For those who said "if she doesn't have the technique or the range to sing the song as it was originally written, then she shouldn't touch it.". I would think that Aretha is one of the greatest gorgeous singers able to sing any song in her style, whether remain as original or at her uniqueness talented. Why need to follow the original when she did not destroy the song but pulled out something the others can never ever do for this song. Respect that is your own opinion, and this is mine.
Aretha sang the hell out of this song! I can't stand how folk expect everyone to follow suit of the original version of a song. Let me interpret it how I feel it. Not to please you! ARETHA, I throw my hat off to your greatness!
The "Queen Of Soul" was effortless in this performance. She makes it look so easy. Thanks so much for posting this video. This is indeed a pleasant memory and moment in time.
Beautiful!!! Each singer has their own style and makes a song 'their own'...just respect that!! Lovely singer Reign love Aretha beautiful queen. xxx tyvm for sharing this video xx
Aretha Franklin is gifted and blessed with the ablility to bring the true essence of a song to birth. For example..."Bridge over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel was brought to life by her version of the song. That's why Aretha's voice is the 8th wonder of the world. Aretha's "I Dreamed A Dream" will always brings tears to my eyes. Salute to the Queen of Soul!
Aretha Franklin is THE QUEEN OF SOUL!!! any thing the Queen sings can only get better. Many have sung that song their way, and now that song has been ARETHARIZED!!! All it needed was a touch of soul and justice was done. Thank you QUEEN ARETHA for yet again an AWSOME performance.
In the song "Freeway of Love," Aretha interjected a Lot of Detroit into that song. When she referred to Love, Peace, Happiness, and Joy Rd, she was referring to the exact neighborhood she grew up in. :-)
@1106gary..Its called interpretation and that something that Aretha is a master at. Just because you understood the song in one light does not mean that's the only light it can shine in...
as a preteen this was my very first exposure to I Dreamed a Dream and Les Miz. Aretha's rendition made me seek out the original. I love all versions of the song. The lyrics are strong enough to transcend almost any interpretation. Aretha's middle aged, experienced voice fits it perfectly
to even compare susan boyle with Her Most Gracious Queen Aretha is like comparing diluting juice with the most exquisite and expensive champagne..i couldn't believe that Boyle already has agressive fans here in youtube, well they more are like layabouts protesting left and right ..Long live Aretha!
I've never seen Les Miserables, but for a 'showtune' to really work it should be amenable to some meaning outside of its context in the show -- like tunes by Sondheim or Cole Porter or Oscar Hammerstein -- so if this song is so literal that it makes no sense outside of the show and the character who sung it, it is a limitation of the song and not the singer.
It is meaningful outside of the show. It's a beautiful song in and out of the show. I'm just saying that when you re-write the lyrics to change the meaning of the song, you defeat the point of it.
Aretha has so many effects and techniques that you never know wich one she is going to use it, that 's why she can destroy any other standard singer, because they dont know how to sing and improvise, that's why Aretha with the year her voice maybe diminished, but doesnt matter because she always has a ace under the sleeve in the stage
Not only do I object to this performance musically as a violation of one of the greatest songs ever written [my personal favorite], but anybody who knows one iota about this song knows that she totally destroyed the meaning. It's beautiful because it's a song about a woman who's been destroyed by life. She just got fired for her job for not sleeping with the boss. She's about to become a prostitute, get tuberculosis, and die, leaving an orphan child behind. The dream dies. Get over it.
My opinion is worth yours, you think that you're a genius because you like her ???? how pretentious you are, sorry but when this poor has been massacres Nessun Dorma, then listen to italian opera singers who know what opera is. It's not because she had 21 grammy that it gives her the right to destroy others' works.
TRUE, she doesn not sing, she makes vocal most of the time ! I can't stand her and still wonder what people find in her ! her voice and way of singing has no emotions and no feelings but are noisy and tiring to listen ! listen to her "Nessun dorma" version which is a real disaster !
Yes she is queen but im sure only in new york hahaha...her songs not so familiar specialy in asia..unlike barbra striesand..celine dion..tina..cher..ross..warwick..all country know them...but aretha?..hello
+Rana Dilraj What you Should have said is that YOU are Ignorant involving Aretha Franklin and her music!! The fact that you even associate her with New York proves that you don't know what the hell you're talking about! EVERY Last One of the people you have identified, ALL "BOW" and pay Homage to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and pay Huge Dollars to see her perform!!
Rana Dilraj Sorry dude. Indianapolis here and that right there is the UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF SOUL. 18 Time Grammy Winner. This was Beyoncé before Beyoncé. Before Whitney. There was Auntie Ree
At least Susan didn't forget the words. Aretha is great but she's taking a lot of liberties with the lyrics. Actually she just winging it. What she is singing makes no sense.
Holy flying fuck, her take on "I Dreamed.." simply doesn't fit the song at all, it's so awful I'm almost shocked. It reminds me of when some black professional singers interpret the Star Spangled Banner, they always want to add a layer in the song but it just turns out so off.
As far as I Dreamed a Dream, Aretha pretty much wrecked that song. Butchered it. The song is not meant to sound like black blues. It's DESIGNED to be sung with class and elegance. I could do better than that and I'm a man who can't even sing.
For those who said "if she doesn't have the technique or the range to sing the song as it was originally written, then she shouldn't touch it.". I would think that Aretha is one of the greatest gorgeous singers able to sing any song in her style, whether remain as original or at her uniqueness talented.
Why need to follow the original when she did not destroy the song but pulled out something the others can never ever do for this song.
Respect that is your own opinion, and this is mine.
Aretha sang the hell out of this song! I can't stand how folk expect everyone to follow suit of the original version of a song. Let me interpret it how I feel it. Not to please you! ARETHA, I throw my hat off to your greatness!
if you will listen to the song closely, you can notice that the song is strongly emotional!!!!
The absolute diva ! Powerful interpretation ! What a woman, what an artist. I am speechless !!!
The "Queen Of Soul" was effortless in this performance. She makes it look so easy. Thanks so much for posting this video. This is indeed a pleasant memory and moment in time.
Beautiful!!! Each singer has their own style and makes a song 'their own'...just respect that!! Lovely singer Reign love Aretha beautiful queen. xxx tyvm for sharing this video xx
Aretha Franklin is gifted and blessed with the ablility to bring the true essence of a song to birth. For example..."Bridge over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel was brought to life by her version of the song. That's why Aretha's voice is the 8th wonder of the world. Aretha's "I Dreamed A Dream" will always brings tears to my eyes.
Salute to the Queen of Soul!
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF SOUL LADY REE REE
Aretha Franklin is THE QUEEN OF SOUL!!! any thing the Queen sings can only get better. Many have sung that song their way, and now that song has been ARETHARIZED!!! All it needed was a touch of soul and justice was done. Thank you QUEEN ARETHA for yet again an AWSOME performance.
In the song "Freeway of Love," Aretha interjected a Lot of Detroit into that song. When she referred to Love, Peace, Happiness, and Joy Rd, she was referring to the exact neighborhood she grew up in. :-)
ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF SOUL ARETHA FRANKLIN
our beautiful queen...in remarkably good voice with glimpses of her 60s and 70s majesty!! Loved it.
Happy Birthday your Musical Majesty.......the Great Aretha!
The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin brought new life to I have a dream the other version are cold and dead.
@1106gary..Its called interpretation and that something that Aretha is a master at. Just because you understood the song in one light does not mean that's the only light it can shine in...
as a preteen this was my very first exposure to I Dreamed a Dream and Les Miz. Aretha's rendition made me seek out the original. I love all versions of the song. The lyrics are strong enough to transcend almost any interpretation. Aretha's middle aged, experienced voice fits it perfectly
WOW THIS LADY IS A WONDER
She's this size again! Thank god!
"Go on up to love satisfaction and joy road"
i dreamed a dream brought me here
@Datplayboy1 ARETHARIZED.......I Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....should be in Webster's Dictionary
*reign long*
her versions retains the essence of the broadway version most cogently when it sounds the least like it melodically
I don't understand why the media bestows such accolades on Beyonce Knowles when Aretha Franklin is so much that BK will never be.
Is that you Aretha? She looks stunning in this video!
For a good read check out "A Step Into Deliverance" by T. Pugh. It's a riveting autobiography. A real-pager.
@NubbyG05 LOL!!!! Thanks
to even compare susan boyle with Her Most Gracious Queen Aretha is like comparing diluting juice with the most exquisite and expensive champagne..i couldn't believe that Boyle already has agressive fans here in youtube, well they more are like layabouts protesting left and right ..Long live Aretha!
Get off of your period and grow up! We LOVE ALL OF HER VERSIONS OF ALL OF THE SONGS YOU LISTED!
Her's is more optimistic.
"Life must not kill the dream I dreamed"
I've never seen Les Miserables, but for a 'showtune' to really work it should be amenable to some meaning outside of its context in the show -- like tunes by Sondheim or Cole Porter or Oscar Hammerstein -- so if this song is so literal that it makes no sense outside of the show and the character who sung it, it is a limitation of the song and not the singer.
They why aren't you watching Susan's version if it's so much better?
Copy and paste if Susan Boyle brought you here!!
It is meaningful outside of the show. It's a beautiful song in and out of the show. I'm just saying that when you re-write the lyrics to change the meaning of the song, you defeat the point of it.
Aretha has so many effects and techniques that you never know wich one she is going to use it, that 's why she can destroy any other standard singer, because they dont know how to sing and improvise, that's why Aretha with the year her voice maybe diminished, but doesnt matter because she always has a ace under the sleeve in the stage
Not only do I object to this performance musically as a violation of one of the greatest songs ever written [my personal favorite], but anybody who knows one iota about this song knows that she totally destroyed the meaning. It's beautiful because it's a song about a woman who's been destroyed by life. She just got fired for her job for not sleeping with the boss. She's about to become a prostitute, get tuberculosis, and die, leaving an orphan child behind. The dream dies. Get over it.
She invented SOUL ?? i didn't know she was born so early ! what about Ray Charles who created it ignorant ???
Ironic coming from a Susan Boyle fan lol!
My opinion is worth yours, you think that you're a genius because you like her ???? how pretentious you are, sorry but when this poor has been massacres Nessun Dorma, then listen to italian opera singers who know what opera is. It's not because she had 21 grammy that it gives her the right to destroy others' works.
TRUE, she doesn not sing, she makes vocal most of the time ! I can't stand her and still wonder what people find in her ! her voice and way of singing has no emotions and no feelings but are noisy and tiring to listen ! listen to her "Nessun dorma" version which is a real disaster !
one of the most over rated singers,screamers.if you cannot hit the note scream it. this song is out of her leauge
Susan boyle is better--- Much!
I hate this.
I prefer Susan Boyle!!!!!!!!
Yes she is queen but im sure only in new york hahaha...her songs not so familiar specialy in asia..unlike barbra striesand..celine dion..tina..cher..ross..warwick..all country know them...but aretha?..hello
+Rana Dilraj What you Should have said is that YOU are Ignorant involving Aretha Franklin and her music!! The fact that you even associate her with New York proves that you don't know what the hell you're talking about! EVERY Last One of the people you have identified, ALL "BOW" and pay Homage to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and pay Huge Dollars to see her perform!!
Rana Dilraj Sorry dude. Indianapolis here and that right there is the UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF SOUL. 18 Time Grammy Winner. This was Beyoncé before Beyoncé. Before Whitney. There was Auntie Ree
Rana Dilraj, you got to be on top of your game when peons feel the need to say dumb shyt 😂😂
Your a deadset idiot...
Rana Dilraj matter of generation
At least Susan didn't forget the words. Aretha is great but she's taking a lot of liberties with the lyrics. Actually she just winging it. What she is singing makes no sense.
Holy flying fuck, her take on "I Dreamed.." simply doesn't fit the song at all, it's so awful I'm almost shocked. It reminds me of when some black professional singers interpret the Star Spangled Banner, they always want to add a layer in the song but it just turns out so off.
As far as I Dreamed a Dream, Aretha pretty much wrecked that song. Butchered it. The song is not meant to sound like black blues. It's DESIGNED to be sung with class and elegance. I could do better than that and I'm a man who can't even sing.
Willie Openshaw Songs are meant to be sung.
Will you just.piss.off!! Ignoramus
ha ha. Seriously, aretha wrecked that song. No class whatsover. Classless.
She sang that song from her soul.Of all the renditions I've heard of I Dreamed a dream Aretha's is the only one that touched my soul.
Willie Openshaw, Aretha is telling her story. She can make your feel the song. I had to go to ITunes and buy it. You mad
And your brainless now.go away
You need to get your ears checked by a doctor