Probably wasn't intentional that it sounded as rude as it did, but Aretha just completely overlooked the amazing and poetic songwriting skills of Taylor, now more clear than ever after the two (!) albums she put out last year. Taylor's not famous for her singing, but for her lyricism. Aretha is a one-of-a-kind singer, but she always had men writing the songs for her.
Whitney was simply more talented than Aretha .I can't imagine Whitney ever dissing other artist works publicly.She had humility and dignity and was extremely supportive of other up and coming singers like Alicia Keys ,Mary j Blige ect.For Whitney,respect wasn't just a word in a song .She had true respect for other artists struggles , tried to help many succeed and is remembered for this generous part of her kind nature by many artist.
I believe that Aretha’s comments and responses to the interviewer weren’t really about shade. This woman has seen a lot in her life and is old enough to tell it like it is for her. There’s no shade in being honest.
It's not what you say, it's how you say it. You can tell the truth and still be shady. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. I do agree with Aretha on this though and if she really wanted to she could have shaded Nicki fierce but she chose the high road and stayed quiet. Classy.
Tom Lee thank you... Aretha comes from a time when you had to have REAL talent. There was no auto tune. You had to SANGGGGG!! Many artist from her day would probably have responded the same way she did.
@@starlynsantana1421 double meaning: she's good now. She would have problems back in the day. Motown didn't show Teena Marie until she had a hit. We thought Sarah Smile was sung by Black men (Hall & Oats.) But, they are all invited to the cookout
@@wendy___777 Hmmm whhaa? Let me explain this little girl she's old school these singers today and s*** do you understand now because Common Sense isn't a flower that grows and everybody's garden and obviously it doesn't grow in yours either sit down breathe and think about it so has it dawned on you yet? No I didn't think so oh well can't teach a dumb dog any tricks
As an African American man, I can attest that Aretha sounds just like all my great aunts. They all have that old school, classy, but forward mentality. They command respect with the way they carry themselves. That can be intimidating to those who aren't accustomed to these kind of women. But I'm sure I speak for a lot of other black folks when I say, this is all we know, and is no surprise.
Yeah my grandma and aunties are a lot to handle like you gotta be experienced to handle there strong shade but always remain respectful.🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ manipulation and intimidation at it’s peak.
Exactly she reminds me of one of my Aunts just a straight shooter no nonsense and see the world and people for what they're. I don't think it is exclusively a black think but maybe generational. That being said our black aunties all have these same traits. Truly are a rare breed.
look Monday moron, you haven't a clue. I've sang with her, she doesn't even try to auto tune, from a skinny, blonde white 33 year old lady. Who's going to remember without agony of hearing Taylor..good lord.
@@daniellasalguero2578 Ok I will onl your recommendation. I just don't fancy Jennifer Hudson as an actress. Shes not natural enough for me. She "acts" and that's the problem.
Rob Thompson No. "Shade" is a passive-aggressive backhanded comment, like when Aretha is asked about her opinion of Taylor Swift she answers with "Great gowns, beautiful gowns". It's a fake 'compliment' that emphasizes Aretha's complete disregard and disinterest of Taylor Swift's music.
I’m not shading Aretha because she’s a legend and has no need to defend her title, but if you listen to the album this interview is promoting, it’s one of the most egregious uses of auto tune I’ve ever heard.
She earned the right to say everything she said. She wasn't disparaging them, she was responding in a place of truth. Each elderly earns the right to speak what's on their mind, life is so short, they have no time to waste, they don't have to beat around the bush. I'm not mad. RIP miss Aretha.
Nah, she just assumed stuff about an artist she doesn't know anything about. Reducing Taylor's whole career to 'beautiful gowns' is such a dismissive, gross and sexist comment. Look, I'm not a huge Taylor fan, I like some of her songs and nothing more, but the girl can sing, write and compose songs, play several instruments, work on the production in studios. Aretha has a right to say those things sure, but were allowed to say that it was impolite and mean of her.
@@ykMMD with peace, love, and respect, please educate yourself on vocal technique and capabilities. Taylor is an objectively (yes there is an objective level to someone's singing capabilities; even though your enjoyment of their tone or delivery is subjective) mediocre. Also, being able to write pop songs that are popular doesn't equal writing good songs. It just means they are on a level of relatability and commercial appeal. She also wasn't impolite, she simply was being nice by not giving her opinion on her.
She needed to respect those artists like they respected her. I don’t blame Taylor and Nicki for never liking her after this interview. Taylor And Nicki are both as talented as Aretha weather you want to admit it or not.
Watching this interview I am reminded of what a real diva she was. No pretension, no drama, no entourage, no hustle or second agenda just discussing her love for music- Frankly (pun intended!). I love the way she said, "live with a song". Can't imagine the tapestry of my life without her music interwoven among its threads. Rest in power , rest in God's peace, Always.
Probably wasn't intentional that it sounded as rude as it did, but Aretha just completely overlooked the amazing and poetic songwriting skills of Taylor, now more clear than ever after the two (!) albums she put out last year. Taylor's not famous for her singing, but for her lyricism. Aretha is a one-of-a-kind singer, but she always had men writing the songs for her.
Aretha is old school,hard to find real woman of this caliber nowadays.She comfortable in her own skin, jeans, sneakers a jacket, no need to impress because she feels blessed.
KK McGee I know I'm in awe😍 She is very sure of herself and says what's on her mind without being nasty. Especially knowing she was born at a time where women weren't really encouraged to speak their mind. I admire women that do things their own way! She has that Boss personality 👑
KK McGee "blunt" is a very negative word. Aretha was sharing her true opinion using the language that artists like her use. She was authentic but it can be difficult for some to hear the truth but it is better than the lies that are all over the media. These were really silly questions anyway and she was not impressed as she says what is an autotune; they don't reveal their real voices. It is totally different now; anyone can be made into a singer.
I laughed at that I love niki alot to but I can respect her for saying how she felt I love Aretha I think she's beautiful I don't listen to much of her music
That's because Taylor doesn't have range for one also a true entertainer doesn't sing the song the same way live like she does all of u Taylor swift fans need to know that
Taylor swift is a talent ..the way she created her songs and albums..like duhh c she have a lot of grammy..right now TS sings well with her upgraded range..watch her reputation tour
Last Man Standing i’ve seen the entire reputation tour movie on netflix and yikes. she is not a strong singer at all and isn’t a good performer because she can’t dance and has no stage presence. but she’s definitely not untalented because she’s written many great songs. she’s just no beyoncé, gaga, etc
Aretha is such a beautiful soul, she's so down to earth and genuine. Hard to believe her music has been in my life for 50 years and her passing is so deeply felt. Thank you Ms. Franklin for sharing your talents with us and being a part of this wonderful puzzle of life.
i can't stop laughing at "ok... great gowns, beautiful gowns..." aretha was trying so hard to be nice about taylor lmao... and the way she passed on nicki hahaha
keepyoureyesopen Because Nicki was so disrespectful to Aretha. she compared herself with Aretha, you don't compare yourself to a legend. That's disrespectful and ridiculous.
Aretha is a DIVA! She is straight forward to the extreme and brutally honest--just like my mother. Her comments on Adele, Taylor Swift, and others is honest. One must understand the era in which she evolved as a musician/vocalist. People back then sang from the heart due to their struggles in life. They had humble beginnings and they had distinct sounds. Today everyone sounds the same. People like Aretha CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED and that's what makes her a legend!
I am a white man who grew up an hr away from Detroit and always liked different types of music including soul but this lady really touched my life and since she died i cant stop thinking about her. What's that about............I didn't know her but want to say thank you lord for her in our lives
Detroit, here too. I understand the feeling. She did touch our lives, and opened a window when we needed to breathe in some love in our hometown. We all adored her. She was goodness and is so missed.
@@卩丨尺卂卂-d8u we definitely are, but I think it stems from some people being so in denial about certain aspects of our culture and not wanting to change the status quo. Then, for me, it’s hard to find the line between racial appropriation and just liking something.
@@andreamadea3994 appropriation is taking portions of a culture and claiming it as your own. However, appreciation is along the lines of having a deep connection or liking for a culture. You are always invited to appreciate a culture, just don’t claim it to be your own :) simple
Greatest singer who ever lived. Every syllable she sang had an emotional authenticity that every singer aspires to achieve. "Natural Woman" and "Think" both amaze me whenever I listen to them.
It is so cool that she mentioned Jennifer Hudson and Audra McDonald by name when discussing casting for the movie about her life, and now they are both starring in it as Aretha herself and her mother!
Don't dare compare any artist to "The" Aretha Franklin...a true pioneer, artist, and musician...able to slip on Gospel, Opera, Soul, Pop, and genre and do it BETTER than anyone...and she plays the piano at a professional level...Don't compare her ..she has her own lane.
Beautiful interview! Remind me of my grandmother with her honesty and bluntness. I appreciate this woman so much for being her! Rest In Power Mrs. Aretha Franklin😊🙏🏽👸🏾❤
Looking at all the comments on here I disagree with most. She doesn't seem like a diva at all.. she seems very polite, just blunt but in the classiest of way. She just didn't wanna put on any fronts
Coco ol i agree that Taylor is not that great and Nicki Minaj is not talented at all when it comes to singing but Aretha definitely came off as uninterested and perhaps even a bit annoyed. Sounds like a diva attitude to me... the guy was just asking simple questions and she didn’t even want to answer some of them. That’s her right, I know-she could have gone about it a bit differently if she didn’t want to be labelled a diva however. Either way, she probably wouldn’t have cared what any of us thought and she does deserve the title ‘diva’ in the best sense of the word. RIP Aretha
Aretha Franklin was an elegant woman and I love her authenticity and how she performed. She was a gift to all of us who were inspired by her voice then and now today.
Aretha Franklin was the pioneer of all singers, she was a legend indeed, legend of all legends. After her, came artist like The Beatles, Elton john, Micheal jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Celine dion, Mariah Carey and so many more. The artist of 80s and 90s created a major impact in the music industry, sells records by millions. Aretha Franklin set the standard, and the other artist carried on the legacy and records. We should always be grateful of her existence and her soulful voice! :))
Aretha is not the biggest selling and highest grossing female artist, but she'll remain to be the grandest diva in music history. The BLUEPRINT. The STANDARD. A music TITAN. I always look back to Divas Live 98, the most successful female collaborative concert in history.
One of the things that doesn't get talked about regarding her - she's honest. Love how she didn't bite when the subject changed to politics. And she wasn't afraid to call BS when it was needed. We all know her songs and as a big Blues Brothers fan, she was great in that too. Rest in Peace to an authentic human being.
"Taylor Swift" "Okaaayy...great gowns, beautiful gowns." "Nicki Minaj" "Nicki Minaj...hmmm. Now I am gonna have to pass on that one" Lawd have mercy Aretha YOU TRIED THAT haha
Aretha, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Temptations, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas all began when racism was everywhere. They crossed over with their awesome music and appealed to the teens of the 60's and helped changed the world a little at a time. They were all true pioneers who truly deserved our respect and admiration.
Luigi Iodice I don't hate her actually, and I don't love her either. I'm just stating facts. Writing songs about your ex doesn't make you creative and talented. "Look What You Made Me Do" isn't even an original song. It's melody was copied from "I Am Too Sexy". But that's fine, because nowadays many young singers just put old songs' melodies into their new songs. I know now she doesn't write about her ex anymore so I am fine with that. I am also fine with her because she respects legends like Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey. Again, I do not hate Taylor Swift whatsoever.
Taylor Swift is talented. I respect Aretha, and may she Rest In Peace, but Taylor is talented. Despite opinions, she CAN sing. She plays multiple instruments and writes her own songs.
Michael S actually yes. Have you? She may have some off performances like any singer does, but she DOES perform live very well. Especially during her acoustic performances. I’ve seen her 6 times over the past 8 years and I’ve seen how she’s improved and grown as a vocalist. If you actually opened your mind a little bit you might see that she is a talented singer. Is she a powerhouse singer like Adele or Kelly clarkson? No, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t talented.
Amanda Dsouza Yes I have seen some too, but in general she sounds shaky, sometimes off-key and lack of breath control. She may sound good in studio but live, not so much. She writes her songs and plays instruments but it doesn't give her singing ability.
Old School aren't into to Auto Tunes, and she not putting anyone down, she just older from another time zone, her voice has changed alot, but everyone voice change as they get older, if you been singing for 60 years and now 70 plus years your voice can only hold out so long, The Early Years of Aretha, Nobody came close to her God Given Raw Talent , Give Her Some Respect !!!
She’s so humble about her success. But she also gets straight to the point with regard to who she likes and doesn’t care for. A splendid lady with a wonderful voice. Much respect for the late, great Aretha Franklin.
you know this is why it is said that when you get old you don't give a damn what people think about what you say or what people think about you. The Queen seems to have an attitude 😂😂😂
Disagree. It's called"integrity", and you don't have to be old to be honest, and choose to be unafraid of what others think, when they choose to go along with whatever is PC, or what everyone else thinks or says. She was honest and upright, and I'm looking forward to meeting her in Heaven:").
"Great gowns, beautiful gowns" became such a iconic line in the online stan world
@@whitney9023 not at all. She shouldn’t have been on the list same as Nicki. She liked Ariana Grande.
@@whitney9023 Grow up
I like Taylor too but I acknowledge that not everyone likes her, just like not everyone likes you.
Probably wasn't intentional that it sounded as rude as it did, but Aretha just completely overlooked the amazing and poetic songwriting skills of Taylor, now more clear than ever after the two (!) albums she put out last year. Taylor's not famous for her singing, but for her lyricism. Aretha is a one-of-a-kind singer, but she always had men writing the songs for her.
@@whitney9023 gowns 😂😂😂
"Whitney was a talent, she had a gift" you're right Aretha, you're right! ❤
I respect Whitney because she doesn't shade
Whitney was simply more talented than Aretha .I can't imagine Whitney ever dissing other artist works publicly.She had humility and dignity and was extremely supportive of other up and coming singers like Alicia Keys ,Mary j Blige ect.For Whitney,respect wasn't just a word in a song .She had true respect for other artists struggles , tried to help many succeed and is remembered for this generous part of her kind nature by many artist.
rbysjti jhazzroucher Whitney shaded..please..you haven't seen her interview.
blissfulbaboon she was just very subtle with it... until it came to Wendy Williams
Jimmy George disrespectful
I believe that Aretha’s comments and responses to the interviewer weren’t really about shade. This woman has seen a lot in her life and is old enough to tell it like it is for her. There’s no shade in being honest.
Tom Atkins especially cuz she is accurate
That's exactly what my mother says! "There's no shade in telling the truth." #shadyboots 🙊😂😭
Waundell Saavedra
I absolutely agree. They didn’t need to belt out every note. They had dynamics and made it about the song, story, and feeling.
Tom Atkins You
It's not what you say, it's how you say it. You can tell the truth and still be shady. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. I do agree with Aretha on this though and if she really wanted to she could have shaded Nicki fierce but she chose the high road and stayed quiet. Classy.
"I don't even know what autotune is" Just a diva can say that.
Its the boomer effect for me
@@filbertvancemartin8236 She can sing bro. and very gooooood.
@@andressuescun7493 i know. Watever floats ur boat i guess ~
That laugh she let out at 1:59. 😄
Oh please she knows what auto tune is
"what is auto tune?" this question deserves an award!
Tom Lee thank you... Aretha comes from a time when you had to have REAL talent. There was no auto tune. You had to SANGGGGG!! Many artist from her day would probably have responded the same way she did.
Tom Lee. Lol! "The "look" and the sound engineers do the rest.😂😂😂😂😂. 100% TRUTH!!
Out of all the singers he mentioned, it was only Whitney Houston she associated with the word Talent.
She was close to her & Whitney wasn’t called THE VOICE for nothing 🥰 miss her
well she said ariana is the voice of our generation. that's a great accomplishment!
@@starlynsantana1421 right
@@starlynsantana1421 double meaning: she's good now. She would have problems back in the day. Motown didn't show Teena Marie until she had a hit. We thought Sarah Smile was sung by Black men (Hall & Oats.) But, they are all invited to the cookout
@@starlynsantana1421 Link to where that was said where what timestamp cause i..
dont believe that
Aretha:"What is auto-tune? I don't even know what auto tune is."
Interviewer: *Explains*
Aretha: Oh please *laughs* That's ridiculous
😂😂😂😂
She already had natural Auto-Tune™.
Wendy yeah I feel like she was being naive
Wendy, well at 72 she probably didn't. Her grandkids might kept her up-to-date with what the kids are listening to. Is that so hard to comprehend?
....hahahaha; Right ?! ( those fools can't sing !)
@@wendy___777
Hmmm whhaa?
Let me explain this little girl she's old school these singers today and s*** do you understand now because Common Sense isn't a flower that grows and everybody's garden and obviously it doesn't grow in yours either sit down breathe and think about it so has it dawned on you yet? No I didn't think so oh well can't teach a dumb dog any tricks
As an African American man, I can attest that Aretha sounds just like all my great aunts. They all have that old school, classy, but forward mentality. They command respect with the way they carry themselves. That can be intimidating to those who aren't accustomed to these kind of women. But I'm sure I speak for a lot of other black folks when I say, this is all we know, and is no surprise.
As a Middle Eastern man, I love and respect African American people, talented af ♥️
True I am kinda overwhelmed by their straightforwardness.
Yeah my grandma and aunties are a lot to handle like you gotta be experienced to handle there strong shade but always remain respectful.🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ manipulation and intimidation at it’s peak.
Exactly she reminds me of one of my Aunts just a straight shooter no nonsense and see the world and people for what they're. I don't think it is exclusively a black think but maybe generational. That being said our black aunties all have these same traits. Truly are a rare breed.
Something lacking in today’s generation
She had NOTHING to be afraid of so she could tell it like it is. A true giant and could flat sing. A real talent.
A true giant?! 😭😭😭
“What is auto tune, I don’t even know what auto tune is?” Yasssss, legendary!
That was BS. No way she didn’t know what AutoTune is.
@@calisongbird People who can "sang" like Aretha, Patti, Gladys, Whitney, etc. probably have no clue what auto tune is.
hahahahaaha! Especially knowing that autotune was used with rolling in the deep.
Aretha: "What is auto-tune? After 50 years, that would be ridiculous". Lol. This woman SLAYS again.
Shame she's lying and there is a shit load of pitch correction on her vocals for that album
+Monday Ain't Happening excatly,she's sound fixed and are fixed on her newer albums....
The woman has been signing for freaking longer than 50 years. The fuck do you expect, her voice is going to be the same as it was when she was 21?!
look Monday moron, you haven't a clue. I've sang with her, she doesn't even try to auto tune, from a skinny, blonde white 33 year old lady. Who's going to remember without agony of hearing Taylor..good lord.
@Daniel Banas... Say it again for the people in the back!!!!!
After watching the movie, my heart feels for her. She was a legend. God bless her heart. She went through so much and overcame addiction.
Girl yes! I said thing! I see why ppl love her. She is a legend. No one like her
Was the movie good?
@@youtoldpeopleawomanhadalds3109 so good... I recommend watching it 100%!
@@daniellasalguero2578 Ok I will onl your recommendation.
I just don't fancy Jennifer Hudson as an actress. Shes not natural enough for me. She "acts" and that's the problem.
@@youtoldpeopleawomanhadalds3109 Worth it ... I highly recommend!!!💯💯💯💯
"great gowns, beautiful gowns" 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Well said😂😂
I died and rolled over in my grave! shade!
well she wasnt going to lie...... Taylor can't sing to save her life she lives because of Auto-Tune
that bitch is completely irrelevant. 20 years from now no one will know who taylor swift is
RadiantChildxxx lmao 😃😂😂
The fact that I typed in "great gowns, beautiful gowns" in the search and this came up! lmao
Erika Kayne lol i can't..💀💀😱😱#screaming.
It gives me life
I did just gowns
😂😂😂
😂
My God, this woman shades left and right. LOVE Aretha.
Shades left to right... Does that mean make up? What does that mean? Is that a musical style?
Rob Thompson
No. "Shade" is a passive-aggressive backhanded comment, like when Aretha is asked about her opinion of Taylor Swift she answers with "Great gowns, beautiful gowns". It's a fake 'compliment' that emphasizes Aretha's complete disregard and disinterest of Taylor Swift's music.
Squizree Oh Aretha is right.. How true And funny!
And Nikki manaj...I'll pass on that one! Shade..I get it! so funny! She means 'no talent' but doesn't say it flat out
Rob Thompson LMAO I am dead on Nicki Minaj
“Great gowns, beautiful gowns” 🤣🤣🤣 kills me EVERY TIME!
Same 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m gonna have to pass on that one....
I know right, lol
At least she is a better songwriter than herself
At least she is a better songwriter than herself
Aretha: what is autotune?
Translation: Baby, I'm a singer! My voice is my instrument. No enhancements needed.
Ain't that the truth.
Jennifer Massey I love it!
Jennifer Massey. True, so very true!!
Bammm! Exactly!
I’m not shading Aretha because she’s a legend and has no need to defend her title, but if you listen to the album this interview is promoting, it’s one of the most egregious uses of auto tune I’ve ever heard.
It’s obvious she have a low tolerance for BS!!! My kind of lady.
Plays no games lol. Love her❤️❤️❤️
Mom The Ebayer She kept it 100% always.
So true:) She called it for what is was...She was REAL!
Mom The Ebayer she's an Aries!!!!! ❤️
Thats how i feel 🤣😂✌🤩
Rest in Peace Aretha.
💖
She earned the right to say everything she said. She wasn't disparaging them, she was responding in a place of truth. Each elderly earns the right to speak what's on their mind, life is so short, they have no time to waste, they don't have to beat around the bush. I'm not mad. RIP miss Aretha.
Beautiful comment ❤
Everyone should be that way. Not just old people.
You're cute haha
Nah, she just assumed stuff about an artist she doesn't know anything about. Reducing Taylor's whole career to 'beautiful gowns' is such a dismissive, gross and sexist comment. Look, I'm not a huge Taylor fan, I like some of her songs and nothing more, but the girl can sing, write and compose songs, play several instruments, work on the production in studios. Aretha has a right to say those things sure, but were allowed to say that it was impolite and mean of her.
@@ykMMD with peace, love, and respect, please educate yourself on vocal technique and capabilities. Taylor is an objectively (yes there is an objective level to someone's singing capabilities; even though your enjoyment of their tone or delivery is subjective) mediocre. Also, being able to write pop songs that are popular doesn't equal writing good songs. It just means they are on a level of relatability and commercial appeal. She also wasn't impolite, she simply was being nice by not giving her opinion on her.
Her perspective on the other Divas was spot on. Notice she didn’t say Alicia was a great singer. She likes Adele and respects Whitney.
Joe T Adele ain't as good as Whitney.
MackMainSupreme's Down Souf Muzik nobody said she was.
Alicia *is* a great singer tho
granny mac n cheese Thank you. Lol
granny mac n cheese well people always have to compare when there’s no need to!
OMG! "Great gowns, beautiful gown".. Simple words that hit so deep...
How she gracefully answered his question " the gowns, beautiful gowns"😅😅😅😅
So funny 😀
Hahahaha!!!!
Better than nicki minaj
She needed to respect those artists like they respected her. I don’t blame Taylor and Nicki for never liking her after this interview. Taylor And Nicki are both as talented as Aretha weather you want to admit it or not.
@@todo870 said no one ever.
Her speaking voice is so iconic
Watching this interview I am reminded of what a real diva she was. No pretension, no drama, no entourage, no hustle or second agenda just discussing her love for music- Frankly (pun intended!). I love the way she said, "live with a song". Can't imagine the tapestry of my life without her music interwoven among its threads. Rest in power , rest in God's peace, Always.
You've nailed it! Love how you've expressed this truth!
Aretha is the auntie in the family that don't play or the grandma that size you up soon as you walk in the door 😂😂😂😂😂 rip ms aretha
Well put
@Mi Amor gracious Lord, bless you my dear .
Yup lol!
Im the 1k like
Aretha was intelligent, talented and an industry veteran who knew all about the record business. What a talent. RIP Aretha.
I’m so glad that Jenifer Hudson made the role!!!
She played that part
It’s nice they put Audra in the movie tho also. The two people she was considering to play her are both in the movie.
Only she could pull it
Aretha Franklin, Like Denzel Washington are no nonsense people. They are straight forward. No foolishness.
Everyone has different personalities, you can't mistake truth being told as shade. She keeps it real. The way it should be!
💯
"Great gowns, beautiful gowns", never gets old lol
Lol
I still bust out laughing to this day. lol
Probably wasn't intentional that it sounded as rude as it did, but Aretha just completely overlooked the amazing and poetic songwriting skills of Taylor, now more clear than ever after the two (!) albums she put out last year. Taylor's not famous for her singing, but for her lyricism. Aretha is a one-of-a-kind singer, but she always had men writing the songs for her.
Taylor wouldn't be relevant up to this day for no reason, she is breaking records and will continue doing so.
LOL, there is lot of legend praise taylor, why should be bothered
She's a complete singer and accomplished artist. She is easy to interview because she knows her stuff and has no insecurities. A pleasure to watch.
Aretha is such a sweet spirit. People just cant take her honesty!
Aretha is old school,hard to find real woman of this caliber nowadays.She comfortable in her own skin, jeans, sneakers a
jacket, no need to impress because she feels blessed.
Tina Turner Dear. she was and is the best better than Aretha or Whitney
@@Dino-su2wh You can't even compare them. Aretha was better than all. Tina Turner was into rock, out of the question. Here's the door.....
Come see me😂.
Aretha, Tina, Diana, Patti, Chaka, Dionne, Gladys, Anita they all had it
Selena was one
Nobody mentions how respectful and how much of a good interviewer he was
He was spitting all over the place lol but he did a good job
he has an tied tongue, like he sound like a baby , if he ain’t have the speaking profession he has he will sound like Mike Tyson 😆
He was brilliant ❤
I loved how genuinely interested he was in her responses. He seems like a kindhearted person. ❤
What a beautiful, confident black woman. Talented and assured. R.I.P.
I just love how Aretha engages in interviews with such grace and poise and how she doesn't beat around the bush and goes directly to her point.
Loved this interview. She is very blunt and I love her personality! Greatness!!!!
KK McGee I know I'm in awe😍 She is very sure of herself and says what's on her mind without being nasty. Especially knowing she was born at a time where women weren't really encouraged to speak their mind. I admire women that do things their own way! She has that Boss personality 👑
So very true! I loved how she was not afraid to shut him down either during his questions. I love women who take control. Its empowering!
KK McGee "blunt" is a very negative word. Aretha was sharing her true opinion using the language that artists like her use. She was authentic but it can be difficult for some to hear the truth but it is better than the lies that are all over the media. These were really silly questions anyway and she was not impressed as she says what is an autotune; they don't reveal their real voices. It is totally different now; anyone can be made into a singer.
Me too
"Nicki Minaj.... hm..... now I'm gone pass on that one" whew. the bluntness.
Fight Sleep. If you don't have nothing nice to say don't say it at all. She's old school
I laughed at that I love niki alot to but I can respect her for saying how she felt I love Aretha I think she's beautiful I don't listen to much of her music
Fight Sleep. They not in her lead at all...
she said so much by saying nothing,...
Pretty sure she just doesnt know who niki is
I love her personality. She’s so down to earth. I love when she says “ridiculous” about auto tune.😆
Taylor Swift.
"Gowns, good gowns."
You got it Aretha 😂
That's because Taylor doesn't have range for one also a true entertainer doesn't sing the song the same way live like she does all of u Taylor swift fans need to know that
Such a classy way of saying she's just generic! I agree...
@@anthonytaylor7928 amen Anothy well said !
Taylor swift is a talent ..the way she created her songs and albums..like duhh c she have a lot of grammy..right now TS sings well with her upgraded range..watch her reputation tour
Last Man Standing i’ve seen the entire reputation tour movie on netflix and yikes. she is not a strong singer at all and isn’t a good performer because she can’t dance and has no stage presence. but she’s definitely not untalented because she’s written many great songs. she’s just no beyoncé, gaga, etc
"Its not for me to say" A woman after my own heart. RIP Aretha
Aretha is such a beautiful soul, she's so down to earth and genuine. Hard to believe her music has been in my life for 50 years and her passing is so deeply felt. Thank you Ms. Franklin for sharing your talents with us and being a part of this wonderful puzzle of life.
Aretha's mind was so clear and sharp into her later years. This is how I hope to be if I live to be in this age.
Her speaking voice is so beautiful 😍😍
The gowns! I just cart wheeled in to a casket about the beautiful gowns.
TheRenegadeStarr 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Funniest comment EVER!!!
LMAO😭😭😭😭
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
i can't stop laughing at "ok... great gowns, beautiful gowns..." aretha was trying so hard to be nice about taylor lmao... and the way she passed on nicki hahaha
keepyoureyesopens A few years ago, when Streisand was asked about the talent of Lea Michele, she replied, "She's nice."
hahahaha that made my day
keepyoureyesopen Oh God damn, that's priceless.
keepyoureyesopen oh I am dead have to Lmao on Nicki Minaj my lawd Aretha Franklin something else
keepyoureyesopen Because Nicki was so disrespectful to Aretha. she compared herself with Aretha, you don't compare yourself to a legend. That's disrespectful and ridiculous.
Aretha came from the time when people could sang. Now it's more looks than talent. She was very classy in her answer.
totally agree🙏🙏🙏
Please. As if Diana Ross wasn't the epitome of "more looks than talent."
Well said, and over sexualized.
He was not prepared for an interview of this magnitude
great gowns. beautiful gowns HAHAHAHA
She's a hoot
LMFAO😂
wow
ROFL!!!!!!
😂
“Nicki Minaj hmmmm I’m gonna pass on that one” 😂
Wisdom at it’s finest.
tracemusic777 well she couldn't find any gown to praised..
_its_ finest
tracemusic777 😂 love her
tracemusic777 She grew up in a time when Rap music doesn't exists yet.
It doesn't come from Hate but from a conservative perspective rather.😇
Trashy Minaj ARETHA SPEAKS THE TRUTH!
Aretha is a DIVA! She is straight forward to the extreme and brutally honest--just like my mother. Her comments on Adele, Taylor Swift, and others is honest. One must understand the era in which she evolved as a musician/vocalist. People back then sang from the heart due to their struggles in life. They had humble beginnings and they had distinct sounds. Today everyone sounds the same. People like Aretha CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED and that's what makes her a legend!
As you can see she appreciates real vocalists and singers who put effort into their singing. A true legend wish i was born during 60's 😢
It was time of revolution and hippie culture!
Aretha loved Judy Garland, and said she was 'A Soul singer with a capital "S".
I am a white man who grew up an hr away from Detroit and always liked different types of music including soul but this lady really touched my life and since she died i cant stop thinking about her. What's that about............I didn't know her but want to say thank you lord for her in our lives
You just like her music, race shouldn't matter. We all like what we like...
@@lovemalika americans are kinda obsessed with race, so
Detroit, here too. I understand the feeling. She did touch our lives, and opened a window when we needed to breathe in some love in our hometown. We all adored her. She was goodness and is so missed.
@@卩丨尺卂卂-d8u we definitely are, but I think it stems from some people being so in denial about certain aspects of our culture and not wanting to change the status quo. Then, for me, it’s hard to find the line between racial appropriation and just liking something.
@@andreamadea3994 appropriation is taking portions of a culture and claiming it as your own. However, appreciation is along the lines of having a deep connection or liking for a culture. You are always invited to appreciate a culture, just don’t claim it to be your own :) simple
She's so freaking honest.
she was awesome and funny af!
she was always terrible
Greatest singer who ever lived. Every syllable she sang had an emotional authenticity that every singer aspires to achieve. "Natural Woman" and "Think" both amaze me whenever I listen to them.
It is so cool that she mentioned Jennifer Hudson and Audra McDonald by name when discussing casting for the movie about her life, and now they are both starring in it as Aretha herself and her mother!
8:17 “Lies lies and more lies and lies on top of lies.” LOL!
Came here for this
It's not shade, it's called the simple truth. She knows talent when she sees it.
Nicki is talented, it takes skill to rap, especially the way she does, she's just not a singer.
Absolutely true!!!
she was the jealous person
Savaod Jacobs shes trash
@@jacobssvd She's not a singer period.
Wow she's a spitfire of a wonderful voice and soul. I hope the world appreciates you Ms. Franklin. R. I. P
Don't dare compare any artist to "The" Aretha Franklin...a true pioneer, artist, and musician...able to slip on Gospel, Opera, Soul, Pop, and genre and do it BETTER than anyone...and she plays the piano at a professional level...Don't compare her ..she has her own lane.
Beautiful interview!
Remind me of my grandmother with her honesty and bluntness.
I appreciate this woman so much for being her!
Rest In Power Mrs. Aretha Franklin😊🙏🏽👸🏾❤
She is absolutely beautiful. Her soul and music is gorgeous.
She throws shade so politely. Beautiful gowns! lol
Taylor swift nice Gowns ..💀 my wig flew out of space 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mohamed AZZOUZ ure cute
😂 😂😂
“A book of trash...that’s all that is” 💀😭😂😭😂😭 Lord Arethaaaa 😂😂😂😂
Catie Elizabeth 😂😂😂 girl I didnot expect that
I literally was like🤣🤣😂😂😭😭😭
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I almost spit out my water
She's From Detroit, I grew there up too. We just keep it real it's how we talk & I am a Registered Nurse
this interview is full of shade!!!
+xDiamondDoll702x Yes, and she knows how to throw it. She was able to do it without really saying much.
Preach
+xDiamondDoll702x she is the queen of shade lol.
+xDiamondDoll702x IMO, Aretha can do and say whatever she wants.
+xDiamondDoll702x As I was watching I was thinking and laughing at the same idea lolol full of shade lol
“Nicki Minaj”
“Nicki Minaj..... hmmmm ... mmmm I’m gonna pass on that one” 😂😂
emphasis on ''that ''
Can you imagine if she had been asked about Cardi B?!
@@allisonanderson9175 😂😂
😂 Spoken like the icon she is. That was hillarious. Ppl think minaj clapped back, nah Aretha put her in place. 😂
@@MasseurDavis indeed
She will be missed 😢😢🙌🙌🙌👑👑👑❤❤❤
"Great gowns, beautiful gowns" I choked.
I did too. Ms Franklin is THE Diva
+Nerdy Arianator That part killed me LMAO
+Nerdy Arianator the "ok" before answering... wow
+Nerdy Arianator i mean if we sit back, theres no real reason why taylor swift should be a star. girl cant sing
+StoneDrum true that
I love how she carried herself in her interviews. #QueenOfSoul
So much personality, grace, talent and low tolerance for plastic and auto tune. When greatness and humility meet in one person.
That "GOWNS" shade, I literally bursted out with laughter.....
Looking at all the comments on here I disagree with most. She doesn't seem like a diva at all.. she seems very polite, just blunt but in the classiest of way. She just didn't wanna put on any fronts
Its ok. Its just 'Swifties' and Minaj-mongs getting offended by Aretha being honest.
One question, One answer. That was it. No appearances.
Coco ol i agree that Taylor is not that great and Nicki Minaj is not talented at all when it comes to singing but Aretha definitely came off as uninterested and perhaps even a bit annoyed. Sounds like a diva attitude to me... the guy was just asking simple questions and she didn’t even want to answer some of them. That’s her right, I know-she could have gone about it a bit differently if she didn’t want to be labelled a diva however. Either way, she probably wouldn’t have cared what any of us thought and she does deserve the title ‘diva’ in the best sense of the word. RIP Aretha
She was extremely down to earth
I LOVE HER SASSINESS. SHE DONT PLAY. SHE HAS BEEN THRSO MUCH. I REALLY MISS OUR OLD TALENTS. ❤️
4:10 "great gowns, beautiful gowns". This interview is iconic 🙌😂
That was funny I died laughing when she said that about taylor swift!
Aretha is so funny and legendary.
*well if your a goddess or a queen, YOU CAN SHADE ALL YOU WANT*
That Boy 😂❤️
Robin Champen Yasss Preach it hun.😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃Aretha Franklin is my girl The Goddess of Soul.
That Boy right lol
It's not shade. She's being kind because she is classy & says nothing when there's nothing kind to say.
No you can't
Her memory is always so sharp!
Aretha Franklin was an elegant woman and I love her authenticity and how she performed. She was a gift to all of us who were inspired by her voice then and now today.
Aretha Franklin was the pioneer of all singers, she was a legend indeed, legend of all legends. After her, came artist like The Beatles, Elton john, Micheal jackson, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Celine dion, Mariah Carey and so many more. The artist of 80s and 90s created a major impact in the music industry, sells records by millions. Aretha Franklin set the standard, and the other artist carried on the legacy and records. We should always be grateful of her existence and her soulful voice! :))
"Lies, lies on top of lies"...Love her.
RIP
Aretha is not the biggest selling and highest grossing female artist, but she'll remain to be the grandest diva in music history. The BLUEPRINT. The STANDARD. A music TITAN.
I always look back to Divas Live 98, the most successful female collaborative concert in history.
She never needed to sell millions of millions of records her voice was enough!
@@johnteprice6484 yass tell'em again !✨💅💅💅💯💯💯💯
its just a different era. Divas like aretha and Diana didnt have the ease of Itunes. But their reach was beyond sells
Girl bye Whitney is THE STANDARD. VOCALS. LIVE PERFORMANCES. SONGS ETC……
People just can’t tolerated Aretha’s honesty 🤣🤣
Honesty is great but missjudging people is bad!!!
Didn't expect that from her
@@soumodiptodash6295 she was asked a question and she answered the way how she felt
They asked Aretha's opinion and she gave a classy answer, there's nothing wrong with that.
@@elisemisuraca1125 sassy answer 🤣
@@soumodiptodash6295 Who are you to "misjudge" her onions?
Swift, BEAUTIFUL GOWNS... That summarizes what most of modern pop is all about!!!
One of the things that doesn't get talked about regarding her - she's honest. Love how she didn't bite when the subject changed to politics. And she wasn't afraid to call BS when it was needed. We all know her songs and as a big Blues Brothers fan, she was great in that too. Rest in Peace to an authentic human being.
"Taylor Swift"
"Okaaayy...great gowns, beautiful gowns."
"Nicki Minaj"
"Nicki Minaj...hmmm. Now I am gonna have to pass on that one"
Lawd have mercy Aretha YOU TRIED THAT haha
+Alexander Garcia Nicki is a stain on rap music, and the black community. Disgusting.
+Alexander Garcia IKR lol!...that Nicki Minaj comment was EVERYTHINNNG! However, that said, I still have my reservations about Aretha. Just me.
+Alexander Garcia it's so true, Miss Swift ain't exactly the greatest singer and I'll bet Swift knows autotune cause she needs it. Aretha is spot in.
+hmc2s Aretha has the voice, you're right ;)
+Alexander Garcia Aretha always tries it, why i love her so damn much! LOL
great gowns, beautiful gowns 😭✨
Aretha, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Supremes, Four Tops, The Temptations, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas all began when racism was everywhere. They crossed over with their awesome music and appealed to the teens of the 60's and helped changed the world a little at a time. They were all true pioneers who truly deserved our respect and admiration.
Great gowns and I’ll pass on that one hummmm Aretha Franklin knew what she was talking about. Right on point👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Bibi T She just doesn’t want to admit Taylor is creative.
Ethan Trenaman She isn't though and that's true
@@ivanl4380 She is. The top musician of the modern time and one of the greatest of all time. You can ask Rolling Stone.
@@ivanl4380 all this hate on Taylor smh I'm not even a fan but she has very good albums and tours, her voice is just a little thin lol
Luigi Iodice I don't hate her actually, and I don't love her either. I'm just stating facts. Writing songs about your ex doesn't make you creative and talented. "Look What You Made Me Do" isn't even an original song. It's melody was copied from "I Am Too Sexy". But that's fine, because nowadays many young singers just put old songs' melodies into their new songs. I know now she doesn't write about her ex anymore so I am fine with that. I am also fine with her because she respects legends like Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey. Again, I do not hate Taylor Swift whatsoever.
Q. taylor swift ?
-- ok. great gowns, beautiful gowns.
Q. whitney houston?
-- she was a talent, she had a great gift.
listen to her folks !!!!!
Nuclear RDX Q: Nicki Minaj?
-Mmm, I'm gonna pass on that one. That one!😂😆
Taylor Swift is talented. I respect Aretha, and may she Rest In Peace, but Taylor is talented. Despite opinions, she CAN sing. She plays multiple instruments and writes her own songs.
Amanda Dsouza Really? Have you seen her live performances? 😂
Michael S actually yes. Have you? She may have some off performances like any singer does, but she DOES perform live very well. Especially during her acoustic performances. I’ve seen her 6 times over the past 8 years and I’ve seen how she’s improved and grown as a vocalist. If you actually opened your mind a little bit you might see that she is a talented singer. Is she a powerhouse singer like Adele or Kelly clarkson? No, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t talented.
Amanda Dsouza Yes I have seen some too, but in general she sounds shaky, sometimes off-key and lack of breath control. She may sound good in studio but live, not so much. She writes her songs and plays instruments but it doesn't give her singing ability.
Aretha was humble and loved God. Her voice was one of a kind..There will never ever be another Aretha. R.i.p Aretha a true Legend.
Old School aren't into to Auto Tunes, and she not putting anyone down, she just older from another time zone, her voice has changed alot, but everyone voice change as they get older, if you been singing for 60 years and now 70 plus years your voice can only hold out so long, The Early Years of Aretha, Nobody came close to her God Given Raw Talent , Give Her Some Respect !!!
"I don't even know what auto-tune is"
-The Queen of Soul
RIP Aretha...…. I remember this interview. She had me dying of laughter at the shade she threw. LOL
“I don’t even know what auto tune is”
“Niki Manaj….. I’m gonna pass on that one”
What a legend 😂
She’s so humble about her success. But she also gets straight to the point with regard to who she likes and doesn’t care for. A splendid lady with a wonderful voice. Much respect for the late, great Aretha Franklin.
Great gowns. Beautiful gowns. 4:08. Kills me, every time.
you know this is why it is said that when you get old you don't give a damn what people think about what you say or what people think about you. The Queen seems to have an attitude 😂😂😂
He came out with a book of TRASH. Lies, lies, lies on top of lies...
smh...shameful
Almost 40 and I started 2 years ago. I'm in trouble
Disagree. It's called"integrity", and you don't have to be old to be honest, and choose to be unafraid of what others think, when they choose to go along with whatever is PC, or what everyone else thinks or says. She was honest and upright, and I'm looking forward to meeting her in Heaven:").
Pure Class, no nonsense and so down to earth. Great lady. I loved what she said about 'auto tuning'. Either you can sing or you can't. lol