I had the pleasure of meeting her, a couple of times. She was an extremely kind, gentle person who seemed mostly unaffected by her fame and fortune. She was a real sweetheart - very down-to-earth. Rest in peace, Aretha.....you were absolutely one-of-a-kind.
I'm in tears for the loss of this beautiful lady. I grew up listening to this ladies fantastic songs. Thank goodness we have her many many recording to listen to. R. I. P. sweet lady.
I'm a metal headbanger, but even I can appreciate one of, if not the best soul singers of all-time! What an inspiration to millions or singers, millions of women, millions of African-Americans, and the billions who have enjoyed her music over the decades. Not sure how a person can have a greater and happier life than hers... well done... here's to when we can hear you leading the choir of angels in Heaven. RIP.
Weep just for a moment, for she will be missed; then rejoice knowing that The Supreme being made Aretha's soul indestructible and imperishable so that it may live through myriads of lifetimes and worlds without end. We are eternal beings living through a physical form that will shed off in due time so that we may receive a new improved one infused with vitality, beauty and youth. God Loves us all unconditionally.
My heart is crushed right now. Thank you Aretha Franklin for giving us your contribution to everyone around the world that you gave me and my mom R.E.S.P.E.C.T for all the beautiful music. U will forever be missed
I’m literally in tears. Aretha Franklin was like an idol to me. I’ve always wanted to sing just like her. This saddens me so much! My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to her family. 🙏🏼😭❤️
Michaela Castalaña I'm in tears myself 😔 I loved MS. ARETHA WE HAVE ALREADY HAVE LOST THE OTHER QUEEN WHITNEY AND MICHAEL BUT I THINK OUR WONDERFUL GOD ♥️ BROUGHT ALL THREE OF THEM ON THIS EARTH FOR A BIG PURPOSE AND WHEN THEY WAS DONE GOD TOLD THEM TO COME HOME. I WILL NEVER FORGET NONE OF THEM. I'M PROUD I WAS ALIVE TO WITNESS THE QUEEN OF SOUL AND MICHAEL,WHITNEY 🎶 MS. ARETHA MAY YOU RIP
Wow bow down to the Queen of soul, let me tell you growing up there was never a weekend when my mother wasn’t blasting your music all through the house... you are and forever will be Queen of soul... rest easy Mrs Aretha Franklin job well done , you will be missed I’m sending my condolences to your family and friends🌹 Go on walk thru those pearly gates your Heavenly Father awaits you 🕊
The very first time I heard Aretha Franklin on the radio, the song "Freeway Of Love" was hot on the charts in 1985. I grew up listening to her classics and loved her music ever since. There's just not enough words to describe her greatness. Still in shock...but at least now you've gone Home, and there's no more suffering... Long live The Queen Of Soul! We love and will miss you always!
My grandma (who we all referred to as Mami) recently passed away from cancer and is in heaven now. With Aretha up above as well, I can see her groovin' to this wonderful woman's voice~
I clicked on this because today in band class the teachers told us the sad news about Aretha...her voice is beautiful she is like an angel with that beautiful voice. RIP you still are a one of a kind legend in our hearts.
"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart, kid, and you'll never go wrong." Aretha is a legend, she will continue living through her music!
Rest In Peace Ms Aretha Franklin, thank you for your beautiful music 🎼 & your golden voice. You will be missed but not forgotten, your music lives on forever. God bless you & your family.🙏🏽❤️
She’s passed on. She’s gone back to God Almighty to stand before him and sing praises to him and his son Jesus. God bless you Queen. Thank you God for Aretha Franklin’s life.
R.I.P To the one and only Queen of Soul, you will be missed! MUCH RESPECT & LOVE!!!! I am so sad, but God knows you will live on in all our hearts!!! always and for ever! 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
GrownAzzNails My heart is so heavy. I'm one of the old kids who spent a lifetime moving to the sounds that great lady made. No one can fill her shoes. May God bless her family and all who know that we don't ever have to put our love for her in the past tense. The body is gone but that's not what we love about her. We love the heart and soul of who she is. And that part will live forever as shall our love for her.
From a little girl she was in our house always , my mother loved her and her music , I dont want nobody always sitting around me and my man we will miss her.Natural Woman!!!!!
I still can’t get it through my mind that she passed away. I remember when I was in 3rd grade, I made a whole report about her. About the time I finished my project, she touched my heart so hard. She has taught me so much and I can’t believe she is gone. She will forever be missed. R.I.P The Queen of Soul.
I remember when i first saw her in Blues Brothers.. I was nine i thought she was the coolest soul singer. 38 years later that movie is the only thing that makes my Bonsaitrees grow...
We will miss her. Dynamic voice. I pray she rests in much peace. For those who know Jesus as Savior, that peace is promised. I pray anyone reading knows Him as Lord. Tomorrow is not promised. ~~
good riddance! and about time. she was always bitter and just hateful...for somebody with such God given talent she sure was bitter
6 лет назад+3
Oh lord I just found out it brought tears flooding to my eyes my mom is devastated we all are, she is a music icon, her beautiful voice rocked the airways when I was a kid & everytime I hear one of her songs play I get goosebumps. She is an amazing woman
I'm a millennial but i know who Aretha Franklin is, i came to know her when i was watching glee and then mercedes jones sang natural woman, i heard Celine Dion cover of it and decided to look for it on youtube; while looking, i saw that there was another Aretha Franklin cover by mercedes jones which was Ain't no way and it sounded so good, so i decided to look for Aretha Franklins original versions of her songs and then didn't even realized i was already listening to a playlist of her songs, chains of fools, spirit in the dark, i knew you were waiting for me, etc. Her voice gave her songs life, like she's telling a story, like somehow you've been through it all, making it all sentimental. R.I.P to the One and Only Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin.
People who are famous because of their talent, be it the movies or singing, become a big part of our lives. When they pass away, it's as if we loose a family member or best friend. I loved the movie she was in with " The Blues Brother". My love and condolences to her family.
Elrond Lavon Rivendell Tucker-Indeed! But you know, unlike some of the other Greats- like The Temptations, Michael, or Prince, when I listen to Arethas' music, I do not feel that sense of sadness! I feel UPLIFTED! The QUEEN is SPECIAL! She lived a FULL life.WE will NOT let her die! She will live on forever in OUR memory! WE will never forget her or the wonderful things that she accomplished! HER music lives! LONG LIVE the QUEEN!!!
Danny Rumbles I know Etta , Aretha , Whitney , Michael ,Ella ,Billie ,Michael ,Marvin ,Teddy ,B.B King , Prince , Natalie , Teena , Elvis ,Janis , George , Donna , Patsy , Minnie , Otis Jim , John and million other great icons will all be singing together in the great skies of heaven
R.E.S.P.E.C.T to the Queen of Soul. You will be deeply missed by all your true fans. You are the reason why I learned how to spelled 'respect'. My love goes out to her family and friends.
SunShine Love I learn how to spell respect by listening to this song to. May she RIP. So glad I have her vinyls to listen to. 🎧🎼🎵🎶🎹🎻🎺🎤🎷🎸R E S P E C T ✊
This is what soul is. Her voice had so much character. As soon as you hear the voice, you know it's Miss Franklin. Back then, brothas and sistas had effortless talents and gifts. They really had to know how to sing. She could do anything, vocally. Miss Franklin is undoubtedly one of the most decorated artists of all time. What an extraordinary career, journey and overall, life. R.I.P. Queen.
As a 59 yr old white man I grew up listening to Aretha Franklin in the 60s. She was the queen and will be greatly missed.my condolences to her family and her fans worldwide.
May you rest with God, you'll never be forgotten you will live thru your legacy so you will never die, rest easy your journey is done and you will forever have R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of the queen of soul! I’ve never heard a voice like hers and never will again. Her voice blew my mind. Rest in peace Aretha Franklin! You are the queen of soul and you forever have my respect!
Aretha the Queen. Legendary talent. Aretha Franklin epitomized that fierce black woman soul with just enough touch of pain in her vibrato, to make every human bow down those precious vocals that only she could produce. May the heavens above shout with eternal pride, R-E-S-P-E-C-T! This performance is beyond any level of fierce. The way she brought Barack to tears, tossed her fur coat to the ground, and effortlessly hit every single note with so much passion and love for the sound.
Seen this one coming 3 or 4 years ago when it was quietly announced she had pancreatic cancer.....95% mortality rate within 5 years. Still hurts even knowing it was coming. A legend that will live on.
The queen of soul is now a goddess, thank you for your contributions to the music industry. It will never be the same again. Her music will live on forever.
TAKE YOUR WINGS AND FLY HIGH GOD'S QUEEN AND MAY THE SONGS YOU SANG FOREVER RING IN OUR EARS AND SOOTHE OUR HEARTS. LOVE YOU FOREVER THE GREAT ARETHA FRANKLIN YOU WILL BE MISSED!!
Carl Steinfurth thank you sooo much! I was a little girl listening to her songs. In elementary school i/we would do a talent show and i would imitate her and many said i sound just like her. Love this Lady so and always wished i could meet her......
Go have your moment of silence, but for me I'm gonna go play her music as loud as I can so *ALL* can hear it and let all rejoice in the blessing that was and is the one and only *Ms. Aretha Franklin* God bless and sweet rest your Majesty.
Great, great loss of a great GREAT woman. I loved that both my mom and I had Aretha records in our collections! How often does that happen? It really is a rare talent that can cross generations. My personal favourite Aretha track will always be "Freeway Of Love" because it was the first Aretha Franklin 45 I ever bought!
This Queen of Soul spirit lives in her children and grandchild. She would want you guys to live life happily so she can look pass the clouds and see you singing to the beats of her music. She lives on our hearts through her music. And through all the babies that were made while the parents listened to her music. RESPECT!
Thank you Ms. Aretha Franklin for all the amazing music you have gifted us with, and that heavenly voice of yours. AND let's not forget those life changing words that lifted women all around the world. RESPECT!! Nobody else will wear the crown so fittingly placed upon your head. You are, and always will be, the Queen of Soul! You will be missed.
SHE'LL BE SIGNING THEM DUETS WITH GEORGE MICHAEL WITH THE REST. SHE HAD TO GO. SHE DID HER THING. SHE'S LEAVING US WITH HER GIFTS. THANK YOU MRS. FRANKLIN. WE LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU.
I had the pleasure of meeting her, a couple of times. She was an extremely kind, gentle person who seemed mostly unaffected by her fame and fortune. She was a real sweetheart - very down-to-earth. Rest in peace, Aretha.....you were absolutely one-of-a-kind.
Where'd you meet her at
A talented person. RIP.
Sleep in peace Queen Re Re Arthea Franklin. Her voice was one of a kind.
Rest n peace
Louis Lark o
,,SHE Was. Great i liked her music
Thank god that Aretha Franklin is dead!
Louis Lark Amen...
I grow up listening to her
RIP to the beautiful goddess. A legend.
I'm in tears for the loss of this beautiful lady. I grew up listening to this ladies fantastic songs. Thank goodness we have her many many recording to listen to. R. I. P. sweet lady.
Carol Thomas were you literally tearing up?
I'm a metal headbanger, but even I can appreciate one of, if not the best soul singers of all-time! What an inspiration to millions or singers, millions of women, millions of African-Americans, and the billions who have enjoyed her music over the decades. Not sure how a person can have a greater and happier life than hers... well done... here's to when we can hear you leading the choir of angels in Heaven. RIP.
Charles Hepburn II beautiful post
Wow, that was masterfully written. Couldn't have said it better myself.
Charles Hepburn II very well put
What a profound post, sir. I surely hope she is resting in peace....
That's nice to say rock on metal head
Only one 👑 Queen
ARETHA
My tears are flowing 😥
Eyeswideopen Truth ima miss her 😭😭😭
Jose Moguel
Yea
Me too
Have a Blessed Day!
god me too! instantly and still.
ruclips.net/video/nPsFVRq3iiQ/видео.html R.I.P Aretha Franklin.
Weep just for a moment, for she will be missed; then rejoice knowing that The Supreme being made Aretha's soul indestructible and imperishable so that it may live through myriads of lifetimes and worlds without end. We are eternal beings living through a physical form that will shed off in due time so that we may receive a new improved one infused with vitality, beauty and youth. God Loves us all unconditionally.
Her voice and lyrics brought me to tears many times. RIP Ms Queen of Soul. ☆♡☆♡☆♡
My heart is crushed right now. Thank you Aretha Franklin for giving us your contribution to everyone around the world that you gave me and my mom R.E.S.P.E.C.T for all the beautiful music. U will forever be missed
Hes will be missed r.e.s.p.c.t
RIP Miss Franklin! you left a great work! you will be with us forever xxxxxxx
Rest in peace Queen of Soul. There will never be another like you.
jeff willis Never shes resting at her golden throne heaven have gained a truly angel
She is THE legend of all legends. Rest in peace, Queen Aretha.
Legend indeed. What a voice, and what a woman! May she Rest In Peace, with a singular legacy behind her...
I’m literally in tears. Aretha Franklin was like an idol to me. I’ve always wanted to sing just like her. This saddens me so much! My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to her family. 🙏🏼😭❤️
Michaela Castalaña I'm in tears myself 😔 I loved MS. ARETHA WE HAVE ALREADY HAVE LOST THE OTHER QUEEN WHITNEY AND MICHAEL BUT I THINK OUR WONDERFUL GOD ♥️ BROUGHT ALL THREE OF THEM ON THIS EARTH FOR A BIG PURPOSE AND WHEN THEY WAS DONE GOD TOLD THEM TO COME HOME. I WILL NEVER FORGET NONE OF THEM. I'M PROUD I WAS ALIVE TO WITNESS THE QUEEN OF SOUL AND MICHAEL,WHITNEY 🎶 MS. ARETHA MAY YOU RIP
Michaela Castalaña be strong baby
Michaela Castalaña try not to cry she not in pain main no more
4 ever are you serious this woman is iconic if it’s her idol than it’s her idol
Michaela Castalaña Jesus said don't put any idols before me...
A True Legend
Likewise.
Why be mean Jimbo?
Go troll somewhere else lowlife.
ruclips.net/video/nPsFVRq3iiQ/видео.html R.I.P Aretha Franklin
Wow bow down to the Queen of soul, let me tell you growing up there was never a weekend when my mother wasn’t blasting your music all through the house... you are and forever will be Queen of soul... rest easy Mrs Aretha Franklin job well done , you will be missed I’m sending my condolences to your family and friends🌹 Go on walk thru those pearly gates your Heavenly Father awaits you 🕊
Essence Rodriguez. Beautifully said😀💚💜🎉🎊🎈🌟⭐
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Memory eternal.
She left a huge legacy for all to enjoy..
Jimbo Jones geez your post offers nothing but criticism.
You do understand that when people die...a memory eternal says volumes.
Didn't show too much Empathy towards Whitney Houston mom when Whitney died, just saying
Vera Wallace cissy wasn't as big as aretha. Dion is still going strong at what..77?
The very first time I heard Aretha Franklin on the radio, the song "Freeway Of Love" was hot on the charts in 1985. I grew up listening to her classics and loved her music ever since. There's just not enough words to describe her greatness. Still in shock...but at least now you've gone Home, and there's no more suffering... Long live The Queen Of Soul! We love and will miss you always!
Good bye, Queen Franklin. Your legacy will live on for eternity!! Love you!!
My grandma (who we all referred to as Mami) recently passed away from cancer and is in heaven now. With Aretha up above as well, I can see her groovin' to this wonderful woman's voice~
Wysper that is amazing
An incredible voice,the only REAL DIVA I know,never will forget that legendary performance in the Blues Brothers movie,RIP LADY DIVA AND QUEEN OF SOUL
I clicked on this because today in band class the teachers told us the sad news about Aretha...her voice is beautiful she is like an angel with that beautiful voice. RIP you still are a one of a kind legend in our hearts.
You have blessed us for 76 years with the most amazing & electrifying vocals.. Take your rest in heaven... Our Beloved Queen of Soul Music.... #aretha
"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart, kid, and you'll never go wrong."
Aretha is a legend, she will continue living through her music!
Rest In Peace Ms Aretha Franklin, thank you for your beautiful music 🎼 & your golden voice. You will be missed but not forgotten, your music lives on forever. God bless you & your family.🙏🏽❤️
She’s passed on. She’s gone back to God Almighty to stand before him and sing praises to him and his son Jesus. God bless you Queen. Thank you God for Aretha Franklin’s life.
doglover&sunshine25 amen queen of soul
@Nevin Reid ok
Her gospel music played in my house everyday as a child.
I know every Gospel song she’s ever performed.
Rip!
john warter: Even if that is true.....do you really think now is the appropriate time to say it? Remember that you reap what you sow.
Areatha, you came, you saw, you conquer, there will never be anyone like you. Your songs had a soothing spirit to it. R.I.P.
john warter they say it is a rumor
Much RESPECT !!
R.I.P To the one and only Queen of Soul, you will be missed! MUCH RESPECT & LOVE!!!! I am so sad, but God knows you will live on in all our hearts!!! always and for ever! 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
So true
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Another piece of America is gone.
And that's still not enough...thanks
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GrownAzzNails
My heart is so heavy. I'm one of the old kids who spent a lifetime moving to the sounds that great lady made. No one can fill her shoes. May God bless her family and all who know that we don't ever have to put our love for her in the past tense. The body is gone but that's not what we love about her. We love the heart and soul of who she is. And that part will live forever as shall our love for her.
She made ALL women feel like natural women....RIP QUEEN
You a chubby-meister, huh? LOL
From a little girl she was in our house always , my mother loved her and her music , I dont want nobody always sitting around me and my man we will miss her.Natural Woman!!!!!
I still can’t get it through my mind that she passed away. I remember when I was in 3rd grade, I made a whole report about her. About the time I finished my project, she touched my heart so hard. She has taught me so much and I can’t believe she is gone. She will forever be missed. R.I.P The Queen of Soul.
I remember when i first saw her in Blues Brothers.. I was nine i thought she was the coolest soul singer. 38 years later that movie is the only thing that makes my Bonsaitrees grow...
We will miss her. Dynamic voice. I pray she rests in much peace. For those who know Jesus as Savior, that peace is promised. I pray anyone reading knows Him as Lord. Tomorrow is not promised. ~~
Bonsai Talk Yeah Blues Brothers is one of my all-time classic favorites next to Black Mama White mama with Pam Grier.
Mel L
In 1985, Aretha Franklin’s voice was officially declared a natural resource by Michigan state’s department of natural resources.
Bonsai Talk Lol
good riddance! and about time. she was always bitter and just hateful...for somebody with such God given talent she sure was bitter
Oh lord I just found out it brought tears flooding to my eyes my mom is devastated we all are, she is a music icon, her beautiful voice rocked the airways when I was a kid & everytime I hear one of her songs play I get goosebumps. She is an amazing woman
Chica 411 same! This is so devastating I miss her so much and won't stop crying
RIP Mrs Franklin i know u have made the transition to the greatest choir of all..Gods Choir may u continue to sing for eternity!
Jeffrey Weston Aretha Franklin is soul. God cradle her and we were blessed by her life.
I'm a millennial but i know who Aretha Franklin is, i came to know her when i was watching glee and then mercedes jones sang natural woman, i heard Celine Dion cover of it and decided to look for it on youtube; while looking, i saw that there was another Aretha Franklin cover by mercedes jones which was Ain't no way and it sounded so good, so i decided to look for Aretha Franklins original versions of her songs and then didn't even realized i was already listening to a playlist of her songs, chains of fools, spirit in the dark, i knew you were waiting for me, etc.
Her voice gave her songs life, like she's telling a story, like somehow you've been through it all, making it all sentimental.
R.I.P to the One and Only Queen of Soul, Miss Aretha Franklin.
The powers that be gave us ONE sun;
ONE moon and
ONE ARETHA!!
REST QUEEN!!👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾
Nia Imani-Diarra AMEN and AMEN
well said..
R. I. P Aretha. You impacted millions with your songs. We will miss you.
End of a wonderful era of music. Queen Aretha will live forever through her voice. We miss you, love you, respect!!!!!
Eric Ballard
People who are famous because of their talent, be it the movies or singing, become a big part of our lives. When they pass away, it's as if we loose a family member or best friend. I loved the movie she was in with " The Blues Brother". My love and condolences to her family.
FOREVER in my HEART!!! i will ALWAYS LOVE AND REMEMBER YOU!
Elrond Lavon Rivendell Tucker-Indeed! But you know, unlike some of the other Greats- like The Temptations, Michael, or Prince, when I listen to Arethas' music, I do not feel that sense of sadness! I feel UPLIFTED! The QUEEN is SPECIAL! She lived a FULL life.WE will NOT let her die! She will live on forever in OUR memory! WE will never forget her or the wonderful things that she accomplished! HER music lives! LONG LIVE the QUEEN!!!
Queen of Soul , GodFather of soul, King of pop, Prince....AFRICAN AMERICAN ICONS who changed the world with their music. you will all be missed. RIP
Imagine how Heaven is gonna sound tonight. The angels have the best music teacher and mentor now. Have a safe journey to the other side Aretha.
Danny Rumbles I know Etta , Aretha , Whitney , Michael ,Ella ,Billie ,Michael ,Marvin ,Teddy ,B.B King , Prince , Natalie , Teena , Elvis ,Janis , George , Donna , Patsy , Minnie , Otis Jim , John and million other great icons will all be singing together in the great skies of heaven
Tonight!!!!! Heaven rejoiced once she transition into HEAVEN!!! Tonight will be a CONCERT🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Sensitive Spirit
To everyone that made it into the pearly gates of HEAVEN the 👼 ANGEL'S has UNIQUE Choir that will make four chairs turn instantly.
Danny Rumbles ......Kmt
Cheryl Mckinney Preach
This is sad. Rest easy legend.
She was a legend... A Beautiful Soul gone to Heaven... RIP Sister......
R.I.P. to the Queen. You will never be forgotten👑❤️
The queen's music will live on. Thank you, Aretha
Aretha Franklin poured her Soul into every single Note. REST IN PARADISE BELOVED QUEEN OF SOUL...
To the family & friends: We are sorry for your loss. Beautiful gospel music.
RIP Miss Ree....U will be missed...Thanks for your beautiful touching music all these years...LOVE U FOREVER
R.E.S.P.E.C.T to the Queen of Soul. You will be deeply missed by all your true fans. You are the reason why I learned how to spelled 'respect'. My love goes out to her family and friends.
SunShine Lovue
Bryn Baratti.
SunShine Love I learn how to spell respect by listening to this song to. May she RIP. So glad I have her vinyls to listen to. 🎧🎼🎵🎶🎹🎻🎺🎤🎷🎸R E S P E C T ✊
Bryn Baratti Your comment is heart felt and truly beautiful. 🙏👑🌹
SunShine Love amen
R.I.P BEAUTIFUL LADY😓😓😓😓❤❤❤
The last Great Female Singer! Music truly died this sad day. RIP
There are more great singers around
phillies4100 Yes there are. Dionne,Gladys,Diana,Anita,Regina,Miki,Rachelle,Stephanie..........
Evancho
phillies4100 Please!
She's good!
"The Strife Is O'er, The Battle Is Done."
Aretha, rest comfortably in God's Arms!
Aretha Franklin was amazing..R.I.P
Rip Aretha! Your music will forever live on.
This is what soul is. Her voice had so much character. As soon as you hear the voice, you know it's Miss Franklin. Back then, brothas and sistas had effortless talents and gifts. They really had to know how to sing. She could do anything, vocally. Miss Franklin is undoubtedly one of the most decorated artists of all time. What an extraordinary career, journey and overall, life. R.I.P. Queen.
As a 59 yr old white man I grew up listening to Aretha Franklin in the 60s. She was the queen and will be greatly missed.my condolences to her family and her fans worldwide.
RIP to the Queen of soul you will truly be missed but your music will be with us Amen
May you rest with God, you'll never be forgotten you will live thru your legacy so you will never die, rest easy your journey is done and you will forever have R-E-S-P-E-C-T
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Army Angler you took my words i totally agree with you
We love Aretha .Ther never will be another like her.We loved her but God loves her best. Peace and all that's good.
R.I.P ARETHA FRANKLIN 1942-2018
R.I.P ARETHA FRANKLIN 1942-2018
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of the queen of soul! I’ve never heard a voice like hers and never will again. Her voice blew my mind. Rest in peace Aretha Franklin! You are the queen of soul and you forever have my respect!
R.I.P Bless Her up there in heaven
This deserves more views. She was a legend and such an amazing women. Why does this have less then 1M?
R.I.P. To the beautiful Queen Of Soul
Aretha the Queen. Legendary talent. Aretha Franklin epitomized that fierce black woman soul with just enough touch of pain in her vibrato, to make every human bow down those precious vocals that only she could produce. May the heavens above shout with eternal pride, R-E-S-P-E-C-T! This performance is beyond any level of fierce. The way she brought Barack to tears, tossed her fur coat to the ground, and effortlessly hit every single note with so much passion and love for the sound.
Seen this one coming 3 or 4 years ago when it was quietly announced she had pancreatic cancer.....95% mortality rate within 5 years. Still hurts even knowing it was coming. A legend that will live on.
Millions of people know how to spell respect thanks to Miss Aretha Franklin. Always in our hearts 💕
The queen of soul is now a goddess, thank you for your contributions to the music industry. It will never be the same again. Her music will live on forever.
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all over the world people will be saying a little prayer for you Aretha RIP ..........................bet shes teaching them angels how to sing xxx
She performed with Mariah,Celine and others on a stage and blew them away. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Johnathan Letren Fuggin right. They had to put some respek on The Queen.
"I say a little prayer for you". Thank you, RIP.
TAKE YOUR WINGS AND FLY HIGH GOD'S QUEEN AND MAY THE SONGS YOU SANG FOREVER RING IN OUR EARS AND SOOTHE OUR HEARTS. LOVE YOU FOREVER THE GREAT ARETHA FRANKLIN YOU WILL BE MISSED!!
Carl Steinfurth thank you sooo much! I was a little girl listening to her songs. In elementary school i/we would do a talent show and i would imitate her and many said i sound just like her. Love this Lady so and always wished i could meet her......
RIP FAMILY MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE
REST IN PEACE, the beloved Queen!
Rip, this ladies songs burned itself into my brain from listening to the radio. So sad
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Rip to Aretha Franklin you truly was an extraordinary woman and the queen of soul . Definitely a one of a kind #ArethraFranklin #QueenOfSoul
Go have your moment of silence, but for me I'm gonna go play her music as loud as I can so *ALL* can hear it and let all rejoice in the blessing that was and is the one and only *Ms. Aretha Franklin* God bless and sweet rest your Majesty.
THE GREATEST VOICE to EVER Sing a Song!!! She had NO Peer!!! NOW she is Singing for her SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST!!! I LOVE you ARETHA...R E S P E C T !!!!
God bless Ms Franklin and "Thank you," for the music you sang for us...RIP.
Great, great loss of a great GREAT woman. I loved that both my mom and I had Aretha records in our collections! How often does that happen? It really is a rare talent that can cross generations. My personal favourite Aretha track will always be "Freeway Of Love" because it was the first Aretha Franklin 45 I ever bought!
This Queen of Soul spirit lives in her children and grandchild. She would want you guys to live life happily so she can look pass the clouds and see you singing to the beats of her music. She lives on our hearts through her music. And through all the babies that were made while the parents listened to her music. RESPECT!
the Queen is dead , long live the Queen !
I am crying omg ...like bawling no no no I love this woman ..respect to the queen of soul..rest easy Aretha Franklin ...omg
"We Will Say A little Prayer For You"
Rest in peace Aretha the black queen of soul a legend a lovely lady with a wonderful voice
Rest Easy 😇
I could just cry....The Queen....rest in peace
RESPECT
The song got to find me an angel today she went to go be one herself we love you Aretha forever & always 👼🏼🙏🏼.
RIP Aretha.
Thank you Ms. Aretha Franklin for all the amazing music you have gifted us with, and that heavenly voice of yours. AND let's not forget those life changing words that lifted women all around the world. RESPECT!! Nobody else will wear the crown so fittingly placed upon your head. You are, and always will be, the Queen of Soul! You will be missed.
RIP "Queen of Soul" You will be missed but your music & memory will live on FOREVER! Much R.E.S.P.E.C.T. to this "Diva!"
Queen of Soul. Thanks for the great music I grew up on . You’ll never be forgotten. The music lives on.
RIP. 👑
RIP QUEEN OF SOUL, ARETHA!
Rip Aretha your voice was like an angel. You with God now resting .
GOD requested another beautiful voice for HIS presence🎶! At least here on earth we have her tapes🎶🎵!
The queen of soul will be missed my heart goes out to the family love REtha. R.I.P
SHE'LL BE SIGNING THEM DUETS WITH GEORGE MICHAEL WITH THE REST. SHE HAD TO GO. SHE DID HER THING. SHE'S LEAVING US WITH HER GIFTS. THANK YOU MRS. FRANKLIN. WE LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU.
Sahiry Gnobehi George Michael was waiting for her💖
cdh0879 .. Yes she will.
The thought is sweet. But George Michael wasn’t a Christian unfortunately like her. She’ll be singing with someone else in heaven .
A legend has come to rest 💔 respect 👑