As a Writer, this was the ultimate fulfillment and gratification for Carole. And there will NEVER be another Aretha......not even close......never again!
Excellent comment. I would only add that both are writer/performers and both the ultimate at it. I am a jaded old veteran and I cried all day when Aretha passed.
Why are all these lefties applauding like mad for a two-gender supportive tune! Don't understand...... What is a woman? 🙂 And even more precise:"What is a NATURAL woman? 😉
@@marcjacobscontinued9411 "...two- gender"? Umm. What's all this about?Drugs perhaps. Songs don't need to be politically correct. This rendition by Aretha Franklin of Carole King's song should have no criticism.
@@moonfall8972 thanks. "........Songs don't need to be politically correct..." songs don't. I'm rather referring to the response of the (mainly politically left orientated people in the) audience to the song. I understand that they get wild for Aretha (I would too), I'm just having a blast with the fact that they are responding to a song called "You make me feel like a natural woman" when all I hear (from like-minded people) is that there are lots of different genders. Hence my comment. Again, if you want a "gotcha", you got it. If you want to win an argument or difference of opinion, you won moonfall. You won. No problem. I'm not so into duality-thinking, even though I do think that currently there are only two genders haha, no matter what 'they' try to put in my head. It won't work (for now). Maybe a third gender will pop up one day and then I will be the first to acknowledge that gender.
This performance moved me to tears..to think she was battling cancer at this time but still managed to deliver like the Queen she is. Wow...rest well Aretha ❤
I play this every time I need to flush out my tear ducts. A 73 year old and ailing Aretha Franklin pays tribute to Carole King and hits it out of the fucking park! Carole understandably loses her shit and 44 even squeezes out a tear. I'm not a religious person but gods walk amongst us - here's evidence for that.
They never expected Aretha to be there. To be straight, ffs, she was dying of the big C. So please understand Carole’s reaction. She did write this song and to have the Queen perform it must have been a lifetime achievement for her. Carole was twisting in her seat to speak to her daughter.
@@rogerfriedman1247 Aretha Was diagnosed with a rare pancreatic cancer years before this performance, and had tumours removed in 2010. She knew it was terminal, and it was against doctors orders that she performed. You're the one who's wrong, and the original comment is correct.
Also she had the biggest reaction when Aretha also sat down at the piano she looked like she hadn't been expecting that at all she looks very surprised and hugely thrilled.
Just saw this on Nightline. They have just partially settled her will. She had left a hand written will and the latest found by a niece in her one of her sofas. It wills the house to the youngest son who in turn is giving it to his daughters, her grand daughter and 2 of them which are showing signs of the singing talent like their Grand mom. One was on American Idol. She was only 15 and did not make it out the 1st round but they told her to they will gladly await to see her again. By then she had already signed a record deal.
A triumph for NATURAL women indeed. Why are all these lefties applauding like mad for a two-gender supportive tune! Don't understand...... What is a woman? 🙂 And even more precise:"What is a NATURAL woman? 😉
Why are all these lefties applauding like mad for a two-gender supportive tune! Don't understand...... What is a woman? 🙂 And even more precise:"What is a NATURAL woman? 😉
@@moonfall8972 thanks. For you it is probably because you're on a certain foolish level I guess. If you cannot read the depth of it (and I know you're dying to respond to that line in a way I wouldn't be surprised if you did), then that's too bad. If only you knew me.....
I can't stop watching this. I tear up every time I see it. Aretha and Carole King are my heroes of singer song writers. Aretha passed away shortly after she performed this tribute.
As absolutely freaking AMAZING Aretha is, lets not overlook Carole. She wrote this masterpiece and look at how excited she it to have Aretha there to celebrate her music. Both of these women are absolute Queens!
Who else could bring a siting President to tears and casuse the First Lady to whop and hola' like a teenager? Thank you, uploader. This is definitely one of those special moments in music history. "Aretha's Swan Song."
THIS. Absolutely perfect. The looks on the faces of Carole King and President Obama are unforgettable! Continue to Sleep In Him Aretha Franklin. You more than earned your rest 🙏🏾🌹💜
Watching this from 2023 and fighting tears. Feels like looking back at a dream. We had no idea what was coming, how much we'd lose 😭 Glad we at least can hold on to the memories.
The vocal cord surgery Aretha had many years ago for smoking, really held up well through her 70s. She sounded so wonderful up to her very last performance.
Aretha's vocal entrance into the song is unbelievably powerful, just look at the reaction on carole's face and her entourage. I feel the same way every time I watch this, it just blows you away. Only a legendary artist such as herself can have such an emotion inducing presence on stage. The Guy in the back is visibly holding back his tears it's brilliant !
Did anyone notice how she just walked right out there sat down and blew the roof offl? Only a queen to do something like that. I know Carole King was so happy. also did anyone else notice how the security for President Obama got caught up in the spirit? Also Queen can take off a mink coat and throw it on the floor LOL. I will say this there will only be one Queen of soul.
I am moved to my very core whilst simultaeously stunned. How does a grown ass man, find himself in tears, watching - and even more so, listening to - one woman sing "You make me feel like a natural woman" to another woman?! The mutual love between and respect for each other is palpable. In my defence, an American president got all choked up and shed a tear too! Bravo, bravo, bravo.
The Asia man in back of our President was crying and trying not to. Then I just started crying President crying. What a great voice they both have❤🎶🕊️🎶
Just stunning. Sorry Aretha left us, but so grateful she did this before. A favorite clip that tears me up every time. Carole reacted the same way we all did.
There have been multiple incredibly memorable performances at these Kennedy Center Honors. My top three are: 3. Heart - Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” 2. Bettye LaVette - The Who’s “Love Reign O’er Me” 1. Aretha - Carole King’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” Wow!!!! Just WOW!!!!!
This performance was anointed! It was THAT special! So impressed with the arrangement and those fantastic background singers. So proud of this entire performance. Loved Carole's real reactions to her song!
I was a Sophomore in high-school. I felt just like this song said, my soul was in the lost and found. I would listen to Aretha and find so much comfort.
It's one of those moments where as a musician someone of that caliber came out to sing my song ....I think I'd be feeling the same way Carole is .....losing it because a master chose to honor me
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Who’s checking in on Aretha in 2024? This never gets old!
Lord have mercy. Unbelievable
She was SEVENTY THREE YEARS OLD singing like THAT!!!
As a Writer, this was the ultimate fulfillment and gratification for Carole. And there will NEVER be another Aretha......not even close......never again!
Excellent comment. I would only add that both are writer/performers and both the ultimate at it. I am a jaded old veteran and I cried all day when Aretha passed.
@@cedarshoals529 As a 70's kid, I was raised on their music (both). It was played around our house incessantly. lol
Why are all these lefties applauding like mad for a two-gender supportive tune! Don't understand......
What is a woman? 🙂 And even more precise:"What is a NATURAL woman? 😉
@@marcjacobscontinued9411 "...two- gender"? Umm. What's all this about?Drugs perhaps. Songs don't need to be politically correct. This rendition by Aretha Franklin of Carole King's song should have no criticism.
@@moonfall8972 thanks.
"........Songs don't need to be politically correct..."
songs don't.
I'm rather referring to the response of the (mainly politically left orientated people in the) audience to the song. I understand that they get wild for Aretha (I would too), I'm just having a blast with the fact that they are responding to a song called "You make me feel like a natural woman" when all I hear (from like-minded people) is that there are lots of different genders. Hence my comment. Again, if you want a "gotcha", you got it. If you want to win an argument or difference of opinion, you won moonfall. You won. No problem. I'm not so into duality-thinking, even though I do think that currently there are only two genders haha, no matter what 'they' try to put in my head. It won't work (for now). Maybe a third gender will pop up one day and then I will be the first to acknowledge that gender.
This is one of those magical moments in time. I literally sob when I watch it. Amazing.
I literally watch it when I need a reminder of how powerful music is and how much humanity there is still in the world. Tears everytime!!!
Same...tears just to fall 🙏🏼
Me too…the minute she starts singing I loose it
would the crowd be so what emotional if Carol sang the song she wrote and sang, sing there?
Right it's like she knew she wasn't going to be with us for long and she wanted to leave this gem to remind us whose QUEEN
Perhaps one of the best live performances by a singer in history. The Great Aretha Franklin.
Absolutely!!!
AMEN!!!
Agreed!
Aretha Franklin is a Class Act! I can just imagine how Carole felt! This performance had me in tears!
This performance moved me to tears..to think she was battling cancer at this time but still managed to deliver like the Queen she is. Wow...rest well Aretha ❤
Carole probably thought Aretha was just gonna come out and say a few words, but then Aretha sat down at the piano and Carole lost it. 😊😊😊
The legend sat at that piano and saaaaaaaaaang!
Aretha blew my mind...again
and so did i…
I play this every time I need to flush out my tear ducts. A 73 year old and ailing Aretha Franklin pays tribute to Carole King and hits it out of the fucking park! Carole understandably loses her shit and 44 even squeezes out a tear. I'm not a religious person but gods walk amongst us - here's evidence for that.
They never expected Aretha to be there. To be straight, ffs, she was dying of the big C. So please understand Carole’s reaction. She did write this song and to have the Queen perform it must have been a lifetime achievement for her. Carole was twisting in her seat to speak to her daughter.
this is just something you've made up out of whole cloth. In 2015 Aretha was not dying, she was well. It was a planned performance.
@@rogerfriedman1247 Aretha Was diagnosed with a rare pancreatic cancer years before this performance, and had tumours removed in 2010. She knew it was terminal, and it was against doctors orders that she performed.
You're the one who's wrong, and the original comment is correct.
ARETHA UNBELIEVABLE ONE OF MOST SINGERS IN THE WORLD RIP
ALLEN KOZLOV
Also she had the biggest reaction when Aretha also sat down at the piano she looked like she hadn't been expecting that at all she looks very surprised and hugely thrilled.
@@markturner8439 no.
The lyrics were co-written.
Jog on.
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve come to RUclips to watch this. What a historic moment. RIP Aretha
Just saw this on Nightline. They have just partially settled her will. She had left a hand written will and the latest found by a niece in her one of her sofas. It wills the house to the youngest son who in turn is giving it to his daughters, her grand daughter and 2 of them which are showing signs of the singing talent like their Grand mom. One was on American Idol. She was only 15 and did not make it out the 1st round but they told her to they will gladly await to see her again. By then she had already signed a record deal.
The Carole's reaction is simply astonishing
I've watched this dozens of times and it still gives me chills. What a triumphant performance!
Same!
❤
A triumph for NATURAL women indeed.
Why are all these lefties applauding like mad for a two-gender supportive tune! Don't understand......
What is a woman? 🙂 And even more precise:"What is a NATURAL woman? 😉
So many times and it's thrilling every time!!!!
@Joel: Well said! It's a very powerful performance. It's a testimony.
Somehow, watching this, I get the sense that Carole King is the type of grandma who gives VERY tight hugs.
If this doesn't make you cry, check for a heartbeat❤
It's called owning a performance. This is the definition.
I cried. The power of this moment is unmistakable.
Why are all these lefties applauding like mad for a two-gender supportive tune! Don't understand......
What is a woman? 🙂 And even more precise:"What is a NATURAL woman? 😉
@@marcjacobscontinued9411 God what an assine comment.
@@moonfall8972 thanks.
For you it is probably because you're on a certain foolish level I guess. If you cannot read the depth of it (and I know you're dying to respond to that line in a way I wouldn't be surprised if you did), then that's too bad. If only you knew me.....
@@marcjacobscontinued9411 embarrassed for you
@@kurtmadland2539 Thanks. Because I sure as hell ain't.
2024❤ and I'm here listening to this greatness.
I am a jaded old Veteran and I cried when Aretha passed. She and Carole are the ultimate female songwriters/performers.
Old veterans know the meaning of the words "Life" and "Feeling"
I can't stop watching this. I tear up every time I see it. Aretha and Carole King are my heroes of singer song writers. Aretha passed away shortly after she performed this tribute.
As absolutely freaking AMAZING Aretha is, lets not overlook Carole. She wrote this masterpiece and look at how excited she it to have Aretha there to celebrate her music. Both of these women are absolute Queens!
Yeah I never knew until today from a Facebook video that Carole King wrote this classic song.😮
Aretha is an undisputed national treasure. With RESPECT👍💯👊
Who else could bring a siting President to tears and casuse the First Lady to whop and hola' like a teenager? Thank you, uploader. This is definitely one of those special moments in music history. "Aretha's Swan Song."
Ive never wanted to be in a room so badly.
no one surpasses. we are all lucky to see this. gold gold gold
"looking out on the morning rain"...
Six words is all she needs to send shivers down my spine
This moment with Aretha was sooo EPIC. This is why she is the Queen!
As soon as she started singing all of you shouldve gotten up out your seat for this natural woman
Yea very true! I missed that I guess I was thinking of a comment that took forever in what I wanted for Miss Aretha Franklin I did
@@pamela8687 Ok
@@Koudey go see my comment I tried something different with emojis that show meaning That why I was maybe 15 min doing so
May you have a moment in time that makes you as happy as is Ms. King here. The Queen serenading Ms. King. Pure glory and magic!
THIS. Absolutely perfect. The looks on the faces of Carole King and President Obama are unforgettable! Continue to Sleep In Him Aretha Franklin. You more than earned your rest 🙏🏾🌹💜
Aretha sang that as beautiful as if her voice was 20 years old. That voice of hers was amazing!!! Goosebumps performance every time!!
Don’t say 20. At least 22
Watching this from 2023 and fighting tears. Feels like looking back at a dream. We had no idea what was coming, how much we'd lose 😭
Glad we at least can hold on to the memories.
I can never get enough of Aretha Franklin. Miss her so much. 😘
My favorite singer. I was very fortunate to meet her toward the end of her life and I am a better human because of it
Please share what you spoke about 🥰
Amen best Kennedy Center Honors EVER!!! Aretha knocked it out the Park!
The vocal cord surgery Aretha had many years ago for smoking, really held up well through her 70s. She sounded so wonderful up to her very last performance.
Wow. 15 times I watched,. I cry every time. I love you soul woman.
All hail to the Queen 👸. This performance brings a tear to my eye. 😢 . Thank you Ms. Franklin.
Look up the time she stepped in for Luciano Pavoratti at the Grammy awards. Phenomenal! 🥲
"PPPerfect" 4:00
What a blessing she is; she's got a set of pipes doesn't she!😊 4:00
Aretha's vocal entrance into the song is unbelievably powerful, just look at the reaction on carole's face and her entourage. I feel the same way every time I watch this, it just blows you away. Only a legendary artist such as herself can have such an emotion inducing presence on stage. The Guy in the back is visibly holding back his tears it's brilliant !
You know you’ve made it when her entourage includes the president of the United States of America 😂
Now that's how you bring the house down! 🎤 drop! 👏👏👏👏👏
Aretha franklins shows why she will always be the queen of all divas. RIP
Did anyone notice how she just walked right out there sat down and blew the roof offl? Only a queen to do something like that. I know Carole King was so happy. also did anyone else notice how the security for President Obama got caught up in the spirit? Also Queen can take off a mink coat and throw it on the floor LOL. I will say this there will only be one Queen of soul.
Is this not one of the greatest performances in pop music history? Gives me chills every time!
2014 and Obama wiping a tear in the first few seconds does it for me still. I miss him and Aretha and love to Carole King
Yep..he got me😢🙏
This is the best live performance I have personally ever seen. There's so much to say about it, but for now, simply thank you, Aretha. God bless.
O.M.G. I'm
in tears
This moment and performance ALWAYS bring me to tears.
I am moved to my very core whilst simultaeously stunned. How does a grown ass man, find himself in tears, watching - and even more so, listening to - one woman sing "You make me feel like a natural woman" to another woman?! The mutual love between and respect for each other is palpable. In my defence, an American president got all choked up and shed a tear too! Bravo, bravo, bravo.
The look on Carole King’s face is priceless!❤️❤️
One of the greatest performances of all time!!! Powerful doesn't even come close.
She takes my breath away! Rest in Peace Aretha. We miss you!
Epic, absolutely Epic..... to be able to deliver that performance as sick as she was is a testament of just how great she was. RIP Queen Aretha
The Queen of Soul sings to the Queen of Song, Miss King,
I hope these reactions gave Aretha the same joy she brought us over the years... This made me cry so hard.
It’s so good I find myself laughing and crying at the same time
This lives in my head rent free… Aretha went GOD mode!!! ❤️
The Asia man in back of our President was crying and trying not to. Then I just started crying President crying. What a great voice they both have❤🎶🕊️🎶
I would have loved to have been there that night!!! Unforgettable performance.
what she did was majestic
The Kennedy Center Honors videos have some great pieces. Aretha Franklin gave a performance for the ages.
I love this so damn much.
There are just no words. She will always be the queen in my book
You’re damn right, you stand up for the Queen!!!
Awesome legend! She couldn't hold herself back. Came out with coat and purse! No idea she played piano! Much respect RIP Aretha
Simply Amazing!!!
0:05 Aretha walking to the piano was like ... "*sigh* Let me slay this real quick"
What an honor for Carol King....to have Aretha give it her all at 73! God bless her soul.❤️
Chills chills chills❤
Just stunning. Sorry Aretha left us, but so grateful she did this before. A favorite clip that tears me up every time. Carole reacted the same way we all did.
There have been multiple incredibly memorable performances at these Kennedy Center Honors. My top three are:
3. Heart - Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven”
2. Bettye LaVette - The Who’s “Love Reign O’er Me”
1. Aretha - Carole King’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”
Wow!!!! Just WOW!!!!!
Cher !
Just awesome!!
One Queen singing/loving/appreciating another Queen. Love this so so much.
The Queen of Soul! Rest in Paradise.
This performance was anointed! It was THAT special! So impressed with the arrangement and those fantastic background singers. So proud of this entire performance. Loved Carole's real reactions to her song!
I was a Sophomore in high-school. I felt just like this song said, my soul was in the lost and found. I would listen to Aretha and find so much comfort.
Whoever had to follow this must have said “Never mind, I’m going home.”
Sometimes one must sit back and enjoy the magic of their own work, through the voice of others. What a powerful & beautiful moment this is. ❤
W o n d e r f u l Performance! Who can Top that? No one !!!
Wow!!!!! Excellent rendition.
Just saw this for the first time. Simply incredible!
Saw this for the umpteenth time. First the goosebumps, but crying was new...
Literal goosebumps
This is surely one of the best ever performances ….for so many reasons !
It's one of those moments where as a musician someone of that caliber came out to sing my song ....I think I'd be feeling the same way Carole is .....losing it because a master chose to honor me
Our Queen!
Gives me goosebumps every time. The reactions, the crowd and most importantly the performance by the greatest to ever do it. Just a magic moment.
Happy Birthday Carole King! Today 80 years young ...
Would have given a left arm to be in the audience! But thanks that we can see it, over and over, for never-ending thrills and tears!
What an incredible honor to have Aretha just kill one of your songs!
Phew man, when she took that fur coat off, that was a wrap for my tear ducts. Ballgame
And that ladies & gentlemen is how it’s done/sung wow ❤
Masterful!!
One of the most amazing performances I have EVER seen!! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
Wvery time i come back i just get teary eyes even after watching multiple times
Yeah this is the best live performane . Aretha you make me cry and feel natural man
This performance brings me to tears every time
Omgosh, so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. My goosebumps have goosebumps. ❤❤❤
I watch this very often!!! its quite the performance!
R.I P. to the Queen!❤❤❤❤❤