Aretha Franklin - Say A Little Prayer 1974

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  • Опубликовано: 13 мар 2012
  • Classic live recording of Aretha singing "I Say A Little Prayer For You"

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  • @ListenToSoulMusic
    @ListenToSoulMusic 6 дней назад +1

    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.😍

  • @Jackjohnjay
    @Jackjohnjay Год назад +81

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

  • @monicasullivan6450
    @monicasullivan6450 2 года назад +52

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

  • @williamb4335
    @williamb4335 2 года назад +330

    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 +30

      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

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Месяц назад +5

    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.

  • @randigould7801
    @randigould7801 Год назад +15

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

  • @ayirosaomihernandezirazaba90
    @ayirosaomihernandezirazaba90 2 года назад +17

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

  • @cjny84
    @cjny84 3 года назад +54

    Just incredible. No inner ear, no support track.

  • @alton31ellis
    @alton31ellis 2 года назад +34

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

  • @reyreyes6126
    @reyreyes6126 Год назад +47

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

  • @jean-jacquescortes9500
    @jean-jacquescortes9500 Год назад +8

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

  • @LuLu-nw6bi
    @LuLu-nw6bi 2 года назад +28

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

  • @GalloPazzesco
    @GalloPazzesco Год назад +14

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

  • @mathewnicholls5881
    @mathewnicholls5881 Год назад +12

    One of the greatest songs ever made in history

  • @lancelotlink3907
    @lancelotlink3907 Год назад +9

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

  • @aj5690
    @aj5690 3 года назад +134

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

  • @seanjulien4290
    @seanjulien4290 Год назад +12

    Aretha sings with FULL AUTHORITY 😍

  • @user-uc9gi2xf8r
    @user-uc9gi2xf8r 3 года назад +157

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

    • @paulfromthe
      @paulfromthe 2 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 +1

      @@chloeconniecarlton Absolutely correct!

  • @markleydon4118
    @markleydon4118 Год назад +10

    RIP Burt Bacharach who wrote this masterpiece

  • @augustocesarsantos450
    @augustocesarsantos450 14 дней назад +2

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

  • @ladynj8285
    @ladynj8285 Год назад +67

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

  • @raybrash375
    @raybrash375 2 года назад +51

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

  • @laurentfaugerolas3485
    @laurentfaugerolas3485 Год назад +17

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

  • @gclark8228
    @gclark8228 3 года назад +27

    The undisputed Queen...

  • @zaunbeene9757
    @zaunbeene9757 3 года назад +74

    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.

  • @cheltboy
    @cheltboy 2 года назад +22

    Some seriously good vocals. What a performance!

  • @yvetteperez5342
    @yvetteperez5342 Год назад +7

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

  • @antonioallen1763
    @antonioallen1763 Год назад +4

    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 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @reyreyes6126
    @reyreyes6126 Год назад +6

    the one and only, Aretha Franklin...

  • @williammanning8915
    @williammanning8915 Год назад +9

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

    • @graphiteandglitter
      @graphiteandglitter 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @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....

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

    The best singer ever ❤️ 😊

  • @lovebug3078
    @lovebug3078 Год назад +5

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

  • @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!!!

  • @janetownley
    @janetownley 2 года назад +81

    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

      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 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @missayawk
    @missayawk 2 года назад +42

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

  • @joshuacolow1287
    @joshuacolow1287 6 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

  • @benjaminadler6149
    @benjaminadler6149 2 года назад +47

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

    • @IamJermeezyMathis
      @IamJermeezyMathis Год назад +2

      Erma is not on here

    • @bennyadler5882
      @bennyadler5882 Год назад

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

    • @ITSCHINUWORLD
      @ITSCHINUWORLD Год назад +1

      @@bennyadler5882 Cissy Houston

    • @bennyadler5882
      @bennyadler5882 Год 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!

    • @IamJermeezyMathis
      @IamJermeezyMathis Год назад +1

      @@ITSCHINUWORLD that’s not her either

  • @user-zy3zd3sx2d
    @user-zy3zd3sx2d 4 месяца назад +2

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

  • @DollyPorterfan
    @DollyPorterfan 3 года назад +75

    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

  • @maribarreto6413
    @maribarreto6413 3 года назад +36

    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

  • @trillwallace
    @trillwallace 3 года назад +68

    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

  • @JohnBMeltonJr-oe4oe
    @JohnBMeltonJr-oe4oe Год назад +3

    The real deal!Rip Queen Aretha Louise Franklin.Love you forever!See you on the other side.

  • @Debbora777
    @Debbora777 3 месяца назад +1

    Soul in its purest form ❤

  • @randigould7801
    @randigould7801 Год назад +6

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

  • @davidwhitehurst568
    @davidwhitehurst568 Год назад +3

    No one can touch this lady

  • @mjc5509
    @mjc5509 Год назад +7

    Magical.. and super slic background singers BRAVO

  • @Hawkrvo
    @Hawkrvo Год назад +3

    Great live version!

  • @lakishawhitaker9871
    @lakishawhitaker9871 2 года назад +3

    The queen of soul she is a lengend

  • @juanadrianarquinegogomez3610
    @juanadrianarquinegogomez3610 Год назад +3

    RIP master Bacharach, thank you for your songs

  • @dontdoit3976
    @dontdoit3976 Год назад +2

    She is so pretty 😍

  • @jamaldavis769
    @jamaldavis769 Год назад +3

    Them background voices!

  • @elouisecaracter1461
    @elouisecaracter1461 2 года назад +3

    Aretha was a Beast 💫💫✨💕

  • @engineergrrrl
    @engineergrrrl Год назад +3

    I fucking love this version❤️‍🔥

  • @samsidibe8466
    @samsidibe8466 29 дней назад +1

    Excellent ! 👍

  • @aaroncreagh4402
    @aaroncreagh4402 2 года назад +5

    Nobody laid it down like Aretha...

    • @NORTHSTAR1111111
      @NORTHSTAR1111111 2 года назад

      I am in total agreement with you (Brother Creagh) ! The Greatest Singer Of All Time ! The Late But Always Will Be Great (The Great Aretha Franklin) !!!!!!!

  • @beeginger7979
    @beeginger7979 3 года назад +57

    this gives me chills, she will always be the queen

  • @oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501
    @oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501 3 дня назад

    God is Bloody Fantastic !

  • @FireypepperCP
    @FireypepperCP 2 года назад +5

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

  • @justmyopinion9883
    @justmyopinion9883 2 года назад +5

    I listen to Aretha sing this song whenever I'm feeling down. Her voice along with my memories lift me right up.

  • @thezambiawelove.1423
    @thezambiawelove.1423 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @deborahroy7235
    @deborahroy7235 Месяц назад +1

    My favorites song , by Miss Aretha ! Luv her

  • @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.

  • @saturninohaller8028
    @saturninohaller8028 5 месяцев назад +1

    Now...let's talk about perfection...😊 Aretha 👏👏👏

  • @5ThWard_Tx.
    @5ThWard_Tx. 2 года назад +14

    ARETHA!!! The Queen of Soul

  • @brotzmannsax
    @brotzmannsax 2 года назад +13

    You would be pressed to find a more heartfelt version, she looked and sounded her best here.

  • @maxemsallem5237
    @maxemsallem5237 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Amaqakaza23
    @Amaqakaza23 Год назад +5

    Awesome music

  • @cleoLA1000
    @cleoLA1000 2 года назад +15

    Absolute perfection

  • @blainekeller6057
    @blainekeller6057 2 года назад +17

    The raw emotion !!! She kills this great song !!! Best cover by far ❤️

  • @wisam32
    @wisam32 3 года назад +20

    One in a kind , true prodigy ...

  • @thetamishow6699
    @thetamishow6699 2 года назад +11

    Stunning! Brilliant!!

  • @aniankh
    @aniankh 6 месяцев назад +1

    OH MY MERCY & GRACIOUSNESS 🖤

  • @andrehancock8206
    @andrehancock8206 3 года назад +7

    The King, Queen and Prince all gone. We're losing our royalty!! 💔

  • @freddyguadarramagonzalez2822
    @freddyguadarramagonzalez2822 3 года назад +20

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

  • @rachelcirrito5308
    @rachelcirrito5308 2 года назад +3

    I love everything you do!!!!!

  • @bennyadler5882
    @bennyadler5882 Год назад +2

    I had heard Ms Lattimore's work on several singles she did as a solo artist, however, her best work clearly
    on backgrounds with Aretha. Her style reminds me of late Myrna Smith of the Sweet Inspirations. One of those soulful sirens who never achieved major soul success, though you'd never know it watching her here and on Aretha's "Don't Play That Song" rendition.

  • @reyreyes6126
    @reyreyes6126 Год назад +2

    wow, all my favorites in one thank you

  • @jameskingston6175
    @jameskingston6175 Год назад +2

    The Best !

  • @helioferreiramartins1802
    @helioferreiramartins1802 3 месяца назад +1

    Eu, do Brasil, cultuando a bela voz da eterna diva...

  • @graham1556
    @graham1556 3 года назад +81

    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 +5

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

    • @dchi2012
      @dchi2012 2 года назад +8

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

  • @m.e.d.7997
    @m.e.d.7997 7 месяцев назад +1

    Aretha was so thin! And these women were all beautiful. Wonderful rendition of the great song!

  • @kariray6499
    @kariray6499 2 года назад +3

    the queen bless her

  • @chloeconniecarlton
    @chloeconniecarlton Год назад +1

    The Strings were really on the job with this one!😉And that Bass player!😉

  • @roberto123nogueira
    @roberto123nogueira 3 года назад +24

    Her voice stills on the top👏👏👏👏

  • @mka5790
    @mka5790 Год назад +2

    2022 still love the song.

  • @JosephPKlein
    @JosephPKlein 2 месяца назад

    My favorite Aretha song.

  • @barrys4922
    @barrys4922 3 года назад +21

    I'll bet Dionne got tired of making classic records - and then having Aretha make them even MORE classic.
    There has never been anything more beautiful than Afro Aretha. That was a turning point in the culture.
    Also, does anyone know who those gorgeous and talented background singers are?

    • @vm7497
      @vm7497 2 года назад +2

      The one on the right side of the screen is her sister Carolyn. Carolyn also wrote Ant No Way.

    • @heroxzq1263
      @heroxzq1263 2 года назад

      Hit and miss I'll say, she couldn't steal walk on by and don't go breaking my heart. Love Dionne and Aretha

    • @Eric_M_
      @Eric_M_ Год назад

      The lady on the left is Evelyn Green. The lady in the middle is Almeda Lattimore. The lady on the right is Wylene Ivy.

  • @willielittle9301
    @willielittle9301 Год назад +1

    THE QUEEN...Eternally...RIH...

  • @dankaradave
    @dankaradave 3 года назад +6

    No one will be topping that for a while )

  • @mustaphabouguerra
    @mustaphabouguerra 6 месяцев назад

    De la classe avec une marque pour des générations 🥰🤩

  • @amarhassan7029
    @amarhassan7029 3 года назад +10

    Bass line....wow

    • @kyjuan89
      @kyjuan89 Год назад

      Right?! I love this version just for that lol

    • @josegarcia6581
      @josegarcia6581 Год назад

      Yes, I believe the piano. Man was just looking at him.,
      Because he was just following

  • @jamesvarley2293
    @jamesvarley2293 Год назад +3

    The greatest voice I’ve ever heard. ❤

  • @Leo-xj8hw
    @Leo-xj8hw 2 года назад +3

    Aretha is at the peak of her powers.

  • @gosebruch
    @gosebruch Год назад +3

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

  • @melw4537
    @melw4537 3 года назад +13

    She was so beautiful. Amazing RIP

  • @joseluishernandezc.9003
    @joseluishernandezc.9003 7 месяцев назад +4

    Puede pasar los años y esta canción quedarán en el corazón para los buenos conocedores de la buena música. Desde Caracas - Venezuela. 16-11-2023.

  • @macariotorres4878
    @macariotorres4878 2 года назад +7

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

  • @jayblummer146
    @jayblummer146 2 года назад +4

    Aretha, I Love You!