International Jazz Day at the White House - Aretha Franklin Performs 'A Song For You'

Aretha Franklin performs Leon Russell's "A Song For You" with Brian Blade, Herbie Hancock and Christian McBride at the 2016 International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert in Washington, D.C. at the White House.

[sebastianositaliano]

Herbie Hancock is playing back up to Aretha ... on a Leon Russell song.

Make it make sense, Lord. This is all just so much awesome sauce.

[cindyliu]

“I know your image of me is NOT what I hope to be” - genius lyrics change

[piustwelfth]

Aretha recorded this song 40+ years earlier on one of her early 1970's albums. I highly recommend it.

[jrbs]

She got better as she got older. Very few people have music truly ingrained in their soul as Aretha did.

[jamesgant]

I’m a 56 year old grown man. And tears are poring down my face. Love forever ARETHA

[davidrectorthesinger]

Just playing the intro to this song is a difficult thing to do and home girl nailed it. At her age she still can blow. That's why she's the true and original Queen Bee.

[Gexxon]

We forget how much of a musician Aretha was, not just a maestro of vocals but she could actually play the hell out of a piano too. Marvelous, talented woman. She will be missed, especially by my mom, who's favorite Aretha was to her. Both R.I.P.

[terriraith]

What a beautiful version of this incomparable song. Fly free, Aretha. Long live the Queen. Thanks for all of the beautiful memories you left us.

[hakobhakobian]

What a legend.. The only true Queen Of Soul ! Rest In Peace Aretha, what an incredible person you’ve been !

[Axes_]

This was an artist. Not an overproduced song, not 40 writers behind a "hit", not a false statement about feminism.

Talent, only talent, voice and the power of the soul. That was Aretha.

[alwaysastudent]

Miss Aretha on stage with Herbie Hancock and Christian McBride??!! WOW! This was amazing. She is now with her sister, and the rest of her loved ones now...

[ATalkWithDianna]

Beautiful Aretha so Grateful to have seen her over 50yrs. many concerts and special places.

[marcusmiller]

It's 1am I need to be awake by 5am... and I'm deep in a video loop. And I dont and won't regret it.

[MrsMattMurphy]

So beautiful.. There will never be another like her

[beachcomber]

She is as beautiful as her voice both inside and out!

[MsJrzy]

Wow! Nothing but soul!! Rest easy, Queen ❤️

[tracy]

Lord thank you for this woman . God is good !! thank u jesus !!

[josepmariamarin]

Can't help cryin' everytime I watch this video-song. Emotionally stunning.
R.I.P. Aretha ♡

[pdoe]

Sing Aretha! I miss you dearly. Your music is the greatest and strongest form of energy we will ever experience!

[galenstone]

Aretha and Leon Russell. Great combination.