Yes That man is Mr. Ray Johnson, and he is very much alive and you can see him LIVE at the Arcadia blues club in Arcadia CA.! HE PLAYS AND SINGS INCREDIBLE...!
My girl Aretha Franklin has been singing a long time there will never be another voice like her rest in peace Aretha Franklin your music will live on until the end of time
Blown away by her. That voice is so powerful the neither the building nor the mic can handle it. You can hear her voice bouncing all over that place. It's not just that she had a powerful voice. Listen to that tone. she moves like she is music. Those lower register runs were great.
As John Kelly( formerly of Radio Ulster an now with RTE) used to say when introducing her....."Stand up for The Queen.......Aretha Franklin !"....Here she is the happiest I have ever seen her.. joy full..singing her heart (and soul) out Not flying...soaring...and bringing her partner and us up there with her.
Although I'm a fan of Aretha Franklin and I like this version of the Inez and Charlie Foxx (siblings) single (reached #7 in 1963), the Aretha version is the "gold standard" only if you compare it to the popular (reached #5 in 1974) Carly Simon version. The Aretha version, by the way, reached #94 in 1967. The gold standard of this terrific will always be the original.
Not only can eat the same he's one of the best artists I've ever heard on this planet we call Earth he's amazing he should be more recognized and I love him this is great music This Is Beautiful music I love all y'all and thank you so much for stopping by thank you I'm happy I'm not the only one that love great music cuz all y'all love great music cuz that's why you're on here and I love all of y'all now hold on we got we got one coming up next hold on
I love seeing Aretha so young and slim and with a happy expression as she performs this song - and I appreciate how Shindig! staged so many numbers so simply, and in black & white, which kind of adds to your appreciation of what you're hearing, with no visual distractions.
@@yvonnebrown7096 We definitely had color TV in the USA when "Shindig!" was being shown. In fact one of the competing rock shows on another network - "Hullabaloo" on NBC - was in color at the same time.
@@donmullinsinsuranceagency9198 All nighttime primetime shows on the three American networks all switched to color in the fall of 1966, for the new television season.
I am so blessed and thankful to have lived in the same time as the Queen of Soul to witness her greatness live,rest in power my Queen 👑👏 job well done 🙏
This IS SO COOL!! Growing up in The Motor City during the Sixties was such a privilege being near to ALL The Motown and Detroit Rock n Roll shows. Now, Living in Music City as an adult has been equally rewarding!
Happy birthday, Aretha! You are truly an American treasure. When I hear you sing, I feel freedom, no matter what I'm going through at the time. Thank you for the gift you've blessed us with!
".....& friend???" Do a little research. Give a little credit. Aretha's playing here with the great Ray Johnson. Johnson was Johnny Otis' piano man, and recorded throughout the 60's with folks including Rick Nelson, Nat Cole, Sam Cooke, and Frank Sinatra.
So agree with you Stephanie! Especially with all of the mean mugging faces and obscene gestures that are associated with other types of (so-called) music, some of which I really do like!
Thank you he seems a gentle soul with a smile quite capable of melting a mountain, excellent thing he still delivers wonderful perfomances, thanks & cheers.
This is awesome seeing this old video of Aretha wow love this song. so many great musicians, singers, performers came and come from New Orleans, Louisiana. My family roots are from there, my mother played the piano, never took lessons, she just loved to entertain people.
I remember the first time I ever heard this song was by Inez and Charlie Fox still sounds good to this day but I never knew Aretha Franklin song too she got a beautiful voice but nobody could sing that song like Inez and Charlie Fox
On this day in 1965 {March 10th} Aretha Franklin performed "Mockingbird" on the ABC-TV program 'Shindig!'... Two years later on December 17th, 1967 her covered version of the song entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #94; the following week it was again at #94, and that was also its last week on the Top Top 100... It did a little bit better north of the border; it reached #57 on the Canadian RPM Singles chart... In 1963 Inez Foxx's original version peaked at #7 on the Top 100 and in 1974 Carly Simon & James Taylor's covered version reached #5 on the chart...
They were singing it; Mr. Ray Johnson was playing it; and the Band was grooving it, way back in the 1960's. But I never knew who that man was - BURNING IT UP - key boarding until I watched this video. Thank Heaven somebody filmed it and have preserved it...for US to ENJOY over 50 years later. WOW!!! Aretha was at her best in voice and physique. She was never better, neither in interpretation nor in delivery !!
We can tell that this guy that just sung with Aretha Franklin was nothing less than GREAT either coz he was featured here singging side by side with Aretha Franklin near or at her best and he didnt get overshadowed. Such a charismatic guy and very talented too !!! My hat is of for him !!!
"Mockingbird” is a song about love, longing, and the fear of losing someone dear to your heart. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is hoping her lover will buy her a mockingbird as a token of affection. However, if the bird doesn’t sing, the woman requests a diamond ring instead. The song expresses her fear that if the diamond ring doesn’t shine, her lover will break her heart. This song beautifully portrays the vulnerability and uncertainty that can exist in relationships. It encapsulates the longing to be loved and the fear of losing that love. Aretha’s heartfelt delivery of the lyrics adds a layer of depth to the emotions expressed.
Not really... The original single was credited to Inez Foxx with vocal accompaniment by her brother Charlie, as they alternated the lyric on a syllabic basis. Considered something of a novelty song. ~interweb
She is fearless to the point of being casual when she bursts out so clear and high
Aretha could sing the phone book and make it a classic! All Hail The Queen!!!
The greatest female soul singer ever
Aren't we lucky to share the planet earth with this woman?
Yes That man is Mr. Ray Johnson, and he is very much alive and you can see him LIVE at the Arcadia blues club in Arcadia CA.! HE PLAYS AND SINGS INCREDIBLE...!
She was just born to sing. Period. Mic dropped.
And this is why she's the queen of soul!!!!!
Nobody sings like Aretha.
My girl Aretha Franklin has been singing a long time there will never be another voice like her rest in peace Aretha Franklin your music will live on until the end of time
He's got a solid voice himself, and seems to be enjoying himself.
Blown away by her. That voice is so powerful the neither the building nor the mic can handle it. You can hear her voice bouncing all over that place. It's not just that she had a powerful voice. Listen to that tone.
she moves like she is music. Those lower register runs were great.
Unbelievable. Ray Johnson does perfect support for the sweetest, most fluid, powerful and amazing voice I've ever heard.
The real dynamic duo Mr. Johnson and Aretha.
I love this. I've watched it again and again
Her voice is like slik. My God. Just beautiful
She has such a feel for what she sings.
"everybody have you heard...?" i'm hooked!
I love me some Aretha Franklin, but Ray Johnson was singing harmony AND playing piano at the same time. Awesome, both!
***** Ohhhh, Yeahhh!!!
She can play and sing as well
She plays her *** off on the piano!
Aretha Franklin can play the piano and sang in key harder than he could.
Stephon Jackson Let them know, "don't play that song" for me shows those ability
Wow! That lady can really sing.
People are missing out on these early songs. They’re so great
As John Kelly( formerly of Radio Ulster an now with RTE) used to say when introducing her....."Stand up for The Queen.......Aretha Franklin !"....Here she is the happiest I have ever seen her.. joy full..singing her heart (and soul) out Not flying...soaring...and bringing her partner and us up there with her.
She can sing anything and it sounds good
Fantastic version. The gold standard, against which all others are forever to measure themselves.
Although I'm a fan of Aretha Franklin and I like this version of the Inez and Charlie Foxx (siblings) single (reached #7 in 1963), the Aretha version is the "gold standard" only if you compare it to the popular (reached #5 in 1974) Carly Simon version. The Aretha version, by the way, reached #94 in 1967. The gold standard of this terrific will always be the original.
Even though I've followed her since the sixties I'd forgotten Aretha was pretty as well as being talented.... Thanks for posting!
SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE MAKES THESE BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS EFFORTLESSLY
Aretha looks so cute here
It seems any song Aretha performs is the best rendition of that song no matter who else performs it.
I mean I love the way he sings😂 whoooooooo
Not only can eat the same he's one of the best artists I've ever heard on this planet we call Earth he's amazing he should be more recognized and I love him this is great music This Is Beautiful music I love all y'all and thank you so much for stopping by thank you I'm happy I'm not the only one that love great music cuz all y'all love great music cuz that's why you're on here and I love all of y'all now hold on we got we got one coming up next hold on
Aretha Franklin
Was a good singer of all times and I agree she will always be the queen of soul.
Heidi
I love seeing Aretha so young and slim and with a happy expression as she performs this song - and I appreciate how Shindig! staged so many numbers so simply, and in black & white, which kind of adds to your appreciation of what you're hearing, with no visual distractions.
We didnt have colour tv back then
@@yvonnebrown7096 We definitely had color TV in the USA when "Shindig!" was being shown. In fact one of the competing rock shows on another network - "Hullabaloo" on NBC - was in color at the same time.
@@hebneh Yes, but many shows were still in black and white. It was probably 1966 or 1967 when almost everything new was shown in color.
@@donmullinsinsuranceagency9198 All nighttime primetime shows on the three American networks all switched to color in the fall of 1966, for the new television season.
I am so blessed and thankful to have lived in the same time as the Queen of Soul to witness her greatness live,rest in power my Queen 👑👏 job well done 🙏
I was raised on this kinda of music. Vintage..still sounds good.
Her runs are effortless! Geezzz
Great singer!
This IS SO COOL!! Growing up in The Motor City during the Sixties was such a privilege being near to ALL The Motown and Detroit Rock n Roll shows. Now, Living in Music City as an adult has been equally rewarding!
Such a cute outfit and I just simply love this!!!!
She was phenomenal. All hail the Queen.
Ray played piano on every sam cooke recordings
Wow. This had me almost crying towards the end! And it comes to her so naturally. She is definitely the queen! All Hail Aretha!!
Aretha was simply one in a billion or more🙏🏼❤️
This is the version My Mom played..At 53 I'm loving it still..😎👍
She made every song she sang her own.
I don't listen to soul music much, but there are things you gotta hear to be a human being.
Happy birthday, Aretha! You are truly an American treasure. When I hear you sing, I feel freedom, no matter what I'm going through at the time. Thank you for the gift you've blessed us with!
This woman is amazing.
1:45 in ..that note its a dagger to the heart
She really is and was such a nice looking young lady.
".....& friend???" Do a little research. Give a little credit. Aretha's playing here with the great Ray Johnson. Johnson was Johnny Otis' piano man, and recorded throughout the 60's with folks including Rick Nelson, Nat Cole, Sam Cooke, and Frank Sinatra.
I didn't know his name either, but he's wonderful on this
Thanks!!!!
Thank you. It’s VERY important to know this!
Thanks for the info. He's great!
Thanks I was wondering who he was.
I absolutely love this performance!!!
I love that she smiled while singing. That was nice of her to not only share her gift of song but her beautiful smile.
So agree with you Stephanie! Especially with all of the mean mugging faces and obscene gestures that are associated with other types of (so-called) music, some of which I really do like!
I agree!!! it Just reminds Me the beauty of a woman's smile.
Thank you he seems a gentle soul with a smile quite capable of melting a mountain, excellent thing he still delivers wonderful perfomances, thanks & cheers.
This is awesome seeing this old video of Aretha wow love this song. so many great musicians, singers, performers came and come from New Orleans, Louisiana. My family roots are from there, my mother played the piano, never took lessons, she just loved to entertain people.
Queens of soul just doesn’t say enough about her! RIP!
Rest in Peace Queen ! I will remember you Always
Aretha is beautiful on this video. And a powerful voice lawd!!!
I remember the first time I ever heard this song was by Inez and Charlie Fox still sounds good to this day but I never knew Aretha Franklin song too she got a beautiful voice but nobody could sing that song like Inez and Charlie Fox
He can sing
Aretha Franklin is incomparable. Just stunning! :)
R.I.P. Queen Aretha. Never heard her sing this before!
On this day in 1965 {March 10th} Aretha Franklin performed "Mockingbird" on the ABC-TV program 'Shindig!'...
Two years later on December 17th, 1967 her covered version of the song entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #94; the following week it was again at #94, and that was also its last week on the Top Top 100...
It did a little bit better north of the border; it reached #57 on the Canadian RPM Singles chart...
In 1963 Inez Foxx's original version peaked at #7 on the Top 100 and in 1974 Carly Simon & James Taylor's covered version reached #5 on the chart...
They were singing it; Mr. Ray Johnson was playing it; and the Band was grooving it, way back in the 1960's. But I never knew who that man was - BURNING IT UP - key boarding until I watched this video. Thank Heaven somebody filmed it and have preserved it...for US to ENJOY over 50 years later. WOW!!! Aretha was at her best in voice and physique. She was never better, neither in interpretation nor in delivery !!
LOTTIE TUNES Charlie Fox
Wow. She can SING!
Genius song. Genius performance. OMG!
Perfection!!!
That is a voice and talent take a lifetime to grow into.
A masterpiece performed by 2 genius musicians ❤️ RIP Legends
The queen of music ❤️ there will never be such an amazing singer hod bless you 🙏
A song so catchy sung by the Queen of Soul only take 2 minutes and 22 seconds is outrageous! This song should have at least 30 minutes!
Awesome cover of the song.
Omg Her voice.
This tune has enough respect from me I love this tune it takes me bk to my old days
I love this SO much! I can't watch/listen without smiling and laughing with joy
We can tell that this guy that just sung with Aretha Franklin was nothing less than GREAT either coz he was featured here singging side by side with Aretha Franklin near or at her best and he didnt get overshadowed. Such a charismatic guy and very talented too !!! My hat is of for him !!!
"Mockingbird” is a song about love, longing, and the fear of losing someone dear to your heart. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who is hoping her lover will buy her a mockingbird as a token of affection. However, if the bird doesn’t sing, the woman requests a diamond ring instead. The song expresses her fear that if the diamond ring doesn’t shine, her lover will break her heart.
This song beautifully portrays the vulnerability and uncertainty that can exist in relationships. It encapsulates the longing to be loved and the fear of losing that love. Aretha’s heartfelt delivery of the lyrics adds a layer of depth to the emotions expressed.
Not really...
The original single was credited to Inez Foxx with vocal accompaniment by her brother Charlie, as they alternated the lyric on a syllabic basis. Considered something of a novelty song. ~interweb
she could bring soul to any song that wasn't hers.. I love this version🔥🔥🔥🤗🤗🤗
She's the best!!!!!!
Shindig! must have been a great tv program. I am not tired of seeing here his wonderful performances.
my mommy used to sing this song to me as a lullaby :)
What an amazing performance. There are no words for the look on Aretha's face! She just dominates the performance. Pure joy and power!!!!
i'll buy the bird and ring anytime!!! LOVE YA ARETHA!!!! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!!!!!!!
Rip dear Aretha
⚘❤⚘❤
My favourite song - RIP Aretha - you thrilled me
what a voice!!!!
it is such a beautiful duo... with 2 fantatic artists and souls.
makes me feeling good. something communicative !
I was stoked to see a young A Franklin. Never seen before so very Thank You. I'm from Australia
Definately THE BEST rendition of the song. :D
Aretha RULEZZZZZ!!!!!!!
Love Aretha.
Rest In Heaven..
Her excellency,the Queen!
Great duet, great performance
Yessss!!!! Oh my goodness -- love her so much. Rest in perfect peace Aretha!!!
Una de las mas grandes junto con Ella FitzGerald, saludos para todos desde Argentina.
Absolute nugget of a song and performance! Great job here Ferstday.
Always loved this song - and to hear the Queen sing it - and totally nail it, just fantastic. Many many thanks for posting this.
Aretha has so much power to her voice and still tons of control. She is the Queen of Soul.
love this!!!
Beautiful❤❤❤❤❤❤1:26 to 1:45 is my favorite part i just loveee itttt Aretha's voice ❤❤❤❤and that smile while she was singing❤❤
Rest in paradise 💕
just incredible....is there anything that aretha can sing that she doesn't make her own? i am just in awe of her
Both brilliant, perfect everything...
PURE GOLD-OR SHOULD SAY PLATINUM! MAGNIFICENT!
It's beyond trashy old platinum, Charles...
Pure soul!
she was just classy