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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums***Aretha Home Going Thread***
I just have too much to say and want to hear all yall too. Maybe we can gather here as they're gathered there.
Much Respect, Queen Aretha.
Me.
(35,454 posts)nolabear
(41,990 posts)kimbutgar
(21,177 posts)Passing on all three McCain funerals.
nolabear
(41,990 posts)uponit7771
(90,353 posts)Hotler
(11,443 posts)nolabear
(41,990 posts)uponit7771
(90,353 posts)nolabear
(41,990 posts)mnhtnbb
(31,401 posts)That's not easy for him with his disability.
HipChick
(25,485 posts)and cannot tear myself away...
oasis
(49,399 posts)lindysalsagal
(20,726 posts)mnhtnbb
(31,401 posts)in some churches.
Demovictory9
(32,468 posts)livetohike
(22,157 posts)nolabear
(41,990 posts)mnhtnbb
(31,401 posts)Got a standing ovation--including from Bill Clinton-- and a shout out from attendees to Maxine that "we've got your back".
JHan
(10,173 posts)nolabear
(41,990 posts)nolabear
(41,990 posts)I am the worst atheist in the world maybe but I love gospel, and I love that song. And his heart was on the floor.
DangerousRhythm
(2,916 posts)Still wiping away tears and I'm an atheist too. What fantastic performances so far.
a kennedy
(29,696 posts)just curious.
nolabear
(41,990 posts)LisaM
(27,822 posts)I might add, I've seen some amazing hats today.
MountCleaners
(1,148 posts)And her energy level...it's like she's 70!
nolabear
(41,990 posts)And good GOD that woman is amazing!
DoBotherMe
(2,340 posts)The loss just hit me today ...
nolabear
(41,990 posts)Corktown
(22 posts)"Who would watch six hours worth of a funeral ceremony? Anyone with even half beat in their soul. I turned on Aretha's funeral and thought that I'd just watch a little bit, and hours later, can't stop watching. So many highlights, both in word, song and yes, the lifting of one's heart. Loved Cicely Tyson. Gladys Knight just sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and Stevie Wonder has played a harmonica number and is now speaking. And Jennifer Holliday just blew her pipes out on the final musical piece! Bring that woman some ice water to cool them down, right now! All my love to Aretha, and 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙤 proud of our city, Detroit."
On top of being a wonderful tribute to Aretha, "Queen of Soul", and good for the soul of anyone watching, one could make an argument that this was the best musical event of the year....
proglib217
(88 posts)And she will be missed.
I always found it interesting that her signature song was written by Otis, who I always felt was the King of Soul. No disrespect to James intended.