I listened to both versions, the Queen and Mrs. Knight, I love both of them. The Queen's voice just touch my soul. I love her version, I like Mrs. Knight version. I love both of these ladies though. ❤❤
This is one of my favorite songs from Aretha: feeling, interpretation, love to do, arrangement. All under the direction of Mr. Van McCoy. Interestingly, Aretha's best songs, arrangements and interpretations were under the direction and composition of these two masters of music: Chuck Jackson (Search On (1981), United Together (1980) and You (1975)) and Van McCoy (Sweet Bitter Love and Remember Me (early sixties), Walk Softly (1975) and You Brought Me Back To Life Again (1979).
Lean On Me, which was also recorded by the wonderful Jean Carn, Melba Moore and Vivian Reed, was also composed by Van McCoy in partnership with Joe Cobb.
Aretha’s version is beautifully sung, but Gladys knights version is a little bit softer. I just love the way she sings it. But both are great.i enjoy both Artist. They are and always will be 🙏🏾🎼🎵🎶🎤🎤👠👠🎹❤️❤️the Queen and the Empress of Soul. I really don’t like to compare them, because I like them both.
Just did and I have to agree which is hard for me to say as I am a diehard Aretha fan. Then again, I have huge respect for Gladys Knight and her vocal delivery. There are actually some similarities in their phrasing at times, the difference being Aretha's range and perhaps power. They are both stone-cold soul singers who grew up in church. That is certainly evident in Aretha's style but Gladys is right there for me. I think some sleep on Gladys because she doesn't have as wide a range.
Marlene and the Waters" version is the only one beside Re's that moves me. Gladys and the Pips later version with that phoned in spoken intro and Vegas arrangement ruins the vibe. Coasting. Aretha is sobbin and Marlena is tellin her story.
I adore Aretha, she is unquestionably a legend and I have almost all her work. This is a beautiful song, yet........ When I compare this version to Gladys Knight's later interpretation in 1977, I have to conclude that Gladys's softer, subtler rendition is the more poignant. Normally, Aretha's soaring passion holds me immediately, but I think Gladys got it right with this one. Give Gladys a listen, and make up your own mind.
My FAVORITE version of this song is my MARLENA SHAW, from her 1977 album "Sweet Beginnings," featuring her hit songs, "Yu-Ma/Go Away Little Boy" and "Pictures And memories."
Malcolmromeo oh most definently!!! i aint tryin to take nothing from lady aretha!! but glady's version is just untouchable. i mean, both singers had songs which they outright just owned!! and this one just happend to belong to glady's hands down. once again, not tryin to disrespect queen aretha at all!!
The Most Important Female Voice In Recorded History!! Rest In Paradise
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listening to Aretha in her prime is ecstasy
What a voice, sounds like angels singing.
Perfect description angelic.....
Dammm...this one brings back a lot of old feelings.
"My heart is still. Don't shake it up." Enough said.
Yessssssssss
I listened to both versions, the Queen and Mrs. Knight, I love both of them. The Queen's voice just touch my soul. I love her version, I like Mrs. Knight version. I love both of these ladies though. ❤❤
You mean Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin.
The backing vocals with Cissy Houston are powerful and heavenly!
Zaqueu borges leal silva it’s a shame that Cissy Houston never get the credit that she deserved...
@@andreandre172 even more of a shame that I heard she's not even included in the movie
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN
They are chirping those backgrounds. lol. I love it.
This is one of my favorite songs from Aretha: feeling, interpretation, love to do, arrangement. All under the direction of Mr. Van McCoy. Interestingly, Aretha's best songs, arrangements and interpretations were under the direction and composition of these two masters of music: Chuck Jackson (Search On (1981), United Together (1980) and You (1975)) and Van McCoy (Sweet Bitter Love and Remember Me (early sixties), Walk Softly (1975) and You Brought Me Back To Life Again (1979).
Sing Mutha Franklin! 🎤🎶❤💔
JUSTICE FOR THE ALBUM «YOU»!!
Like fine wine, you only just to taste, this, all you need to do is listen.
Beg to differ.... go Aretha!!!
Beautiful
This should have been a single sounds like a smash to me
Excuse me, but the correct thing is that the wonderful backing vocals are from Brenda Bryant, Cissy Houston, Margareth Branch and Pam Vincent.
Marlena and her friend The Queen of Soul both break my heart on this song.
One of my fav. Hard to find this song. I had the album
Lean On Me, which was also recorded by the wonderful Jean Carn, Melba Moore and Vivian Reed, was also composed by Van McCoy in partnership with Joe Cobb.
Wonderful the greatest Aretha Franklin rest in peace soul sister no.1.Tammy
This version is nice & I also like Gladys Knight's version too.
Aretha’s version is beautifully sung, but Gladys knights version is a little bit softer. I just love the way she sings it. But both are great.i enjoy both Artist. They are and always will be 🙏🏾🎼🎵🎶🎤🎤👠👠🎹❤️❤️the Queen and the Empress of Soul. I really don’t like to compare them, because I like them both.
Thanks, you so much, THAProblemNRoca, for posting this timeless classic.
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Wikkkidddddddddddddd Selection.
Marlena Shaw made this in 1977. But of course, Ree's version is better! No offense to anyone. Just my opinion.
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Just did and I have to agree which is hard for me to say as I am a diehard Aretha fan. Then again, I have huge respect for Gladys Knight and her vocal delivery. There are actually some similarities in their phrasing at times, the difference being Aretha's range and perhaps power. They are both stone-cold soul singers who grew up in church. That is certainly evident in Aretha's style but Gladys is right there for me. I think some sleep on Gladys because she doesn't have as wide a range.
Marlene and the Waters" version is the only one beside Re's that moves me. Gladys and the Pips later version with that phoned in spoken intro and Vegas arrangement ruins the vibe. Coasting. Aretha is sobbin and Marlena is tellin her story.
Gladys voice is weak
i just broke up with my partner an hour ago...
I adore Aretha, she is unquestionably a legend and I have almost all her work. This is a beautiful song, yet........ When I compare this version to Gladys Knight's later interpretation in 1977, I have to conclude that Gladys's softer, subtler rendition is the more poignant. Normally, Aretha's soaring passion holds me immediately, but I think Gladys got it right with this one. Give Gladys a listen, and make up your own mind.
My FAVORITE version of this song is my MARLENA SHAW, from her 1977 album "Sweet Beginnings," featuring her hit songs, "Yu-Ma/Go Away Little Boy" and "Pictures And memories."
Ms Shaw or Ms knights versions don't even come close to Arethas.. Ms franklins beautiful version is light years better!
there's no comparison to the song Aretha Franklin is clearly the best, Gladys Knight is a good singer but she doesn't have that certain UMP
I Love Gladys Knight version
The version of Gladys Knight is unique and perfect!
My best female voice but Gladys perfected this song betta.
I Love Gladys Knights version more
Malcolmromeo oh most definently!!! i aint tryin to take nothing from lady aretha!! but glady's version is just untouchable.
i mean, both singers had songs which they outright just owned!! and this one just happend to belong to glady's hands down.
once again, not tryin to disrespect queen aretha at all!!
Glady's all the way, the emotions she evoked was just amazing.