'Amazing Grace': Exclusive look at never-aired footage of Aretha Franklin
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- Опубликовано: 28 мар 2019
- The new documentary about the "Queen of Soul" features never-aired footage of Franklin recording her legendary gospel album that's been hidden for half a century.
I went to this recording session. It was announced on the "soul" station. I lived in Hollywood so jumped in my old Pontiac Bonneville and drove down to the church. Everyone was very nice to me. There were a couple of days. Mick Jagger attended one of them. One of the most insane experiences of my life.
Bless you I’m sure your most memorable
@Leo Lyles most artist today “JZ” etc are copyrighting their music To deter vultures.
Incredible!!! What a wonderful experience and memory to cherish.
Amazing!! I can only imagine ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was there when she recorded One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism in '87.
I cannot believe that she is gone, its just surreal to me. It really is. What a tremendous loss for everyone.
I did not think about Jill Scott portraying her but I think she would have been a great choice.
My poor mother she lost the love of her life.😪
She kept that HER "NATURAL AFRO" TOO....SOMÉTHING TO LEARN FROM MY SISTERS AND BROTHER AND B PROUD OF YOUR. "HAIR".
The woman could really sing anything! She had a phenomenal gift with her voice may she rest in peace.👑
@Roberto Coin I couldn't agree with you more👍🏾💯
And that's why I love her! I just loved the way she phrased a song!
She is the voice of a people. We cry when she sings, because it is our hurt, our pain...OUR HEALING! #LongLiveTheQueen 👑
April .... Wonder who will play her in the movie ? 🤔
(I know the 2 I have in mind) 😉
@@islandgal2583 I've heard Jennifer Hudson is suppose to play her, not my choice. We will have to wait and see. Who's your pick?
April - Jennifer, Fantasia and dear I say Jill 😉
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Is there any woman on the planet that can sing like this? I don't think so.
This is no performance this is the work of God
precisely!
Rubbish. Check the background of these artists that you idolize. Understand their spiritual involvement in the music industry. So many think they know God and his work and are merely caught up in sensationalism and deception.
All you rappers hip hoppers. This is a real musician songwriter. None of you young niggas that is your favorite word will never write music like her James marvin smokey nina and the list is endless
@@marcusgoodwine9306 Exactly. Aretha's father was a serial philanderer, James Cleveland was a closeted abuser, and Clara Ward was an alcoholic that suffered her whole life at the hands of others. Saints these were not.
VideoAmericanStyle How do you know it’s true?? Being a Christian doesn’t mean perfection. God forgives ..So whatever they did before they passed I’m praying they repented . They used their gift to glorify God ... not justifying for anything they have done wrong.. But even in the Bible God stilled used sinners .Praying for you
She looked so proud when her father complimented her!
It was eerie to me. I could see pain.
@@marie3161 pain from what? She admired her Dad!
@@noreneal7252 by this time they weren’t on the best of terms. Part of the reason why she didn’t do this documentary at his church, which he originally wanted.
@@rashad221 Did you get that from the series?
@@noreneal7252 Respect: The Life Of Aretha Franklin by David Ritz
The greatest singer of all time! She was the voice of the people! There is no way that you can watch this movie and not feel that SHE'S the GREATEST !
Please come to New Orleans!
I agree, only stupidity can watch this move and say she's not the greatest. Those people that are fans of certain other artist want to show their loyalty to them with a lie that they are the greatest. When their favorite artist done already told them who is the greatest singer of all times, who will forever be the only Queen of Soul. Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Patti Labelle. Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Brandy, Beyonce, Mary J Bliege and whomever else they can think of all bow down to the one Aretha Franklin, when it comes to anyhing dealing with singing and music.
A gift. A legacy. A woman. A QUEEN!
Aretha was simply amazing and electrifying!!! THE GREATEST SINGER OF ALL TIME!!!!:)
Freddie Mercury
@@Victoria-bo9xk lol
Umm
Definitely not the greatest singer of all times.
Heck no!.
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I can’t ever forget who her father was.
Hmm.
I won’t even😡
according to Rolling Stone Magazine, she is.:)
@@Michelle-jz8vl and i totally agree with Rolling Stone! there r other great singers, but Aretha has a better voice than anyone i have ever heard!:) there is something about her voice!!
I can’t WAIT to see this!
Yes lord it was a long time coming
Thanks to modern technology, mankind is in for a treat.
Beautiful , No Lead vocal studio overdubs, and Happy Birthday Marvin Gaye, but she owned and rearranged Wholy Holy. I get chills everytime I watch this record. Even Mick Jagger got happy. We love and miss The Queen. Erma's daughter looks so much like her it's just crazy to see.
I love it, can’t wait to see it!!!! I remember riding back and forth from Chicago to Detroit with my grandmother Selena in her big beautiful Cadillac Brougham to service her Hair Weev* clients in Detroit listening to THIS 8track tape all the way there and a week later all the way back!!! She still loves it and enjoys listening to it when I play it for her, especially Oh Mary Don’t You Weep at almost 94 years young. Who didn’t love this album??? Nobody that ever heard it that’s for sure. This recording touched generations of souls! I was a child, I loved it, my mother and my great grandmother loved it!!! If one didn’t love the entire album they had a favorite on the album. We had the album and the 8 track and when I got older I bought my own on a cassette tape and it is now and has been on my IPod. ITunes wasn’t hip to it just like they weren’t hip to Ms. Aretha Franklin’s Live at Filmore... they are now. I heard Aretha Franklin so much growing up between the songs my mother loved , my aunt and my grandmother loved and the ones that were on the jukebox in my grandmother’s salons I used to imagine and pretend Aretha was my aunt!
Her niece is so pretty, she looks just like her mother. I feel for her son, my mother and his mother (Ms. Franklin ) were both born in the same year and both passed only months apart. My beautiful loving best friend and awesome Mom, Juanita passed suddenly January 8, 2018...it still hurts.
*Weev patented spelling
Auntie, Bonnie. this is cool anecdote.
Leciffresix six thanks for the compliment, glad you like! How did you know I am Auntie Bonnie😊
I’ve been listening to that album for decades. It’s going to be great to actually see it. Thank you 🙏🏽 to the man who mortgaged his home to see this project come to the fans.
Her voice was phenomenal!!! RIP Queen of Soul!!!
And Wendy Williams had the NERVE to say negative comments about the film, Ms. Ree's Estate, and the production team; Mr. Alan Elliot and Sidney Pollack. I CHEWED her ass out because she didn't know what she was talking about as usual and she never did her homework! I can't wait to see it!
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Deidre Adams Thank you...Wendy Williams is pure trash and she's got some nerve criticizing this film and the Queen!!! She needs to mind her own business for once and sweep around her own front door first...Her life is a mess, maybe she could sort it out if she spent more time on her life than worrying about other people's. Everyone has been waiting to see this film for years and I wouldn't be surprised if it is nominated for an Oscar and wins, I can tell it's just that good!!! Take that, Wendy...Her talent is being a mess maker and gossipmonger and she has no business talking about royalty period...
Yes, I agree!
Wendy needs to take care of her BUSINESS. OK
Wendy who? A third rate daytime TV "star"? She has no credibility
Deidre Adams "I chewed her ass out because she didn't know what she was talking about". That's nothing new this is the same idiot that said we don't need HBCUs anymore until Roland Martin tore her a new ass.
I am so ready for this .. I hope our churches today can catch on ...
My parents had this album it bring tears when I hear wholy holy I remember this album so well😢
Maxine Hargrove
Same here..
And I have the actual vinyl from 1972 and keep it in good condition....and it sounds just like she is in the next room just as crystal clear as ever.
I bet it's worth a lot of money.@@turntableone4356
I still do. Don't have a turntable any more.
Me too😪😥😭. I know tomorrow when I see it, I'm gonna cry. I've been wishing for 47 yrs that I was at that church that day.
I grew up on this album. I am going to take a whole box of tissues with me when I go see this.
Yup, paper towel
Without doubt the greatest female soul singer of all time- the true Queen of Soul. Also one of THE greatest female vocalists of ANY genre!
This woman was exceptionally talented. God given talent no doubt !
I brought that record the day it came out,o went to my Grandma’s and we listen to it together. I never have forgotten that day we cry,sang and just enjoyed listening to Ms.Franklin
Beautiful...
The world is indeed needing badly this fantastic HUMAN experience that black spirituals/gospel are...
Very well put together this was a real Exclusive thank you Aretha would be proud
That voice was pure gold!!!
The greatest singer ever. Her tone, her feeling and her delivery remains unmatched. No one could tell a story through song like Aretha. #RESPECT
Aretha greatest singer of all time love you and your gospel music rest in peace
Such an Amazing woman with Strength, Power, and Love. She gave of herself time and time again! Her fight for Humanity, of Respect, the plight/ Awareness of how the African American struggles still continues, how she paved the way, not only through finance, but encouraging songs, will 'Always' be Cherished, Remembered! Thank you, We Love You.♥️
Phenomenal documentary. Aretha Franklin had a god-given talent and her legacy will live on forever. I could rave about this documentary every single day! Rest in Peace and Power Queen of Soul!
I've waited so long to view this album in film. I would have even settled for a View Master. Now the world will know the power of the gospel via the Queen!!!
Yesssssss.... We showing our age
One of the greatest singers and musicians of all time.
Right, 0ne of -greats>>*****^^^with Ella Fitzgerald^^^^Dinah Washington --and they could swing too as jazz artists -soul ++++++
Rip 😥I sure miss her so much 🙏🙏🙏
The best of the best like u never seen or heard before!!!!
Well, I for one will be in attendance to see this... Her voice really is a natural resource.
I saw it yesterday and as they say, she took me to church! I heard this live broadcast in 1972 on the radio in LA. Was on 2 nights. I was 17 and on my way to work. Just caught a snippet both nights. Listened to the album and eventually the cd for years waiting on this movie. It did not disappoint. So many moving parts. Thank You Miss
Aretha Franklin, May you rest in paradise.
One of Ms. Franklin's most underappreciated gifts is her musicianship, which has largely been overshadowed by her singing. Her ears and her piano playing were extraordinary.
Sidebar comment: I imagine there is probably very little(if any) footage of the session musicians who played on this recording. Would have loved to actually see how Bernard Purdie(drums), Chuck Rainey(bass guitar), Kenneth "Ken" Lupper(organ), Pancho Morales(percussion), and Cornell Dupree(lead guitar) did their thing in a Gospel music element.
That's because most lay people aren't into instrumental music. So many great musicians are in the background once a singer pops onstage. When many love to argue about divas, I always say let those other divas sit down and play piano if they can. Aretha was, as you've said, top-notch!!
Sam Cooke is so proud of Aretha Franklin
Who’s here after watching the show on Hulu
Her legacy continues her soulful voice wow astounding💛👑⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The movie is a phenomenon as is she. Absolutely amazing, breath taking and inspiring. I love it!!
Wow, this album has been my favorite through the years. I bought it multiple times again and again, "Precious Memories" and " Wholly Holy" are a couple of my favorites. Never knew the history behind "Amazing Grace."
Amazing! No words can really speak good enough for an work of God 🙏 Handy work. Much Love ❤️
She looked so beautiful.
She did! Her fro and kaftan were gorgeous!
Did business with Miss Franklin about 7 years ago...
Told Miss Franklin's assistant: Whatever she needs... let me know... I'm a big fan of Miss Franklin's work..
Amazing footage of the The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The legend lady Soul herself. Gone but not forgotten.
I love her music
Period. There will never be one like her ever.
Looking forward to this. I grew up on this 2 album concert. Every Saturday morning we woke up to Mary don't you weep.
Omg yessssssssssss. And Sunday Morning...
I borrowed this album from z neighbor and just moved me unbelievable so. The best of the best.
IN THEATRES NEXT FRIDAY!! APRIL 5TH!! BE THERE!! I DEFINITELY WILL!THIS CONCERT SHOULD BREAK ALL BOX OFFICE RECORDS!!
I will too. Just thinking about it sends chills THROUGH my body.
🌷 R.I.P.🌷
🌷Queen Of Soul🌷
Are u serious? If so I can't wait Aretha was and still is my favorite singer...
Can’t wait to see this documentary 😩
Wholly Holy is one of my favorite songs from that album. I remember buying that gospel album in high school. It’s live and now we have the footage to the recording.
Been waiting for this documentary since 2002
Priceless R.I.H. Ms.Franklin
I was the movie yesterday ooo ma ma ma my lord I was moved indeed . My soul is satisfied
OMG the niece looks exactly like her mother, Erma Franklin.
Oh we loved her so much! ♥️♥️👑♥️♥️♥️♥️
I will be at the cinema on opening day of this Aretha Franklin Docudrama. I agree, Aretha at the piano, with Gospel, she's at her best
Awesome 👏 thanks for sharing this with us.
Amazing Grace is raw, unfiltered and will send you to spiritual spiral, Aretha on her prime! simply the best. Sydney Pollack and Aretha really made this worth waiting for.
I can’t wait to buy this!! They would put me out of the movies for getting too happy 😂🤣😆! Much love to the Queen of Soul!
Truly annointed.
love is not everywhere but many many times i found it in her voice
Tearing up. Damn I miss you Queen 😪
Aretha was a special gift to us. Every time she hit the stage we were in for a treat. My mother introduced me to Aretha Franklin when i was about 5 or 6 during some Saturday chores. I'll never forget being so intrigued by the album cover of her wearing the green ensemble with the boa for a collar. Later in life as Aretha got older and gradually lost a few octaves from her voice it simply amazed me how she worked around it and still continued to soar and put on a great show that was very entertaining.
She didn't lose anything except maybe some lung capacity due to smoking, which forced her to go to her head voice for the high notes in her old age. She never lost any range, or her ear. She had perfect pitch right up to the end. She sang Rolling in the Deep on Letterman in 2014 and killed it.
@@willdwyer6782 she did lose a few octaves. Didnt effect her from doing her thing though. She worked around it. I dont need to seek out any specific performances. I know she ALWAYS got busy.
4:26-4:29 Holy Holy.. She BEAUTIFULLY timed that melodic ending ❤️❤️❤️❤️
There will never be another queen of soul ever again!
My friend died in January 2021 of Covid. The last thing we did together was to see this film at The Crest in Seattle WA. I look forward to seeing him and hearing Aretha once again in Glory
It is AMAZING the number of views a video gets that is CELEBRATING a black American vs one attacking / assassinating the character of/ persecuting one!
Gemini Unboxed SO TRUE!!
Penny Proud it really is. Go look at the number of views and comments under the Jussie Smollett video that’s been posted & available to view for a much shorter time than this one. People would rather participate in a witch hunt rather than a concert any day
And this still has more views than it normally would, thanks to Wendy Williams, who slammed the documentary...
smh, its a sad truth. 45 seconds in I clicked the 'like' button.
People criticized her for crossing over to secular music.
I think that God wanted it that way, so she could bring
the Gospel sound to a wider audience. Gospel music
is a vehicle through which people can experience the
Presence of God.
Agree. (Only 'religious' folk have a problem with it). Spiritual folk knows God isn't in a box.
Lynda Harris - Speak my friend 👍🏾
That’s why I really appreciate the Fantasia “clap back” to Kim Burrell !!!
Yes! Agree wholeheartedly! If it weren't for Aretha we wouldn't have many of the gospel artists who we have now such as Yolanda Adams and the Clark sisters, to name a few. She paved the way for both those in gospel and pop music in general.
@@user-zx5xw4yw2e clearly you should read the Bible.
@@sunshinejewel2952 😂
I’m so excited that Amazing Grace is coming soon.
Simply Amazing ❤️
What a gifted woman! What a beautiful woman! I would have loved to been in that church ....check out the special on Hulu. RIP QUEEN 💖🥂💖🎼💖🥂🥂🎼....
MAAAN I MISS HER SO MUCHH 😭😭
Undoubtably the greatest singer in the world , Now joined the Heavenly choir
They Just Couldn't sing like Aretha Franklin back Then. Mahalia Jackson was the only one who could Go up Against Aretha when it comes to Singing.
mAGIC BLAck so true. Her & Mahalia had unique voices! You can tell Aretha was inspired by Mahalia in a huge way. Her soulful style of singing, the facial expressions
Vocally Mahalia Jackson wasn't on Areatha Level.
foo 83 , shiiiit! You’re entitled to your opinion but they both were in a class by themselves. Aretha was a soprano & Mahalia was a contralto (soprano, alto, & tenor) besides from different generations. Comparing them is like apples 🍎 & oranges 🍊. I agree with Magic Black, Mahalia could vocally go up against her but Aretha had a more up to date singing style, could play the piano, very talented, & had backup singers, & on here a powerful choir(Southern California Community) but Mahalia didn’t need any of that because her voice was too damn powerful. Mahalia had a powerful, strong voice. Hell along with Clara Ward she inspired Aretha, you can clearly tell by Aretha’s gospel style she was.
Thats right
mxlbabe yes she was. You can tell by her voice. Google it if you think I’m joking
*I LOVED THIS FILM!* *AND I LOVE THE LEGENDARY ARETHA FRANKLIN* ❤️💕
I discovered ARETHA SINGS THE BLUES. This album is AMAZING. Can’t wait to see this documentary.
I 💘 Aretha Franklin. I'll watch anything she is on!
Wow imagine taping such a great moment, and it couldn't be used for years.🙉
Why am I Watching This?!😢😢
Didn't feel like Crying this morning....
Amazing gift amazing woman. What a special time.
This documentary sends your soul to heaven... MISS her so much!!!
YESSSS!!!!! Cant WAIT!!!
It is spiritual, People ask what is an anointing,or what does it mean to be anointed,this is it,right here,people still are moved in the spirit,people who were'nt even born at the time this was filled. Oh yes the anointing is real,Aretha was anointed to sing,& to spread the good news.
James Cleveland & her chemistry was WHOLLY HOLY!!!
Can’t wait to see this!
her voice makes you teary
I saw the movie. Sad it was in limited theaters. Had to go to another neighborhood. Only myself and one white guy in the theater....it was during the day though. As I expected....Aretha took us to church. Loved it!
Can't wait see it!!!!!
They weren't kidding about her ears. She had almost superhuman perfect pitch. You could play a chord on the piano, and she'd break it down vocally into individual notes in a run. I was born in Detroit and lived there until I was about 7 years old. My dad worked for the city's civil rights commission and spent a decent amount of time working with Aretha's dad. I remember dad taking me to that church when I was in preschool and kindergarten in the early '70s. I went back in the summer of '87 and got goosebumps when she sang Ave Maria.
I love her completely ❤️
She was a musical genius.
I am so glad they never aired the video. The album was enough and sanctified what a great singer she was/is.
That choir director and Rev James Cleveland deserve some respect too!
Amazing voice
OUTSTANDING!
I love her so much she is my spiritual mother forever May God forever rest her soul forever....she is QUEEN OF SOUL ARETHA FRANKLIN...LEGENDARY
I want to see this documentary.
I love this very special gifted Holly lady🙏Rest in heaven 🙏Beautiful 👊🏽🎼🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎹🎹🎹🎤
Thank you Aretha for allowing this release from Heaven! I know you had something to do with this posthumous release! Nothing got passed the Queen for long! 🖤❤🖤
I really miss Queen Aretha💙
Wow! James Cleveland on the piano 😀