Aretha Franklin - Tribute to Whitney Houston
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2014
- Aretha Franklin goes to the piano to devote and emotional tribute to her friend Whitney Houston, in the Radio City Music Hall concert, june 15, 2014.
Aretha Franklin toca el piano para dedicarle un emotivo tributo a su amiga Whitney Houston, en el concierto de Radio City Music Hall, el 15 de junio de 2014. - เพลง
People forget that Aretha was a damn good pianist. That's why she could ad lib such crazy runs and always stay with the harmony and never lose the melody. Easier said than done. She was a complete musician.
To Mr. Jerry Arispi, like Bro. Ray and Stevie Wonder, although not blind, she played with feelings, and by ear (sound), that's why she never lost a note, or harmony as she sang or played, truly an extraordinary original, geniuses,and another legend in her own time. Thank you for sharing your God given gift with us all.
, and by ear, (sound).
Whitney, also, was a great musician. Such an enormous musical talent
I didn't forget. I saw her perform in the 90s.
I had no idea!!!
Me neither! @@julieannu
People tend to forget just how masterful Ms. Franklin is on the keys. She is KILLING that piano. I love ya Ree!!!!! 👑❤️
JewelsR4ever your watching a master at the piano..
Indeed!!! I've always known she could play. But lately, I've been focusing JUST on her playing. Man...........I didn't realize what I had been missing!! #AllHailTheQueen
Jessica Sanchez
Watching her on the piano is a real treat. I don't remember playing piano back in the 70s-80s when I saw her performance. So this is great. And her voice sounds great still.
oo vivo per leil
You can always tell when a singer was born in the church
there is a sound that is different in the music (anointing)
R.I.P Ms.Areatha Franklin.#Queenofsoul
Paris Dillard ,Yes Sir, you always know when someone's humble beginnings started in God house, it's as though, your spirit automatically connects with them when you hear or see them!
Yep, yep, yep!!! There is a certain quality and soulfulness those from the church possess. As my mother would say, you either have it or you don't. Aretha had it in abundance.
I agree
Four Seasons ain't that the truth.
Paris Dillard most definitely!!!! SIP Aretha
Amazing. She uses the melody of “Greatest Love of All” on the piano to “I Will Always Love You.” So creative and spectacular sound.
I will always love you
Even Aretha playing the piano is "soulful". She is the absolute epitome of SOUL.
Rest in Peace to Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. You are both my all time favorite singers. Teary eyed.
Mine too!May God rest their souls in Heaven!❤
And her daughter is now resting with them….
Wow…I never know Aretha paid tribute to Whitney…in this way. Beautiful. May those two those rare voices rest in peace.
Ellas eran amigas ?
@@cecilia5019speak English
@@nephthyszlearn Spanish
Elton John said Aretha was greatly unappreciated as a pianist and this is going from the piano man
Actually, Billy Joel is the piano man. LoL . . .
Thats billy joel stupid
Smart people knew how brilliant they were with a piano. Elton was on the same level as Liberace with a piano
Who Cares what he thought of Aretha, SHE IS THE QUEEN.
Aretha makes playing that piano so effortless
Now they sing together in heavens choir.. rip Aretha
Her nippy and Luther
You sure about that!
awwww... I absolutely love them both... :(
Alex Rohr Still hard to believe.
This is so sad that these legends are not with us anymore 😭😭😭😭
This woman can make any damn song her own. People think her voice (especially in her younger days) is her most greatest gift, but I also think it's her ability to rearrange music.
Shane C Right 😊
you are so right.
She owns whatever she sings
Shane C She MASTERFULLY DID THIS ONE!!!
Shane C She wasn't just a singer. She was a musician!!! R.I.P. Amazing woman!
This was not a good idea, watching this video before going to work. Man tears are rolling like Aretha was my favorite aunt. God Bless you Aretha, thank you for the beautiful music that will live on forever. Queen take your rest ❤️😢.
Amy Winehouse standing there with Whitney was so befitting. These artist voices were so powerful and unforgettable. Whitney, Amy, Aretha, Luther to name a few. They came to this earth to bless us with their voices.
That's an Amen and an Amen!!
Another rare diamond gone too soon. R.I.P two beautiful angels
May her soul rest in peace
we do not turn into angels when we die just our spirits but may the rest in perfect peace.
Yes Lord ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
I was in the audience at Radio City Music Hall that night. One of the great musical moments of all time. Aretha is so genuine and so passionate and her backup singers made the experience more authentic and wonderful. Pure magic. We are so lucky to have Aretha in our lives.
What an amazing blessing. Aretha live! Wow.
Lucky you
Glad to know you're okay... She MUST'VE brought the house down!!!! Geesh!!!
😞😞 she's no longer with us
Aretha’s voice will live on forever!!!!
Hear what she said.."Whitney was one of the finest young singers to ever step in front of a microphone"
Mister Jack that she was, unfortunately she was also self destructive
Mister Jack .. Very much agreed
+rogue0621
You don't know what kind of demons she was dealing with. For all you know someone else started her on drugs to deal with those demons. The music industry is the devils playground. smh
christian Williams No Aretha was correct, sorry sis.
And she truly was the "Voice"
Aretha could spin any song into newness. I had no clue what she was singing until the first few lyrics! God, this is beautiful! 😢
Beautiful
This has just broke my heart ...heaven has gained another angel 💔💔💔
Adrian Coe Yes
Adrian Coe I second that
Well said Adrian.
Adrian Coe I’m just listening and crying😥😥
ditto
My 17 years old grandson was killed in car crash by the police and I am still in mourning. I thought I would never be sad for another person since his untimely and heartbreaking death because I hardened my heart!! However, since Aretha died, I found my heart softened and I cried and I cried for Aretha Franklin!! If you see my grandson Aretha, please tell him that I miss him so much and i am still trying to get Justice for him!! May you an grandson Malik rest in divine peace!!!!!
RIP to your precious grandson
❤️
I’m so sorry!!! 😮 😞
Blessings💜💐🙏….
God bless you ❤
Voice like no other, but when she gets on them keys, my GOD! Pure genius. We lost a GIANT! RIP.
A rare performance...We have been truly blessed to live in an era of Whitney and Aretha. Their music will linger on forever...
You know you're the shit when Aretha sings a tribute to you
Chane Kawaihae indeed thats true
Riiiight!
SAINT LUTHER M. B. CHURCH'S
Aretha Franklin and Cissy Houston were close friends . . . she knew Whitney from the time she was a small child. Whitney called her Auntie Ree. Aretha Franklin was her Godmother
Aretha Franklin was Whitney Houston Godmother.
That's my native Detroiter! I love me some Aretha, and she loved her some Whitney! We all loved Whitney. She's gone, but her music will live forever! Beautiful....
Quiana J But Aretha is from Memphis!
Quiana J No, she was born in Memphis, Tennessee. 🤔😒
I could listen to Aretha just play piano all day. Wouldn’t even have to sing a note. So beautiful.
The Queen is spanking that piano! And infused some spirituality into this song. Truly gifted and anointed.
retha is beating the hell out of that piano and she sound magnificent
She hops up a full octave at one point, just because she can. Amazing.
Christian Phoenix She scr8 disrepecting them keys 😂
WRECKING
Alan Hope right 😂
@@bestrocksinger3513 lol 😂 She So D$mn Gifted 🎁 She Can Do That!
Anyone else feel their souls being saved on every note of this?
How can you describe a perfect performer, no one can take her place in this world.
Hello Buena
Just a nod to the organist....that beautiful, shimmering sound.
Hello 👋 Vicky. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. Mark Clifford and I'm from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
I could have just cried 😢🎹🎼👼💔! Whitney is so missed, and Aretha done such a tasteful and moving tribute.
Aejae25 Yassss yassss I absolutely love her
Now she’s up there with her
Aejae25 wow now they're together again😢❤
And now every time I come back to this video, I cry for both of them. Two Queens that can never be replaced.
"give me a key" - Legend. RIP
Her vocal tone and dynamics are out of this world! Her musicality too!! ☥❤️☥
How classy and respectful of her to do this tribute - her playing piano just makes it extra special. RIP Whitney, we miss you.
Aretha and Whitney are forever loved and forever missed. ❤️
Que voz más espectacular. Cada vez que oigo una interpretación de Aretha la piel se me eriza. Sólo ella es capaz de hacer de una tan brillante de Whitney una joya musical como lo es está versión de I always love you. Magistral.
WE WERE HONORING WHITNEY THEN AND REMEMBERING HER NOW WE ARE DOING THE SAME FOR YOU IM SO SAD RIGHT NOW TEARS KEEP COMING DOWN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Koo
Remembering the words that were spoken two thousand years ago the dead are only sleeping believe in the resurrection hope real Hope for mankind Revelations 21:3&4 If Christ Jesus promised the evildoer a reward of a new life so we as Christians are guaranteed life without pain crying illnesses because of our inperfections for he stated I am the truth and the life exercise faith in Him because he is the Way once Satan the Devil is out of the way there will be a time of great rejoicing and seeing our love ones with brand new bodies with no wicked people around Psalms 37:10&11😎😘😏!
@@maudeneyarber9997 Thank you for saying that and may God bless you.
R.I.P. QUEEN OF SOUL ❤
Hello how are you doing over there and a happy Sunday to you and your beautiful family?
I miss them and love them
aretha should do an instrumental CD, she can play the hell out of that piano !!!!
Maybe she has music like Prince that wasn't published yet maybe in a vault one play was said she didn't record it for the public!
We should never ever forget just how masterful Ms. Franklin. She literally reworked “I will always love you” to the tune of “The greatest love of all time”
This family. Whitney, Dionne, Aretha + Cissy Houston. All of these are vocal, musical powerhouses.
the way she plays the piano is beautiful as well
Its brought tears to my eyes. Whitney may the legacy you left behind last long. God bless you Aretha Franlin for your wonderful Tribute to Whitney.
Beautiul
A truly consummate artist. Let me tell you something.... When a mf say "give me a key", they know ALL OF THEM! They'll let everyone else know what to play. The Queen and The Voice are united. God bless them.😭😭💔💔💖💖💖💖💖💖
i know still sad 😢😢😢
Claudetta Griffith 😢
We still have their wonderful music to keep them alive.
@@yaelchavahyisrael3021 Absolutely! 💖😭
;-)
I get chills, teary-eyed every time I hear Aretha sing. That, laced with a bittersweet celebration of Whitney's life, the harsh reality of her untimely death, is almost unbearable.
Whitney Houston was blessed with an awesome voice, no denying that. When it comes to the Queen, the Queen of Soul....I don't know another singer that could change the atmosphere like Aretha. She made you "FEEL" what she was singing. She sang everything from her soul. There will never ever be anyone that even comes close to her.
Whitney was The Queen.
Well said. Aretha had versatility, longevity and greater body of works. Hail the Queen
@@Mimi-cg2cw Whitney was The *Voice
Nina SImone
I think I like Whitney better though.. not really sure. Patti label used to be my favorite singer!
I'm gonna call it the blessing of Whitney Houston. She was definitely shinning down on Aretha that night. Especially from 4:06 on, it's like something opened up in her vocal cords and she sounded like her younger self singing this. Phenomenal!
Sherrod Sings-Yes Lord!!
Aretha is simply the best and gives me goose pimples time and time again. Wonderful that she gives tribute to Whitney Houston.
missatrebor what are goose pimples lol
Imagine how Dolly Parton feels knowing such legendary singers covered her “little song”, as she puts it! Aretha and Whitney both did justice to Dolly!
Rest in Heaven, Aretha and Whitney.
Dolly's version is still the best.
@@craigdennis9831 It will certainly bring a tear to your eye if you are not careful
@@craigdennis9831 truee
Her version is very dry but that’s my opinion
What a stunning and hauntingly beautiful rendition of a classic.
Aretha, queen of soul!!
Lizz Verleysen 9 FONTELLA BASS
Rest your soul, Sweet Lady
That was sunshine after the rain. The chords, the arragement, the band, Aretha's vocal, background singers and the way she tickled those ivory's.
Over the past week I have been marinating in Aretha's music and it has been soothing to my soul. I have been crying a river because I am going to miss The Queen of Soul. Aretha can SANG any genre of music (Gospel, R&B, Soul, Pop, Rock and Opera and others that are not mentioned) and it can touch your soul like never before, this is why she is The Queen of Soul. When I heard this rendition of "I will always Love you" I cried even more. Rest in peace, Queen Aretha Frankin.
It's just mind-blowing that a whole level of talent is gone within years of each other: Michael.. Whitney...and Prince. I was born in the 50s, so all the artists from 60s, 70s, and 80s are in my genre and are still performing with a few gone in their youthfulness like Phyllis Hyman..Vesta..Natalie Cole, Luther..who it would have been cool to watch and experience growing older with their talent.
The 3 that are gone -- it would have been something to see growing older with their talent that you could still experience for that generation to look back on and still enjoy.
Seems the industry gets behind those who fall under the category of performers more so than those who can come out and sing or play music on par with the singers and entertainers of eras gone by.
Just my take based on what I see. Seems you can only have one major person and the others just get a turn at bat.. And other performers line up to get their turn for a season... Glad I grew up in the era I did where we had a richness of singers and singing groups and singing bands on display at the same time.. View your parents record collection and the songs being sampled.
Blessings to all who read this. Stay safe and be watchful and prayerful.
May I just say how much talent it requires to tell a band member to give you a key and then improvise your way through the song. Aretha should have sang this short rendition at Whitney's funeral. It could of been a new recording in my opinion. She has shades of her younger self in this tribute. Her gospel roots come out nicely.
Roxymae6 Amen...Amen and Amen....like she sang ALWAYS LOVE U...SH'ELL ALWAYS BE GOSPEL...ITS HER CALLING AND BEING!...SHE IS A CHOSEN VESSEL OF THE MOST HIGH GOD..DON'T CARE HOW MANY SECULAR SONGS SHE'S SANG MOTHER RETHA IS GOSPEL TO THE BONE..SHE CAN WORK THAT PIANO TO PROVE IT..SHE'LL TAKE U TO CHURCH EVERYTIME
Alan Hudson Alan would you be so kind as to visit my blog propheticsignificance.com. I did a few articles on music and Black Americans. I would like your thoughts on it. Thanks.
+Alan Hudson Yes indeed!! You can tell can't ya?
Roxymae6 Arethea Franklin was sick during Whitney's funeral and could not attend
Roxymae6 tyyyyyyyyyyyyy
That's what Whitney should have sounded like when she would have grown old. - - Tears.
Honestly their tone is completly different imo she had something way more valuable then Aretha. She had beutiful soul without any ego.
@@milostopalovic9765 A little on the dry side like her Momma Aretha has emotions and feelings which Whitney and her Mom didn't have that attribute couldn't jump to it!!
@@maudeneyarber9997 Whitney had emotion, what are you talking about.
Whitney kind of destroyed her voice with drugs and cigarettes. Aretha had issues in the 80's but perserved her voice.
Nope!
I wish I could have seen Aretha play piano more often. That are both admired and missed.
A true icon paying tribute to another icon this is truly magical!!!
this is why she is queen off soul
donna
donna iamiceli Exactly.... It's much more than just the 'voice'😩💯💕
The Queen for a true princess
R. I. P... Two of the ABSOLUTELY GREATEST in music history and of all times... Whitney Houston and now Mrs. Aretha Franklin. 👏👏👏👏👏👏💓💓💓
Aretha with no formal just an amazing ear I think with perfect pitch or close to it! Could play the piano and change keys to fit her range!! Wow RIP Aretha!! ♥️
I really miss whitney houston. Such a shame she is gone because she had so much more to give.
She can live on through our thoughts as long as we have her music. It works for me listening to her and remembering God bless you
From the first to the last second I had chills down my spine and goosebumps. Amazing execution, thank you Aretha, I love you ❤
I had the great pleasure of seeing Whitney Houston once in concert. Never got to see Aretha Franklin, but adore her music. Thank you both for GREAT music and memories.
Ms. ARETHA FRANKLIN is a beautiful soul, and always has been Mr. Ken Wall. She is Whitney godmother. She doesn't need to suck off Ms. Houston fame. She has been famous long before Whitney came on the scene. God rest her soul.
Gwendolyn, refer Mr. Wall to the song before this one on this compilation titled "Aint no way," in which Aretha sings and is backed up by the most beautiful back-up singing ever, the voice of Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother. Rita mentored Whitney.
thank you for setting the record straight. whitney was ms. franklin's god daughter. In fact, Whitney was criticized for not 'having enough soul' influence in her music when she first started out. So many comparisons were made to Aretha and Miss Aretha is one of a kind. Whitney grew as an artist but Miss Aretha can never be duplicated!
THE NINJACAT Absolutely!!! Miss Aretha is the Queen of soul!!!
Gwendolyn Whitfield
God is good
Gave me goose bumps. Oh my God here comes the tears. 😢 Wonderful tribute to her goddaughter, Whitney.
Que bello homenaje de la hermosa Aretha a la bella Withney! ❤❤❤
R.I.P Aretha and whitney, we will always love you...both
Hello how are you doing over there? and a happy Sunday to you and your beautiful family.
2:49-3:00 JESUS!!!!!!! And the end run lawd!!!!! Nobody I mean nobody can compare to ARETHA
Julian johnson Master She kulin it
Like a G
Whitney could have been a great, but she just about got as good, as her mum and her cousin. Murdered 'I will always love you', as did Aretha. Neither of them got what Dolly was on about with the song. Sorry to have to say, but they both ruined it. Whitney, unfortunately, just became a warbler and a screecher. Poor kid, mixing with the wrong type and the drugs that stopped her.
I'm an Aretha fan, by the way - by the way back to the early 60s.
Julian johnson No God honey!! May she rest in paradise 🙏🙏🙏... It's so crazy because she was paying homage to Whitney and now she's gone😢😢😢😢
Dorothy Thompson I agree 110%
Will Cambeul Whitney's voice was pure strong & flawless SMH I don't know what YOU think you heard but Whitney was a vocal genius everybody knows that!! #YouTriedIt
You can never get enough of Aretha, she's like oxygen! She gives life!
Thank you so much for being at the concert and sharing this magic with us.
Aretha done this song in her version. And she did it justice. I felt like singing riding along and sang this song in my genre. The best rendition to ever be done. I haven’t sung it like this since. Music can’t be performed at it’s best without passion. I’m not real passionate these days about singing love songs
Mrs Franklins voice was hauntingly beautiful she sang from pain but with hope. There will never
There are no words to express what my heart is feeling. I grew up on Aretha Franklin's Music. Good bye Aretha as I day dream listening to your greatest hits.
Two legends.....Aretha and Whitney, their music will live on forever. RIH songbirds. :(
Hello 👋 Yvette. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. Mark Clifford and I'm from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
I just came across with this video. Hail to the Queens! God bless Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston. Thank you for the music! RIP ❤️
Hello 👋 Rachelle. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. Mark Clifford and I'm from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
These two angel voices are now singing together in heaven.. rip whitney, rip aretha.😥😢
she still got that amazing voice
Romario Gibbon She is the Queen
The best send off ever...thank u Queen Aretha
Even Aretha could not top Whitney, but she was a superb performer in her own, and damn good on the keys.
für mich eine der wenigen wenn nicht die einzig wirklich gültige musikalische Respekt Bezeugung einer großartigen Künstlerin in Erinnerung an eine unbeschreibliche und einzigartige Frau,Sängerin und suchende Seele....Whitney du hast nur das Beste verdient
Whitney truly idolized Aretha and although everything did not agree with with this lifestyle in the end I I know she loved Whitney thank you for this awesome tribute crying tears can't stop crying love and miss you so much Whitney
Carla Gray I
No Whitney didn’t idolize a human being because she was a true believer. But aretha was one of her biggest musical Influence
God I miss you Whitney.. 💞💌💘💌🐣
Jennahanne Justen
Jennahanne Justen so do i
I rarely tear up at performances or songs but I couldn't hold them back this time. RIP Aretha & Whitney.
Amazing how she integrates the piano - so natural - voice and singing woven together!
May Aretha's soul rest in sweet heaven. She will always be "THE"...one and ONLY...Queen of Soul.
If you should read the books of Job and Enoch you will see where the souls rest and the other Books of the Bible!!
This was so special....Aretha is class all the way. RIP Nippy you will always be loved and you are not forgotten.
Aretha Franklin your voice is so powerful I cry now that you are gone but in my heart your gift of music will forever live on you had a way of making people feel whatever it was that your were feeling RIP you are a very special lady.
RIP two pure angels Aritha and Whitney definitely the heavens are hearing and seeing them singing together right now god bless you both
Aretha has always been a beast on the ivories ...I've always felt her best performances were when she sang while playing piano. I used to love the way Aretha would re-do somebody's song (re-arrange)....smh. Like Otis Redding's "Satisfaction", Beatle's "Eleanor Rigby", Dionne's "I Say A Little Prayer"......and on "Eleanor Rigby", she slayed that piano.
***** yes grifitti.. her best moments for me as well hve been her at the piano..
+grifitti Aretha is a master and interpreting songs. I liked the arrangement she did with I will always love you, it would have been amazing to hear Aretha sing it at the height of her vocal ability....still she sounded amazing doing it in her current voice.
grifitti. Ms. Aretha Franklin is Truly a "D" town cutie forever. AWESOME
"Nessun Dorma" Pavarotti asked Aretha to sing this when he couldn't appear on stage. th-cam.com/video/3gCuyrKVDCs/w-d-xo.html
I agree grifitti!
She always makes me cry whenever she sings
Aretha singing Whitney so amazing. Love you both.
2022 and I still crying with this , simply amazing rip nippy rip Aretha ❤️❤️🥺
Me too
Rip to the voice Whitney..... Rip to the Queen of soul Aretha
R.I.P Ms. Franklin. Thank you for all the great songs and the empowerment you gave to women. RESPECT! You will be greatly miss 😭
Aretha was so talented! Beautiful tribute from one legend to another. She opened doors for Whitney who surpassed her!
The QUEEN OF SOUL AND THE VOICE may they both Rest in Peace.
Heavens choir is never going to sound any better. God Bless you and thank you Aretha.
Hello 👋 Bonnie. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. Mark Clifford and I'm from Denver Colorado, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl
I’ve watched this before, but tonight it hit my soul... my heart... deeper than before. I can’t stop crying. I cry for the honor of witnessing Aretha improvise like that. I cry because I miss Whitney. And I cry, because now this clip takes on new meaning... it’s like a little farewell gift from the Queen, letting us know that she’s gone on down the road, but she’ll always love us. My heart still breaks that she’s gone, that they’re both gone. We will always love you Aretha 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This should never have happened, it was Whitney who should have sang a tribute at Aretha’s funeral in 2018, she died way to young, RIP two AMAZING singers 🪦
So true
The chords and riffs from 01:40 to 01:50 is everything. ..😏😏😏
This made me cry 😢!! Rest peacefully to the Queens ! ❤️ 😍 💖 and 🙏 🤲
Those lyrics are pertinent to how Aretha clearly felt about Whitney. Such heartfelt singing and melody x