunchiken7792 6 жыл бұрын

Poor Aretha. No. Poor world.

@Msdian100 5 жыл бұрын

Aretha lived a full life! You’re right...poor world without her!

@bridgetdraper5146 2 жыл бұрын

I never imagined a world without Ms. Franklin.

@AC-kl8gi 3 ай бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭😭Me either!😭😭😭😭

@StevenCarinci 3 ай бұрын

But we now have Taylor Swift.

@mszan1 6 жыл бұрын

A deeper love happens to be one of my favorite up beat tempo songs from her. I'm from Chicago and as a young girl, I was a deep house music head. I use to cut the dance floor up when the DJ played A Deeper Love...Rest on dear heart, rest on.

@1116may11 6 жыл бұрын

Dave had the best musical guests. Class by all. Great upload. RIP Rere

@kathleensilva2414 6 жыл бұрын

What a sweet woman she was.RIP Queen of Soul.💝😢

@TomKMWillaert 6 жыл бұрын

An Icon! The world lost an angel. Her inspiration, energy and voice will flow forever though. Thank god for that! RIP Aretha Franklin.

@computerweenie 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful classy woman. She fought racism at an early age just to obtain the respect that she deserved.

@tcochran42 6 жыл бұрын

I sat here and watched it all knowing I got work to do. Thank you for uploading and RIP Aretha. 😢

@empowercarole11 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the memories. A wonderful compilation of the television appearances and performances of the QUEEN of Soul.

@cherylsimmons3360 5 жыл бұрын

My girl Aretha Franklin No one can take the place of her Aretha Franklin will always be our queen of soul Your music will always be played in my home RIP Queen Aretha Franklin🌹

@iseeyou3930 6 жыл бұрын

She always sang about relevant issues and that's why she is the Queen

@jennylake2009 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this collection. This is just what I needed today to celebrate her talent.

@timoliver3131 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don, this download is very much appreciated.

@Santiago_Apollo Жыл бұрын

Thank God for blessing us with such a beautiful talent!!!

@destinypowers1146 6 ай бұрын

love you always Aretha xxxxxx beautiful angel Always and forever the best

@minnesotacoco5297 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting these clips together. I will miss the excitement I used to get knowing that Aretha, the Queen of Soul, was going to perform. She was my big sister. She will be soooooooooo missed. I thank God I had an opportunity to experience her greatness. Rest in Peace Queen.

@minnesotacoco5297 6 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh, by the way, I was a HUGE David Letterman fan. So it was good to see him too!!!!

@latashajohnson5153 4 жыл бұрын

Aretha inspired me so much, to play an sing an David Letterman was awesome interwing her also.😊 l loved her voice now all i have is memories an thank God for them

@jimiclemente1 6 жыл бұрын

I really love you Aretha.....God bless you in heaven and bless your family... Thank you for your love and kindness I love you

@sugarwhitemike123 6 жыл бұрын

the may 18,1999 "Nessun Dorma" o m g $$$PRICELESS$$$

@Plusty07 6 жыл бұрын

michael neugent ...agradable

@Santiago_Apollo Жыл бұрын

The undisputed forever Queen Mother of Soul

@kathleenbergeron1292 6 жыл бұрын

Fascinating to watch them both grow old over the years, yet both are consistently great!

@willysbarnes5683 2 жыл бұрын

What a beatiful thing to say. I personally see beauty the way you just elegantly described. Thank you.

@cynthiaartis3649 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome... Thanks so much for the upload.. my all-time favorite female artist..

@indirawilliams9132 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting! Great clips from my favorite late night show./host R.I.P. Queen!

@sherriewright9666 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this interview! David treated her with the upmost respect she deserves and she was comfortable with him! ❤❤

@jacknick7582 6 жыл бұрын

its so satisfying when u hit the like button and it goes from 999 to 1k

@keensterd3654 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@soniaadair6818 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful memories of the queen of soul. I see you Sissy Houston singing background on Rolling in the deep. Thank you for sharing.

@DetroitLives313 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this.

@hotfries8589 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Queen of soul

@panchovilla7235 6 жыл бұрын

Rip beautiful queen of soul 🙏

@george00719 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting I watched them all..wow I had no idea how versatile she was.It was a real treat..Mr. Letterman worshipped her I do too now, such a lovely person..I am sad but happy.

@randiruiz96 3 жыл бұрын

Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul** She'll Be Remember for Sure! God Bless her always.

@cedarshoals529 5 жыл бұрын

Saw a documentary in which she was doing the Muscle Shoals sessions. There was a lot improv going on and the producer stopped the music and said he was looking for more of a jazz flavor in the song. Aretha said well you know I don't play jazz but Ill try my best and then broke into this jazz piano that was just amazing! That was the genius of Aretha, she was so good that she had massive talent that she didn't even know she had. We will never see anything like Aretha Franklin again. She played one "instrument" better than all others...peoples souls!

@davidwhitehurst568 Жыл бұрын

Aretha isn't just the queen of soul she's the queen of music period

@Nonrelatable_t Жыл бұрын

exactly

@iansg75 6 жыл бұрын

much R-E-S-P-E-C-T Donz

@jaykiehborth6063 6 жыл бұрын

May WE ALL LET ARETHA LIVE IN OUR SOULS FOREVER JAY THANK GODGod

@diniastuart3137 5 жыл бұрын

Only God that feel my pain it hurts so badd my heart is breaking I loved Aretha so badd

@beahawa 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you God for allowing us to witness this gift in Queen Aretha! RIP Queen of Soul

@TheKema3000 6 жыл бұрын

I had this yrs ago..thanks for posting

@lubomusicman 6 жыл бұрын

truly a gift from God, to have a voice like that!!!! yes, she is amazing!!! she will live on in our hearts, souls and spirits!:)

@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579 3 жыл бұрын

Ms Aretha Franklin - the indisputable QUEEN of SOUL...💜

@thecreativelady1908 5 жыл бұрын

So awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@catherinefrye7269 3 жыл бұрын

I love everything about the Queen of Soul, especially her music which touches my soul!❤🤗❤

@willysbarnes5683 2 жыл бұрын

I have all of our Queens music, Albums and CD. Long live The Queen of Soul in our hearts 💕.

@jocelynhkcarter 6 жыл бұрын

JocelynhkCarter: "A Rose is still a Rose" a song with a positive message to women, "You have the Power! The Queen has spoken!

@jazzmanchgo 5 жыл бұрын

She knew whereof she sang -- her first husband, Ted White, was abusive. She finally extricated herself from that relationship, but it took a toll on her for a long time.

@jackmeoff9116 6 жыл бұрын

MRS REE REE Was always a great interview. Even as a Teen she was well spoken!! The world has lost another Giant in entertainment. Bow down to the Queen!! D Town stand UP!!

@bbutterscotch29 5 жыл бұрын

She truly was the Queen of Soul, those vocals says it all, Rest in Heavenly Peace 💒💒💒💒🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💜💜💜💜💜

@willysbarnes5683 2 жыл бұрын

I was a young man of 14 yrs old. I worked at Burger King at the time,and my very 1st Album I brought with my hard earned money was a Album "Aretha's Gold". I played this Album all the time. Aretha touched something in me that very few performers came close but not quite. It's always been Aretha. "Long Live The Queen of Soul".

@dongiller 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent first-album choice.

@jimiclemente1 6 жыл бұрын

Dang thought I was getting better Now I'm crying again