George Michael, Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Official Video)
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- George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Official Video)
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Lyrics
Like a warrior that fights
And wins the battle
I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights
Consumed by shadows
I was crippled emotionally
Somehow I made it through the heartache
Yes I did. I escaped.
I found my way out of the darkness
I kept my faith (I know you did), kept my faith
When the river was deep I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me, no no
I knew you were waiting.
I knew you were waiting for me
With an endless desire
I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet
Like the bridge is on fire
The hurt is over,
One touch and you set me free
No, I don't regret a single moment,
No, I don't (I know you don't) looking back
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh
When the river was deep I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me
I knew you were waiting.
I knew you were waiting for me
So we were drawn together through destiny (oh, boy)
I know this love we shared was meant to be
I knew you were waiting,
Knew you were waiting
I knew you were waiting,
Knew you were waiting for me
I didn't falter
I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me
I knew you were waiting.
I knew you were waiting for me
I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me
I knew you were waiting.
I knew you were waiting for me - Hudba
It's 2024 is anyone still listening I know I am.
I'm right with you ❤❤❤️🔥❤️🔥
Yo Yo
You are not alone ❤😊
Yeah
Yeah I’m
It's 2023 & this is STILL one of the best duets ever with two of some of the best voices ever-RIP Queen & George❤❤🌹🌹
Amen
EVER!!
Period 💯💯
You are spot on correct my friend!! Amazing talents working together create unbelievable magic!!!
Amen!
One of if not the best duets. The tones in both voices always gives goosebumps. Still listening nearly 40 years later!
@davefrommelbourme1137 right and his voice is SOOO pretty and it sounds like a microphone
I feel the same way!
Well, what a shame he was arrested outside a park toilet soliciting boys
To those who think this is a love song - it is to GOD - Aretha and George proclaiming their faith in plain sight: When the river was deep I didn't falter
When the mountain was high I still believed
When the valley was low it didn't stop me, no no
I knew you were waiting.
I knew you were waiting for me
May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
But it could be interpreted as either,I suppose.
Still a love song
It is a beautiful love song and also a beautiful prayer. However you consider it, it gives you hope and lifts your spirits I guess.
Yes, ma’am it is!! 🙌🏽♥️🙏🏽
Yes Rip George and Aretha
Not many male vocalists could or would dare to sing alongside the great Aretha Franklin but George did that! A true classic.
Yes i am having shots 🎉🎉😎😎🤟🤟
@@kidshorty7197 Let us know how that works out for you.
It worked out pretty dam good 😎😎🤟🤟❤️
George Michael could say that he musically stood toe to toe with the Queen of Soul and survived.
there were times when outstanding quality existed 😇🔥♥️
To see how young they both were and now knowing how much we lost. It is frightening how quick it all changes.
Two beautiful people 💗
Too right
Losing them both doesn't mean we wont get replacements? ........ No losing them both means they can and never will be replaced. Look at music now!!! Damn ill be showing my grandkids kids this and it wont be better RIP you music gods?!!! xxx
30 years is a long time. Big difference between 30 then and 60 now.
nothing is permanent in life
This song went to No 1 on Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
The passing of George hit me hard. It still does.
This collaboration is pure GOLD.
R.I.P YOG & Aretha. I’m sure you are having a ball singing together.
You are both so missed and so loved.
It was so unexpected 🥺
@@user-bo1pg1gs7u 💔🥹💔
@@user-bo1pg1gs7uespecially his passing he's special very
Same here. And I don't know why? I'm still looking for content for him ever since the Netflix documentary
Both of their deaths hit me pretty hard. It is never easy losing your music heroes because there's such a big part of your life.
This masterpiece and this duet is one of the greatest to ever be recorded by two of the most iconic voices in music history. Their legacy and this song will outlive us all.
Maybe both continue to rest in peace.❤
I am 74 years old and these were two of the greatest of those artists who provided the soundtrack of my youth. This still gives me goosebumps.
51 here and YEAH
I am 20 yeah
@@maxmustermann8364 Past 21--that is all I will say. LOLOLOLOL.
And Aretha knew a good voice when she heard it!! for her ro say YES I'll sing with George 🤗🤗🤗
George Michael in your youth? 🤣🤣🤣 you're 74 bro...
Now they sing in heaven together.
Two legends. RIP.
Woodrowtracy in the heavenly choir with all the greats
Rip
RIP Aretha gone but not forgotten
R.I.P
Amen. Heaven will be a lot livelier with them there. 🙏
My name is Butch Weatherly and I am genuinely happy to be listening to this wonderful song very, very loud on Sunday, February 25,2024 in Kihei Maui. This song has always warmed my heart and soothed my soul and I sincerely wish nothing but Peace, Happiness, and Prosperity to all who read this. Take Care and I genuinely Love you all! Respectfully and with The Warmest of Aloha , Butch Weatherly
Aloha back, beautiful person !!!❤😂❤
❤
Thank you my friend¡¡Best of luck¡¡
Blessings to you brother Butch from NYC.
I am sorry your island and it's people suffered all that destruction during those fires.
Aretha looks so amazing here. She didn't get enough credit for how gorgeous she was.
George Michael came to Detroit and did 2 nights of his Faith concert. What an extra special treat when he said he usually had to do this duet by himself "but not tonight! Please help me welcome Aretha Franklin!" And we got to hear this as it was meant to be heard. What a special experience!!
WOW ....
Some people are indeed lucky.
Lucky you ...
Rip
Fck, I’m getting tears in my eyes 😭. I don’t think we’ll ever get music as good as this!
They sounded so good together. Who knew their voices were so complimentary? Great song!! R.I.P. Aretha & George!!
Exactly if someone had suggested they duet I wouldn’t have thought it a good idea but this is magic.
Queen of soul music and 1980s male icon popstar meet and made beautiful music together.this was one of the greatest duet assembled together of all times for that moment in history.we the fans and they are the idols we will never forget in our lifetime listening to them sing harmoniously in unity.
So beautiful! Miss them both.😔
THE BEST 🧡 EVER ♥️ FOREVER 💚
Clive Davis knew. That's why it happened.
RIP George Michael & Aretha Franklin!
We never have this again so thank god we got them x
What a shame he was arrested outside a park toilet soliciting boys
you are both making great melody in the stars, thank you for the gift of music you left behind
I cry that both are gone!!, breaks my heart.
Two absolute legends RIP
Rest in Heavenly peace Queen Aretha. 1942-2018 & George Michael 1963-2016 ❤❤❤
He's in hell. Michael was a convicted pervert who picked up young men outside public toilets?
How do you know that they are in Heaven? Just because they're celebs? So gullible.
I saw George Michael in a very old interview saying when he was first approached about doing this duet he said no as he did not feel he was in her league. So happy he finally got enough confidence and said yes. This duet is one of the greatest ever by two of the biggest artists ever to exist.
I saw Aretha Franklin in a very old interview saying when she was first approached about doing this duet she said no as she did not feel she was in his league. So happy she finally got enough confidence and said yes. This duet is one of the greatest ever by two of the biggest artists ever to exist.
I heard when it was mentioned they both didn't think they were in each other's leagues but the record companies recorded separately and put the together anyway.
@@colinellesmere Then it happened.
That's crazy --- I just a moment ago wrote above that he must have been intimidated by her because nobody is in her league when it comes to the sheer power of her voice. It's breathtaking.
He always had a powerful voice though I see how her voice can be daunting though ..she probably had a more powerful voice than Whitney and that's saying alot
Still listening in 2022! Anyone else??!!
Yep still listening - just the best song and singers PERFECT!
George Michael was the man..no wonder all the big names wanted to work with him and him more so with them.. I'm sure alongside Freddie, and his mate Elton, if George was alive his film would be right up there with the rest.... They do not make them like they used to.... He was truly one of a kind, unapologetically so...
I am! Rio de Janeiro, Brasil ❤️❤️
I am, for certain. Has it really been 35 years?
@@Juliaflo yes, it has...
Gorge will never be forgotten he was good person
Absolutely beautiful soul 🤍🕊️gone too soon talented very 😢
He was a nice person. But he wasn't a good person!
George seen Aretha in heaven and said I knew you were waiting for me 🥰
What a shame he was arrested outside a park toilet soliciting boys. Now in hell
I think he preceded in death so it would’ve been her saying that to him when she got to heaven
@chrisczaj7974 that was and is Soo nice
especially for U to say and think that way really that's pleasi
RIP Aretha, you will be missed. 💔😢
You have joined George now.
Sing your heart's out in Heaven.
16th August 2018.
Heaven has gained another iconic singer. 💔😢
💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
So sad xxx
David Murdoch
Very David.
David Murdoch was my late Dad's name. 💗
Trump is the next Hitler and Hitler’s in hell! I have a feeling Trump will be joining Hitler shortly.
@@davinastanton3865 He sounds great xxx
Ooolllp
Look...I remember when this song came out. I was 23 years old and I knew this was 🔥 back then. I'm watching this video 35 years later and the gravity of this situation is hitting me hard. Back then, these were two _highly_ respected singers in their respective genres with only tenure separating them. Aretha earned her crown decades before, and George was the relative new kid, but his talent out-distanced his years. At the time, it was an unexpected pairing, but it only took one listen to realize this was something very special. It's music like this that makes me miss the '80s so much...
65 & can listen to these two all day long on full blast.I read George was extremely honored that she accepted to sing this w/ him.
Nail on the head, Neil Truick.👍
Very well stated. I was 15 when this song came out. When artists were true and music was pure.....
Dang. That is one high quality reply. Thanks!!
Well said!!! 👏❤️
RIP to these two amazing legends. Let their voices echo into all space and time for eternity. 😢
I love it when George jumps into the scene with her! He looked so happy❤. A beautiful duet❤ His kindness always showed in his face❤
Beautiful Words You Saw His Magnificent Soul...Pure Angelic Magic... MISS HIM ALWAYS..💖💖💖💖
2024 and still loving and missing them both. Music is what feelings sound like ❤
I thank God above for allowing me to live in the same generation with these two beautiful people ! 💕
I feel the same way!
Thank you xx
Me too
I agree entirely....RIP to you both!!!!
luckyyy
George knew that he would be waiting for Aretha to arrive in Heaven one day. She arrived on Thursday, August 16, 2018, and now they are singing this beautiful Duet! R.I.P., Aretha and George, as the World has lost two Outstanding Singers!!!! You will Forever be Missed!!!!! 😣
Tracy Davis 😩😩😩😩😭😭😭😭😭
Well said.
Tracy Davis that’s my dads birthday
My long time PARTNER names matthew warren died 9-26-63 to 8-16-18 right on my twin sister RENEES 56 th bday, thanks a day to never forget love Damn u on my big day, only you
Thats so true ❤❤❤
Aretha Franklin is definitely a legend ❤❤❤❤❤❤
37 years ago
Will the kids of today ever know great music like this?
Yes, because we can go back in time:)
Sadly, no, they never will.
My kids do. Because I've had the volume cranked up. Since they were born. 😂
We have to teach them. My daughter is a young old head😅.
R.I.P Aretha Franklin and George Michael 😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😪😪😪😪😪
They're back together.
The band in heaven must be OFF THE HOOK!
Well said.One of my favourite songs from my teens back in 1987.Two great vocalists in duet.😄
SO SAD that we lost 2 LEGENDS of the music world 🌎😢😥😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826 mine too 👍👍♥️
When she did this duet Aretha Franklin described George Michael as ' A very talented young man' , she wasn't wrong. RIP Legends
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
Sorry mate you are showing your youth! This was a big tune back in the day
She also said george was lucky to sing with her cos he was white. Fact
Wow!!! Rip with our Heavenly Father
@@tonycarolan2320 source?
"I don't regret a single moment (...) When I think all those disappointment I just laugh " it really suits George ❤
I love the flashbacks to George’s early career when he sings “I don’t regret a single moment” ❤
George Michael could hold his own in a duet with anyone! Him and Aretha. Him and Whitney. That man was blessed!! And truly missed 😢
Aretha could hold her own with anyone definitely!
@@marcia7834he’s speaking of George Michael having the incredible pipes to even be in her presence.
@@TV-ob1if... really??? To "even" be in her presence???? Who do you think he was??? Not worthy of singing just absolutely awesome....Let me tell you something, not only was he worthy and extremely able to hold his own above and beyond, with all due respect for Mrs. Franklin, against her, but against anyone else for that matter... you might be somewhat bias and racist to your race and like making people feel less, especially when it's someone not of your race... you're just like The LeBron James's of the world... grow up and really learn to appreciate and recognize real music and true musical genuine geniuses, instead of making stupid ass comments...
@@TV-ob1ifexactly this.
His compliment to George was a bigger compliment to Aretha. Which then made the George compliment bigger for himself.
Aretha is in her own class
Pause: The moment you realize that your childhood heroes are passing on ..
R.I.P to two of the greatest souls we’ve ever heard.
Well their work is preserved and we have great memories. Rock on!
Ikr....Prince, MJ, Bowie....it's all too much. My god getting old sucks. Hang tough bud.🤘
That just came to me both of these talents are gone
Sad
So right..
This is what real music is
from the very first sound of the big doors slamming shut (great on stereo earbuds) to the videos, to the singing and collaboration, this is a masterpiece. It's an incredible matching of voices.
RIP.
He was 24 and she was 46 at the time! Amazing together! Power houses!
She never really aged and is not now sadly. Both sadly missed
Jerry Battaglia, Aretha was actually 44 years old when they recorded this ... The music video was filmed in January 1987, she was 44 at the time.
I remember when this song came out, I was a teen then and now I am 46 years old!!! Funny you mentioned that Aretha was exactly my age then!
@@nikayfowora8004 , Aretha was actually 44 years old when she did this in January 1987.
Wow 😳😱😯👌
Heaven must sound amazing. Rest in paradise, to two beautiful souls, who gave us their hearts. ❤🙌🏻
Truth ❤
One of my favourite diets of all time 😇😇😇😇💯
Unfortunately, going to heaven has nothing to do with having a good voice.
Well said
Adam Lee so very touching and true
Por siempre george michael y wham! En nuestros corazones estaras ,idolo y leyenda desde perú tu fan numero 1🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪❤❤❤❤❤
Il y a des Morceaux comme Cela que Vous aviez Appréciez qui Résonne comme un Rappel dans votre Vie ! ❤❤❤
Aretha arrives in Heaven, sees George...Says “I knew you were waiting for me!”
Awwww beautiful
I agree 💯 percent with that comment Natalie Ann, this is my favorite song and a great collaboration between two legends who are so missed 😢😇😇😢🌹🌹💞😘. This is who my mother named me after, Aretha Franklin was and still is her favorite singer!!!👍👍👍👍🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹. From my mother's teenage years until now. Mine also.😉😊👍👍👍. Forever Aretha Franklin and George Michael!!!!😇😇😉. From Aretha White from Bunn NC. Peace out ok!!!! You know!!!!!!😀😀👋👋👋👋
That's was good!!!
That was good
You just gave me goosebumps! God is rocken with them!
Two of the greatest singers of all time with beautiful voices ever. Thank God we got this on video!
Rip Aretha Franklin & George Michael
darkness _kid yes indeed
Hear! Hear!
Then comes a double heartbreak💔💔
the title of the song..man..rip aretha and george
I miss you
I am 60 years old, still love it, one of the most amazing duets.
I'm 80 years old and still love it!!
I love the montage behind them playing with other great duet singers: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell; Sonny & Cher and Ike & Tina. I also like the montages of Aretha and George performances/ videos. ❤
And George Michael was so gorgeous. 🥰 Rest in paradise Aretha and George. 🕊️ 🎶
You don't get voices like this anymore..... RIP to two of the greats!
Sure don’t RIP 💐Aretha &George 🙏🏽two of my all time favorite singers
So true rest in peacefully in heavenly home 😭 both ❤️💜
Spot on. George is my idol and Aretha is a godess.
✝️✝️✝️
2 legends and sadly missed
Apparently they got on so well together while recording this song. The producer Narada Michael Walden said they created fire together in the studio, they loved and respected each other and in his words "It's right there on the record"
George said working with Aretha was THE highlight of his career personally, a dream come true.
What a great great song.
Our Aretha would set everything on fire, the fire was in her heart, what a woman.
You can see the love and chemistry in the video. It's such a joy to watch the two of them together.
He was so nervous yet happy to do this with her LOL She originally also wanted him to write a song for her and produce it but he was nervous to do that
rolybling
And it was George who went to Clive Davis and SPECIFICALLY asked to record with Aretha as he could’ve recorded with ANYONE and he was intimidated at first when she started hitting those high notes as it’s said she shook the walls and floor of the studio (literally) it was that powerful. Amazing talent from them both, I’m missing them both. Rest in love and peace you both and thanks for your fine music, REAL MUSIC...
I can believe that because they both were on top of their game with this song, don't know many men that coulda hung in their with Aretha, lol
You know what feels great? Singing this song to yourself when after a long period of depression and being lost within yourself you find your way back to the one person you need in life. You. Welcome home my darling.
When Two Legends Collide This Is How It Sounds ❤🕊️🕊️
1986: That incredible song!!! 👏👏👏
2020: That incredible song!!! 👏👏👏
5978: That incredible song!!! 👏👏👏
9897: That incredible song!!! 👏👏👏
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2021 that incredible song 👍
Infinity: That incredible song!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Sempre e para sempre!💞⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5978?? Really 😂😅
George and Aretha performing this song in heaven!!:-)
i hope so x
Soo sad but yet they both live on in our minds
💗 Is Heaven! 💗
Sin won't enter in heaven. Everyone who die will not be in heaven. Hell is for sinners. Ijs
Incredible song two legends R.I.P
Bons tempos Musik Best Best ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
No one will ever, ever sound like Aretha.
The very best!
Whitney Houston did
@@levent.a.7280Different voices BOTH GREAT THOUGH
37 years later and still sounds as good Timeless music ..
yes, its true-timeless music🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Six flags
My fav song of the 80’s ❤️
This song gives me chills. Oh, those high notes! RIP Miss Aretha and George Michael. Your legacies live on. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Me too! There message applies now
More then ever!! Keep our faith! Stand with God!
It's a mighty fine song and Miss Aretha looked regal
HEY! It's Mr George to you sweetheart!
Forever
Two legends
After so long it still knocks me off my feet. adsolute masterpiece. ♥♥♥
Yes I never get tired of listening to this song!!! Brings back great memories...I wish our children would of got to experience the best times we had!!!!
George was living the dream then, I tell ya. He was maybe 24, 25 years old, on top of the world with Wham!, and got to do a duet with the Queen of Soul. It just doesn't get any better than that.
He was living the dream. He seemed very happy and then something changed with him. It wasn’t the thrill he had thought it would be. He would have been much happier doing his music without promoting any of it. Can’t say I blame him. The media and some fans were out for blood.
@@MM-hq2xb When you get to be as big as he was, you're not a musician any more, you're a product. I don't think he liked that. He wanted to just go on like he had been, making his music his way, but the Powers that Be™ wanted him to go in different directions. I really believe he'd have been happier just going back to clubs and playing small gigs. Fame is a prison in a lot of ways.
@@johnhunter2294 John, I agree 100% with you.
@@johnhunter2294 They build you up to break you down
@@mariahyohannes Exactly. There's always someone younger and fresher, and the older ones get cast aside.
George had class and was blessed with a voice that everyone loved. He did it the right way professionally maybe because he was discovered in the right era. He is missed for sure. Can’t believe they’re both gone.
so true and I wish george did more albums he was the opposite of bob dylan and springsteen he had a great sounding singing voice
@@michaelsevilla3697and it sounds like a microphone Soo pretty
Two magnificent performers singing their hearts out....what more can anyone want?
Canzone stupenda 😢❤🇮🇹 George Michael straordinario 😭
This is a brilliant duet. George must have been having a blast being able to sing with one of his heroes.
Keyif aldığı kesin..Zaten yüz ifadesinden belli oluyor🎶🌞🎵
Sang and recorded the song separately sadly, fact
👌😄
@@martinbeckett3367 Nonsense there are videos of George Michael describing them working together, in the studio.
LEGENDS NEVER DIE!!!
They live on in their brilliant music and in our hearts... FOREVER!!! ❤
Till death do us part. 😘
I totally agree with you there
What a pretty woman ,hello darling.
@@MrWierchawsky ugh. Dude how many girls are u gonna say that too. It’s CZcams bro not a dating site. U look like a complete perv
You got that right
George you really made the best music. You have really changed my life. Love you forever
I love this song ❤
You can tell George Michael was very happy singing with Aretha in this video.
I agree 💯 percent with you Freewarrior2 no doubt about it!!! My name is also Aretha I 'm from Bunn NC Aretha Franklin was my mother's favorite idol in her teenage years 😀!!! So in 1963 when she was pregnant with her first born child, she named me Aretha Regina Chamblee. At the time she had not married yet!!!! The man she married was a sorry excuse for a step-father to me. He treated me like shit, now he's six feet under,died from cancer 😠!!!! But my mom is a breast cancer survivor and she is 78 years old.🙌 Praise God for having her in my life this long!!! I have two half siblings, they are his and are grown now!! My father died in Zebulon NC at his home at the age of 58 years old. I was his only child, and he loved me I miss him so much 😢😢💔. But he's in my heart every day in spirit 👼💔 peace out for now ok, Freewarrior2, from Aretha White from Bunn NC!!!✌✌✌✌👍👍
Very very very happy
With the clips I saw them both singing together like Marvin & Tammi.
God she is beautiful.
OMG...I loved Marvin & Tammi together!@@michaelnixjr.familymembers9188
The sound of my youth. How blessed we were, those who matured in the 80s. Two wonderful voices and the range and variety of George's music amazes me. He was wonderful.
The 80s were an incredible decade to grow up in.
I once snubbed arethra because she wasn't Dionne Warwick; I remember you! You're the kid who couldn't spell RESBCET!
I was 12
Time move on and on if only I could turn back time 💕💕💕
George Michael was the man..no wonder all the big names wanted to work with him and him more so with them.. I'm sure alongside Freddie, and his mate Elton, if George was alive his film would be right up there with the rest.... They do not make them like they used to.... He was truly one of a kind, unapologetically so...
Ms Aretha.Thank You,and I Love You!!!
How do you described this duet - I guess one word - fabulous xx
When two stars collide, you get music like this! The 80”s were wonderful weren’t they?❤❤
Yes they were.
@@gooffgoff89❤️❤️❤️💯💯
80's Early 90's... My Goodness👌👌💯🔥
Yes indeed 😊
Miss the 80s. When I was a child loved George Michael and still love some of his music. Aretha voice is beautiful
Both of their voices sends chills down my spine RIP George Michael and the queen of soul Miss Aretha Franklin❤️
What a great pair, great legends. They will always be loved and remembered 😭❤️
@@glorianash5180 I KNEW..YOU'RE!
Aretha Franklin is the greatest ever Whitney Houston too
Just good music
Their voices do the same to me as well. Every time I hear this song…SSS😊✌️
The best song ever!! Still listening in 2024!
More production magic from maestro Narada Michael Walden, props to co-writer Simon Climie too... the Queen brought in the A-Team for this smash. RIP George and Aretha, two true greats!
Quiet as kept...George Michael had a bit of soul edge to him. Great composition. One of the best duets I ever heard. RIP.
Definitely one of the best duets. Certainly the best duet of the 80s and beyond in my view.
Quiet??
Not quiet at all. George was appreciated all around. Maybe you weren’t around but his music was played on ALL stations.
He did not hide his soulfulness
Latisha Smith In 88 or 89 he won Best R&B make artist and album for Faith at the AMAs.No Black folks that I remember had a problem with it!He paid homage to the Soul artist that influenced him RIP George and Mz.Franklin!!
Whoever came up with the idea for this duet was a frigging genius
He was xx
Agreed. Years ago I used to run into the producer of this song from time to time. (Narada Michael Walden) One time I asked him about the recording. He said George was pretty nervous about singing with Aretha. And she was aware and did not just want to blow away the poor young guy with her vocals. Narada said when he got his desired vocals from George he kept wanting to do it again. Narada had to convince him that everything was fine he had gotten what he wanted. And that was a fact because it turned out beautifully!
ABSOLUTELY !!!
George's idea, he admired Aretha ever since he was young.
@Shanina Wabitson I miss them too. They were unique and this song lives in my heart untill the end of times.
it must be pure joy to have an amazing voice and then duet with someone who also has an amazing voice - the outcome is gold for the rest of us!
Two of the greatest voices that ever existed.
I truly agree
I'll second that
Damn right!
one of the best duets ever made
Aretha no but George yes
During the time that my daughter and I were homeless that song was extremely important he gave me confidence and hope that we would come out of that situation and come out together with Victory thank you Aretha & George.
Dear Sarah. I hope that you and your daughter are okay now. 🤗
Yes way cool keep on believing God is the rock
Wow thank you sexy for your response my daughter and I are no longer homeless and I can be the mother that she has the biological right to have again thank you
Hope all is ok now Sarah, all the best.
oh stfu
So no ones gonna talk about 2:56 the soul in George's voice😮
We miss you like hell George!!!
George Michael had duets with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Mary J Blige. That white boy had the PIPES to hang with those incredible divas. Mad props to him. Fly high my brother!
A pure gentleman, a voice made in heaven and looks to kill.. Not many with all of that put into one. George was special.
For sure
Oh yes absolutely!! Vocally George Michaels could hang with anybody!! He had everything it took the voice, the looks, stage presents and he could dance!! What more did he need?? RIP George Michaels
Don't forget his duet with Jody Watley "Learn To Say No" from her debut album! That was a great song and should've been a single!
@@REESCOMUSIC4EVER YES! I forgot about that one! Good looking out!
Two legends who are gone way too soon.
Storm I don't think George was a big legend as Aretha was. Their levels are different.
Yeah, most of the time I focus on being a human being. I've been surfing CZcams checking out Aretha Franklin videos that are part of the "Gen X" era.
Way too soon. I watched this video right after I learned of Aretha's passing. I was sad because now both of them are gone😢
Storm Singing in heaven look how many great Singers have died
Every time I hear their songs I get so emotional to know one day we r all gonna leave this earth
What a beautiful inspirational song by two inspirational musicians! 👏 ❤🎉 There wont be another great singers like them! Rest In Peace Aretha & George! 🌠
💚
Two of the greatest singers of all time ❤❤
Two legends that will never be forgotten. Even in 2020 we’re still jamming to this song.
the sing lovely
Yes indeed!
I was thinking this. Damn, they're both gone
Full of passion and talent
@@noun_trips amen from north carolina.
Whitney, Michael, George, Prince and now Aretha - 5 of the most talented artists of ALL TIME...gone. So sad.
lazyhusband Agreed and David Bowie!😇
Freedy M. Too
John Lennon
Why this order?
Can't forget Freddie!
What a great collaboration of Aretha Franklin and George Michael.😊
Lucky enough to see George sing live with WHAM! circa 1986. This is one of my most favorite songs ever.
I love Aretha's wink to us at the end. Seems so appropriate now.
Yolanda Grady *it was like she was telling us TILL NEXT TIME FANS...*
Thinking the same thing!
God Bless her
Yolanda Grady she’s trying to tell us that she’s ok now. 😇
ajmobile.development Dev Exactly!
Rest in Peace Aretha.
Rest in Peace George.
You will both be dearly missed. You've left us great music, you'll never leave our hearts.
How are you doing today my name is Bryan cooker
احساس عالي وكلمات جميلة تجعلك تعيش عالما جميلا .
Aretha Your Music Will Live Forever R.I.P. Honey!!
One of my all time favorite duets!! RIP George and Aretha. Two legends with voices to boot!! Omgh why all of a sudden I'm crying :-(
imari2305 I don’t know but mine eyes just got watery. I had this on a 45rpm record.
I feel the same way...
It was a single with the flip side being only instrumentals. The latter was my favourite. I could played it all day! Oh where can I get it now? It is not on youtube.
imari2305 Me too!
It's not a duet out here right now that Can top these two
rest in peace 😭😢 Aretha Franklin and George Michael 😍
She looked so beautiful here. They both did. RIP babies.
Como você é linda ❤😍
Tania Thomas It gives me a great feeling to watch this song. They were perfect together. And both looking happy, sassy and having a great time.
Tania Thomas,yes both of them looked so beautiful in this video. I remember watching this video in the 1980s I was a Teenager lady and I surely do missed watching the Videos of the 1980s. So many memories RIP to them. Also,you are beautiful.
Tania Thomas yes! Gorgeous 😍
We can all be there where they are, WOWED! by the choir, and jam outs going on!
*I was pregnant with my 3rd child , homeless and lost in a new city with no support. Today I am a nurse graduate and been in my place almost 3 years. God will do it for you because he did it for me. Storms don’t last always keep your faith 🙏🏾❤*
Thank you so much
It shows you just how damn good Michaels voice was that he could easily sing alongside even a legend like Franklin, amazing song with perfect chemistry :-)
100% agree, because he did a lot of pop maybe his voice wasn't as highly regarded as others of his time (Freddie Mercury for example )
George Michael was one of the rarest male performers in duos (with greatest female performers) who would act as the perfect golden or platinum frame aimed at showing females' precious vocal gem. He had never ever tried outperforming or putting himself too forward in duos. What a fine gentleman he was even in singing.
That's so well said. George is something else and an absolute gentleman
literally out of this world musician.
Indeed., However, GM was far too smart and brilliant a performer to know not to get in the way of the mighty "pipes' of Miss Franklin.Nonetheless, these 2 together work flawlessly and strike the perfect balance. incredible song and vocals to match.
2 beautiful souls 🤍🤍 in paradise fab Vocalists ❤❤George Aretha 🎶🎵🌹🌹☀️☀️
For Aretha to agree to sing with George shows his caliber as a singer
Whoever thought to put these 2 together deserves a medal. Pure genius. 2 of my favourite artists ever. Saw George many, many times and his voice was epic 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
when class meet class there is only outcome pure magic
Not sure we’ll ever see this again...
Agreed 💯💯👏🏽👏🏽 Their voices sound so good together. I would have never thought how they would sound so good together
Delia Stanly who cares? They did a great job despite it.
Delia Stanly you really are a human being with issues. You said that they did it in 2 different studios. I'd forgotten that. At no point was my comment offensive. I don't know why you chose to take offence. As for "getting a life" as you put it, I have got one and it's a fulfilling one. I make a special point of reading what comments I respond too.