They really be trying this lady... I love when she handled them. Go girl..

I know her type, I went church with ladies like this....Aretha is one of those people who is not going to take ANY form of shade/jabs/insults/or disrespect from ANYONE....A N D ...is not afraid to call you out/give you a somewhat nice nasty back when you try it! My grandparents are somewhat like this as well....living through the Civil Rights Era you had to know how to defend yourself physically and mentally.

Whoopi had the best questions

I love how when they bring up her weight and her age she replies with humor, wit and class. She must have heard those comments a thousand times but still remains dignified. A true lady. R.I.P Ms Franklin, Queen of soul.

Aretha will get you 2gether! RIP you will be missed!

I see a lot of comments regarding her attitude.. People like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight and Patti La Belle and Dionne Warwick and Tina Turner.Actually have a right to be a little stern.. They have worked their way to where they are now and back then wasn’t an easy time for any of them.. Hell there are a few young people that have attitudes that have no reason to be

She doesn't have an sttitude problem just cause she's no dummy don't make her have an attitude problem aretha is an icon in life or in death.

I think that was rude and disrespectful for her to say that she was skinny then😣You DON'T Talk Like That To The QUEEN OF SOUL💝💝💝💝 that was awesome she was still willing to learn classical piano that's very inspiring and encouraging💝💝💝💝

"You were skinny" I'm still skinny"

whew Barbara and her passive aggressive tone. You're going to do classical?! Whew, the shade of that lady makes my shoulders tight. One thing, outside of music, that I've always enjoyed about Aretha is her lightning, rapid-fire wit and one liners. She was/still is a class of her own. Untouchable and otherworldly.

May her soul rest in sweet heaven. Aretha will always be "THE"...one and ONLY...Queen of Soul.

Aretha Franklin was just a beautiful gift from God. He knew she would bring us joy through song, and He knew she would expand the gift 100 fold. She was magnificent!

Although it "It Hurts Like Hell" I will celebrate you. Thanks and rest in paradise Queen Of Soul 😢

Whoopi looks good af 👀 💕 wow

Whoopi looks really good on this interview 10 years ago.

God I respect her for having 4 people practically talking at once to her. Aretha is the queen of soul show some boundaries and RESPECT. Aretha has grace.

In our culture a woman with weight is beautiful. She is beautiful either way. We will miss you Queen Mother Aretha!

Well, they did not have to mention anything about her weight, dang! I do not like it when people comment about a woman's weight! Dang!

Barbara being impeccably rude as always. Interview would have worked nicely with Whoopi and Elizabeth, both of whom actually seemed prepared.

We will miss you, Aretha. May God bless you on your journey to paradise. Sending prayers and love to the family from Memphis.

Why does EVERY Aretha interview have someone trying it with her? ReRe was always straight to the point no BS and she handled weird situations well.

I have seen lots of interviews of this lady these few days and her sweet quiet humility comes out in all of them.She is eloquent and does not back down on any question.Sweet lady.

Let the woman talk. She’s got mobbed; at least allow her to finish a sentence without all the interjections.. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. R.I.P. Aretha.

There will never be another Queen like her. She has earned it and leading choirs in heaven.

Rest in Heaven Queen!

The Queen has left her earthly body. Aretha Louise Franklin is my favorite artist of all times. Her voice is like no other. I had three (3) things on my bucket list and one of them was to see the Queen in concert. I got to see her at Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA and then again when she performed at President Obama's inauguration. Thank you for your gift, I will surely miss you 😘😭 #QueenofSoul #QueenofRock&Roll. #BowDown

Prayers for Aretha ♡♡♡

Tears still come..just so appreciative of the songs you sang in such a soulful way..we love you Queen

1:25-1:29 I chuckled here. Aretha Franklin, what a woman. She may be gone but her music lives on

Barbara Walters is sooo annoying in this interview....Rip queen

I love Love Aretha!

Big is beautiful on some folks retha loves to eat and thats okay her real fans love her no matter her weight she just aretha to me and thats ms.aretha if your raised properly.eating make her happy then im happy for her.

RIP....wow great beloved talented God given talent Woman...that added to this World greatly.

There are no words to describe Aretha's power, love, and influence. There is no other.

@7:36 "I keep my mouth closed when I should" The Queen couldn't have said it better. 😍😍😍

Lol aretha Just gives it how it is

I find Barbara Walters to be condescending. That's your contemporary.

If I hear one more thing about her “attitude”. I just don’t think people are used to a blunt, intelligent, intellectual, purposeful, tenacious woman. If you go to a black church or a black family gathering, you will find a hundred auntie Rees. This woman grew up tough, strong and determined, and she’s carried that with her. Y’all gotta understand how early she got in a business as a black woman who at times might’ve been seen as vulnerable. They didn’t depend on anyone. They worked very hard, despite being black and female to get in to certain industries that otherwise would sleep on them. Not all of these queens in music are bitter or nasty like people say they are. They just know what they want, what they mean and how they want it. Give auntie her respect. I love black women, and we have to normalize women having a mind of their own and knowing what they want and stop claiming they have attitudes when they just wanted be treated just as well as the next person. It’s a lot of artists and celebrities in general y’all put on a pedestal that really have attitudes and a “difficult to work with” reputation. Do y’all expect a queen to let people say whatever or take little? Would you do that? I think Aretha knew her value.

Joyce Behar..ugh!! RIP beautiful queen of soul!!

Why does Barbara sound sound surprised that Aretha is learning to play classical music.

ABSOLUTELY!!!!! Yes. BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!😍😘😍

This is the perfect example why people don't like talk shows with multiple co-hosts. They keep cutting Aretha Franklin off or talking over her. Give her the opportunity to answer the damn question!

Incomparable! love you Retha!!! 8/16/18

awwwe 1967, I was only 9 years old at that time.... but I was old enough to love her for her angelic voice and powerful messages to ALL WOMEN!!! Rest In Power Queen of Soul~~~

Pray for Aretha Franklin😢😢😢

Aretha, was so down to earth! She loved her family and close friends! She enjoyed this interview and it was amazing to see her on this episode of The View! What a wonderful interview! Thanks for the memory! May Aretha R.I.P. 🎶🎹🎶😢

Give the genius time to answer! RESPECT.

They say all the wrong things...age weight

I really miss Ms. Aretha Franklin. My father the late Mr. Charles Yates purchased her records when I was a little girl & a teenager. I just love her. Now i have most of her recordings on my IPOD Touch & MP3'S. My lady of "Queen Of Soul"! I cried when she passed away. I will always be a fan & she was so Beautiful!! Beautiful lady!! My condolences to the family. I will always be a fan.

amazing diva !!

RIP my beautiful queen of soul

RUDE as heck....5:00!!! Shut up why dont you Ms Walters!

Rip we need a documentary on her life on tv until her funeral. A wonderful singer has gone to heaven

The reason Aretha comes off a bit “catty” is because she sick of the same damn questions over and over, also some people get a little too personal.

Rest Easy, Queen ⚘⚘⚘

Her sense of humor is AMAZING! RIP QUEEN💗💗❣

I love the audacity of so many people to bring up years, saying “that was so long ago” and “I saw you in concert when I was 14”, but Aretha ALWAYS mentions it! “What are you, about 16? Okay…”

"Follow your own heart and your own path." #💓

I'm still skinny, bih!!

Arethea Franklin left a huge legency behind may she rest in peace forever in God's kingdom eternity forever.

Take me back! Aretha gave great interviews!

ARETHA will always be the one and only. HEAVEN is happy!

I’m going to love you forever Aretha 😢R.I.P.

The Queen continues to live in our hearts in July 1, 2020. Ms. Aretha Franklin always kept it real, transparent! This lady corrected facts, loved her tenacity, relentlessness. Strong courage lady, fearless woman, an example, always took a leap of #FAITH. Natural woman was J. Wexler, the great Carole King! Love you forever!♥️🙏♥️♥️🙏

As soon ..as i heard her voice😊👍

Only diva on that couch is aretha rip 👑

I love Aretha Franklin.

Each artist 👨‍🎤 swings on a different beat Aretha an activist who extended the worlds of musical genres. GREAT INTERVIEW. Women driven to excellence write on right on as music trends. BLAZING FORWARD

Love This Woman...RIP Lady💜

Why were they competing instead of letting her speak. Rest in love.

The song came out in 1967. Now whether Aretha sang it in ‘77 in the video, that’s another thing. Hail to the Queen. RIP ❤️

I love her

Aretha was amazing, incredible, phenomenal. There are not enough words to describe her. Imagine she was already a fantastic pianist and ,yet, she took classical piano lessons! Who does that? A woman of her expansive talent ? just amazing. An indivdual to be admired, for sure. RIP, Aretha.

RIP Queen Aretha

U will b 43va Missed💝💝🐐😘😘😍💕

I love her so much😍. There will never be another…never.

They treating the queen like she a rookie

Aretha climbed the highest mountain on her way to see Jesus. To the land where you never grow old. The lord took her hand and lead her home.

God Bless Aretha ❤️🎶

The best lady soul a beautiful sister we will always remember you.

Here in 2020! Love it... she takes NO shade. “ I’ve still skinny “ 😆👑

Aretha had quite a set of pipes! What a true talent

This interview was a MESS! How unfortunate. Elizabeth and Whoopi were the only ones who had any self-control.

hehehe: interviewer: I was 14 when I saw you in concert. Aretha: What I was 16, 17?

I cried so hard watching her funeral yesterday... Like I lost a family member. I debated on watching it, I shouldn't have...😭😭😭😭😭 So I'll be watching KZfaq a lot, to remember and reminiscence about My Queen....

Damn girl!

GONE TO SOON WHAT AN AMAZING AND MAJESTIC GOD WE SERVE .TO GIVE US SUCH AMAZING GIFTS SONGS VOCALS TO SING.

Love you her💗

Nobody ever talks about how strong Aretha was. Strength to handle many mucky things. Her talent cannot be topped by any singer.

Love me some Aretha and Whoopi

Whoopi goldberg was so professional and calm there in that video.

RIP Aretha Franklin.

Whoopi asks great questions!!!

There's not another artist today that can't replace The Queen Of Soul. R.I.P.In Heaven Aretha Franklin!!!

I remember watching this episode on channel 2 with my grandma knowing I would be late for my 1 pm class because I had missed my bus and train

Back when the View was a decet show. Now it's a friggin' political shoutfest. Ugh...

#RestInPowerTheQueenOfSoul ✊

Back in the 60's Chuck Leonard on ABC am used to say, "Aretha the right rockin Franklin" !

RIP QUEEN

The Queen will Definitely be MISS by the WORLD,I LOVE ARETHA FRANKLIN