Aretha Franklin Surprises Crowd with 'A Song For You' in 2011

In 2011, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame hosted a week-long Music Masters salute to Aretha Franklin. The week culminated in an all-star concert tribute to the Queen of Soul. The 1987 Hall of Fame Inductee wasn't scheduled to perform that night, but then the most amazing thing happened: she surprised everyone with a stirring version of "A Song for You" alongside fellow Inductees Dennis Edwards and Ronald Isley.

[FabledGentleman]

So talented, so incredibly gifted. She will never be forgotten, she was one in a billion.

[cherylsimmons]

Aretha didn't care what Dennis's voice sound liked
She had a thing for him
Now they're together
RIP Aretha and Dennis
This is what you call legendary

[gobabe]

These two people sung about the love they had fir each other. They apologized to each other for what ever. It was absolutely beautiful. They passed 6.5 mths apart. Rip. Two Legends.

[ladylydia]

When Alretha Franklin was formed. God broke the mold. None before the Queen of Soul music, certainly, none after.

[Grondiron]

What a voice. Beautiful. Miss Franklin is pure class. So glad we have the chance to listen to her.

[J.Evans_Official]

Y'all crazy Aretha and Dennis making magic. She used to date him in the 70s briefly and wrote the song daydreaming about him. Ron is the icing on the cake. This is pure soul music at its best

[kindayounggiftedandblack]

Not Only Did This Give Me Tingly Head Feelings Immediately, But I was Delighted to see the Genuine Delightful reaction and smile of Ronal Isley as he was obviously throughly enjoying to musical back and forth between Aretha and Dennis….A Superstar enjoying and respecting the gifts of others musicians is R-E-S-P-E-C-T Personified as far as Respect among Musicians. Anyway, Thank You to Aretha Franklin (RIP), Dennis Edwards (RIP), Ronald Isley and everybody else for once again sharing with me and the rest of the world How It’s Done and No Matter Where You Are Now….Y’all Better

[petersugar]

Wooow Aretha Franklin voice was so strong and powerful here

[dorothymays-pitts]

Dennis and Aretha died 6 and one half mos apart God bless both of the 2 giants. DPitts❤️❤️❤️❤️🤙🏾DPitts

[phyllis]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 two legends gone the Queen of Soul and Dennis Rest in Peace Both of you 😇😇😇😇😇😇😍😍😍😍😍

[robari]

Somewhere the great Leon Russell, who wrote and recorded this beautiful song, is telling Dennis to sit down and just enjoy the Aretha's poetry in singing.

[sekereterra]

Dennis's gravely voice is the perfect accompaniment for Aretha's smooth, sharp voice.

[kentallen]

Ex-lovers singing to each other. Outstanding performance!

[parissanders]

Just let Aretha sing it by herself. Sing Queen!

[gloglogo]

Wow! I could feel the love between them. They forget Ron and the rest were there. So sweet...

[russellfayson]

Rest in peace Queen 👑! There will never be another.

[lindamercer]

Listed to her live n 1999. Columbus Ohio. 5th row center. Queen of soul and all genres of music. I will NEVER 4 get. What a blessing. She was more than I could have ever imagined. The theater was small. No words but"God is Good 😇🥰

[SeanieBanks]

A love song but for some reason it touched my soul Lord I felt you in this I know people won't believe but God shows up right where you are he's that kind of friend

[roa]

That power voice, love you Aretha forever 💞💞💞

[tutorlog]

She and Dennis were involved when young. She is honest in her heart and music. He inspired some of her earlier songs such as Daydreaming. She loved him.