Stevie Wonder reveals his last words to Aretha Franklin before she died
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2018
- Stevie Wonder made one last visit to Aretha Franklin's home in Detroit on Tuesday. He joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to share what he told her. He also discusses how Franklin influenced every singer in some way and was "consistently a great human being."
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Poor Stevie, has had to say goodbye to so many of his musical peers. Broke my heart seeing him almost break down during the interview.
Pedro Ordonez its hard for him and smokey all really grew up together so much talent in one place
Stevie wonder favorite song all Aretha Franklin RlP awesome Cool good
I can't imagine how he's feeling. Thank the universe that we still have him with us.
He had the same feeling when MJ died
And family members too. :(
Stevie Wonder said that he flew out to Detroit to see his beloved friend Aretha Franklin! How touching!
Deez Nuts boss those singers from that era stuck together..
Most grew up in detroit so the family-hood so to speak was always there
i see what you did there. 😒
Deez Nuts Yes, THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR.
I need friends like that.
Deez Nuts ues
Stevie wonder is the pallbearer of Hollywood. He respects all, and has attended countless funerals. Big hug to you. Rest in peace beautiful queen of soul
😢 😢 😢 😢!! I cried when Aretha passed.she was like a part of the family.
Yvette Lewis. So true...she was our family...her music raised us...informed us...schooled us on living and loving!
Yvette Lewis She reminds me of my grandmother.
Yvette Lewis yes, it felt like someone close in the family passed.. RIH Aretha
Can we please bubble wrap Stevie! He's one of the last few legends left. He really just might outlive them all. This interview has me bawling 😢 at work right now
Dasani605 OMG I just said the same thing
Dasani605 Agreed!💯💯💯💯 Him, Mr. Smokey Robinson, Mr. Ron Isley & the Isley Brothers, Miss Gladys Knight, Miss Chaka Khan, Miss Patti LaBelle, and a few others that we're still Blessed 2 have now; Lord, we BEG U to let us get 100 years of them Blessing this Earth! ❤❤❤❤❤
Dasani605 you ain’t lyin...cuz if something happens to him...ima be done. I’m a huge music fan and a huge Stevie fan
We love Stevie , his music and his loving ❤️. Pls God keep him with us a long while
It will be a sad day when Stevie passes. He has been a gift to us all.
Mister Stevie Wonder is a pure gem!!!!!! This makes me cry tears of love!
David Linx Aww.
David Linx I too feel this love that brings us to tears.
that's one emotional man. Sorry for the loss of his friend and collaborator.
Niqui H I don’t think he meant it in a bad way. 🙄
I didn't. I envy him.
YES MY DEAR BROTHER, I AGREE MEN SHOULD USE THEIR TEAR-DUCTS MORE... DON'T LET THEM GET PLUGGED-UP...
When Aretha died it hit me so bad I was in tears this lady voice has been through out my childhood and for Stevie to lose countless friends it's hurtful as well
DJ Gary pedro infante
This one did hit hard...Prince was a hard one too.
ditto friend
I so feel you on this one; I wasn't ready to hear ANY slow songs by her because it would hurt
me too
He looks excellent at 68!
That´s true!
He went vegan
WoW , I Didn't Know That !!!! He Looks "Excellent" WoW , AgAin !!!!!!
So moving to see how much he truly loved her. You're looking good, Stevie, please don't leave us any time soon! Both of you provided the greatest music of my life.
Well said.
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Met Stevie Wonder outside the Motown Museum in Detroit around 2003, he took the time to talk to me and my co-worker for about 30 minutes on subjects ranging from music, to some of the people he grew up with in Detroit.....just like Aretha, he never has allowed his international stardom to breed arrogance...two of the realist people ever.
The amount of love & respect Stevie has in him is endless.
So sad when he cried. I never knew that was Stevie's always thought Aretha owned it
All of us are sad over the passing of Miss Franklin. A touching interview with Stevie. Thank you!
She was a few years older than me. I grew-up an hour from Detroit. Her music was always part of my life..With in a very limited budget in the 70s I saved so I could see her in concert at a Redwood City, CA. WOW!
John Edward Jones Hey John, where did u grow up? I'm in Flint, which is about an hour away from Detroit & I luv going there often to visit!
Aretha interview
That was well worth saving for! You will always remember that show.😊
John Edward Jones qq
Oh my goodness it's so hard to see Stevie cry. I know he is hurting so bad. And he said he lost his sister this year so that had to be months ago because it's only 7 months into the year. Aww Stevie!
OnlyLoyal 2TheTruth he's has seen A LOT OF HIS PEERS LEAVE, SO SAD
OnlyLoyal 2TheTruth yes brought me to tears..very touching
OnlyLoyal 2TheTruth yes it is so hard to see him cry and he has been through so many losses... with the singers that have passed and plus his sister... I wasn’t going to watch it because I knew it would be sad... so sad that she is gone! 😭🥀💯
OnlyLoyal 2TheTruth yes and the Queen was like his sister too since childhood
OnlyLoyal 2TheTruth 1
Oh my beloved Stevland. He has had to say farewell to so many dear people in his amazing lifetime. He has held on to his faith, class and integrity throughout it all. I feel truly blessed to have lived during decades of wonderful artist that have provided the soundtrack for so many of our lives. Because God has given us singers and songwriters that the world will not be blessed with again. Rest easy Ms Aretha. Your job was done ❤️
Syl Ander her job was well done!!!!!! Maybe NOT FORGET HER, THAT ERA OF MUSIC WAS THE REAL DEAL!!!!!!!!
Syl Ander well said. Indeed
Syl Ander A true icon one of the best if not the best to ever deliver a song. RIH-re re
Syl Ander Amen! You hit the nail on the head!
Syl Ander I hope her savior will say the same
Aretha is now with other legends who passed. MJ, George Michael, Prince, Luther, Whitney, James Brown, Ray Charles, Natalie and so much to mention. Their music, influence and artistry will never EVER be forgotten. Thank God we still have Stevie.
Jay_r Jabonillo In hel if they were not born again.
You are thanking God
These celebs were in illuminati.
it hurt to see stevie hurting. he loved aretha. there's a lot of love that came out that early 60s detroit family.
Keith Bolden People are right to their opinion just like you. Everyone did not have to be a lover of Areatha.
Mf
Glad aertha and Stevie remain close loving each other love always.
Stevie said it hurts that we don't pay attension i.e. Global warming that one of the biggest farce..the man made Deases need to be addressed the music industry's could make an impact..one of the problem Aretha could ave been more open there was help and alternative .May her soul rest in peace we need. A voice to talk about Kemtrail
I’ve just been crying too - I’ve been listening to her music all my life - I grew up listening to her. She was so crazy talented, her voice, piano playing, interpretations of songs- she gave us so much. Rest in true peace, Lady Soul.
Grew up loving to listen to her voice. Eternal RESPECT, thank you Aretha for a life well lived. You were, are and will always be a heroic person.
RIP,,ARETHA,RESPECT,SOOOO,SAD,LOVE YOU STEVE,TRUE LEGION,ALSO,MUCH LOVE❤
Jorgen dahl iur
So heartfelt....I'm in tears.
Girl, stop your drama.
I don't understand people coming on here to criticise Aretha, for if she's not all that, why show such an interest, unless they are just trying to wind people up. If you have nothing nice to say go and troll elsewhere. All her peers, politicians, and millions of people around the world are paying tributes to this outstanding singer who was rightly crowned "The Queen of Soul". Aretha suffered yet still pulled out all the stops in her performances up until the very end, and kept soldiering on with great bravery. I certainly respect Aretha Franklin, not just for her incredible voice but as a human being as well. My condolences to all her family for their sad loss. RIP Aretha.
Rob
Exactly!
Rob exactly! That's the one downside i hate about social media, idiot after idiot feels the need to state their unnecessary, insensitive, raggedy, and plaub dumb opinions. Nothing but pathetic moronic trolls 🤷🏽.
That's the one downside i hate about social media, idiot after idiot feels the need to state their unnecessary, insensitive, raggedy, and just plain dumb opinions. Nothing but pathetic moronic trolls 🤷🏽.
Ignore all trolls and hateful people. Their brains haven't fully developed yet...
You are absolutely correct Minalover! I had to respond to the dumbest of comments earlier, and I'm not even going to dignify the name of the person who made that crass comment. This is a sad time especially as Aretha has always been my favourite singer of all time. She has a huge amount of fans here in the UK, and no doubt across the world. I personally wouldn't go to the trouble of making disrespectful remarks against any celebrity online like that, and just after passing away as well is absolutely disgusting.
Amen Steven Wonder words of wisdom!!!
Yes, he is so wise! A caring, loving individual.
prophet
That man is a gem.
Don't ever cut Stevie Wonder off or short when he's giving words of wisdom gotdamnit!
Sydney Wickliffe True that BRUH!!
So true, you can just hear the formulaic producer in the earpiece instructing Gayle to "wrap it up"...
So true...The second he started talking about the hatred and bigotry in this country, they shut him down with the quickness...smh
Sydney Wickliffe right!
Sydney Wickliffe *FACTS*
We’re crying w u, Stevie.... ❤️💋☮️
Baby Pudge absolutely
This interview breaks my heart. 765 Facebook friends will never stack up to one true friend. I sure hope future generations come to understand the concept of what it means to have a friend, to be a friend and to mourn a friend.
Julie B your words are spoken truth !
I was told that if by the age of 35 if you have 3 bonified friends you are truly blessed and fortunate.
A lot of people don’t value quality friendship anymore .
Ms Aretha had a few !!!
Preach.
Omg, your statement 👏🏼👏🏼
Stevie is looking pretty good.
ArtisanTony Yes he is looks like he lost a lot of that weight, I need his diet,lol
Yes! He is trimming down real nice!🌸🌺🌻
ArtisanTony He looks amazing for 68
ArtisanTony yes
Freddie Davis
Right!✌ ❤
Watching this made me break down ..SO wonderful to see how much he Loved Aretha!!! xoxo
How utterly a beautiful tribute to her. Thank you Stevie! Rip Aretha!
agree
What a heart rendering nostalgic and sad Stevie Wonder" s recollection of the Queen Of Soul, Ms. Aretha Louise Franklin. She had a distinguished, anointed, rare, authentic opulent and splendid mezzo- soprano voice that we will cherish internationally.
Louis Lark I love that you said: Anointed. How true,
very well said, Louis. I never got the thrill of seeing Ms. Franklin in concert, but, i thank God that technology lets me still listen to her beautiful voice, and see her perform.
Louis Lark That’s so correct.
I love your poetry of words Louis. Beautiful
"We need to grow up and let go of selfishness and hatred, and accept that how we live and what we do has an impact on others and the world." Thank you Stevie. It's so true. So great and brave of you to say that in this sad moment and overall dark times. PLEASE STAY WITH US, STEVIE! #crying #Aretha
Amen Amen
I love Stevie with all my heart! Beautiful soul...
Me too Kenya
ME. "three (3). TO SIS KENYA. ;).
He went through the same pain when Minnie Ripleton passed. He used to right for her and he was with her towards the end of her life.
Thank you so much Stevie...you are a champion of greatness
Stevie is my age. Growing up, Aretha was like a big sister to me, although I'm a white boy. Her music filled my heart. Let's celebrate her life by playing her songs every time we think of her.
No matter the color, you got soul in your heart♥️
Right on! Her music is wrapped with a tremendous amount of love!
Was blessed to see this beautiful lady in concert. Words cannot describe her voice and presence. Can only imagine she’s singing with the angels her voice booming across heaven. Prayers to family and friends.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stevie Wonder 😢I love you man you a genius and a real friend to The late Aretha Franklin The queen of soul may rest in peace...👑💐🙏🌷🌹🏵️🌻🥀
Stevie always gets me whenever he breaks down talking about the loss of another one of his friends. May God cont. to keep him safe and give the family comfort at this time.
I saw an ABC special last night, and they said she was only a diva when it came to her music. She was "down-to-earth" and it was nothing to see her pumping gas at a station, or to see her shopping in the market. Gonna miss her presence on earth...truly.
Aretha was the greatest singer that America has ever produced regardless of race or gender. She was the greatest R and B and Gospel singer ever. I love her music and it will live forever. Rest In Peace.
Stevie is my friend and he is consistently a great ,human being like our QUEEN!
Stevie we are sorry to hear about you losing your sister this year too.
Thank you, Mr. Wonder for your touching words of your dear friend, Aretha Franklin. She's a legend that left us a legacy of her heart and soul!
He has seen so many legends go and I am surprised that he didn't choke up even more over the mention of "I never dreamed you leave in summer" because he sang that at Michael Jackson's funeral.
Very well spoken Stevie. RIP Queen
Poor Stevie! There are to many people he had to say good-bye to.
Kim O so true
He is one of the few talents left from his era, he has attended so many funerals of his peers. He looks great and healthy in this interview. The new musicians are nothing like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, James Brown, Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Teena Marie, so many talents we lost I can go on and on
Aretha could "sang"!!!!! Nobody can touch her. RIH-QUEEN.
Rachel Wright she was truly in another galaxy when she sang
Rachel Wright Amen to that
Rachel Wright Truth.
Stevie looks so good and young. Go ahead brother Stevie. Sorry for his great loss of his sister, legend Re-Re, and his sister.
He and Aretha have been two of my favorites since childhood. It's hard to see him so sad. I'm thankful for both of them sharing their hearts and gift with the world.
I bawled my eyes out watching Stevie Wonder break down like that. He was struggling to hold those tears in. Then to know he lost his sister within the last year as well? Just so sad. :-( Rest in paradise 👑 Queen of Soul 💝
A genius/legend speaking lovingly about The Queen. POWERFUL.
I am telling my age, but I remember we weren't allowed to play the stereo in our home. That was for "company and functions." My favorite song at the time was Aretha's "I Say a Little Prayer." The radio would play it only twice a day. I would come in from playing and lay down on the floor next to the radio waiting on that song. Aretha's powerfully gifted voice and spirit set the tone for so many aspects of our lives. It got us through some difficult times. She is truly an irreplaceable icon and national treasure. She will be missed.
seekingjustthefacts
What U Said , Telling Mine Too !!! Way Back in the Day !!!!!
"I thought I'd cried my last tear..........." Stevie Wonder welling up during the interview.....pure and profound Stevie. It's hard to watch her performances online without crying.
I love watching him perform. Even in mourning, if you get Stevie to perform, he can't help but smile that big beautiful, infectious smile of his.
great job Stevie..
missing her devastated
RIP the GOAT
Rest In Peace Aretha, i feel you Stevie..
I love you Stevie 💗💝💞💓
Such a heartfelt interview from Mr. Stevie Wonder. Mrs. Aretha Franklin was such a genuine woman and an extraordinary artist! I loved him saying when Aretha sings your song, you never get it back. Such am awesome tribute! Very grateful that Mr. Wonder was able to visit Mrs. Franklin before her passing.
I can’t even express in words how special Stevie is. God blessed him with vision beyond vision. He is truly a gift. Aretha, thank you for the years. Anybody who calls themselves a singer must know about Aretha and what her voice means to a world of people. Aretha was also a very gifted pianist which is often forgotten. May you in peace Re.
It hurts to see such a strong man grieving, Rest in Heaven ARETHA FRANKLIN💜
Excellent tribute form Stevie Wonder. You could feel his love and admiration for Aretha Franklin. Goodbye to an incredible singer with a lifelong legacy of commitment to the arts, civil rights, and the advancement of a united people. Aretha was the epitome of a woman saved by God's AMAZING GRACE on the FREEWAY of LOVE. Her music is everlasting and we are grateful that her musical legacy, and her values will be cherished forever. May her spirit dwell with us now and forever. The NATURAL WOMAN is gone home with much RESPECT!
UNITAN. NEWS
Next to Marvin Gaye, Stevie is probably the most gifted musician we've seen.
TempeSoldier123 Nah he's the next Stevie Wonder
What about Prince?
Think u meant Stevie
Donny Hathaway also.
TempeSoldier123 pure musician, most definitely. I would rate Stevie overall more than Marvin, but Marvin’s voice >>>
words of wisdom Stevie Wonder we will definitely miss the queen of soul Aretha Franklin.
Awww Poor Stevie Wonder is really lost her dear friend Aretha.True words Stevie
So heartfelt. You can tell they were truly friends and respected each other.
How truly heartfelt. I just love Stevie Wonder and it's so great to hear him talk about his friend, Aretha Franklin.
Stevie is looking fabulous rip Aretha
I love Stevie. Broke my heart watching him grieve.
I was dreading seeing Stevie speak on yet ANOTHER loss of a musical friend....and here he is. Damn, I hope he has a lot of love around him.
Friends to the end...it’s more than music with the Detroit musical family.
He’s Wonderful and She had a Great Friend 😢
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That was rude of her to ask him to sing on the spot. Its an emotional time for him.... For us all.
Honey Bee, he's sitting there with a musical instrument at his fingertips. It wasn't unreasonable to ask him to sing.
Honey Bee
You are RIGHT!! Gayle maybe didn't mean any harm however I would not have done it because he's hurt 2 times of 2 DEATHS. She will learn from this and hopefully want ask anyone in this situation again.
They ask him to do this when prince died.
Yeah CBS in my mind will forever be a horrible station since they aired my Daughters body uncovered when she died in a car wreck.
It wasn't actually rude, they just weren't thinking.
🙏💝 thank u Stevie Wonder for all the great music and songs u have written and your message of love. I'm old enuff to remember the release of your phoenominal album "Songs In The Key of Life" and "Innervisions" My heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of your friend, the one and only, Aretha Franklin.
Barbara Hineline - "Music Of My Mind," "Talking Book"....classic music!
Tears....Lost a great and watching a great show SINCERE pain over the loss of her...TEARS! Love Aretha and Stevie so much for all they've given us with their wonderful talents and hearts.
So touching! Words of wisdom and love!
Sleep in peace Ms. Franklin
This is just wonderful seein Stevie talk about her--some of the grestest ever--simple as that
Stevie, I am crying too!! You said how we all feel! You are a treasure and so was Aretha! Gail, I am so glad that you held it together! Amazing interview! She will always be missed! 😥🎶🎹🎶
May God Comfort and support us all as we grieve the loss of our undisputed "Queen of Soul" Aretha. These titles that get attached to entertainer's sometimes are just an afterthought but in her case...she is truly "The Queen of Soul". Stevie's allusion to "Until You Come Back To Me" and how she poured her very essence into that song touches me even more now. It's always been my favorite and to hear him speak reverently of how she "took a song" is indeed validation. It's a Stevie tune where everything meshes together in unison and perfection and the bass line never stops. Another is "It's a Shame" by the Spinner's. Magnificent writing/arrangement skills Stevie and thank you Mrs. Franklin for not only that song....but all of your masterpieces of sound. You are truly one of a kind and have gifted us with a tremendous...tremendous legacy. Rest in Peace dear Ree Ree....
How quick the world forgets and how ungrateful...Aretha Franklin was a great entertainer/singer.. she has left a great legacy..
Lois Grant only her true fans will remember her .she was amazing for sure rip 👑 aretha
Lois Grant, what do you mean by she was ungrateful
The consummate Black American woman,not perfect but blessed, not cute, but beautiful,not sexy but Fine,can you handle that cause she's not to be played with!RIP you made life better for me!
Lois Grant people really tried to say Aretha wasn't a musician SMH
james williams not Aretha, people
The Great Aretha Franklin did not Die, and her Legacy will never be Dead
She will always be the Queen of R&B and Soul. Her Spirit will live forever! R.I.P
He looks really good!!
Stevie is so deep
There is an appointed time for us all to die. But Stevie was right when he said we need to take care of ourselves and our world better.
ElGEtheGreat l
She brought such a great feeling to the music industry. They wont ever be able to replace the feelings they had for her. She was a true friend and shoulder to lean on. A part of the music industry has been jolted now and none of the singers left behind know what to do to make up for this huge void they now feel. When Stevie Wonder a true genius in his own way has difficulty even speaking of a true talent, you know its a huge loss.
So overwhelming Stevie, your deep and genuine emotional response really had me reeling in the pain you felt. Good Bless!
He needs to make more music. He's still young. But, both he and Smokey Robinson need to be locked in recording studios until they each wrote, recorded and mixed one hundred songs. They need to do this before we lose these remaining musical treasures.
yeeesssss!!
it might be a very good idea!
They are both working on new projects currently. Stevie has been talking about a new album coming soon called "Through The Eyes Of Wonder" and Smokey is releasing a Spanish EP soon
Stevie works since 2007 on new albums.....
Stevie flew from LA to Detroit to see Aretha, that was sweet. By phone his final words would have been "I just called to say, i love you" =)
I can't. I've been fighting tears for the last couple of days. My heart hurts for us all but Especially those who truly knew her.
Yeah...i'm crying too yeah Stevie Wonder u made me cry dis morning!!
Poor Stevie has to listen to all his friends die and these shows all make him cry on panel.
To the Franklin family. We are all sad and grieving you are not alone. I will do my best to get there,to see Aretha and other loved ones walk out of thier graves and live forever and ever. I miss you and all the rest.
Lindsay Key ❤
The moment that Arethas passing was announced I started looking for Stevie Wonder. I knew how tight he and Aretha was. She will be sorely missed.
Love Stevie and Aretha.. They are both my favorite singers/artists. RIP Aretha. Keep on keepin' on Mr. Wonder. Love you.
Oh my I couldn’t watch without crying praying for you Stevie
I remember watching a Motown documentary called 'Motown on Showtime' with Stevie and Aretha. Stevie sang 'Aretha is lovely' to his isn't she lovely song, with both Stevie and Aretha at the piano. I first saw Aretha at the National mall, where she was the final act, commemorating the Smithsonian anniversary. She truly deserved the number 1 spot on Rolling stones 100 greatest singers. RIP Aretha.
During my childhood my mother played Aretha Franklin, I Grew up Listening to her songs Rip Aretha!! Queen of Soul, I Feel so sad for Stevie makes me feel like crying
May her music live forever... RIP to Aretha Franklin...🙏😢
"Consistently a great human being" is one mighty legacy
Love you Ms Aretha Mr Wonder Mich. Born!
made me cry- again. i've grown up with her music, otis reddings music, miles davis's music, and i will love her forever for all the joy she brought to my heart and to the world.
This interview made me cry