Aretha Franklin - One Of Her Final Concert Performances | 8/26/2017
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- Snippets from what proved to be her third to last public performance at the Mann Center in Philly in August 2017. Prayers Up to one of the greatest singers in any genre of all time. Feel free to share your thoughts below #RIP
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The way she is playing the piano, is making this video a perfect memoriam - just to meditate on everything beautiful that she gave us. So emotional.
OMG! I didn't realize that she was already "Fighting her battle" during this performance until she stood up. Her voice was the same, she and played amazingly!!! This is what you call a: "Consummate Performer!!!" No one can ever dispute that she is the: "Queen of Soul." #RIPARETHAFRANKLIN #RIPALF #RIPQUEENOFSOUL U definitely fought a good fight.
what a voice what talent musician my favorite female vocilist rip Aretha you will never be forgotten.
So happy, my daughter and I were able to go see her that evening...This was my 2nd concert of Aretha..We will forever cherish this..She gave a fantastic performance...God bless you, Aretha...You fought a very fine fight...
Aretha gave us Great music in sickness and in health ‼️‼️‼️Simply Amazing 😘😘😘Rest in Peace
I loved her speaking voice as well...
She us gave her all...til the end! Thank you!
a devoted fan
thanks for the music there shall never be another Aretha Rip
There are no WORDS in the the human vocabulary that will adequately express our loss; however, HEAVEN has just received one of God's Greatest musical creation/gift/contribution to its HEAVENLY choir. SMILE, WE will hear her again, BUT, OVER THERE! BE BLESSED!
It hurts to even hear her speaking voice. Have been crying for two weeks. My heart is broken. God knows how ill Miss Franklin was here. How brave she was. Not one of the greatest voices of all time, THE GREATEST. God Bless her, God Bless her family. Thank you God for Aretha Franklin. How awesome and blessed I feel to have been alive during her entire career; I started listening to her as a 10 year old kid. RIP, Queen of Soul.
Profoundly sad, I can't even listen to her without welling up with tears & sobbing...there was simply nobody even close...love, peace & power to you in a better place, free from the pain...incredible woman.
That's right one of a kind woman
I met this lady just briefly when Mandela visited Detroit in l believe 1990. Her gentle down to earth confidence made an indelible impression on me that l have remarked on to friends on many occasions since then. I just experienced it again. thanks
Exactly she makes me feel so good! I love to hear her speak, such a classy, articulate, smart lady. The BEST❤️
So privileged to have been in the audience that night. Almost didn't make it; had to catch two buses from my Centre City hotel and then a LONG walk from the drop off, but worth every step.
I envy you, never got to see her live:(
Jessica Roth I’m more than sure it was
I’m more than sure
Lucky you, what a wonderful experience and memory. God bless.
GOD BLESSED YOU THAT NIGHT 😂 WISH I WAS THERE!
I'm STILL IN AWE 😭😭😭😭😭😭 there will NEVER BE ANOTHER to even come close, long lived the QUEEN OF SOUL and of ALL TIMES REST IN HEAVEN THE LEGENDARY ARETHA FRANKLIN
The best there ever was. The best there ever will be. R.I.P. Queen Aretha.
Unapologetically, REST IN POWER! THE UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF SOUL OUR ANCESTOR !
CRYING, CRYING, CRYING. My heart is broken in so many pieces. So many tattered pieces. It's like losing my Mother, My Sister, My very best friend.
Denise, Shes alright now.
shelly waymire AMEN Shelly. Amen. Thank you, Bless you.
Denise...With all your love for her then you wouldn't want her to suffer. She's ok now...in the arms of Jesus.
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Denise I am feeling the same way because I think I Am p
older than you see I Saw her At the Apollo a couple of times and she was beautiful and love to talk to the Apollo audience memories a plenty
Wow William, you were very blessed to have seen her at the Apollo. We lived in Harlem for many years and are familiar with The APOLLO THEATER. I am still so sad that she is gone. May her BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE SOUL forever rest in eternal peace and everlasting life. Bless you William.
The state of music will never be the same. She taught us how to listen to the music and feel the words of what she was singing. She came and conquered and left us with a way to love others and most importantly loving ourselves. Rest easy our Queen Of Soul and thank you making the heart the a better place to love..
One year later, RIP Auntie Re, your music will stay with us always. Thank you for sharing your voice with us for so many years.
MARILYN LINDSAY I'm I am truly sorry for your loss it remains me of when my mom died 19 yrs ago .I pray for aĺl you pleas take care and all the best
I had tickets to see Aretha several years ago here in Houston. She canceled the concert unfortunately. Not to be denied. I found out that she was performing at Radio City Music Hall. I bought tickets and flew to New York and saw a Saturday evening show. What a blessing to have been able to witness her talent up close and personal. I will forever be thankful for that opportunity. RIP Aretha.
Rest in Power to the "Queen of Soul", Aretha Franklin. Thanks for the many beautiful memories. You will be sadly missed, but always remembered.
Oh, Miss Aretha! Your singing and your music so touched my life. All love and respect! Farewell my dear! Farewell!
Thank you for sharing 😭😭😭😭 Rest in Peace Aretha
Not even one yr later and she is gone. Enjoy each day. It is a gift because tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us.
Wow....still powerful. Rest in heavenly peace Queen.
In addition to being an extraordinary vocalist, Aretha Franklin is also a wonderful pianist. Her influence on other musicians is staggering. For instance, there are certain mannerisms that many associate with Luther, including his signature ascending bubble burst, that are actually "borrowed" from Aretha. Chaka, Natalie, Jennifer Holiday, Whitney and a host of other singers also soaked up the incredible artistry of Miss Franklin. There are some singers who are "doing Aretha" and don't even realize it. That's how seminal she is. If anyone wants to say that she is the greatest singer in the history of recordings, I will not argue.
Where can i hear this ascending bubble burst
I think the first time I heard Aretha do it was in 1975 near the very end of As Long As You Are There. Luther's take on it was more staccato and extravagant.
She's also the one who made secular music & gospel music acceptable to be blended together in mainstream music. Bringing gospel styled singing to popular music as well. Aretha paved the way for all the riff, running, belting, melisma vocalizing in pop-ular music.
Yes, definetly one of them, the greatest! Next to whitney and patti!
@Stacey Blankenship ,Not even Close!!!😑
Hard to believe this performance was done a year ago to this day and she seemed so vibrant and so strong. There was no indication of her silent suffering when she took the stage. It was perfection and elegance. I know everyone in that building felt her charm and spirit. She knew Muhammad Ali!! This lady was a true American classic. I am going to miss hearing her voice on the radio and on television. You don't get over this type of loss overnight. She made her name and didn't even have to change her name. I think she is the ONLY singer who the record companies never made change their birth names. A phenomenal woman.
Jack Daniels-Son there's quite a few that have their birth names, Janet, Whitney etc, God bless Aretha on her new journey
I agree with what Jack said. Long live the Queen of Soul, RIParadice
Every body knew Muhammad Ali. Even Patti Labelle has a photo with him in the 60s with the Bluebelles, DIana Ross too, in those days he took a photo with every one. RE, Re will be missed. I cant believe that she did my cup runnith over with love. She knew that she was leaving this earth and she wanted to make every one happy before she left and she did.. I'm in tears... what a legacy!!!!!
Ron Williams, I guess you REALLY had to point out the fact that everybody knew Muhammad Ali especially the women of the 60s when this tribute and post is in honor of Aretha ARETHA. And if thats the only thin you took from the post then shame on you. This wasnt about her knowing him, This was about all of the amazing things she did in her lifetime but some people are small minded and look at only ONE thing in a post and blow it up
Ron Williams I really don't care if those other performers knew him. This post was about Aretha. ARETHA. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. her and not mention those other women when trying to do a post specifically dedicated to her memory.
this right here is too emotional to watch for real All Hail The real queen of soul tears can't stop flowing right now
Thank you so much for sharing this. I wanted to see her in Chicago but the concert was cancelled. This video is a blessing.
God truly preserved her life and body for her to still be as powerful in her vocals and playing and be battling Long Live the Queen RiH
Benjamin Mcbath the lady with the golden voice you will be missed Queen
Lady lady with the golden voice you will be missed Queen Queen
What a voice!!! Will never be another Queen of Soul, her natural talent showed by her piano playing that she taught herself, AMAZING TALENT, you will be sadly missed but your music will live on... God shared you with us for many years, time for you to rest. To the family, I send my deepest condolences & thank you for sharing her with us..🙏❤️💜
Such A Wonderful Vocalist and Pianist .. I Absolutely Adore You .. Rest Easy "Queen Of Soul". .. Aretha Franklin .. 🙏🌹
I still cannot believe that she’s gone. What a legacy she left. Her Beauty, Her Name and that voice will be in our hearts forever... Rest Easy Queen
Sweet Aretha I grew up listening to your music Rest In Heaven . A Rose is still a Rose !!
I followed Ms. A, till the very end musically. She was ill during this time and many didn't know it at the time. Her very last album told me there was something going on with Aretha. The album cover told the story. Aretha was a good voice coach for me. Aretha' "YOU" album is a vocal masterpiece and every singer should study the vocal content.
I will never forget the first time that I heard Aretha Franklin singing. I was at a community center in Detroit one Summer in the early 70s.The youth instructors were playing Mrs. Franklin’s version of “Young, Gifted and Black.” I have been a fan every since.
"You're young and you're Black/You gotcha soul intact/Keep your eye on the future/Don'tcha dare look back!"
What a blessing to share the earth with such an icon. My heart is heavy.
terrific. I've listened to Nina Simone's version for years. will look up Aretha's version.
Glenn Leahey God bless Miss Simone, but, as with everything Aretha touched, she reinvented it and made it her own. You’ll never think of it the same way.
OMG thanks for sharing!!! she sounds so good here, unbelievable that she was battling cancer at this time, now I have to live with the regret of never seeing any of her live performances but happy that her music and videos (like this one) will live on.
🌹🌹 R. E. S. P. E. C. T. 🌹🌹
I love you Aretha, an icon. Rest in peace and sing on in Heaven our precious gem.
A true legend..... SANG all the way... till she goes to heaven.....
R>E>S>P>E>C>T....
Love her
Robert Gaines
I have been mourning.... I am Whitney's gen... but remember Aretha around "Freeway of Love" Duet with G.Michael.
Her voice just resonates so much...... and really hard to escape of my soul being touched..... every time I hear har!
True legend..... Sad but I really believe she has lived to the fullest and the best example of what a person can do to her/his life. Starting from Dr.King's time.... with har father... 20years plus++ earlier of my time but still, I love har voice and music. The more I've grown more mature, I do appreciate har more... (I wished Whitney could have had the chance to live longer and extend her legacy...the way Aretha had....)
she was working those keys man!.....starting at about the 7 minute mark she let go and all her voice couldn't do she did with her fingers....Aretha!....nobody like her
MS. ARETHA FRANKLIN WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED 😍⚘
r.i.p to the queen of soul the most beautiful voices i have ever heard
RIP!!! Queen of Soul!!!
One of you said in the comments that Ree gave us her all. And when I see this, I think..."Absolutely!" I was there at the Mann Center that night with friends and my family members. Aretha had left tickets for us. As a matter of fact, as a small group waited backstage to go into Aretha's dressing room after the concert, there were so many of us, including Louise Williams Bishop, who had known Aretha since her days at Columbia Records. Louise says that she was actually friends with Aretha's brother Cecil first and it was he, who introduced her to his singing sister. I'll never forget my mother grabbing Aretha's autobiography off the shelf at my home. As we were walking out the door, she said to me, "I think I'll ask Aretha to sign this book for me." Aretha did sign the book and Mom took it back to home to Delaware. (Which reminds me, now my mother has her copy and the one she swiped from me and I have zilch!) #LOL We've always had lovely memories with the "Queen." I once told her after a concert in Atlantic City that it was Louise, who shared amazing stories of her lifelong friendship with Aretha, but it was my mother, who first introduced me to this soulful singer named Aretha Franklin. And whenever she'd release a new album, you didn't wait to hear a few cuts on the radio first. Instead, with Ree, you went out to the record store and you just bought her new album as if it were the law! #LOL. Once, I was interviewing Aretha on the telephone. I told her that if she wanted, I could call Louise on the 3 way and patch her into the call. "I have Louise's number," Aretha snapped! "I don't need you to call Louise for me!" We all laughed and Louise glows whenever I tell her that story. Aretha really was an amazing woman and of course, an amazing singer too! I miss her so...
she sounds great
She always sounded great regardless of how she was feeling. We thank her for her strength and pure talent.
The Greatest of them all Rest Easy Queen Aretha
God gave her some talent didn't he👏👏
TOO GOD BE THE GLORY 😇 😇 AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙏 AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏 🙏💕 💕
Ms. Aretha Franklin Blessed This Earth With Her Presence And Her Music! May She Rest In Heavenly Peace! For The Lord Is So Good And Almighty!
Aretha you are the best. I will always love and adore you. You will always be The Reigning Queen of Soul. The Greatest singer in the world. RIP
I am amazed how anyone can dislike this video. If anyone gives a thumbs down, then at least leave a comment and explain the reason. Her music will be passed on for generations to enjoy.
Alot of people I talked to didnt care for this video because she sounded not her best and looked unwell. They claim to love her and her music but didnt like her deline in health and she still was doing her farewell tour. I would have loved for her to rest aswell but we would never have seen this if she did.
I was in this concert. My first Aretha’s concert. I am happy I bought the ticket
A Diva among divas. A great talent. RIP
Aretha was in the final months of her life and still giving the fans all she had. Fantastic Queen. She is beating up the keyboards
You go head on Queen of Soul Mrs. Aretha Franklin. Awesome
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Bless her heart, still performing while dying of cancer.
A true Diva...Rest In Peace.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. It's absolutely amazing. Such a gorgeous lady. AND look how slim she is again - so beautiful.
Like she said......this will be one of my last performances......she knew!
She was in Chicago a month later and gave a great show, considering she was 75 yo. And she always acknowledged celebs in the audience. Amazing she was in great voice, hard to believe she was battling cancer. Just an aside, when she was in Chicago she wore a cute pink 2 piece suit. That dress she was in was not flattering, but that's IMO. She's with her siblings, the last one of her family. She was a survivor.
The rumors that she was in declining health started circulating in early 2017. Originally I hadn't even planned to go to Philly (I went to Columbia SC for the eclipse and then up to NYC for Broadway, museums and baseball), but when I heard about this show, I realized I shouldn't miss this chance. And, thanks to Amtrak and some good fortune, I didn't. Bless Aretha for being able to battle on with a smile on her face and a song in her heart.
Aretha lived a long time having pancreatic cancer. The survival rate is very low, it's only because of the kind she had. My Mother had it and was gone in 2 years after surgery. Aretha was graced with the mercy of God.
Yes, she was very blessed in every way.
Oh what Magnificence...of a God-Gift to Song...was this world's Soul in Voice...Queen of Song...Queen Aretha Franklin. Rest In Heavenly Peace and Amazing Grace of God. ~ Blackbutterfly Expressions
Love to even hear her talk, greatness! Smooth and beautiful! I love the seventies, would have loved to be back in the era of sixties and seventies when she started singing, the blacks were more proud!
We love you so much always in our hearts music never grow old Aretha Franklin taught us something she's real been thru can't take her joy
PEACE AND MUCH LOVE TO YOU ARETHA FRANKLIN AND MY CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS🌹
thank you and God bless you
GOD placed her here to bring us his messages in song. Well done “Her Royal Highness”, well done ! !
I want to thank Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin for giving us the best of her in what she enjoy doing all these years singing. Thanks again RIP!!!!
Awww, look at how she dances off the stage, enjoying life. Continue to rest peacefully....
simply amazing!!! Aretha was forever the queen of soul, and left a legacy of fans like me, who has been blessed, inspired and uplifted by her music, and her heavenly, anointed beautiful, God given voice! She did what God put her here to do!! Now she has gone home, to be with the Lord, and receive her crown of life!!!!
I'm so glad I was in attendance at Aretha's concert! It was my first time, and she was so awesome! Wow! My husband bought the tickets and they were great seats. My daughter went with me, and we are still to this day talking about what a time we had! I am so very grateful for that...the Queen was totally fabulous! Music is not the same without Aretha Franklin! She was music royalty and had the Voice!
A voice like Aretha only comes every thousands years we are blessed to be apart of those thousands years glory be to God
I just can't see her on here but I can hear her. Real sweet.
So relaxed and confident about her life. Just enjoying herself reflecting on His goodness. I hear it though many won’t. My father had the gift of playing the piano ...started playing at the age of 5 years old. He sang as well and was a master piano tuner. Aretha was a well versed, gracious and gifted woman. Gifted and talent have different meanings. Gifted is a direct line from God. Talent is learned/practiced behavior. ijs... Live on Queen...
Patricia Thomas a
I LOVE YOU!!!!
I love her stories
Classic act, Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, R.I.P.
I wish I could have gone to some of her concerts However the Queen concerts wasn't inexpensive Not by a long shot But I still can enjoy her great music as it been said I'm sure over and over again great art will never ever die Her beautiful voice will still fulfill my eardrums Love u Queen of soul
we love you miss Aretha Franklin Philly loves miss Franklin Amen.
For people of color, she was like every mother, grandmother or aunt the only difference is she was a celebrity..... when I see her or hear her voice I think of the women in my family, strong, fearless, proud and much, much love to share!!!
Elohim (God) certainly Blessed Aretha Franklin with so much in her life.
Aretha’s cup truly did run over with love for the Lord ! GOD bless our Queen.
Aretha Franklin and Al Green are the gender specific roles of each other. There’s only 2 words to describe the great “Retha” (as my dad knew her) Al Green and that’s “pure soul!” They epitomizes it their music embodies it. Much respect and many blessings to the family, great friends, co-workers and others whom lives she touched.
RIP Queen We are going to miss you
prettyboyjay terry mum
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AMAZING PERFORMANCE.HATS OFF TO THE QUEEN.NOW SINGING WITH THE HEAVENLY ANGELS.
This was a great concert... Excellent showmanship
Your music 🎶 make us feel your spirit & the love of music.
Appreciate You Sharing !!!
Simply amazing! You will always be the best there ever was! I love you and I miss you miss you
Thanks so much.
England has their Queen and we had our Queen R.I.P. Aretha.!
Still missing your lovely spirit
Long live the Queen! Love you Aretha! Rest in peace!
reelblack
THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO
💕💖GALAXY MUSICPLUS 💖💕
Rest In Power Queen/Goddess Aretha. You are now with the Ancestors. A'se
WOW watching this clip all races and age groups loved the Queen!!!
Only One Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul!
Stephanie Mills..said it LOUD n CLEAR...our QUEEN( mustn't forget she's a mom too) the hater wasted no time ATTACKING her. she spread her love, while we just learning of the private things she did, after all she served a HIGHER POWER.
Stephanie Mills was trying to get into the spotlight again.
@@martyca6 ...everyone have a spotlight
Yessss, stephanie mills was another great!
It's just amazing how she managed to maintain her great singing voice all those years. Today is 8-31-2018 - Her final goodbye.
Going to miss you😪😪 hail to the Queen 👑
Thank God I was present at her last concert in our city Detroit yesssssss .
Rest In Power everlasting, Your Royal Soulfulness.
Thanks so much for sharing !
Yes really thank you 🙏
Hi, they lady with the golden voice, l,ve. Always listen to her magic voice, while I was training in Philadelphia for my up coming fight,s I too have a love for good music,easy boy nelson.rip, never forgotten,in a life time.
Thank you.
Awesome 🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏼
Thanks for your insight into the need to document and inform our community of the truth with ou censor. This was an iconic moment for Queen Aretha. We will never tire of listening to her music.
Aretha sounded great not quite a year ago.