I keep coming back to this video, it haunts me so. The genius of Aretha is beyond anything I could possibly compare it to. When she plays the first few bars of "The Makings of You" I can hear the church in her piano; of course she never left it. Her gift is on display: singing with such emotion, playing beautiful piano and coaching Donnie Simpson all at the same time.
Her chord sequences are ALL CHURCH.... it just brings tears to me.... she's such a Aries...teasing donny to sing with her.... then in typical Aries fashion correcting him ON HOW to sing it and CORRECTING HERSELF lmao... Aries love teaching you how to do something.... THE RIGHT WAY ... humble yet very self assured and cocky in a charming way lol
That is so true, i was born in 1997 but only listen to the Real people like Miss Franklin, Ross, Labelle, Warwick, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Etta James, Motown sound; those people were Real, Authentic, Charismatic and Pure. Their Souls were clear and therefore their Music as well.
I discovered this song through MONICA🥹🥹🥹I listened to his version FOR REAL and I’m still like….”Really, nigga❓⁉️🥹🥹” Monica’s sample was masterful because it maintained the beat change. I learned that about his songs. If the beat changes, yours needs to, too💯It doesn’t have to be like what HE DID, but what he has, yours needs and Monica did that💙👊🏿 Then there’s Aretha…..💙♥️ #ThankYouRevCleveland #HerRestoredSpeech&VoiceWasBecauseOfYou
Wow! This make my day ❤️!! By the way also Bob Marley was a huge fan of the genius of Curtis! They are all together now. Need more stars in the sky to guide me through this night! ✨
Damm....I miss hearing & seeing Donnie Simpson (Washington DC's Greatest DJ) I place in the category of Frankie Crocker (The CHIEF Rocker, WBLS NYC) & Gerry Bledsoe. .......The Queen of Soul can sing a nursery rhyme and make it sound Blissful. She is one of the most underated Piano Players out...I wish she would play more often
what was that mans name Donnie Simpson?? he also reminded me of the guy on K104 i cant remember his name many of us thought he was the same dam person. great points.
I love Gladys Knight version of this but on Curtis Mayfield's tribute album he wrote two additional verses to this song for Aretha...fact...need more be said!
Her eyes were flirting without flirting. Women back then were VERY different. Im a 70s era breed. So, its in my genetic code to discern the over and/or subtle undertones of communication from back then...
I never realy liked the term "secular music", which is what christians call any other music that's not church music. I would go along with what Duke Ellington said, "There are only 2 types of music, good music then all of the rest". This makes more sense to me. People like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway and countless of others that is flooding my mind have all been accused to some degree or another, of playing secular music. When your singing or playing soulfully, it all comes from a higher power. (Just my opinion).
Aretha - “I’m not used to playing this”
Also Aretha - * Proceeds to play and sing incredibly *
Per usual🔥🔥🔥
@Cameron Lewis She plays by ear. Aretha taught herself to play the piano so she probably was trying to find the right key.
@@diva70smusic She was phenomenal
@@lewiscameronp One of my top faves. Aretha is naturally gifted.
Too good..damn she really was the Queen
Rest in Peace Aretha Franklin & Curtis Mayfield.
I know I'm quite randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to watch new tv shows online ?
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She's such a dynamite pianist. Just the way she voiced the chords for this deep and beautiful song of Cutis' was unique to her.
Aretha was diggin’ the interviewer’s knowledge and smoothness!
That's Donnie Simpson
Notice how she connects when she channels her vocals with her accompaniment. A sheer heavenly gift!
I keep coming back to this video, it haunts me so. The genius of Aretha is beyond anything I could possibly compare it to. When she plays the first few bars of "The Makings of You" I can hear the church in her piano; of course she never left it. Her gift is on display: singing with such emotion, playing beautiful piano and coaching Donnie Simpson all at the same time.
So true, Anita.
Anita I can't stay away either.....I have the whole interview downloaded and saved
@@champagnerenee9353 hi, @@champagnerenee9353 ! is it a better recording? also, could ya link it..?
Pure Genius.
Curtis Mayfield....an artist inside a genius
Yes, Curtis did so many great collaborations with Aretha. Genius
WOW classic 💗
Just watching and hearing the old quality makes me miss the old days
These videos make TH-cam what it is, not the viral ish. So dope
Freddie Rae It’s a time machine
@@quarmainestephenson8403 so true!
Yes!
You better say it again!!! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿😭
I just was reminded why she is The Ultimate Queen Of Soul
Nothing like an Aretha twist. I always dreamed of her singing this on the piano at my wedding reception ❤
Rest in Paradise Aretha Franklin 😢🙏🏽💔
Her chord sequences are ALL CHURCH.... it just brings tears to me.... she's such a Aries...teasing donny to sing with her.... then in typical Aries fashion correcting him ON HOW to sing it and CORRECTING HERSELF lmao... Aries love teaching you how to do something.... THE RIGHT WAY ... humble yet very self assured and cocky in a charming way lol
That’s Mariah Carey, too♥️👊🏿 #TypicalAries
Although I’m white Curtis Mayfield,s music has had a deep impact on me…he was the full package and truly one of my favorite musicians and songwriters
what comes from the heart goes to the heart
Words can’t even describe the talent and the voice, you can see it in her eyes
he said “oh i cant... A GREAT BIG EXPRESIONNNN” hahahaha
RIP ❤️ ❤️❤️
WOWWW RIP THE QUEEN
I'm sorry you can't play the piano like this, sing so good and give me that look.. omggg i'll melt away
I love this interview with the queen of soul. My man Donald Simpson
Today's society thinks it's so advanced, but this generation honestly has no idea how much we've truly regressed.
That is so true, i was born in 1997 but only listen to the Real people like Miss Franklin, Ross, Labelle, Warwick, Smokey Robinson, Curtis Mayfield, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Etta James, Motown sound; those people were Real, Authentic, Charismatic and Pure. Their Souls were clear and therefore their Music as well.
Regressed ? More like ‘ Decomposed ‘
Say that!
Ha, tell me about it.
Indeed, so true!
When someone dedicated this amazing and beautiful song to you. Priceless 😊
This video is a gem.
Eternal peace to both them
1:07 "He's still writing." At the time of this recording, he was working on his final album, New World Order, which he recorded with quadriplegia.
Words cannot describe the impact he has on people's life.
The way she was looking at Donny while singing this song WOW
It looked sexual tbh maybe I’m tripping tho
We miss you RERE😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Aretha franklin = the voice.
This lady really have me crying
Yes, she did!!!
Thankfully this vids still up.
My favorite singer singing one of my favorite songs. Heaven!!!!
I always come back to this video…loved this version of it.
The QUEEN ain't NOBODY like you my Beautiful Soul Sister. Praying for you and your family. God Blesd you!
I discovered this song through MONICA🥹🥹🥹I listened to his version FOR REAL and I’m still like….”Really, nigga❓⁉️🥹🥹” Monica’s sample was masterful because it maintained the beat change. I learned that about his songs. If the beat changes, yours needs to, too💯It doesn’t have to be like what HE DID, but what he has, yours needs and Monica did that💙👊🏿 Then there’s Aretha…..💙♥️ #ThankYouRevCleveland #HerRestoredSpeech&VoiceWasBecauseOfYou
so much talent. so much grace. a true star with perspective and humility.
Wow! This make my day ❤️!! By the way also Bob Marley was a huge fan of the genius of Curtis! They are all together now. Need more stars in the sky to guide me through this night! ✨
What a wonderfully written song! I love Curtis Mayfield's music. Crazy 'bout Ree Ree and Donnie too!
the VHS tape audio warble brings me back to the 90s, love it
Aretha hair was always laid!!!❤❤❤
when you know and love Aretha so much that you watch till the end despite sound quality not to miss a thing and still hear through all that
Incredible. Nobody can do another makings of you.
QUEEN. OF. SOUL.
When the Queen ask you to sing you betta sang!
Her majesty! Aretha Franklin -- Lady Soul, Lady Gold!!!!
God Bless them both❤️❤️❤️
Damn. I need this in higher quality. So golden
Black people always have a great voice
God is Great and Fair for the humankind
Aretha looks really cute.
“Oh Lord, I can’t do this…”
^^^immediately tries anyway^^^
💚💚💚
They both are missed. RIP❤
Amazing ❤❤
Its only one Queen! Aretha.
much respect to the queen of soul !
That’s my Auntie ReRe…forever and always an Angel🙏🏾
absolutely.... AMAZING.......... wow... once in a lifetime right here...
RIP Aretha and Curtis 🙏
Emotional
Amen!!!!
Incredible
I got chills
This is what makes a grown man cry
WOW!
Bravo
Damm....I miss hearing & seeing Donnie Simpson (Washington DC's Greatest DJ)
I place in the category of Frankie Crocker (The CHIEF Rocker, WBLS NYC) & Gerry Bledsoe.
.......The Queen of Soul can sing a nursery rhyme and make it sound Blissful.
She is one of the most underated Piano Players out...I wish she would play more often
Sing Aretha Sing!!!!
Listen to the cut Sparkle on the sound track of the same name...Ree Ree was in full element
Never seen her and Donnie together before, they meshed well together. She appeared to really like Donnie.
wow this is nice
❤🙏
A w e Some!
💖
This video is mentioned in the Bio RESPECT
Damn
Curtis Mayfield was really talented but underated
It's the recording that's degenerated....piano's not out of tune. Hell....that's Ree Ree's crib! Lol! She would never have an out of tune piano.
Exactly !!! Piano tuners would be on tap , just like the fried chicken and pig feet!
@@kovin-ashleychetty5159 Not sure how to react to that statement....
BassdonDa1 I’m a huge Aretha fan love everything about her !
@@kovin-ashleychetty5159 Ok. No animus. That's great then. I understand.
BassdonDa1 you should read her biographies they’re very interesting....
😢😢😢😢
Turly miss her voice ❤
Where are the Aretha Franklins of this generation? Cynthia Erivo isnt considered mainstream but she can sing ANYTHING!
what was that mans name Donnie Simpson?? he also reminded me of the guy on K104 i cant remember his name many of us thought he was the same dam person.
great points.
3:04 yes Aretha! Lower range
I love Gladys Knight version of this but on Curtis Mayfield's tribute album he wrote two additional verses to this song for Aretha...fact...need more be said!
What key is she in?!?
Even though the piano is HORRIBLY out of tune, Ms. Franklin played the hell out of it !!!
Her eyes were flirting without flirting. Women back then were VERY different. Im a 70s era breed. So, its in my genetic code to discern the over and/or subtle undertones of communication from back then...
No volume anymore 😪
its playing on one side of the speakers
I notice she gets along better with men than other women
She is a man’s woman
Even if it's not her home....Donny wouldn't have an artist of Ree Ree's stature sit down at an untuned piano.
I enjoy Aretha's version BUT GLADYS' version is CLASSIC!!!
I love both versions also. I saw gladys in concert about 20 years ago. She tore this song up.
True that! Gladys made me feel the lyrics of that song to my core.
I prefer Aretha she is more sensual when she sings
Today's society don't have darn clue
Wheap jesus
I never realy liked the term "secular music", which is what christians call any other music that's not church music. I would go along with what Duke Ellington said, "There are only 2 types of music, good music then all of the rest". This makes more sense to me. People like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway and countless of others that is flooding my mind have all been accused to some degree or another, of playing secular music. When your singing or playing soulfully, it all comes from a higher power. (Just my opinion).
Wheap jesus 😂
If you notice every interviewer read the has, she scratches her head. Interesting!