Aretha Franklin - Say A Little Prayer 1974

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @Jackjohnjay
    @Jackjohnjay Год назад +111

    Better than 99% of what’s on the radio. Just pure human talent and glory.

  • @williamb4335
    @williamb4335 2 года назад +355

    How come this does not have more than a million views? The best rendition ever!! Point blank. Those back ground singers are giving me goosebumps!

    • @cats.6365
      @cats.6365 2 года назад

      😘😘😘😘😘

    • @chloeconniecarlton
      @chloeconniecarlton 2 года назад +31

      This is a duplicate video... The original video is well over 5 years old and has more than 20 million views... I should know... I saw this video when it only had 5 million views about 5 years ago...The original could have more than ,30 million views by now... It would not surprise me....

    • @williamb4335
      @williamb4335 2 года назад +4

      @@chloeconniecarlton oh ok cool beans 😊

    • @benjaminadler6149
      @benjaminadler6149 2 года назад +1

      Amen

    • @williamb4335
      @williamb4335 2 года назад +6

      Off topic but you guys got to check out Martha and the vandellas, my baby loves me. Live. It's so good

  • @cjny84
    @cjny84 3 года назад +58

    Just incredible. No inner ear, no support track.

  • @monicasullivan6450
    @monicasullivan6450 2 года назад +72

    One of the only female singers who can belt it out without sounding like she's screaming. Her talent is unmatched...imo

    • @angelaspringfield5584
      @angelaspringfield5584 Год назад +7

      Good observation.

    • @KEPLERCAP
      @KEPLERCAP 8 дней назад

      come on Tna Turner was more talented

    • @monicasullivan6450
      @monicasullivan6450 8 дней назад

      @KEPLERCAP Tina Turner was very talented but Aretha Franklin was just on a different level.

  • @ムネタ
    @ムネタ 3 года назад +165

    I love this version the most. She was so talented... And the backing singers are awesome, too!

    • @paulfromthe
      @paulfromthe 3 года назад +1

      I love this version the most.
      ruclips.net/video/7Ifw8JhDBvs/видео.html

    • @chloeconniecarlton
      @chloeconniecarlton 2 года назад +12

      The Bass player,and the Strings really brought out the "Feeling" in this version... It's even better than the studio version...

    • @devinrivers5808
      @devinrivers5808 Год назад +3

      @@chloeconniecarlton Absolutely correct!

    • @StevenCarinci
      @StevenCarinci 3 месяца назад

      Do you know who they are?

  • @zaunbeene9757
    @zaunbeene9757 3 года назад +76

    The queen at her best so effortlessly

    • @rolcaz9082
      @rolcaz9082 3 года назад +1

      Este el vídeo que más me gusta de ella interpretando ese canción.

  • @ayirosaomihernandezirazaba90
    @ayirosaomihernandezirazaba90 2 года назад +22

    this is perfect, when you look up the word perfection in the dictionary the result is Aretha Franklin

  • @aj5690
    @aj5690 3 года назад +140

    Shivers down my spine. The clarity and purity of that voice is unmatched, what a talent.

  • @LuLu-nw6bi
    @LuLu-nw6bi 2 года назад +34

    The best singer and voice in mainstream music. No one has surpassed her to this day.

  • @janetownley
    @janetownley 2 года назад +85

    This is just incredibly creative and gorgeous singing.. she’s so good it’s surreal, every note perfect but so wild and free

    • @antonioallen1763
      @antonioallen1763 Год назад +1

      It is profound how many have sung the song before her (the great Dionne Warrick) and after her (Whitney and Natalie) but not one or two them COMBINED can match her simplicity. She sung the song from the point of view of love from the heart. Not trying to sound pretty, pitch perfect, not harmonizing. Singing from the perspective of love eternal.

    • @gowanturnbull1208
      @gowanturnbull1208 10 месяцев назад

      Listen too Trijntje Oosterhuis and the Metropol Orchif you want to hear what Aretha was trying for.....

  • @carollipton4584
    @carollipton4584 8 месяцев назад +34

    Aretha recorded this song in 1968. Based on her outfit and the outfits of the backup singers, I'd say this video was recorded in the 60s, not in 1974.

    • @sibun7153
      @sibun7153 6 месяцев назад

      Did Aretha Franklin wear a fro in the 60s? I do not believe she did.

    • @dman221
      @dman221 4 месяца назад +5

      This was done probably around 1969 or 1970....the clothes and transitions to an AFRO.

    • @iconoclastic12007
      @iconoclastic12007 3 месяца назад +3

      @@dman221yes I think you’re correct

    • @kat35lulu88
      @kat35lulu88 3 месяца назад +1

      She was a tiny little thing!❤

    • @Reikyellah
      @Reikyellah 2 месяца назад

      Aretha’s hair was ginger in 1974. This was likely 1970.

  • @DollyPorterfan
    @DollyPorterfan 3 года назад +79

    Will never be another voice like this one! So naturally gifted. RIP queen of soul.

    • @tchwiss
      @tchwiss 2 года назад +2

      Burt Bacharac was no slouch writer too

  • @raybrash375
    @raybrash375 2 года назад +54

    she's was such a star. joy in her voice and beauty in her eyes. difficult to watch this without shedding tear.

  • @reyreyes6126
    @reyreyes6126 2 года назад +54

    I love the back up singers and their choreography...

  • @missayawk
    @missayawk 3 года назад +45

    Every time I hear Aretha sing Im filled with so many feelings.Tears of joy, sadness, happiness, elation.I miss her so much

  • @Powerful_GospelSongs
    @Powerful_GospelSongs 5 месяцев назад +12

    This music is very soothing. To anyone reading this, I wish you a peaceful rest and I hope that tomorrow brings you sunshine and smiles.😍

  • @AnthonyGRANDELIGA2005DeLaRoa
    @AnthonyGRANDELIGA2005DeLaRoa 3 месяца назад +5

    Love the manerisms of Aretha , embodying her song at 2 minutes 7 seconds mouthing “ Live With Out U” [02:07] “ briefly as she gazes into what some call the enchanted source of her ethereal energy and talent. Just a beautiful voice, wholesome talent, badass superstar, mightily humble and composed !
    Thank you for these wonderful moments sharing your gift Ms. Franklin.
    Wish I could have seen you during these years live!

  • @benjaminadler6149
    @benjaminadler6149 2 года назад +48

    Most stirring, unrestrained powerful live performance of this Bacharach/David masterpiece. Caroline, Erma and Althema are killing it on backgrounds, perfect recording.

    • @JeremiahSMathis
      @JeremiahSMathis 2 года назад +2

      Erma is not on here

    • @bennyadler5882
      @bennyadler5882 2 года назад

      @@JeremiahSMathis I'm seeing Caroline and Althema on this performance. Can you distinguish the 3rd background singer for us?

    • @ITSCHINUWORLD
      @ITSCHINUWORLD 2 года назад +1

      @@bennyadler5882 Cissy Houston

    • @bennyadler5882
      @bennyadler5882 2 года назад +3

      Cissy not back there on this European tour performance. She was building her solo career at about this moment in time. P.S. Cissy is the greatest!

    • @JeremiahSMathis
      @JeremiahSMathis 2 года назад +1

      @@ITSCHINUWORLD that’s not her either

  • @ladynj8285
    @ladynj8285 2 года назад +69

    Aretha's voice was amazing and she had such a great stage presence even with just little movement!!

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha 6 месяцев назад +7

    2:20
    Aretha breathless artfully doesn't enunciate through the word "one" in the lyric line 'no one but you'
    (She just silently whisper 'says' it).
    Notice her right eyebrow rise; something fleeting heartfelt imparted.
    And she holds the microphone two hands, in a prayerful reverence.
    So masterfully being caught in the moment
    Oh, what *glorious* artistry.

  • @trillwallace
    @trillwallace 3 года назад +70

    Aretha was on point and her background singers is Killing it too🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯

    • @perryhughes9429
      @perryhughes9429 3 года назад +4

      Chaka and Aretha has the BEST sounding background singers.

    • @trillwallace
      @trillwallace 3 года назад +4

      @@perryhughes9429 And AL Green

    • @Artcc2019
      @Artcc2019 2 года назад +1

      Hey natual blood sisters

  • @cheltboy
    @cheltboy 2 года назад +23

    Some seriously good vocals. What a performance!

  • @randigould7801
    @randigould7801 Год назад +17

    Really......billions of viewers would LOVE HER LIKE I DO!!!!!!!!!!!
    and probably do!!!!

    • @leongweilan9392
      @leongweilan9392 3 месяца назад

      Because not a million people have good taste…

  • @beeginger7979
    @beeginger7979 3 года назад +59

    this gives me chills, she will always be the queen

  • @laurentfaugerolas3485
    @laurentfaugerolas3485 Год назад +19

    Pure beauty, pure soul, pure emotion, pure rhythm. The quintessential American music ...as seen by a French !

  • @MountainStreamLives
    @MountainStreamLives 3 года назад +42

    Is no one going to mention the breathtaking baseline in this song and the person playing the ever-loving crap out of it?

    • @brötzmannsax
      @brötzmannsax 2 года назад

      Jerry Jemmott ruclips.net/video/cCce-v8B56E/видео.html

    • @jacksonclarke2532
      @jacksonclarke2532 9 месяцев назад +1

      So good

    • @MuckLuto
      @MuckLuto Месяц назад

      The bass player is Dave Richmond.
      Here is an extract from the same show where he can be seen with his Burns Black Bison Bass :
      ruclips.net/video/uxGXUHvYQJc/видео.html
      "The Cliff Richard Show" Bank Holiday Special, 31 August 1970 at 8:00pm on BBC1

  • @GalloPazzesco
    @GalloPazzesco Год назад +15

    This, without a doubt, is Aretha's best rendition .... this one is in her prime and she was feeling-it.

  • @yvetteperez5342
    @yvetteperez5342 Год назад +7

    RIP THE GREAT BURT BACHARACK ..... WROTE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL SONGS FILLED WITH LOVE AND MEMORIES

  • @mjc5509
    @mjc5509 2 года назад +8

    Magical.. and super slic background singers BRAVO

  • @randigould7801
    @randigould7801 Год назад +7

    And Incredible Vocalists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @cleoLA1000
    @cleoLA1000 2 года назад +17

    Absolute perfection

  • @saidsaqine5933
    @saidsaqine5933 3 месяца назад +6

    The best version ever !!!!!!

  • @freddyguadarramagonzalez2822
    @freddyguadarramagonzalez2822 3 года назад +21

    I love this version out of all of them here on RUclips 💗

  • @mathewnicholls5881
    @mathewnicholls5881 2 года назад +12

    One of the greatest songs ever made in history

  • @gabbenier
    @gabbenier Месяц назад +2

    I'm mexican, This one of the best live performance . Amazing bass line , guitarr everything

  • @Amaqakaza23
    @Amaqakaza23 Год назад +6

    Awesome music

  • @seanjulien4290
    @seanjulien4290 Год назад +15

    Aretha sings with FULL AUTHORITY 😍

  • @maribarreto6413
    @maribarreto6413 3 года назад +38

    The moment I wake up
    Before I put on my makeup
    I say a little prayer for you
    While combing my hair, now,
    And wondering what dress to wear, now,
    I say a little prayer for you
    Forever, and ever,
    (You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
    (Forever) Forever, and ever,
    (We never will part Oh, how I love you)
    (Together) Together, forever,
    (That's how it must be to live without you)
    Would only mean heartbreak for me, ooh
    I run for the bus, dear,
    While riding I think of us, dear,
    I say a little prayer for you
    At work I just take time
    And all through my coffee break-time,
    I say a little prayer for you
    Forever, and ever,
    (You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
    (Forever) Forever, and ever,
    (We never will part Oh, how I love you)
    (Together) Together, forever,
    (That's how it must be To live without you)
    Would only mean heartbreak for me
    My darling, believe me
    For me there is no one but you
    Please love me too
    Answer my prayer
    Answer my prayer now babe, oh-oh
    Forever, and ever, ever
    (You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
    (Forever) Forever, and ever,
    (We never will part Oh, how I love you)
    (Together) Together, forever,
    (That's how it must be to live without you)
    Would only mean heartbreak for me, nobody but me
    My darling, believe me
    For me there is no one but you
    Please love me too
    Answer my prayer
    Answer my prayer now babe
    Say you love me too
    Answer it right now babe
    Answer my prayer

  • @graham1556
    @graham1556 3 года назад +83

    Love the backing singers, wish I knew more about them.

    • @benjamindavid6089
      @benjamindavid6089 3 года назад +35

      One of them was Cissy Houston (Whitney's mom)

    • @graham1556
      @graham1556 3 года назад +7

      Possibly, several Aretha Franklin websites have credited Sweet Inspirations with the backing vocals including Cissy. None of these 3 look like her so I’m guessing they are miming to the song or backup singers.

    • @Musicblue22
      @Musicblue22 3 года назад +16

      @@benjamindavid6089 Cissy Houston is not in this video I believe one of the background singers is Aretha's cousin Brenda

    • @saintjay8058
      @saintjay8058 3 года назад +4

      @@Musicblue22 no Brenda is thick and lightskin , these are just random session singers from Atlantic Aretha hired for this appearance

    • @dchi2012
      @dchi2012 3 года назад +8

      The background singers are Aretha’s sisters Carolyn and Emma plus Cissy Houston

  • @joshuacolow1287
    @joshuacolow1287 11 месяцев назад +2

    Everything about this is so good. Aretha is brilliant, gorgeous, and emotes pure soul, The Sweet Inspirations are incredible, the BAND is beyond belief! The song is so great thanks to Burt Bacharach. It’s a perfect storm of beauty

  • @5ThWard_Tx.
    @5ThWard_Tx. 3 года назад +15

    ARETHA!!! The Queen of Soul

  • @thetamishow6699
    @thetamishow6699 2 года назад +12

    Stunning! Brilliant!!

  • @wisam32
    @wisam32 3 года назад +20

    One in a kind , true prodigy ...

  • @Hawkrvo
    @Hawkrvo Год назад +4

    Great live version!

  • @lancelotlink3907
    @lancelotlink3907 Год назад +14

    Im watching this drinking my coffee saying a little prayer for the USA.

  • @martaceliapoli7985
    @martaceliapoli7985 3 года назад +23

    Love her voice

  • @cesarjeldes490
    @cesarjeldes490 2 месяца назад +3

    What a beautiful memory of my childhood.
    Now in 2024 I am praying for the World.

  • @antoniosabadell8831
    @antoniosabadell8831 2 года назад +20

    Que gran mujer!!!! Que impresionante voz!!! La oigo en 2022 con mi familia y nos encanta 😍😍😍😍😍😍🎼🎼🎼🎼

  • @SantiagoGarnic-dp2kr
    @SantiagoGarnic-dp2kr 3 месяца назад +3

    Aretha for ever love You from Uruguay and chorus girls great

  • @drspmaj6514
    @drspmaj6514 2 года назад +2

    I am going to view 1 million times!

  • @fernandoiturburu3718
    @fernandoiturburu3718 2 года назад +13

    A QUEEN. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING TO THE END. A QUEEN.

  • @maxemsallem5237
    @maxemsallem5237 7 месяцев назад +2

    My favorite version ever. the look in her eyes seems so kind, deep sincere and passionate...Gorgeous

  • @juanadrianarquinegogomez3610
    @juanadrianarquinegogomez3610 Год назад +3

    RIP master Bacharach, thank you for your songs

  • @anibalalvarez4169
    @anibalalvarez4169 2 года назад +15

    Puedo escuchar infinitamente está canción en todas las versiones de Aretha que nunca me canso.... 💜 Amé y amo a está mujer

  • @roberto123nogueira
    @roberto123nogueira 3 года назад +24

    Her voice stills on the top👏👏👏👏

  • @melw4537
    @melw4537 3 года назад +14

    She was so beautiful. Amazing RIP

  • @jean-jacquescortes9500
    @jean-jacquescortes9500 2 года назад +10

    Actual singers can take a good lesson about how really singing by watching this video. 😄

  • @josephfrisina5002
    @josephfrisina5002 2 месяца назад +1

    She was so amazing, I am blessed to have grown up with her music and unbelievable talent. I cried when we lost her.

  • @macariotorres4878
    @macariotorres4878 2 года назад +7

    What a voice that take to the deep of my soul, blessed

  • @williammanning8915
    @williammanning8915 Год назад +9

    Words can’t express how great Aretha was. Both her’s and Dionne’s version are perfect!

    • @graphiteandglitter
      @graphiteandglitter Год назад

      Burt Bacharach himself thought this was the better version, and remember he worked with Dionne.

  • @jsn1970
    @jsn1970 2 месяца назад +1

    I love the cooperation between the main and backing vocals 😊

  • @spencerdobkin9479
    @spencerdobkin9479 21 день назад +1

    Def one of the best vocal performances of all time.

  • @rachelcirrito5308
    @rachelcirrito5308 2 года назад +3

    I love everything you do!!!!!

  • @jamesvarley2293
    @jamesvarley2293 Год назад +4

    The greatest voice I’ve ever heard. ❤

  • @ReviewsChannel-e4r
    @ReviewsChannel-e4r 9 месяцев назад +2

    There is no one else like her. Thank you Lord for the gift better known as Aretha Franklin.

  • @reyreyes6126
    @reyreyes6126 Год назад +2

    wow, all my favorites in one thank you

  • @thezambiawelove.1423
    @thezambiawelove.1423 Год назад +2

    The backup singers make me smile every time i watch them.

  • @markleydon4118
    @markleydon4118 Год назад +18

    RIP Burt Bacharach who wrote this masterpiece

  • @sem.joaovictoroliveira6500
    @sem.joaovictoroliveira6500 2 года назад +12

    Grandiosa Aretha Franklin! Suas canções marcaram e continuarão em nossos corações!

  • @aniankh
    @aniankh 11 месяцев назад +1

    OH MY MERCY & GRACIOUSNESS 🖤

  • @reyreyes6126
    @reyreyes6126 2 года назад +6

    the one and only, Aretha Franklin...

  • @mistyblues852
    @mistyblues852 11 месяцев назад +1

    Whenever I want to hear Aretha this is the vid I bring up. A fave song and vid sung live, brings back memories.

  • @gosebruch
    @gosebruch 2 года назад +3

    Aretha thank you for your real , unique and unbelievable voice in combination with your huge heart and your warm soul.

  • @FireypepperCP
    @FireypepperCP 2 года назад +5

    Groovy as hell. So damn good.
    2/5/2022

  • @AlexisGonzalez-sk5ne
    @AlexisGonzalez-sk5ne Год назад +5

    El increíble arreglo orquestal, a la altura de esta impresionante interprete, los coros puestos con tanto gusto... Todo absolutamente en vivo... Simplemente devastador....

  • @nelidainesney4883
    @nelidainesney4883 3 года назад +4

    So beautifool!!!!,thanks very much.

  • @antonioallen1763
    @antonioallen1763 Год назад +5

    Every version of her singing this song is IMMORTAL. There is no equal, no answer to this woman singing this song. Whitney, Anita, Mariah, Donna, Chaka, Barbara and Dionne combined cannot match her heart. And I love them all.

    • @diorrboyyyy
      @diorrboyyyy Год назад

      Whitney always being mentioned….The Standard😹💜. Whitney already surpassed…

  • @davidhawthorne1757
    @davidhawthorne1757 2 года назад +2

    Wow, fantastic .!!!!!

  • @deborahroy7235
    @deborahroy7235 6 месяцев назад +2

    My favorites song , by Miss Aretha ! Luv her

  • @May-tato
    @May-tato 3 года назад +8

    So great!!! Love it!!

  • @pablojuega3312
    @pablojuega3312 3 месяца назад +2

    I loveeeeee the style, the music of that period.. .pure classs....today the world in general is like a bad joke ....45 years old by the way

  • @lovebug3078
    @lovebug3078 Год назад +5

    Aretha and Dionne kills this song!! They both make it their own!!

  • @gclark8228
    @gclark8228 3 года назад +28

    The undisputed Queen...

  • @drikasanttos7196
    @drikasanttos7196 2 года назад +7

    Nasci na época errada...essa música me traz uma paz essa voz perfeita essa mulher é um ícone

  • @Midnite21
    @Midnite21 2 года назад +4

    Amazing queen ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @caroljohnston6522
    @caroljohnston6522 Месяц назад +1

    Just dam amazing ❤❤❤

  • @carminaromero8709
    @carminaromero8709 Год назад +2

    Bella, hermosa y preciosa, no tengo palabras.Gracias por compartir.

  • @oceanview777
    @oceanview777 Год назад +5

    Ms Franklin ❤️simply the best n first woman in Rock n Roll Hall of Fame n her Respect voted #1 hit of all time. Love her. Miss her.❤❤❤

    • @vm7497
      @vm7497 Год назад

      And Rolling Stones pick for best vocalist of all times!!!

  • @decarosbro7422
    @decarosbro7422 3 года назад +9

    only 11k on this amazinig version .. What!!

  • @mohamedichemsouici2691
    @mohamedichemsouici2691 3 года назад +4

    Wow wow very nice!!!

  • @marisita124
    @marisita124 3 года назад +5

    Love it! Thanks for sharing!

  • @KeithSkillen-pc5it
    @KeithSkillen-pc5it Год назад +6

    The best singer ever ❤️ 😊

  • @debras6184
    @debras6184 Месяц назад +1

    I had the same hair style then and today……..I loved her❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @augustocesarsantos450
    @augustocesarsantos450 5 месяцев назад +2

    Saudades de Aretha Franklin. Que grande cantora ela era . Que voz!

  • @nereidamatoscolon
    @nereidamatoscolon Год назад +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @samsidibe8466
    @samsidibe8466 5 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent ! 👍

  • @georgebaker7727
    @georgebaker7727 3 года назад +1

    So lovely to be here. Thankyou Aretha, queen, and Maestro Stevie Wonder .

  • @francosategna7150
    @francosategna7150 Год назад +4

    Simply a stellar line up,Aretha is a monster soul singer,here at the best of her career.......Evelyn,Almeda and Wylene are....terrificly sexy,of a haunting beauty and fantastic singers,to be thrown to the ground....

  • @robloxer1287
    @robloxer1287 Год назад +4

    Greatest voice!

  • @causeandefect8252
    @causeandefect8252 Год назад

    I adore her, and Sweet Inspirations. I took them for granted when I was young and now I miss just turning on the car radio and just floating on their sound.