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Aretha Franklin‘s funeral was jam-packed with singers from some of the world’s biggest names, from Faith Hill and Jennifer Holliday to The Clark Sisters and Fantasia. We’ve rounded up some of the best musical performances below.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson sang this from the depths of her soul. She did what we all needed her to. #AreathaHomegoing #ArethaFrankinFuneral pic.twitter.com/SX9F7gEyNB
— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) August 31, 2018
Gladys Knight
Miss Gladys Knight sings stunning renditions of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and 'Like a Bridge Over Troubled Waters' during the celebration of life held for Aretha Franklin. https://t.co/KqqVUjp95O pic.twitter.com/bnS6L2mKVp
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) August 31, 2018
Fantasia
Shoes came off at the beginning, that is ALL you need to know. Let Fantasia bless your soul. You’re welcome. #ArethaHomegoing #ArethaFrankinFuneral pic.twitter.com/RXlawZZSci
— Such (@Such) August 31, 2018
Ariana Grande
#ArethaFranklin funeral: @ArianaGrande sings "A Natural Woman" in tribute to "Queen of Soul"
WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/cWnGFk3OJ1 pic.twitter.com/cNCKb6GcnT— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) August 31, 2018
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson sings to Aretha Frankling at her funeral: https://t.co/m1ZEe6FAf4 pic.twitter.com/12rsHBzBbH
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 31, 2018
The Clark Sisters
The legendary Clark Sisters perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral "is my preaching in vain": https://t.co/iNKZLXpOyS pic.twitter.com/BSGYN2D5yF
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 31, 2018
Stevie Wonder
Love is the "greatest gift" given in life, musician Stevie Wonder said during a moving tribute to Aretha Franklin, adding, "We need to make love great again because black lives do matter, because all lives do matter." https://t.co/TYFT4kJhi3 pic.twitter.com/87HDAQiJAc
— CNN (@CNN) August 31, 2018
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