No one doubts that Dionne has a beautifully supple head voice with crystal clear soprano notes and that she uses them very well. Dionne is probably one of the few handful of singers that can duet with Aretha and maintain her own presence in a performance, as a vocalist, and not be overwhelmed by Aretha's...well....Aretha.
Aretha is very subdued here, but her performances during this period were very subdued in general. Her father had been shot in 1979 and left in this vegetative state under which he lived for another five years until he ultimately passed. This was her worst decade both personally and vocally.
@@direfranchement huh? Being subdued vocally shouldn't necessarily mean worst. Even though that is her trademark, caterwauling and vocal gymnastics aren't always favorable. Christina Aguilera's stuff has aged badly, for example, and sounds like a lot of noise.
Dionne is just as technically trained and skilled as Aretha. I would go as far to say as the whole Warwick/Drinkard/Houston family have achieved the highest level of skill as a vocalist. No one can match any of them when they were in their prime. This includes Dionne, DeDe, Cissy & Whitney.
The reason Aretha really recorded her version of the song was to show Dionnie how to actually sing it and that came from Myrna of the sweet inspiration who did back ground on both songs Aretha was thick off at Dionnie at the time they say Aretha could be very Moody so she would fall out with anybody
@@knockshinnoch1950 i wished i wldve never seen her on celeb apprentice, ruined my opinion oh her... she just a cantankerous and nasty ass Cissy... must run in the family
I have never ever heard Dionne hit a bad note, even on astounding technical riffs - and Aretha, well, Aretha sings as easily as breathing - incredible duo of heaven-sent talent :-)
As a major recording star, Dionne has always approached duets with taste and generosity toward the other artist. She works as part of a team, sharing the spotlight, always knows her part and sings in service to the performance and the duet without sacrificing herself or her own artistry. That's a delicate balance that seems to come to her naturally, intuitively. Can't say that for every singer. Many feel the need to compete or outshine the other. I don't know Dionne personally, but in terms of her stage persona, she's always been a class act. One of her standout duets is with Anne Murray (Quebec). The two ladies look and sound amazing together.
swprojectpromo you are so right. She was not a stage hog, even on her own damn show. But I’m not surprised because she is from an entire family of good singers. It’s hard to be selfish when surrounded with talented people.
No one can put this better than you can. Good observation skills. You went a step further than the regular person. Hats off and go to the head of the class.
I've talked with recording industry folks who've worked with Dionne and the word is she's a class act, like you've said. "HUMBLE" is the word I'm hearing, over and over again from different people. My personal fave duet from Dionne is "Love Power" with Jeffrey Osbourne. Kenny G even pops up, playing the sax. Dionne's voice is so rich and supple in that song. No surprise, the song was written by none other than Burt Bacharach.
What Can Or Can't I Say!! Dionne Warwick And Aretha Franklin Singing Together On Stage 🎤🎤 Two Great Singer's That Can And Could!! Sing This Song 🎶🎵!! Like Nobody Else.. This Song Came From Their 60's Era And Time ⏰ 🎥 🎤!! They Both Own This Hit Song.
Very different styles but 2 of the all-time greats. I personally prefer Dionne's crystal-clear jazzy style that seems tailor-made for pop songs, but I can see how a lot of people like Aretha's much bigger "take no prisoners" style. I respect that Aretha toned it down for this duet so that she wouldn't overpower Dionne's voice.
I agree with you. I've always thought the difference between the two is that Warwick uses her voice to showcase the song while Franklin uses the song to showcase her voice.
Years ago Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight performed "Sisters in the Name of Love". The Ladies are still around and I just saw Patti perform at the DNC. It would be a gift if they could come together for one more performance of their greatest songs in front of a select audience. ,🥰🥰🥰
AM Williams Aretha received a nomination, not an Award. And chart-wise, Dionne's performed better on the US Hot 100, by reaching #4. But they are both great versions. Neither were actual chart-toppers though.
She didn’t write it lol. The AR MEN WROTE IT. welcome to figuring out that most these singers didn’t write much of their music, but just there to fit the imagine and feel it was going for.
Aretha vocal placement and adlibs are genius i love how are went smooth to compliment dionne tone and dionnes ability to harmonize and still stand out should be studied
A classic moment between two icons that both made this song a hit, individually, came together to bless us with this one moment in time. Why can't we just enjoy this rare performance of these music titans and leave the comparisons out of it? They both have stellar careers, at this point, of more than 50 yrs each, world wide acclaim, more hits than anyone can count, and will go down in history as the best of the best in popular music. Just let it be and enjoy that this was captured on film.
Eric King No need to compare Aretha and Dionne as they are both essential, but this pairing just didn't work. They tried to mesh two fundamentally different interpretations into one arrangement here and it is awkward and uninspired. As singers, Aretha and Dionne could not be stylistically more different.
@@direfranchement Completely different styles, but I believe the two arrangements did not work, not that it could not, but because there either was not enough time to get them together to practice, or because the musical director, if any, just threw them out there in a "have at it" kind of way. I think of the job that was done on the Natalie Cole/Whitney Houston collab and the difference in the outcome...a lot of improv but clearly arranged for the different vocal styles in a truly complementary fashion. This could have worked but not enough effort was made...not even on the first two lines of Aretha"s part here...her version from the record would have enhanced that section and other similar effort to showcase the different arrangements would have elevated this entire performance...
Aretha could sing circles around Dionne and Dionne knew that...everyone did. Of course it wasn't a competition as stylistically these two are like night and day. Dionne could belt back in the day, but her belting always came across as more suited to the theater than Soul as she was never a particulary soulful singer. She could be a wistful singer though, at her best. Songs like "In Between the Heartaches", her recording of "I Say a Little Prayer", "Who is Gonna Love Me", etc...all show that. She was best with Bacharach and David...they wrote around her voice and knew how to bring out her best qualities on record.
Anyone familiar with Aretha would know that she was holding back. I've never seen her show this level of restraint while dueting with another woman. Dionne was always gracious and complementary with her partners, sharing the stage, but Aretha always takes over and tries to upstage her partner, unless it's a man. Aretha must have a lot of respect for Dionne, or there was an iron-clad contract signed beforehand.
@@direfranchement No Dionne had a certain unique technique in her voice the way she interpeted a song..Dionne didnt have to be loud and overally gutsy soulful. Whitney had that same similiar techique in her voice also. Whitney was good in interpetating, phrashing a certain control perfect pitch but then able to delivery a strong belt with her notes as well.
Whitney was a much better singer than Cissy or Dionne. I always thought she got some of her stage poise from Dionne...but in terms of her vocal athleticism, she came closer to Aretha than any other singer.
Amazing!.....Dionne did this song first in 1967, and Aretha remade it in 1968. Kudos to Dionne for being so gracious, sharing the spotlight with Aretha!
Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote "I Say a Little Prayer" for Dionne Warwick. Her recording of the song originally peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in December 1967. On the R&B Singles chart it peaked at number eight. Hal David wrote the lyrics to the song to convey a woman's concern for her man who's serving in the Vietnam War which was being waged far away in Southeast Asia at the time. I was seven years old when that song first came out. I remember it being played on the radio a lot, but not as much as her hit "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" the next year. That song was also written for her by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" was Warwick's biggest international hit to that point, selling several million copies worldwide and winning Warwick her first Grammy Award. "I Say a Little Prayer" also returned to the Pop & R&B Top Ten in the fall of 1968 via a recording by Aretha Franklin taken from her 1968 album Aretha Now. In October 1968 Aretha's version of "I Say a Little Prayer" reached number ten on the Hot 100 and number three on the R&B singles chart. In September 1968, it peaked at number 4 in the UK and was Aretha's biggest hit in the UK until her number 1 collaboration with George Michael, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)."
I don't understand why people cannot understand the differences in voices. The actual blend and balance it takes to combine 2 voices that are different in natural composition. I had to witness this weirdness even in operatic settings. Both of these Divas recorded this song. And they sound hugely different in tone and style when they are solo. I can speculate they asked Aretha to back it back a bit. Some even strangely find Dionne's voice to be anemic. No one won or lost here. These ladies been knowing and singing with each other and doing their own thing before any of us even heard of them. Go listen to BOTH recordings live and studio. You know what? Nevermind. Don't do it. So many people are just too happy as pie with their opinions.
I was thinking the same thing! I felt like they told her to hold back. From my perception, it look like Ms. Dionne was hogging the song. I’m going to go listen to Ms. Warwick’s version but I’m really in love with Aretha’s soulful self! I listen to her version damn near everyday.
I believe this was Dionne's show. lol I love Dionne's recorded version because it's peppy. But Aretha stands on her own feet vocally as well. :-) I'm glad someone else has good musical sense - Ron Clarke, we're friends now lol
Dionne is one of a few who knows how to duet. She always complements the other singer . Shes had those Gorgeous cheekbones back then and that glorious voice... Aretha is the queen of soul Dionne is the true queen of pop music IMHO
Dionne gives Aretha her allowances in this duet and still finds room to sing the fool out of this song. She respectfully blew Aretha away. That said, this is the best duet EVER of two great singers.
The two had a wonderful chemistry in this duet. The two brought their own style to this classic. One does not try to emulate the other. One doesn’t try to do out the other. This lives up to the title, this was a Solid Gold performance.
2 TITANS OF MUSIC !!!! 2 UNDISPUTED WOMEN WITH HIGH STATE OF MIND AND DIAMOND CATALOG OF SONGS LIKE NO ONE ELSE !!! I LOVE THEM BOTH AND I SALUTE THEM 💖🌹🌹
Dionne is just so intentional with her singing. I love the way she just smiles her way through this song. Especially at 2:33 when she does her “ooohs” while sitting comfortably bopping along. People sleep on dionne but true musicians knew she was nothing to play with. Even legendary singers darlene love and Eunice peterson said that Dionne in her prime could do anything with her voice she wanted. Whether it was singing in the soprano lane or giving us churchy gospel runs
So cool these two collaborated on this song , a hit for both, in a live performance. Both delivered their version so differently.....yet they sound incredible together! Heaven on earth and Rest In Peace Aretha.
They are really great there will never be another ❤️💯.. I'm not comparing them.. But Dionne Warwick showed us here that she is underrated.. She and Aretha are like Whitney and Mariah they are on the same level just different classes.. 💯
This song got ultra exposure during the week of Ree's passing. What most people don't know is Dionne came out with the song and had the hit before Aretha decided to record it. The song was written for Dionne by songwriter Burt Bacharach. Both ladies looking mighty FINE here ! Of course we won't mention all the crap that happened between these two at Whitney's funeral and Aretha faxing a press release accusing Dionne of major shading her at Whit's funeral.
This is my very first time seeing them singing together they both sound awesome together i thought Dionne was whitney for a minute they sound awesome together real rap
OMG! Diva gold. This takes me back! I knew Dionne made it first, but Aretha had a knack for taking someone else's hit, and make lightning strike twice in the same place. God, what talents back in the day. I used to look at Solid Gold, but I don't recall seeing this. I'm so glad that I stumbled across this.
Very well said Jade. Aretha clearly toned it down though she set the tone from the beginning. Warwick was louder and more aggressive. Re was in perfect voice and pitch, could have mopped the floor with DW. But like the gracious Queen she was she let Ms Warwick alone that day!😌 Warwick did a very good job when she recorded the song originally. Aretha's version was the "B" side of"The House that Jack Built" both sides climbed the charts. Aretha's "prayer" is one of her BEST recordings ever!!!! Plz don't get me wrong I do love Dionne, got amanya albums of hers that I treasure dearly. And truly this performance seemed genuinely cordial. I really think they both enjoyed doing it. I've just always been such an Aretha FANATIC....
This was beautiful ......Aretha knew how to tone it down for Dionne's soft approach to this Bacharach creation... by the way Dionne's looks stunning here.
The first and the second most charted female artists of the rock era (1955-1999). Just damn!
Facts 💯 these are the true legends. It was because of them, we had Whitney, Celine, and Mariah.
@Keenan Shepherd How come it worked for 15 minutes when you just got introduced to it 12 minutes ago?
thought it was Diana Ross?
@@oldsoul_anth243 what’s Dianas solo + supreme
That was her godmother
Ms. Dionne is never pressed or bothered
Dionne is confident woman & singer.🤩🎤👈🏾
Even better has anyone ever noticed how much Whitney Houston looks like a youthful Dionne Warwick?
I don't see a battle here. I just see two musical giants complementing one another. This is beautiful to me.
kpitt1204 agreed
It's the inbred way of causing conflict between their enemies
Dionnie Warwick was always Dionnie but Areath could just be moody had to catch her on the right day LMAO!
kpitt1204 yess
kpitt1204 yes
*Dionne's ability to smile while singing just proves God made her to sing.*
So true❤
It's part of the technique she uses it has nothing to do with God
She should do so to point the resonance at the necessary position
@@becauseisaidso92 Why are you like this? It has everything to do with God and I’m fairly certain she’d tell you the same thing.
I honestly just think she has big teeth. No shade
When two Giants simultaneously invaded the Solid Gold stage damnit!! ❤❤
Never realized dionne warwick was this beautiful. She looked like a supermodel perfume ad
loot at her in the 60´s Stunning!!
The good old days
Yes. Black version of Linda Evangelista
According to Google, Dionne actually hosted this show back in the late '70s and early '80s for several seasons.
And Aretha Franklin was just as beautiful .
No one doubts that Dionne has a beautifully supple head voice with crystal clear soprano notes and that she uses them very well. Dionne is probably one of the few handful of singers that can duet with Aretha and maintain her own presence in a performance, as a vocalist, and not be overwhelmed by Aretha's...well....Aretha.
I am pretty sure Aretha felt the same way too. They were like the biggests in their era.
Aretha is very subdued here, but her performances during this period were very subdued in general. Her father had been shot in 1979 and left in this vegetative state under which he lived for another five years until he ultimately passed. This was her worst decade both personally and vocally.
@@direfranchement huh? Being subdued vocally shouldn't necessarily mean worst. Even though that is her trademark, caterwauling and vocal gymnastics aren't always favorable. Christina Aguilera's stuff has aged badly, for example, and sounds like a lot of noise.
Dionne is just as technically trained and skilled as Aretha. I would go as far to say as the whole Warwick/Drinkard/Houston family have achieved the highest level of skill as a vocalist. No one can match any of them when they were in their prime. This includes Dionne, DeDe, Cissy & Whitney.
@@destinee971ify nope to Cissy
I wish they never touched a cigarette in their lives. The best technical Pop and soul singers.
I can't understand why people are making this a battle. They are both literally murdering this song. I love the collab.
Akeem J Ha ha I like what u said.
The reason Aretha really recorded her version of the song was to show Dionnie how to actually sing it and that came from Myrna of the sweet inspiration who did back ground on both songs Aretha was thick off at Dionnie at the time they say Aretha could be very Moody so she would fall out with anybody
Dionne can be a really nasty vindictive old bitch too! She proved that on Celebrity Apprentice!
@@knockshinnoch1950 i wished i wldve never seen her on celeb apprentice, ruined my opinion oh her... she just a cantankerous and nasty ass Cissy... must run in the family
True DAT lol 😀
I have never ever heard Dionne hit a bad note, even on astounding technical riffs - and Aretha, well, Aretha sings as easily as breathing - incredible duo of heaven-sent talent :-)
That probably because both Warwick & the late Franklin could read music.
@@ctruth6185 dionne could but aretha couldnt she learned to play piano by ear.
Dionne OWNED this song
Dionne is the greatest collaborator of all times ...she lets everyone shine
Yup!
There's something about Dionne's voice that is so soothing to hear.. very angelic and calm, such a true singer
As a major recording star, Dionne has always approached duets with taste and generosity toward the other artist. She works as part of a team, sharing the spotlight, always knows her part and sings in service to the performance and the duet without sacrificing herself or her own artistry. That's a delicate balance that seems to come to her naturally, intuitively. Can't say that for every singer. Many feel the need to compete or outshine the other. I don't know Dionne personally, but in terms of her stage persona, she's always been a class act. One of her standout duets is with Anne Murray (Quebec). The two ladies look and sound amazing together.
This was beautiful 💙💚💜💗
swprojectpromo you are so right. She was not a stage hog, even on her own damn show. But I’m not surprised because she is from an entire family of good singers. It’s hard to be selfish when surrounded with talented people.
No one can put this better than you can. Good observation skills. You went a step further than the regular person. Hats off and go to the head of the class.
I think that you are "hinting'" at her friend Patti SCREAM LaBelle who does overdue it and carries on to giving the listener a head- ache.
I've talked with recording industry folks who've worked with Dionne and the word is she's a class act, like you've said.
"HUMBLE" is the word I'm hearing, over and over again from different people.
My personal fave duet from Dionne is "Love Power" with Jeffrey Osbourne. Kenny G even pops up, playing the sax.
Dionne's voice is so rich and supple in that song.
No surprise, the song was written by none other than Burt Bacharach.
What Can Or Can't I Say!! Dionne Warwick And Aretha Franklin Singing Together On Stage 🎤🎤 Two Great Singer's That Can And Could!! Sing This Song 🎶🎵!! Like Nobody Else.. This Song Came From Their 60's Era And Time ⏰ 🎥 🎤!! They Both Own This Hit Song.
Dionne had that jazzy/R&b sound Aretha had the gospel/Soul sound !
Dionne had that Pop/R&B sound, while Aretha gave a Jazz/Soul vibe to it.
Stop comparing our divas and accept these two legends sitting on one stage singing a classic!
Awesome performance, by (2) of the best vocalist in our Century.
Thank you, Ms Aretha Franklin and Thank you, Ms Dionne Warwick. 💕
Aretha franklin voice had change from smoking Now go back to when she record it in the late 60's They couldn't touch her She was a bad woman
I hate when they do that. Tear one down and make a competition out of it
Stylistically they are both amazing and yet very different. No need for competition!
Dionne was generous enough to invite Aretha in her show and sing her song! I love both versions tbh.
Two Legend 's Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin 👍👍🤩🤩 Sing The Song Queen 's 😄😄❤️
Very classy of Dionne to let Aretha start the song...true artist!
Let? Burt Bacharach said Aretha's version was the definitive one.
And they are using Aretha Franklin's arrangement
@@rwlowe6177 Yes, let…considering it is Dionne’s and written specifically for her. No need for a comparison. Both great versions.
Very different styles but 2 of the all-time greats. I personally prefer Dionne's crystal-clear jazzy style that seems tailor-made for pop songs, but I can see how a lot of people like Aretha's much bigger "take no prisoners" style. I respect that Aretha toned it down for this duet so that she wouldn't overpower Dionne's voice.
I agree with you. I've always thought the difference between the two is that Warwick uses her voice to showcase the song while Franklin uses the song to showcase her voice.
Not to take anything away from this performance but Dionne Warwick owns this song... it was written for her as a soloist.
Years ago Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight performed "Sisters in the Name of Love". The Ladies are still around and I just saw Patti perform at the DNC. It would be a gift if they could come together for one more performance of their greatest songs in front of a select audience. ,🥰🥰🥰
Love Dionne dress and the way she sits on that stool, like a swan .....
THIS IS NOT A BATTLE, PERIOD!!! STOP IT!!! Both Dionne and Aretha's version were chart-toppers, PERIOD!!! STOP IT!!!
Bruce Scott, yeah, but Aretha's went to the Top Ten on the Billboard charts, and won her a Grammy.
AM Williams Aretha received a nomination, not an Award. And chart-wise, Dionne's performed better on the US Hot 100, by reaching #4.
But they are both great versions. Neither were actual chart-toppers though.
Bad version Neither like each other
You Stop it! Neither like each other Aretha said that Herself last year. Dionne didnt Attend her funeral nor sent flowers
Aretha...hands down. Don’t get mad 😂
Dionne left no crumbs. She did that, reminder- it was and still is her song.
She didn’t write it lol. The AR MEN WROTE IT. welcome to figuring out that most these singers didn’t write much of their music, but just there to fit the imagine and feel it was going for.
AND THEY ARE SITTING DOWN. JUST LET THAT SINK IN FOR A MINUTE......👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The level of Black Excellence is exemplary!😍
"Black Excellence?"
Aretha vocal placement and adlibs are genius i love how are went smooth to compliment dionne tone and dionnes ability to harmonize and still stand out should be studied
Aretha is the Queen of soul and lady Dionne's voice certainly blends with almost every vocal artist, that is phenomenal. Divas and Legends.
Dionne is the queen of smooth pop
A classic moment between two icons that both made this song a hit, individually, came together to bless us with this one moment in time. Why can't we just enjoy this rare performance of these music titans and leave the comparisons out of it? They both have stellar careers, at this point, of more than 50 yrs each, world wide acclaim, more hits than anyone can count, and will go down in history as the best of the best in popular music. Just let it be and enjoy that this was captured on film.
AMEN ERIC
Eric King
No need to compare Aretha and Dionne as they are both essential, but this pairing just didn't work. They tried to mesh two fundamentally different interpretations into one arrangement here and it is awkward and uninspired. As singers, Aretha and Dionne could not be stylistically more different.
ABSOLUTELY.
Eric King
It was captured on videotape.
@@direfranchement Completely different styles, but I believe the two arrangements did not work, not that it could not, but because there either was not enough time to get them together to practice, or because the musical director, if any, just threw them out there in a "have at it" kind of way.
I think of the job that was done on the Natalie Cole/Whitney Houston collab and the difference in the outcome...a lot of improv but clearly arranged for the different vocal styles in a truly complementary fashion.
This could have worked but not enough effort was made...not even on the first two lines of Aretha"s part here...her version from the record would have enhanced that section and other similar effort to showcase the different arrangements would have elevated this entire performance...
Dionne looks amazing 😉!!!
I love aretha’s tone at this age it’s so rich !
Awe. Aa
You noticed that too.
People who say Aretha is holding back have clearly never heard Dionne belting out her money notes.
Exactly!
Aretha was clearly more chilled than usual.
Aretha could sing circles around Dionne and Dionne knew that...everyone did. Of course it wasn't a competition as stylistically these two are like night and day. Dionne could belt back in the day, but her belting always came across as more suited to the theater than Soul as she was never a particulary soulful singer. She could be a wistful singer though, at her best. Songs like "In Between the Heartaches", her recording of "I Say a Little Prayer", "Who is Gonna Love Me", etc...all show that. She was best with Bacharach and David...they wrote around her voice and knew how to bring out her best qualities on record.
Anyone familiar with Aretha would know that she was holding back. I've never seen her show this level of restraint while dueting with another woman. Dionne was always gracious and complementary with her partners, sharing the stage, but Aretha always takes over and tries to upstage her partner, unless it's a man. Aretha must have a lot of respect for Dionne, or there was an iron-clad contract signed beforehand.
@@direfranchement No Dionne had a certain unique technique in her voice the way she interpeted a song..Dionne didnt have to be loud and overally gutsy soulful. Whitney had that same similiar techique in her voice also. Whitney was good in interpetating, phrashing a certain control perfect pitch but then able to delivery a strong belt with her notes as well.
Anyone ever notice that Whitney Houston voice was a mixture of Cissy and Dionne..but influenced by Aretha.
Don't forget Dee Dee
I always heard cissy in her voice specialy the older she got
Yip
Whitney was a much better singer than Cissy or Dionne. I always thought she got some of her stage poise from Dionne...but in terms of her vocal athleticism, she came closer to Aretha than any other singer.
direfranchement she sounds like her mom, watch Cody videos in her prime!! Whitney sounds exactly like her moms
Two legends and REAL singers! ❤️
Dionne was great in her era, but Queen Aretha was for the ages
and never lost her majesty.
Dionne Warwick was 1 of Aretha's favorite singers.
@Fresh Beast #GameRecongizeGame Aretha Franklin said that herself!
lmaooooo when?
@@JaySmith-wo3di she said during an interview with Wendy Williams.
@@karameldreem really? Please give us the exact time when Wendy interviewd Aretha and where she stated that Dionne is her favorite singer
@@rjames908 do it yourself 😅
I expected Aretha to dogg her but the queen Aretha is she allowed Dionne to get down ... beautiful
I love both versions of this song! They both did Burt Bacharach and Hal Davis’s song justice!
Agree but nobody could produce better than Chips Moman
That was the most complimenting duet. The both really worked together. Beautiful!
Ms Dionne is singing this in the arrangement done for ms Franklin.. nice to see them together
Both of them are incredible ... both with voices and styles that are instantly recognized.. to choose one over the other is meaningless...
Sorry, but I found it quite meaningful for me to choose my Dionne over Aretha 😁
Solid Gold was EVERYTHING!
Queen put her ego aside for 3 minutes, look what a classic duet everyone had the opportunity to see and hear. Masterful
Two ladies born to sing.
Amazing!.....Dionne did this song first in 1967, and Aretha remade it in 1968. Kudos to Dionne for being so gracious, sharing the spotlight with Aretha!
The body language is epic!!!!!!
This Classic song was recorded by Dionne first then by Aretha later both had success with the song 👍👍🤗 Two QUEENS AND LEGENDARY
I’ve always preferred Warwick’s version but it’s pretty awesome to see these 2 legendary performers share a stage and sing the song together.
Burt Bacharach and Hal David wrote "I Say a Little Prayer" for Dionne Warwick. Her recording of the song originally peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in December 1967. On the R&B Singles chart it peaked at number eight.
Hal David wrote the lyrics to the song to convey a woman's concern for her man who's serving in the Vietnam War which was being waged far away in Southeast Asia at the time.
I was seven years old when that song first came out. I remember it being played on the radio a lot, but not as much as her hit "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" the next year.
That song was also written for her by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" was Warwick's biggest international hit to that point, selling several million copies worldwide and winning Warwick her first Grammy Award.
"I Say a Little Prayer" also returned to the Pop & R&B Top Ten in the fall of 1968 via a recording by Aretha Franklin taken from her 1968 album Aretha Now. In October 1968 Aretha's version of "I Say a Little Prayer" reached number ten on the Hot 100 and number three on the R&B singles chart. In September 1968, it peaked at number 4 in the UK and was Aretha's biggest hit in the UK until her number 1 collaboration with George Michael, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)."
One of the few performances where Aretha held back. She had a hell of a lot of respect for Dionne.
Whew the way they both shined ❤
Dionne hosted SOLID GOLD till they fired her. Powerful performance by 2 powerhouse women. 🤗🤗
...then continued to host when they rehired her, after the ratings began to tank without her.
Lord...when Aretha started singing. I love both of them. I’m glad they performed together.
Aretha`s vocal beauty , phrasing and vocal expression are amazing... This was during the time Dionne Warwick would always dress to kill .
I love how they merged their two versions together.
I believe they respected it other!
These two legends were no joke. Even after smoking a pack. Lol. Look up Dionne’s best vocals and Aretha’s best vocals. Superior Supreme Singers.
They both did they shit respectfully and beautiful 😩
I don't understand why people cannot understand the differences in voices. The actual blend and balance it takes to combine 2 voices that are different in natural composition. I had to witness this weirdness even in operatic settings. Both of these Divas recorded this song. And they sound hugely different in tone and style when they are solo. I can speculate they asked Aretha to back it back a bit. Some even strangely find Dionne's voice to be anemic. No one won or lost here. These ladies been knowing and singing with each other and doing their own thing before any of us even heard of them. Go listen to BOTH recordings live and studio. You know what? Nevermind. Don't do it. So many people are just too happy as pie with their opinions.
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I was thinking the same thing! I felt like they told her to hold back. From my perception, it look like Ms. Dionne was hogging the song. I’m going to go listen to Ms. Warwick’s version but I’m really in love with Aretha’s soulful self! I listen to her version damn near everyday.
I believe this was Dionne's show. lol I love Dionne's recorded version because it's peppy. But Aretha stands on her own feet vocally as well. :-)
I'm glad someone else has good musical sense - Ron Clarke, we're friends now lol
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Dionne was not afraid.
And she, being the incredible singer that she is, certainly had no reason to be!
Dionne is one of a few who knows how to duet. She always complements the other singer . Shes had those Gorgeous cheekbones back then and that glorious voice... Aretha is the queen of soul Dionne is the true queen of pop music IMHO
The remarkable Madame Dionne Warwick.
Dionne gives Aretha her allowances in this duet and still finds room to sing the fool out of this song. She respectfully blew Aretha away. That said, this is the best duet EVER of two great singers.
Well said!!
The two had a wonderful chemistry in this duet. The two brought their own style to this classic. One does not try to emulate the other. One doesn’t try to do out the other. This lives up to the title, this was a Solid Gold performance.
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2 TITANS OF MUSIC !!!!
2 UNDISPUTED WOMEN WITH HIGH STATE OF MIND AND DIAMOND CATALOG OF SONGS LIKE NO ONE ELSE !!!
I LOVE THEM BOTH AND I SALUTE THEM 💖🌹🌹
I love this description!
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This here is what you called "Legends at work"
Literally!❤
My soul was a little hurt that I never knew about this performance. My soul is healed now that I have this in my life. 👏
Two divas
Dionne is just so intentional with her singing. I love the way she just smiles her way through this song. Especially at 2:33 when she does her “ooohs” while sitting comfortably bopping along. People sleep on dionne but true musicians knew she was nothing to play with. Even legendary singers darlene love and Eunice peterson said that Dionne in her prime could do anything with her voice she wanted. Whether it was singing in the soprano lane or giving us churchy gospel runs
When the greats had such class.
It took courage, big courage too duet live with the Queen , just saying ... RIP Queen of Soul 🌈
Not during this time. Lol they were both celebrities of celebrities before.
that "oooooh oooh" note by aretha 1:35 - 1:36 ....WOW just showed the queen Aretha cannot be matched Ever!!!!
@Fresh Beast #GameRecongizeGame word! my bro, such voices come around once in a few thousand years and we were blessed to bear witness. 🤲🙏
@Fresh Beast #GameRecongizeGame aawww thats so cool,...i believe in past lives, so maybe you were related to her in a previous lifetime,..who knows?
So cool these two collaborated on this song , a hit for both, in a live performance. Both delivered their version so differently.....yet they sound incredible together! Heaven on earth and Rest In Peace Aretha.
Be HONEST ...it sounded awful !
Loving this in 2023 .. can come back in 2063 when I’m long gone and peeps will be loving this still ❤
They are really great there will never be another ❤️💯..
I'm not comparing them..
But Dionne Warwick showed us here that she is underrated.. She and Aretha are like Whitney and Mariah they are on the same level just different classes.. 💯
This song got ultra exposure during the week of Ree's passing. What most people don't know is Dionne came out with the song and had the hit before Aretha decided to record it. The song was written for Dionne by songwriter Burt Bacharach. Both ladies looking mighty FINE here ! Of course we won't mention all the crap that happened between these two at Whitney's funeral and Aretha faxing a press release accusing Dionne of major shading her at Whit's funeral.
Dionne=Class
wow.... what a gem!
This is my very first time seeing them singing together they both sound awesome together i thought Dionne was whitney for a minute they sound awesome together real rap
Two of THE best voices in music. The way they both interpret music is astounding.
DIONNE can really sing her voice cannot be duplicated.not to mention my queen of soul.redt in peace ARETHA we love.you
They was SANGINNNN ❤❤❤
OMG! Diva gold. This takes me back! I knew Dionne made it first, but Aretha had a knack for taking someone else's hit, and make lightning strike twice in the same place. God, what talents back in the day. I used to look at Solid Gold, but I don't recall seeing this. I'm so glad that I stumbled across this.
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Wow!! Two big ones!!! Beautiful!❤
That was beautiful..... Never knew about this. The first VERSUZ. Lol
Amazing Singers. So sorry about Aretha's death
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I never new about this and I used to watch Solid gold back then. This is why I still love youtube. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love aretha’s ad-libs towards the end of the song
Two great giants of music,awesome ❤❤❤
These two divas haven’t shared the same stage often. Fantastic! R. I. P Aretha.
I wish there was a better recording. What gorgeous women they were, in every sense of the phrase!
Very well said Jade. Aretha clearly toned it down though she set the tone from the beginning. Warwick was louder and more aggressive. Re was in perfect voice and pitch, could have mopped the floor with DW.
But like the gracious Queen she was she let Ms Warwick alone that day!😌
Warwick did a very good job when she recorded the song originally.
Aretha's version was the "B" side of"The House that Jack Built" both sides climbed the charts.
Aretha's "prayer" is one of her BEST recordings ever!!!!
Plz don't get me wrong I do love Dionne, got amanya albums of hers that I treasure dearly. And truly this performance seemed genuinely cordial. I really think they both enjoyed doing it.
I've just always been such an Aretha FANATIC....
Lol. You clearl not saw how Ms. Dionne could blow roofs during these years of her career. She the pop singer to trademark away from the mic singing😃
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Dionne is the best female voice in the history.
She’s good,but I think 🤔 you meant to say Aretha (the Queen of Soul)is the best female voice in the history of music 🎶 ❤❤❤
No one can phrase a song like these old soul singers!!! Beautiful!!!
How cool are these two beautiful ladies.
This was beautiful ......Aretha knew how to tone it down for Dionne's soft approach to this Bacharach creation... by the way Dionne's looks stunning here.
Aretha definitely came thru on the song. I loveee the old vintage videos 😍