The performances had been a becoming tribute to the late legend.
The Queen Soul obtained the tribute that she rightly deserved with Clive Davis’ “Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen Soul.” The stay present was filmed again in January, however it aired this previous weekend, simply weeks earlier than what would have been Aretha Franklin’s 77th birthday. The live performance was hosted by Tyler Perry and featured a “who’s who” roster powerhouse vocalists paying homage to the late Soul music legend. Patti LaBelle, Alicia Keys, Fantasia, Shirley Ceasar, Yolanda Adams, SZA, Kelly Clarkson, H.E.R., Celine Dion, Janelle Monae, John Legend, and Jennifer Hudson—who will painting the R&B icon in a forthcoming biopic— all took to the stage to carry out.
Perry shared private moments he’d had with Franklin, together with when she shocked him with an sudden telephone name. “I acquired a name from her at some point saying, ‘That is Aretha Franklin.’ I’m like, ‘You’ve acquired to be kidding,’” he recalled. “She cherished my character] Madea … I didn’t know what an enormous fan she was till she known as and simply advised me. That’s the sort beneficiant person who she was. She would name you up and encourage you.”
Jennifer Hudson amazed the viewers along with her covers “Assume,” “Respect,” and “Ain’t No Manner.” Alicia Keys and SZA carried out “Spirit In The Darkish,” “Day Dreaming,” and “You are All I Want To Get By.” Janelle Mone acquired issues swinging with “Rock Regular.” H.E.R. blew viewers away with “I Say A Little Prayer For You,” whereas Chole x Halle gave their rendition “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves.” Patti LaBelle sang “Name Me,” after which there was Brandi Carlile, Fantasia, Andra Day, and Alessia Cara who tore down the home with “Pure Lady.”
Try the performances beneath.