Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer (Official Audio)

The official audio of "I Say a Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin from the album 'Aretha Now' (1968). This cover of Dionne Warwick's "I Say a Little Prayer" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

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An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin. In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”, “Think” (lyrics by Aretha Franklin), definitive versions of the songs “Respect” and “I Say a Little Prayer”, and global hits like “Freeway Of Love,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, and “A Rose Is Still A Rose.”

Altogether, 112 of her singles reached the charts, with 20 No. 1 R&B singles, the most ever by a female artist. She won 18 Grammy Awards (including the first eight trophies for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance) and, out of recognition for her for indelible contribution to American music and culture, received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Pulitzer Prize.

[donw]

Aretha really lets the backup singers really shine.

[maribarreto]

The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair, now,
And wondering what dress to wear, now,
I say a little prayer for you

Forever, and ever,
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, and ever,
(We never will part Oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, forever,
(That's how it must be to live without you)
Would only mean heartbreak for me, ooh

I run for the bus, dear,
While riding I think of us, dear,
I say a little prayer for you
At work I just take time
And all through my coffee break-time,
I say a little prayer for you

Forever, and ever,
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, and ever,
(We never will part Oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, forever,
(That's how it must be To live without you)
Would only mean heartbreak for me

My darling, believe me
For me there is no one but you
Please love me too
Answer my prayer
Answer my prayer now babe, oh-oh

Forever, and ever, ever
(You'll stay in my heart and I will love you)
(Forever) Forever, and ever,
(We never will part Oh, how I love you)
(Together) Together, forever,
(That's how it must be to live without you)
Would only mean heartbreak for me, nobody but me

My darling, believe me
For me there is no one but you
Please love me too
Answer my prayer
Answer my prayer now babe
Say you love me too
Answer it right now babe
Answer my prayer

❤

[rbrockman]

I'm a 60 something year old white guy, in Texas of all places, who was 9-10 yrs when she did this. Even then as a boy I knew she was very special. My mom, as a young widow, had a lot to do with my music appreciation. Man!! That women could sing. Won't be another one like not even close.

[smokadoga]

One of the amazing features of this recording is that the only instruments are a piano, stand-up bass, acoustic guitar, and drums. Aretha’s voice and the back-up singers are so strong, it fills it out like you’re hearing an orchestra. Rare and exceptional talent.

[Sarah_Stark]

This is definitely the best version of this song.

[jessicawilliams]

Her voice is so relaxing, but extremely powerful and beautiful. I love this song, I love her voice and even the backup singers’ voices. Amazing, just amazing. Happy heavenly 82nd Birthday to Aretha Franklin! ❤🥳🎉🎊🕊️3/25/2024

[jeremymanning]

I remember the first time I heard this on the radio about 50 years ago. That voice blew me away then, and still does today.

[JM-zqem]

I was a a heroin addict/opiate addict for 5 years. Everything in this song reminds me of what my mother probably went through .R.I.P. mom

[georgegeller]

Little known fact: Hal David wrote these lyrics imagining the thoughts of a young girl whose boyfriend is fighting in Vietnam. To the veterans and their families -- this is your song. Prettiest song of the 1960's.

[RalphWilliamstherd]

I think Aretha Franklin has the greatest voice to ever sing into a microphone. One of the "evers" at the end of this song always touches my soul when she hits the note.

[kcdav]

Aretha, I said a little prayer for you. Thanks for the memories. This is a classic!

[racheller]

I didn't even realize I had tears in my eyes just how beautiful is her voice, the lyrics ... Rest well The Queen of Soul.💕🙏🏾💕

[bskanlessda]

Rip Burt Bacharach 🙏🏼 who wrote this song so Aretha Franklin can Bless us all with this Classic 🎶🎵🎶

[haydenburks]

I'm manic-depressive and currently having a manic attack. This song is very comforting. All my love Mrs. Aretha ❤

[davidallsopp]

Words cannot express how good this song is and how well Aretha sings it

[lucaslaino]

The voice.the piano.the chorus.everything sounds so good here

[mikemccabe]

Sometimes I just can't stop shedding tears when I hear this song.

[hernancano]

The famous saying " Old times were better" applies perfectly here. The one and only, an American treasure! She is amazing angels with her unmatched voice and admirable life! R.I.P. SOUL QUEEN!

[preciosaindiferencia]

Not just anything that sounds can be considered a song. This is and can be felt over the top. A great composer, Burt Bacharach, a unique performer, Aretha Franklin + a great mix: the choir voices and the complete instruments sound in their proper measure and without waste; they are valued and complemented under a unique percussion register.

[jessicawilliams]

As soon as it starts you just fall in love with her voice and this song. I love the backup singers as well. This song is forever timeless, amazing, and iconic, and the same could be said about her. Today marks 6 years since we lost the Queen of Soul, and one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha Franklin. May her legacy live on always and forever! ❤🕊️🕊️8/16/2024