All hail the Queen of Soul! There will never ever be another Aretha. Miss Ree was a legend at 25 years old. If people paid closer attention to Aretha Franklin’s voice, phasing, sound, style, the songs she wrote and her piano playing. Then you would begin to get a glimpse at the mega talent and the prodigy of Aretha Franklin. See the filming of the Amazing Grace album. You know what’s amazing in the film? Aretha. You will never see a greater singer preform at their prime. If a voice is an instrument then no one played it better than Aretha Louise Franklin. It was truly a blessing and honor to hear and see her perform. Rest In Peace Miss Franklin.
That just brought me to tears. The way Aretha can interpret a lyric and make it her own...There will never be another. Prayers for her in this trying hour. 'Amazing Grace' , the best gospel album EVER, got me through many hard times. And a living light like this will never be extinguished. All hail THE QUEEN!!! Peace.
Aretha always sings from her heart whether it’s gospel, R&B, classical or whatever! Moreover, her piano playing, i.e, her chord progressions/voicings are harmonically beautiful. Her interpretation of 'O Holy Night’ is powerful, and rhythmically rich. She performed this with a soulful touch and radiated an attitude of high praise! THAT’S WHAT SOUL IS ALL ABOUT; BEING NATURAL AND REAL!!
Oh, my Word, what a magnificent rendition of my favorite carol! I wish this most beloved singer had put "O Holy Night" on her Christmas album. Rest in Peace, dear Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, queen of hearts. xo
They are more than unique. African Americans are unparalleled in music. They master classical music easily and then take it into another stratosphere in regards to creativity, rhythm and vocal prowess. Unparalleled.
I am elated and filled with joy ,blessings and thanksgiving whenever I hear this song 🎶 and this is always the case ✅ and since I was a kid it has the same effect on my soul and thank you for posting it!
Check out Aretha with Winton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Oh Tannenbaum She plays the piano backed by the Jazz Band on youtube . Outstanding
I'm hearing that comment about a lot of very Divine Souls. Aretha is Amazing, A true blessing from God. The vibration of her voice raises consciousness!
DaOrigTruthSeeker - the only thing that moves ME is bran flakes or something like that. any sort of laxative is guaranteed to work. just give it a try. i did. guess what it did to me? the back of my legs were brown for two weeks.
DaOrigTruthSeeker - YEAH, I DID. i wanted to share the experience with you and anyone else out there moved by this kinda music. god bless y'all down there. PS: i bought some underwear six months ago and they were white. you shudda see the colour of them today. now, i am not color prejudice, i promise, but , in future, i shall only buy brown underwear. what do you recommend? my brother bought a pair of pants recently and the gal behind the counter tied the trousers with shoe laces around the bottom of each leg. then she gave him a laxative. he was shocked, to say the least. but at least he saved a few bucks by not having to pay to use a public rest room. it is disgusting to think these capitalists can cash in on us when nature calls. the shop clerk was short changing us but i, personally, felt my brother was short-taken.
ONLY 1 ARETHA...Girl you tore up the world with this power voice...From a young age I have loved you....You have nothing to prove or anyone to compete with...THIS EARTH QUAKE SHOOK THE NATION, with such Fabulous talent....
Me, too...but when it comes to a great singer like this, I don't care what the lyrics are LOL! I am transported to somewhere "higher" by the amazing gifts she offered us. Hearing Ms. Franklin do her thing the way only SHE can do it makes me wish there was a heaven to believe in.
@christian Williams No. Whitney was far less exciting that Aretha but most great contemporary musician attest. Thousands trained classical singers have better instruments per se, than either pop singer. It's what you do with what you got.
christian Williams Aretha was Pavarotti’s personal request to fill in for him when he was sick and couldn’t perform at the Grammy’s. She accepted with only 15 minutes notice and sang the song in his key having only listened to the arrangement once.
The Queen of Soul" her father raised her well! Like father like daughter I Love this, Rip my daddy oh how we loved Aretha and this Song🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸Pray for Peace around our World, thank you everyone! God bless!
I feel a deep shame that though I realized what a treasure she is as a singer, I never knew how accomplished of a piano player she is. An absolute gem of a human being.
This is what my world was growing up, what I listened to, the greatest vocalists ever, from the 50s to the 80s . It sucks growing old, and seeing so so many pass away, The best is gone.
There you have it folks! Her Mahalia Jackson mentorship coming forth in this rendition. Back in her earlier days Mahalia was her example and she even sang in Mahalia's funeral.
PHILLIP MC KIE People Forget Mahaila Jackson is the Queen of Gospel and Aretha learned and watched Mahaila. The True Queen of Gospel and Christmas Gospel. Mahaila sang the roof off O Holy Night..hard to be it.
Sang Grandma-Retha! Even with her old lady deteriorated voice, she still can move you. She's truly one of the greats. So talented. And those low notes were everything. #Legend
Aretha takes us straight to the gates of heaven with her golden voice ❤
But her attitude is hell
Full of soul. God sings through this woman.
All hail the Queen of Soul! There will never ever be another Aretha. Miss Ree was a legend at 25 years old. If people paid closer attention to Aretha Franklin’s voice, phasing, sound, style, the songs she wrote and her piano playing. Then you would begin to get a glimpse at the mega talent and the prodigy of Aretha Franklin. See the filming of the Amazing Grace album. You know what’s amazing in the film? Aretha. You will never see a greater singer preform at their prime. If a voice is an instrument then no one played it better than Aretha Louise Franklin. It was truly a blessing and honor to hear and see her perform. Rest In Peace Miss Franklin.
That just brought me to tears. The way Aretha can interpret a lyric and make it her own...There will never be another. Prayers for her in this trying hour. 'Amazing Grace' , the best gospel album EVER, got me through many hard times. And a living light like this will never be extinguished.
All hail THE QUEEN!!!
Peace.
There is a reason Aretha was dubbed the Queen of Soul. This performance was one of them.
Nothing can beat Aretha live accompanying herself on piano. Thank you for posting this magical musical moment!
christian Williams you talk about whitney in almost every comment section. Go watch Whitney video
Too much "arrangements" make this beautiful song awful
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@@janetbriggs1530 Too much overkill for the song. She is overrated. Always was.
And the Lord knows if Aretha throws her fur coat on the floor too! It’s a wrap! Get ready cause it’s a comin !
My favourite singer of all time. No other singer can compete with her in R&B or in any other genre.
Not only does she have an amazing voice. Her timing and STYLE. She sings from her body and life
Outstanding performance. Aretha playing the piano and singing. And minimal use of backup singers. Perfect.
It's not Christmas but I'm just hear for the G#2 Aretha hits when singing "Fall". Such a beautiful riff down through her lower register.
I wouldn't mind a beautitul riff down through her lower register
Aretha always sings from her heart whether it’s gospel, R&B, classical or whatever! Moreover, her piano playing, i.e, her chord progressions/voicings are harmonically beautiful. Her interpretation of 'O Holy Night’ is powerful, and rhythmically rich. She performed this with a soulful touch and radiated an attitude of high praise! THAT’S WHAT SOUL IS ALL ABOUT; BEING NATURAL AND REAL!!
Yes the chording was awesome
Oh, my Word, what a magnificent rendition of my favorite carol! I wish this most beloved singer had put "O Holy Night" on her Christmas album. Rest in Peace, dear Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, queen of hearts. xo
I admire american singers...especially Black American Singers...they're unique...
Most of the artists back in the day were talented and classy like Aretha Franklin. Aretha has left us with her timeless music.
Yes just look at Tina Turner the greatest female Rock Artist of all time easily - simply the best, it takes two etc, etc etc
American singers are well promoted. There are countless of great singers outside America, except they are not known.
They are more than unique. African Americans are unparalleled in music. They master classical music easily and then take it into another stratosphere in regards to creativity, rhythm and vocal prowess. Unparalleled.
@@maximusmcmahon1301 Oh please. Elvis, The Beach Boys and Beatles were all better and they were not black.
HAIL TO THE QUEEN!....Her Highness. Her gospel roots resignates soo beautifully.
RIP there will Never be a voice so understood @ this time of the season💞💞💞💞👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Playing each female until I got "that feeling" deep inside and tears can't help but fall, and yes, Aretha, is queen. Joy in each note.
Me currently.... Listened to all versions until I got to Queen Aretha ❤
Every year. Hallelujah. Grace of Aretha Franklin.
I am elated and filled with joy ,blessings and thanksgiving whenever I hear this song 🎶 and this is always the case ✅ and since I was a kid it has the same effect on my soul and thank you for posting it!
Aretha has stated many times that this is her favorite Christmas song! I love it and love hearing her interpretations of it! :-)
World greatest Singer.....This tornado could BLOW the house down...🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👐🏿🖐🏽🖐🏽🖐🏽🏅🏅🏅
Yes Lord!!!!..R.I.P...."Our Queen"..You'll be so truly missed!!!!
So if Jesus is the King of Kings and you are saying that Aretha is your Queen. Do you see how religiously conflicting this is?
The queen of r&b is truly missed!!
Wonderful!!! What a queen of soul she was!!!! Lovely to be reminded of her heavenly voice. Thankyou.
She's such a great singer, I forget she is an excellent pianist as well.
R.I.P. Aretha, your beautiful voice will be forever! Amen!
Once she started singing, I cried..even while typing this.
😱 The range, the runs!!
Check out Aretha with Winton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Oh Tannenbaum She plays the piano backed by the Jazz Band on youtube . Outstanding
That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard in my life! What an astonishing singer. What a loss, OMG!
My absolute favourite Aretha performance of all time. May she rest in eternal POWER!!!💝
Love love Aretha Gospel..I don't listen to the worldly music..I like Gospel and Christmas classics....but Aretha Gospel is ###1👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💯💯💯💯
I love you Aretha, Thank you for the Holy Gift..of your Being, Magnificent VOICE, Love..and Life!
Her piano abilities are still there...she has kept her piano chops up...good for you Aretha Franklin. Love you.
Aretha at the piano, always at her best. We receive this gift . Bless you Aretha and singers
Duck no
She made them back-up singers stand there the whole time to sing Noel. Haha Merry Christmas
kozzyboiXo lol
Ahhh, the things we do for love! I would've stood there all night to sing for 5 seconds with her.
One of a kind!!!💜
I Thank God that I lived on Earth the same time this beautiful person did & I know her music. Her voice touches the soul💜
This is my favorite Christmas song. It really touches me.
Me too - and I’m Jewish!
It’s mine too and I’m atheist
This woman's voice is a Nation Treasure!
Amen to that James!:)
I'm hearing that comment about a lot of very Divine Souls. Aretha is Amazing, A true blessing from God. The vibration of her voice raises consciousness!
It will never get any better than this... Sheer genius!
her voice is so soft and soulful I love Aretha so much
Rest in Peace, Beautiful Soul...
I can feel her deeply. 72 years old and she still can move you .
You know it....
Larry Diggs GO WITH JESUS CHRIST....HE IS THE ONLY WAY!
DaOrigTruthSeeker - the only thing that moves ME is bran flakes or something like that. any sort of laxative is guaranteed to work.
just give it a try. i did. guess what it did to me?
the back of my legs were brown for two weeks.
***** I guess you really think you said something impressive.
DaOrigTruthSeeker - YEAH, I DID. i wanted to share the experience with you and anyone else out there moved by this kinda music.
god bless y'all down there.
PS: i bought some underwear six months ago and they were white.
you shudda see the colour of them today. now, i am not color prejudice, i promise, but , in future, i shall only buy brown underwear. what do you recommend? my brother bought a pair of pants recently and the gal behind the counter tied the trousers with shoe laces around the bottom of each leg. then she gave him a laxative. he was shocked, to say the least. but at least he saved a few bucks by not having to pay to use a public rest room. it is disgusting to think these capitalists can cash in on us when nature calls. the shop clerk was short changing us but i, personally, felt my brother was short-taken.
Now she singing in heaven
Dear God I miss this voice, she really was our national treasure... RIP
Wow!!! Just pure soul and gospel! She's still got it! Gives me chills all down my spine! No doubt still the Queen of soul!
She lives in every of us ❤️❤️
That's just haunting, sheer raw talent.
I love me some Ms. Aretha Franklin! She has a voice no one can touch! Forever loved!
I LOVE it.... Aretha is singing this song from her soul....❤A Heavenly voice❤
There’s a few Xmas Songs that brings tears to my eyes & this is one of them
Gorgeous!! 🥰😘🙏
Christmas songs...
@@alacarte5073🌲🙌🙏
ONLY 1 ARETHA...Girl you tore up the world with this power voice...From a young age I have loved you....You have nothing to prove or anyone to compete with...THIS EARTH QUAKE SHOOK THE NATION, with such Fabulous talent....
Oh, how I loved that woman!! I even named my 1954 Nash Metropolitan after her. Sure do hope she's in Heaven when I get there. Diane in NC
In your final hour of doubt fear not, you must swallow the truth knowing that "He is with thee, even until the end of the time...
One of Arethas finest performances in years. Loved it!!! She has lost loads of weight too. Go Ree!!!
ARETHA WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONE AND ONLY QUEEN...
even though i am an atheist i am truly touched and taking back by this
GODS invitation too all mankind;
Come unto me!!!
ONE of GODS Greatest Promises:
I will you with MY Righteousness!!!
Me, too...but when it comes to a great singer like this, I don't care what the lyrics are LOL! I am transported to somewhere "higher" by the amazing gifts she offered us. Hearing Ms. Franklin do her thing the way only SHE can do it makes me wish there was a heaven to believe in.
@@gergrogers7385 awe there truly is. 🙏🏾
No matter what, Aretha always gets my👏 applause, her voice gets deep and is unique***
she still has it after all these years...so soulful
No other voice like hers in history.
allways liked her songs ,this was awesome what a voice
She is The Queen straight out of Detroit Michigan !!
She is the greatest, old school love her merry Xmas!
Spellbinding! Full of soul!
THE QUEEN OF SOUL.
It was nice when she sang the "FALLLLLL" note on 3 different octaves at 1:34.
+-Mariah Carey- IKR
@christian Williams Aretha had a superior lower register and her upper belting was better because she could mix better
@christian Williams No.
Whitney was far less exciting that Aretha but most great contemporary musician attest. Thousands trained classical singers have better instruments per se, than either pop singer.
It's what you do with what you got.
@christian Williams lol
Btw
Pavarotti sang with dozens of pop singers
christian Williams Aretha was Pavarotti’s personal request to fill in for him when he was sick and couldn’t perform at the Grammy’s. She accepted with only 15 minutes notice and sang the song in his key having only listened to the arrangement once.
The One And Only Aretha Franklin No One Can Do It Like Aretha She Is Simply The Best.
MY FIRST TIME LISTENING TO THIS!! ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS BU-TI- FULL!!!!! BEAUTIFUL! AND THE BRIDGING OF NOEL AT THE END WOW!!!!!
The Queen of Soul" her father raised her well! Like father like daughter I Love this, Rip my daddy oh how we loved Aretha and this Song🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸Pray for Peace around our World, thank you everyone! God bless!
I feel a deep shame that though I realized what a treasure she is as a singer, I never knew how accomplished of a piano player she is. An absolute gem of a human being.
Her singing this gives me chills.
so adorable,there will never be this kind of female artists again,with just raw talent
Marker curry Christmas
Marie’s Christmas’s cd
We can turn over a new leaf right now😇💞for everyone that has missed grace along with mercy.👀👀👀👣👣💖💖
Aretha Franklin Is In A Class All By Her Self Don't Need No help She is The Queen Of Soul For Real Sing it Aretha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The one and only ARETHA"no one can touch her straight from the heart & soul...
Dearest sweetest Aretha. Im glad I shared this Earth with you.
Wow!!!!!!!!!That voice:))))) One of a kind! :)))
This is what my world was growing up, what I listened to, the greatest vocalists ever, from the 50s to the 80s . It sucks growing old, and seeing so so many pass away, The best is gone.
We miss your Gift in the earth...REST in PEACE QUEEN!!
Love and Miss You. Aretha.
NO ONE LIKE YOU ❤
I love this version!!! I will play this every Christmas
So beautiful omg 😳❤️
Aretha definitely a National Treasurer
She is the Queen!
MZSFB47 - so is elton john! and half of hollywood! think about it.
2019 it is still the most glorious rendition.
MAKES ME WANT TO TEAR MY HEART OUT, IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL AND SOULFUL! QUEEN OF SOUL!!! GO BABY!!!!!!
Magical, MAGNIFICENT, THE GREATEST SINGER WHO HAS EVER LIVED!!!
CAN YOU SAY YES LORD TO THE TOP OF YOUR VOICE AMEN AMEN AMEN
Octave Jump Reverse: G#4 - G#3 - G#2
QUEEN 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Can you point out where this happens in the vid?
@@chuck1804 1:36
Aretha with her silky smooth voice what a treasure love you queen of soul
Wow my favorite song sung by Aretha doesn't get better than that!
So divine...now THAT'S what I call singing
please dont EVER delete this
Her Tone & Pace is still perfect!
the echo keeps it haunting and magical
Merry Christmas
xo
That's Aretha!
There you have it folks! Her Mahalia Jackson mentorship coming forth in this rendition. Back in her earlier days Mahalia was her example and she even sang in Mahalia's funeral.
PHILLIP MC KIE People Forget Mahaila Jackson is the Queen of Gospel and Aretha learned and watched Mahaila. The True Queen of Gospel and Christmas Gospel. Mahaila sang the roof off O Holy Night..hard to be it.
@@samthesham5294 that was some real badass singing
In tears
Masterful! My all ltime favorite musical genius. The Queen of Soul who is a true musician and gift II our ears.
The way she eases into that G#2 is just🤯
Night Devine true meaning of Christmas happy birthday Jesus'
I sat in awe as I watched her perform this live on The View. And I still can't stop watching it lol.
Her voice is like melted butter on your skin... Haha
Nadia Frederika, Amen!
I couldn't put in in words, but u did...thanks
Sang Grandma-Retha! Even with her old lady deteriorated voice, she still can move you. She's truly one of the greats. So talented. And those low notes were everything. #Legend
Christmas in august love u mrs aretha franklin love yr soulful rendition rest in peace
In Jesus name amen