You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman (Carole King & Aretha Franklin) Reaction/Analysis (Ep. 355)
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- Опубликовано: 14 мар 2022
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In this episode of #TheDailyDoug, I'm paying homage to Carole King and Aretha Franklin, two of our most treasured recording artists from the last half century. Carole wrote You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman in 1967 with Gerry Goffin for Aretha Franklin. She later sang her own version on her 1971 album Tapestry. In this video, we're listening to Carole's original studio recording and Aretha's iconic live performance of the song from the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors Award Ceremony. It's a classic song perfect for our Women's Week of episodes. I hope you enjoy!
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Dude, I remember watching this and started crying before Aretha even sang her first note. You just knew this was going to be a spectacular moment in time.
Me too. And Obama too. Many, I would say... :-)
The best thing is Aretha put her handbag on the piano. This is a reference to when she would only preform when she got payed, in cash. She would then place the cash in her hand bag and put it on top of the piano so that it was right in front of of her. Wonderful woman 👍👏👏
Thank God 4 church.
Yep, I saw this when they aired it. That entire show made me tear up. I was in the 4th grade when my oldest brother went off to Vietnam. Before he left, he asked me to take care of his album collection while he was gone. I had a blast playing his records, and that is how I discovered Aretha Franklin. My brother was a huge fan of hers, then I became one too! I discovered Carole King later, whom I also adored. I miss the Obamas too! Thanks for stirring up these memories for me, Doug. ;-)
I've totally seen Aretha's Kennedy Center performance, and I'm totally about to watch it again, and I'm so excited.
The entrance of Queen Aretha with aura and even a train. 🤯
Carole and Aretha, are just amazing. They bring tears of joy for their jobs. Hope they could do a duet, but now, just in our imagination. Thanks for this amazing episode, “Mr. Hey Y’all”.
Tapestry has been a favourite album of mine for 50 years. I believe Joni was in the studio next door at the time it was recorded, and did backing vocals on each other's albums. It's at the same time a defiant and joyous song. I don't need to bring, and have brought to me, specific or definitive biographical or literal interpretations of the lyrics: imbibing that sense of defiance and joy I get is more than enough.
Aretha is amazing all hail the queen of soul !!!
Ms King's "ricochet response" was golden. Ms Franklin was teaching the composer and vice versa. Teaching might not be the right word in some circles, but mutual admiration might do.
Aretha was amazing, such a voice.
So good to see the writer of a song thinking “I might of wrote the song but you own it Aretha “
It's 'might have written'.
The story goes Aretha was very very unwell before this performance and died not long after. Which makes this even more unbelievable
OMG.. I just sobbed all through that.
Decent human beings in the White House.. Aretha still alive.. and an absolutely awesome performance permeated by the humility and clear joy of Carole King.
Yep.. where's the time machine Doug.. let's please go back there.
[not that Joe isn't a decent human being btw.. of course he is.. I just miss them so much]
JAW DROPPING.
I feel sorry for whoever had to follow that! What a performance.
Definitely; I don’t know if it was the final one, but it should’ve been.
You're doing one of my wife's favorite songs. Thanks Doug.
Divine Aretha! What an enjoyable thrill! Thank you, Master Helvering.
Carole obviously had the eargasm of her life. 🤗
I cryed before open the video.. this music is so intense, love it. Rest in peace Aretha ❤
Very well done sir! I enjoyed Carol King's version of the song. I had never heard it before. I really appreciated your knowledge of the construction of the chords and what they were. Great video. Thanks
just from chat: Captain Beefheart - Frownland (from the Trout Mask Replica) album is interesting to say the least. Using multiple timesignatures for different instruments at the same time, might be worth a look.
I still have my vinyl album of Tapestry
Thanks Doug, GREAT choice. This track and Tapestry are so amazing but I also remember watching this KCH that year and hadn't heard who was going to be on it, so seeing Aretha come out to pay tribute to Carole was amazing. Watching this again reminded me of the goosebumps to watching this that first time. Aretha's finishing flourish and Carole's natural reaction to it was just perfect.
I really enjoy your channel and your in depth honest break downs of music that is outside your wheelhouse. Watching your reactions is a great escape from the current events in the world. Your normal unpolitical commentary and reactions are what I look forward too. Thank you I really appreciate you and your channel.
I loved when he said he missed the Obamas though ;)
All my friends at Uni owned a copy of Tapestry. I'm still listening. I bet many I have lost touch with are also listening. Great choice Doug. 👍
You should listen to the demo and really see how Aretha changed it from sixties type song to the timeless piece she recorded.
My comment is based on the 5:18 mark: I believe Aretha added a gospel flavor and gospel choir-like interpretation to the classic Wexler/Goffin/King song.
Carole King’s Tapestry album was a staple item in our home. I was raised hearing her version of the song back in the 70s even when I was a teen singing in a gospel choir. I loved her very innocent (almost) airy demo-like version, on that legendary project. So, in my opinion, that well crafted track caused both versions to be labeled as stellar accomplishments.
In Aretha’s version, the background additions by she and her sister Carol helped to add almost like a Black preacher’s, what I call a vocal shuffle, or the uhh!” sound effect in a sermon, into her rendition. When combined with the beautifully crisp and clean recording, I honestly think that and the rhythmic space in the song, based on the waltz-like tempo, truly provides an emotional connection that draws or invites the listener into the presence of the song, emotionally. This is similar to seeing a black and white photo versus a color image. The former allows the brain space to interpret information. And this song’s construction or orchestration seems to be very inviting where you almost hold on to anxiously hear what is coming next.
Sorry. I love studying music. I just discovered your show and only made it to the 5:18 mark so far.😂!
Question: did Aretha change the timing? Is Carole’s a 6/8 timing and Aretha’s a 3/4 tempo? Hours later after listening to time signatures, I would ask if Carole’s version is 3/4 tempo and Aretha’s is 6/8?
Carol my have wrote it but that will always be Aretha’s!
11:08 Doug, thanks for calling out how the Obama's supported American arts, and in particular, American music. Do you remember the 2012 event "In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues", celebrating American blues? I remember the set by Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi was just killer. I had to look up the entire performer list, which included, hold onto your seat: B.B. King, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark, Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, Warren Haynes, Mick Jagger, Keb' Mo', Trombone Shorty, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, with Taraji P. Henson as the program host and Booker T. Jones as musical director (!). That might be a good series of videos to react to! [Side note: have to say the Tedeschi Trucks Band might be the best touring band on the planet right now. Frickin' tight with soul and the bayou blues.]
Love it!
Another great video Doug. I would love to hear you react to a band that many have forgotten or never new to start with and that is Blood Sweat &Tears , without a doubt one of the most underrated bands of all time . Would love to hear you react to spinning wheel , you make me so very happy or when I die. The singer has an incredibly powerful voice, brass section, rhythm etc etc and there arrangements are incredible particularly the use of stops and silence . You will really dig them !
I'm late to the party but will throw in my 2 cents. The reason Carole was so blown away at the beginning is that Aretha rarely played the piano live at this point in her career. When Aretha was a young artist...many believed her piano skills were better than her singing skills which should tell you something about Aretha as a pianist. This performance was also meaningful because Aretha had pretty much stopped performing at this point and this would actually be one her last of this kind. For those kids who might be reading this....just in case you were wondering how it should be done......you have just seen it! A performance for the ages!!!
2 wonderful renditions. It's just an outstanding song. Never heard the pregnancy interpretation - for me (as a male) "a natural woman" always seemed to be an expression of embracing every aspect of being a woman/female.
Thanks, Doug! Fine episode. Great music.
On a technical note:
How many *other* hit songs can you think of that were written in 3/4 (waltz) time?
I love how Aretha comes out with a fur coat and a purse, like if she just found a piano on the street. (and the way how she puts down the purse is what makes her a natural woman)
The mink drop after she stands up is iconic.
Joyful❤
Just found this channel. Brilliant. At 9:00 Carol seems to be surprised that Aretha can play it on the piano. Did she not always play?
Awesome. That is all.
If you're doing Kennedy Center Honors, check out Heart's performance of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven". It's iconic.
Yeh, what new blood around today, will get a standing ovation to a performance of a song over 40 years old in the future, by a talent who's peers you can count on 0 fingers?
Hey Doug
If you ever have a chance to do: RUSH IN 4K - Opening Medley / Spirit Of Radio - Live In Frankfurt 2004
Just an amazing song. Quality of the Video is amazing too!
Check out Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock." She wrote it. Then look at the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young cover. Very different styles, like King and Franklin.
If youre looking for women artists, weird Wednesday could be handed over to Bjork... I know it's all planned... I'm just speculating (looking at what's coming ruins the surprise). To be frank, this is an excellent journey and enjoy it immensely.
Keep doing what you do Doug, Dan & Meg :)
If it’s women’s week we need some from the remarkable Fiona Apple Doug.
Haha - the way Carole King reacted to seeing and hearing the legend...it was actually similar to how Melissa Benoist, who played the role of Carole King in the "Beautiful" Broadway musical, reacted to being surprised on stage by Carole King! ruclips.net/video/sD5HGTV2VC8/видео.html
Do on theme for this week? Some Laura Nyro, Eli and the 13th confession. Amazing album could use any or all tracks, a nice album side for your patreon
It's just thought.
Hey Doug, i really think you should listen to the band Angra, you certainly is going to enjoy
The first album I bought was Tapestry, to go along with my first record player. 1971. I am probably one of the few who had not seen Aretha's performance. I cried. She died the day my 3 month old great nephew had his first open heart surgery. At nearly 4, he is doing very well and Aretha is thought of frequently.
Women Week Weird Wednesday Whispered Warning Words: RACHEL FLOWERS! She channels Keith Emerson, Frank Zappa, and many others as if nothing! Check out her "Tarkus".
Do The Astonishing react, Doug
How about a tip of the cap to the lyricist, Gerry Goffin. Yes, a man wrote the lyrics to this song.
Great reaction. Anyway, can i request your reaction to superb band from japan?
The band is call "Lovebites"
They all The Beautiful Queens heavy metal band right now in the earth. They are really really World class musicians. Phenomenal.
And they have a lot diehard fans like me😁. The fans called Wolfpack.
The song is "Set the world on fire"
Hope you check out, and can enjoy it too. Big thanks🙏
Nice song, never heard it before or even knew it existed. I'll search out some chords and lyrics tomorrow. Staples in the US are not the same as in the UK.
So I'll badger you again about Kate Bush, you don't know what your missing.
Ideally all of Ninth Wave....
I wonder how he'd react to some Roy Harper or John Martyn? It'll never happen though.
@@asharmstrong6730 John Martyn is an acquired taste, but boy, when you get it....
Believe me, for people of a certain age in the UK, this is a staple.
Since this is Women's week, how about some Annie Haslam?
Manowar-Heart of steel (with orchestra or not)
2 words: Ella Fitzgerald.
I'm in favor of Tuesday Bluesday....
And they call Beyonce "queen". If Beyonce is queen, Aretha is a goddess.
Women's week? Are you going to do Great Gig in the Sky?
I was looking and noticed you haven't done any King Crimson, if you like Pink Floyd, you'll love King Crimson. The band has had several different incarnations over the years, each with its own sound. I bet you'd really like Starless ruclips.net/video/FhKJgqxNDD8/видео.html
Doug has done a lot of Krim on his Patreon, but they always block it when he does it on RUclips.
@@asharmstrong6730 that does sound like Fripp, I've never heard him described as kind and generous.
check pagans mind - Through Osiris’ Eyes :D
Not a fan of that gospelly shouting style, sorry. I greatly prefer Carole's version.
It's a great shame, for me, that this week of women artists doesn't include Joanna Newsom. That shedding on Monday of Beethoven was pointless. Technically impressive but aesthetically void.
One of the crappiest songs ever written.
Obama wept like a baby, just like when Donald Trump won in 2016 and prepared to disentangle his mess.
Sorry Doug, I thought this was a channel that analyzed music objectively and subjectively. Now you’ve gone political with the rest of Big Music. Music and Arts should be independent of government and governors.
Please stick to the music and keep the politics out of your reactions.