To the world, Whitney Houston was an icon, but to Aretha Franklin she was her God-Daughter.
As such, it was inevitable that the Queen of Soul would pay musical homage to Houston, who tragically passed away last Saturday (February 11th).
Check out Franklin’s emotional tribute to the star she has guided since childhood at a private concert in Charlotte, North Carolina last night…
A truly spirited performance; one we wish was given under happier circumstances.
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beautiful still miss her so much:( cry everyday
That just brought tears to my eyes. Whitney was truly a blessing that god put here on this earth for us to share. I am so sadden by this. I wish someone could have been in that room with her. We will always love you Whitney!!!… I will have my tissues ready come friday when I see this funneral on CNN
RIP Whitney * Tears*
Yess Aretha you better take it back to the CHURCH!!!!!! Preach Aretha Preach!!!!
so hurt behind this whitney houston had the greatest voice in the world.
so sad in tears like she was family.
she was so important in pop culture helped breakdown barriers rip queen whitney
What a beautiful tribute! Coming from the heart and soul. A queen singing to an another.
@keri hilson 2012
Aretha is Whitney’s godmother.
So sad that whitney died , she was The Voice , i did a cover of one of her song the day she died =( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR0zVxlQzbw
That was absolutelt heartbreaking at the beginning when everybody started to clap to honour Whitney Elizabeth Houston. I´m so sad. The pain doesn´t go
My God! It’s just seems so unreal!! I mean out of thin Air she left us, and her voice, music, presence, and spirit will always live with us!! This is such a tragedy, such a misfortune situation that took place, but know she is in the arms of the Lord! Man Aretha sang that thang, my God!!!
I love Aretha and Whitney. Both so great.
My heart is sad by the news of Whitney Houstons death.She was beautiful and very talented. So many people loved Whitney and she will be missed.Things right now seem so out of place.She should still be here.Miss you Whitney-Rest Easy