Aretha Franklin Funeral: Bill Clinton FULL eulogy

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6 жыл бұрын

Former president Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness and recalled being an "Aretha groupie" all his life.
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@softailspringer9915 5 жыл бұрын

Love him or hate him this man is an amazing public speaker. You could listen to him for hours

@bluedaughter 6 жыл бұрын

This was a great eulogy and I enjoyed listening to Bill Clinton speak. May Aretha Franklin rest in peace.

@martyemmons1859 5 жыл бұрын

I'm in awe of the respect that the former President of the United States Bill Clinton showed for our Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin! I especially appreciate his story of being 'summoned' to Aretha's presence!

@chrisfinch8637 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, when Bill played "Think" on his phone, I was tickled to death. I was worried that was a ringtone, but when he played that song, I realized, "Oh! That's a Tribute Song!" That song can't leave my head- I played the Blues Brothers version quite a few times, after this speech, myself, too. Well Done, Bill!

@cocoshuimu 5 жыл бұрын

wow after all these years, he still got the charm

@vevomaxx5779 6 жыл бұрын

When I lived in DC Clinton would have her sing at the white house a lot a whole lot. He loved her.

@godisblackmatter7844 5 жыл бұрын

A E What's the difference between Trump, Bush Jr., Bush Sr., etc.?

@eaglepass3370 5 жыл бұрын

Clinton's favorite song was "Don't Blame Me," I am a democrat and above the law. Democrats can do anything they want with impunity and the rest of us are supposed to lay down and die

@debbieharden8875 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words about The Queen and President Clinton. He acknowledged The Queen and spoke from his #heart the way a President should. Mr. Clinton shared his wonderful #memories about The Queen . God bless you. #RESPECT

@godisblackmatter7844 5 жыл бұрын

Eagle Pass What's the difference between them and the republicans?

@godisblackmatter7844 5 жыл бұрын

Eagle Pass Do you remember 911? 👀

@SouthernGospelVideosArchives 5 жыл бұрын

I'm still an Aretha groupie, she was blessed with a terrific voice!

@cathygreen2070 6 жыл бұрын

I love Bill Clinton. He always shows up when invited. I love his comfort with the Black Community; and the Black Community will show him much respect when his time come to leave this world behind. Thank you Bill for your time and dedication. RIP Aretha

@jayrod9002 6 жыл бұрын

Right on.

@justifiedkanine7546 6 жыл бұрын

Tell him to show up for his Black Son Danney Williams Clinton. He Needs Him to Show Up.

@AliG-yu2bn 6 жыл бұрын

Why cause he lied to your community's for votes and raped a couple women

@black-cherokeewallabee9226 6 жыл бұрын

didn't he endorse/sign off on prison measures for profit and sentencing against low income/peoples of color???

@Skelch777 6 жыл бұрын

He stole millions from Haiti. Not much love for the blacks if you ask me.

@trinalewis1821 5 жыл бұрын

I'll always love this man, he has a heart. When he came to Seattle and saw me and my daughter (6yrs old at the time) had got stuck downtown because they had stopped all buses for Clinton's arrival. He saw us standing there on the corner and rolled down his window and waved to my baby when sheet waved to him. He's human and bless him for speaking so well off this Queen even if he's high as the sky itself.😊💋💜

@unknownembassy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I got to meet him also

@TheFever77 5 жыл бұрын

I love Bill he's so real.

@moreofawave 6 жыл бұрын

Bill is a great story teller. RIP Ms. Aretha. Thank you for bringing us your music/voice.

@smokysantana 5 жыл бұрын

moreofawave you meant to say “lie teller” didn’t you?

@smokysantana 5 жыл бұрын

moreofawave he was extremely experienced at telling lies. Almost as experienced as b.h.o..

@moreofawave 5 жыл бұрын

He may be a liar but he's also a good story teller; that's my goal here-what's yours? To remind us he's a good liar? Okay. I think Trump has got him beat by a million.

@joeargen440 5 жыл бұрын

u should you tube. how she met Hillary. if you support a rapist you should be in jail too.

@TheJohnpandy Жыл бұрын

@moreofawave, surely this is this item is about love and paying respect. Johnx

@annemariealexander6887 5 жыл бұрын

it is clear he loved and respected her and they were friends...beautiful!

@marloettien7697 5 жыл бұрын

This was a beautiful tribute. So comforting.

@marjorienicholson5091 6 жыл бұрын

This tribute is so touching and truthful about a woman's life ....It takes a lifetime to be great!

@sirwinstonlennon6486 6 жыл бұрын

He got paid $100,000 for thatspeech

@mslanier2 6 жыл бұрын

Sir Winston Lennon Such disrespect he loved & respected ARETHA praising her for Everything she accomplished adding his memories of his time with her GREAT job MR BILL CLINTON!

@mslanier2 6 жыл бұрын

Sir Winston Lennon REST IN PARADISE ARETHA

@talon1706 6 жыл бұрын

Did you see the story about Bill ogling her while singing? lol

@joeargen440 5 жыл бұрын

u support rapist if u think this is ok .. shame shame shame

@kinglord3980 6 жыл бұрын

When he played Freedom by Aretha Franklin I lost it God bless you Aretha

@granvillewalkerjr4321 6 жыл бұрын

The song you heard the former President play on his phone is entitled "Think" brother, but the sentiment is thoroughly understood.

@lisatucker8999 6 жыл бұрын

King lord, me too I cried more, can't stop happy tears are the best tears😂🤣😇😇🤗🤗

@valeriegriffin7021 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aretha and former President Clinton. APPRECIATED.

@SandraNelson063 6 жыл бұрын

She "summoned " a president! And he went! She is the Queen.

@TakeNoShitgang444 5 жыл бұрын

False!Trump did not show up.

@TakeNoShitgang444 4 жыл бұрын

@Dan Wruck was

@KJ-xc6qs 5 жыл бұрын

At least he shared personal Aretha moments, it was all about her instead of Trump-bashing politics. Nice.

@noeblaze2650 3 жыл бұрын

Dont know if you guys gives a damn but if you're bored like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Been binge watching with my brother lately :)

@augustusadriel1032 3 жыл бұрын

@Noe Blaze definitely, I've been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :)

@RobertAmar 6 жыл бұрын

A great understanding of a great person may she rest in peace love her music

@DannyMercer1993 6 жыл бұрын

May be the first time a POTUS has used an iPhone during a speech haha.

@mrwakeupjacob4647 6 жыл бұрын

Your an idiot

@jon7911 5 жыл бұрын

Brother in sweden you’re

@kellyhiggins4234 5 жыл бұрын

We love you President Clinton continued blessings to you and yours!❤

@samueljackson8706 6 жыл бұрын

What a classy man that respects such a classy woman! Well done Mr. President!!

@tony.2902 5 жыл бұрын

@@joeargen440 XD

@kaymuldoon3575 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have been there. RIP Aretha.

@swicheroo1 6 жыл бұрын

The most sincere, un-canned not-phoning-it-in testimony. Bill Clinton is really good at connecting with people...and taking small anecdotes so they shine a light on character.

@jayze10 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I remember Clintons connecting real well "I did not have sex with that woman." Ooops, Linda had the blue dress.

@djwhichdoctor 5 жыл бұрын

Clintons ruined the lives of hundreds if not thousands of Black people ( and thats just in America). but on the bright side its good to see Bill age so slow and horrible and feeble looking, no one of this level of evil deserves a quick Death. ALSO- shouts out to the Minister for keeping playa among a bunch of fakes

@realrosesforever3847 6 жыл бұрын

That was really nicely done by Bill Clinton he appreciates her soul, her talent, her heart and who she was as a person. God Bless!!!! RIP Queen of Soul. Thank you for bravely and happily sharing your gift with the world!

@bigdickjennings2580 6 жыл бұрын

RealRoses Forever you are welcome!

@joeargen440 5 жыл бұрын

if u r a female I feel sorry for you. supporting a known rapist is very sad :( . shaem on u

@raylotfi 5 жыл бұрын

+joe argen sorry do you mean trump!

@beachbunny7256 4 жыл бұрын

Well said!! 😘💕💘👍

@celebtrvl 6 жыл бұрын

He's the best speaker there is. It's heartfelt, eloquent and touches your soul. God bless you Bill.

@linadunston1230 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing that out only one!

@LadyEJJTC 6 жыл бұрын

He is still a great speaker

@alberteinstein3419 6 жыл бұрын

Obama is better

@paddyzammit6588 6 жыл бұрын

celebtrvl what has any of these comments to do withAretha you are all being disrespectful

@theking0ne327 5 жыл бұрын

@Red Coyote Jam Garden who did he rape?

@Jay-ky5di 6 жыл бұрын

I am amazed to see all the comments that does not pertain to Aretha....So much hate in this world..It is not about Bill Clinton, IT is about Aretha.. Some people here wont see that..GOD HELP US WE SURE NEED IT

@soonnya 6 жыл бұрын

..GOD HELP US WE SURE NEED IT...just needed to REPEAT.....

@larrywheels762 6 жыл бұрын

Its almost like were programmed to hate on something. RIP the queen of soul.

@Abshir252 6 жыл бұрын

So damn true. Media and wealthy 1% are doing great job dividing this nation. It because they are terrified of people uniting. It's crazy how they shape our perception

@HipNoticQ 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that.

@barryguyer8005 6 жыл бұрын

Very True

@lisatucker8999 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing I'm in tears, LOVE, LOVE his message, him and his family, my President 😘😘

@lisatucker8999 6 жыл бұрын

Praying for you, enjoy your day!!😇😇

@babydestiny7838 5 жыл бұрын

People keep saying he put our people in jail. FALSE, THEY PUT THEMSELVES IN JAIL. Foh.

@cactusqltr 5 жыл бұрын

You dont know how it went down for you to say that! First you put laws in place, then remove the jobs and bring in the drugs. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that is the formula for destroying neighborhoods and setting folks up for criminal activity! While sheeple like you continue to blame the victim! "...they put themselves in jail..."...WAKE UP TO THE GAME!! They did it in LA with Crack and many other cities!

@cactusqltr 5 жыл бұрын

@Gerald Jelks I have read thousands of books....how bout you?!

@cactusqltr 5 жыл бұрын

@@aloehawk582 There are at least 20 books out that expose the Clintons for the lying, racist scumbags that they truly are! Not my fault that you freely drank the kool aid!!

@cactusqltr 5 жыл бұрын

He helped put the laws in place, creates the conditions, then he put our people in jail!! Hillary apologized for it throughout her campaign!!!

@DJSOULFORCE 5 жыл бұрын

Baby Destiny - very well said, thank you! Stay open to some of the other comments below and stay abreast of your world surroundings... lots to learn about life & politics in this world and I think you're on the right track. "keep your head to the sky!" - Earth, Wind & Fire. You're a beautiful young female and a very positive person, keep it up and thanks for sharing your views!!!

@ItsME5228 6 жыл бұрын

I'm speechless! Beautiful tribute! Powerful

@emanueltaylor7151 5 жыл бұрын

50 years ! I've been on this planet for 50 years by Gods grace. I grew up around the corner from the church. We love C.L Franklin and we showed our appreciation. Detroit buried a Queen I've never seen this much love

@fredjohnson688 5 жыл бұрын

So good seeing you again sir thanks sir

@beverlyburrel4618 6 жыл бұрын

I love Aretha Franklin and I love Bill Clinton. I am sure Aretha Franklin would be very disappointed with all these negative comments. Please guys show some R.E S.P.E C.T.

@adrianc1264 5 жыл бұрын

He's a RAPIST.

@craigsmith157 4 жыл бұрын

@@adrianc1264 Monica was not raped.

@deniseandrews1554 6 жыл бұрын

Always Loved President Bill Clinton & First Lady Hillary Clinton...I remember when Aretha sung at Bill Clinton inauguration after being elected...

@donnachappell1586 6 жыл бұрын

Bill and Hilary are libturds. No they're libshit

@baritonebynight 5 жыл бұрын

Take it back to Russia "Donna"...if that is your real name. You are trash.

@jayze10 5 жыл бұрын

Donna is right on! The Clintons have a hit list 100 names long. I'd like to see Hillary in a prison orange jumpsuit. Soon!

@InnovAce 6 жыл бұрын

ONE LORD ONE FAITH ONE BAPTISM.... “in God we trust”.... America needs to remember the premise of which their greatness was built upon

@shanequaaustin8908 5 жыл бұрын

ThaPhil Ace lies is what it was built off😂😂🤣

@marcaoutar2713 5 жыл бұрын

Religion pushes us backwards by 1000 years.

@joeargen440 5 жыл бұрын

looks like u support a rapist too - so sad

@parsnipmcgee329 5 жыл бұрын

The premise upon America was built? Real Estate.

@lonokahiwa5565 5 жыл бұрын

@@divamom7876 - How does having a black son make him a rapist?

@yolandamorciglio6477 6 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to her song since I was a young girl Aretha I will miss you and I will alway listen to your songs RIP LOVE YOU.

@tonya9287 6 жыл бұрын

So beautifully spoken...

@ShiftNow 5 жыл бұрын

He blessed me...no motive but pure love💗

@jeanettesteed3326 3 жыл бұрын

What a speech - no auto-cue, fantastic, from the heart

@monica8399 6 жыл бұрын

I am in tears. Thank you to Bill Clinton...

@tommycoolcat8215 5 жыл бұрын

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@gustavmonger 6 жыл бұрын

A unique, inspiring and classy eulogy.

@Vikinggirl1679 5 жыл бұрын

loved when he took out his phone and played a bit of aretha song respect! only bill lol! rip aretha love you

@AprilHarmony9 5 жыл бұрын

Respect is not given but earned. Awe Bill💖💖💖 I loved his speech. I hope he is doing ok💖💖 Emotional men touch me deeply and I can tell he was struggling. His words were well put.

@StoneColdGem 5 жыл бұрын

Show sone respect to Aretha's Homegoing Service and let Bill honor her Memory!

@roville225 Жыл бұрын

I miss her every day. God bless her. Her voice is stronger than ever now that she is in Heaven.

@CB-iw3yb 5 жыл бұрын

That was an amazing sincere tribute to his friend. God bless you Bill Clinton. God bless her beautiful family and give them strength. RIP Beautiful Angel. God has the best soloist in his choir now.

@teolouis8986 6 жыл бұрын

Respect IS NOT GIVEN, but earned. That is exactly the case for me.

@bri3449 5 жыл бұрын

Alleyah Valenzuela Avoidance

@almagross9046 6 жыл бұрын

Aretha was one of a kind her music was all ways. The best and I loved it so much as I did her I pray her family. They will miss her my prayers go out to. Children

@jayrod9002 6 жыл бұрын

Still a great speaker. Thanks Bill.

@Skelch777 6 жыл бұрын

He is a sex offender

@sabrinalance9442 2 жыл бұрын

Most uplifting! So gratifying!

@tinaeith9740 6 жыл бұрын

X people are so mean. You have something to say disgraceful about this man who is doing such a wonderful job speaking about an icon in our culture. Do it Bill, we love you as we did Aretha. She loved you too so ignore the ignorants.

@gwenmarie7311 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly❤❤❤💯Yes We Do

@Gavin-qh7li 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry but Bill is a Rapist.

@black-cherokeewallabee9226 6 жыл бұрын

i don't really care for any presidents of the united snakes...1 - 45

@lisatucker8999 6 жыл бұрын

Tina Eith, yes, we have to over look , what people say now and days. Keep believing what you believe in and God will watch over you and your family, and we just have to pray for the people that are confused that we all may be able to come together like God wants😇😇

@black-cherokeewallabee9226 6 жыл бұрын

which god is lisa referring to? heh

@teolouis8986 6 жыл бұрын

I had the personal privilege to not only shake his hand but to accompany during a tour of a community college I had attended. He was attentive, respectful, and took our input seriously at the time. I Am VERY HONORED & PROUD to have experienced this moment in my life....BTW....I am Dine' from the 4 corners area. 😇

@heartscotland5179 6 жыл бұрын

Do you know where that hands been?

@ricalineoasllim9201 6 жыл бұрын

I did too when he came to Belfast in 1995.

@joeargen440 5 жыл бұрын

teo u r not American

@teolouis8986 5 жыл бұрын

@@joeargen440 it is just to bad sum peeps "r stuck n da box" instead of "thinkin outside da box"....whatever! 😂

@sunkisscloud 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@michaelwoo4123 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@mikepitzer8739 5 жыл бұрын

Great speech.. God bless

@marqueshaharris7599 6 жыл бұрын

Go head Bill I so love him Speak Baby Speak 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 You Are One of The Greatest

@capoislamort100 5 жыл бұрын

Marquesha Harris you done fell into the Kool aid, haven't you sis?...your boy Clinton isn't who you think he is, do some research on him sometimes...The truth will blow your mind!

@Aintnowoman37 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Bill Clinton!

@spazzfreeman5177 5 жыл бұрын

rest up great icon well said

@lisalove4183 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Words, You can tell Bill was real friends with Aretha Franklin. Mr President you are awesome. Rest In Peace Queen 😍😍😍

@adrienneburrows3490 6 жыл бұрын

For all of you people that just don't get it, listen to the words delivered from Reverend Al Sharpton and the song performed by Jennifer Hudson and then, start a meaningful conversation.

@hotarobin1 6 жыл бұрын

@Mowac get help

@adrienneburrows3490 5 жыл бұрын

@Mowac this is the worst conspiratorial and delusional comment by far. Wow, this country is in some serious trouble.

@tafimutekwe2855 2 жыл бұрын

From the President's mouth himself that is really one touching final tribute to the Original Diva. MHDSRIEP.

@merrilew 6 жыл бұрын

Perfection

@TheCurtiswachter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Aretha 😊

@JamesBond-pb2qy 5 жыл бұрын

What a Awesome Chance to Tell the Gospil mesage. COME ON BISHOP!! DO YOUR JOB !

@sethkohn5517 5 жыл бұрын

Greatest public speaker of my time

@magdalisalmodovar9113 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, so many people truly loved her president Clinton is one of them. She will be missed but never forgotten her music will for live on FOR EVER ,RIP QUEEN OF SOUL..

@kobiesboxing4956 5 жыл бұрын

If nothing else Bill has the ability to charm & relate to the people.

@brianholmes7827 5 жыл бұрын

Classy!

@TBBrickYT 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Mr. President, Miss Aretha was a national treasure and you did her well.

@bracketvilletexas 6 жыл бұрын

HI president Clinton and Madam President clinton. we love you,

@tony.2902 5 жыл бұрын

@huh what XD

@pinkrose1438 6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh President Clinton! That's so sweet of you💞

@tony.2902 5 жыл бұрын

@@joeargen440 XD

@bandislife2004 6 жыл бұрын

Love him!! @billclinton

@nxopinxopi7540 5 жыл бұрын

Love President Clinton for being such a great story teller in addition to being amongst the fewest naturally gifted Presidents of all tyms.

@gregoryrussell3221 5 жыл бұрын

Ok. He's Human..Love the Eulogy.

@SAM-ez3gd 5 жыл бұрын

First time I like what Bill had to say.

@Mochab001 5 жыл бұрын

Well Done!

@elove2.038 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you President! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️

@blackirishrose4040 6 жыл бұрын

Ladies and gentlemen introducing the very first black president mr. William Clinton

@andrestevens-thomas7161 5 жыл бұрын

Oh Mr. President, you are still a great human being. Your love is my love, thank you for allowing history to be a great thing. I am happy that you loved her as much as we did. God Bless you and God Bless America.

@aaone1708 4 жыл бұрын

Y’all watch her movie Aretha Franklin and warning you gonna cry

@edmess6372 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear from Clinton here.

@seand67 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Mr. Clinton

@ItzDavughna 5 жыл бұрын

Clinton we love you

@leolamccall7458 6 жыл бұрын

Very befitting of Aretha. Thanks BC.

@cathymcivor7457 5 жыл бұрын

I have watched this so many times; I just love this speech. It is so moving.

@LemonLadyRecords 6 жыл бұрын

I was shocked when I heard this the first time, although it isn't so bad after more viewings. My dad is 90 and not yet this bad with speech, etc, nor is anyone I have seen or known who is around 70 and in good health. Bill was kind of like this right after heart surgery, so I wonder if something has happened. He always had a very dry mouth, even in the 90s, and perhaps it got the best of him here. He sounds very weak, too, though. RIP dear Aretha.

@jjd3216 6 жыл бұрын

@Mowac As much as I don't favor Trump, I don't wish death on him. That would be true evil from the heart.

@70kammons 5 жыл бұрын

That was nice

@artislamarcooper8017 5 жыл бұрын

Aretha was something special she has a president speaking at her funeral

@lynutermark1454 5 жыл бұрын

He has more to say about Aretha, than he did about John McCain. Almost as though Willy was also into the music industry.

@l.cfootman3259 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job Bill!!!!

@blessed9449 5 жыл бұрын

I will always love Bill Clinton. A wonderful human being. So real and humble. Aretha is smiling...".Black President of USA." Hillary and Bill are an amazing couple. God Bless them! Rest in peace Aretha you are a great addition to the Angelic voices in heaven. Sing ARETHA! SING for Our LORD AND SAVIOR!

@kenrunnels3891 5 жыл бұрын

Speak on it Mr. President

@josearriola3087 6 жыл бұрын

Love bill

@yalondarussell2370 6 жыл бұрын

I love me so Bill Clinton... So down to earth...

@michaelwiley1217 6 жыл бұрын

Keep on believing that...

@garyjohnson729 5 жыл бұрын

Thats so correct

@tony.2902 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the same Bill Clinton that's involved in hundreds of Scandals and sex acts. Yeah, that Bill Clinton.

@bricewanda3216 5 жыл бұрын

Tears

@thomassby7139 5 жыл бұрын

Just came from hearing Obama speak at McCains funeral, which was awesome, and now watching Clinton being at least as awesome regarding his respects for Aretha. This binds the US together...