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About

In 2011, Rolling Stone listed Aretha Franklin as the No. 1 Greatest Singer of All Time, an honor that was long overdue in the eyes of her fans. Since she first hit the scene more than 40 years ago, she has been considered a legend and the living embodiment of soul music. Franklin’s musical and performance style combines a belty, powerhouse, mezzo-soprano sound with a charismatic, almost evangelistic interpretive style reminiscent of James Brown. In fact, she and Brown arguably created this deeply soul-stirring style, which is considered the essential signature sound of R&B. This, combined with an uncanny ability to find songs that suit her voice to perfection, has made her one of those unforgettable, once-in-a-generation singers.

Franklin’s soul and gospel roots came from a childhood spent singing in her father’s church. By the time she was 18, she was singing for Columbia Records, but it wasn’t until seven years later in 1967, that she hit the charts with “Respect,” “Natural Woman” and “Think.” By the 1960s, she was being dubbed “The Queen of Soul” and throughout the next four decades, Franklin stayed at the top of the profession, with scores of No. 1 singles and a veritable cabinet full of Grammy Awards. In 2012, Legacy Recordings celebrated Franklin’s 70th birthday with “Knew You Were Waiting: The Best of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998.” The album featured 15 of her mega-hits, including duets with Annie Lennox, Elton John, Whitney Houston and others. In recent years, Franklin has had to curtail her tour dates due to health problems. Ticket holders fortunate enough to have seen her in concert say that it’s one of the all-time great musical experiences, so it’s a safe bet that once she gets back to the performing arena, she’ll be singing once again to sold out crowds.

Setlists

    1. 1.I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
    2. 2.Do Right Woman, Do Right Man (Dan Penn cover)
    3. 3.Baby I Love You
    4. 4.Skylark (Hoagy Carmichael cover)
    5. 5.(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Carole King cover)
    6. 6.Chain of Fools
    7. 7.I Say a Little Prayer (Burt Bacharach cover)
    8. 8.Bridges (Astrud Gilberto cover)
    9. 9.Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel cover)
    10. 10.The Old Landmark (Brewster Singers cover)
    11. 11.Freeway of Love
    12. 12.Nessun dorma (Giacomo Puccini cover)
    1. 1.I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
    2. 2.Skylark (Hoagy Carmichael cover)
    3. 3.Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) (Stevie Wonder cover)
    4. 4.Don't Play That Song (You Lied) (Ben E. King cover)
    5. 5.(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Carole King cover)
    6. 6.Chain of Fools
    7. 7.Band Instrumental
    8. 8.The Old Landmark (Brewster Singers cover)
    9. 9.Something He Can Feel
    10. 10.Rolling in the Deep / Ain't No Mountain High Enough
    11. 11.Sweet Sixteen (B.B. King cover)
    12. 12.My Cup Runneth Over (Harvey Smith cover)
    13. 13.Brand New Me (Dusty Springfield cover)
    14. 14.Freeway of Love
  1. Encore

    1. 15.Respect (Otis Redding cover)
    1. 1.Think / Natural Woman / Freeway of Love (Instrumental, performed by the Aretha Frankin Orchestra)
    2. 2.I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
    3. 3.Sparkle
    4. 4.Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) (Stevie Wonder cover)
    5. 5.Don't Play That Song (You Lied) (Ben E. King cover)
    6. 6.(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Carole King cover)
    7. 7.Chain of Fools
    8. 8.Band Instrumental (Intermission)
    9. 9.Gospel Interlude
    10. 10.Something He Can Feel
    11. 11.Brand New Me (Dusty Springfield cover)
    12. 12.Sweet Sixteen (B.B. King cover)
    13. 13.My Cup Runneth Over (Harvey Smith cover)
    14. 14.Freeway of Love
  1. Encore

    1. 15.Respect (Otis Redding cover)
    1. 1.Think / Natural Woman / Freeway of Love (Instrumental, performed by the Aretha Frankin Orchestra)
    2. 2.I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
    3. 3.Sparkle
    4. 4.Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) (Stevie Wonder cover)
    5. 5.Don't Play That Song (You Lied) (Ben E. King cover)
    6. 6.(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Carole King cover)
    7. 7.Chain of Fools
    8. 8.Another Star (Stevie Wonder cover) (instrumental, performed by the Aretha Franklin Orchestra)
    9. 9.Gospel Interlude (Aretha Franklin on piano)
    10. 10.The Old Landmark (Brewster Singers cover)
    11. 11.Rolling in the Deep / Ain't No Mountain High Enough
    12. 12.Sweet Sixteen (B.B. King cover)
    13. 13.Brand New Me (Dusty Springfield cover)
    14. 14.My Cup Runneth Over (Harvey Smith cover)
    15. 15.Freeway of Love
  1. Encore

    1. 16.Respect (Otis Redding cover)
    1. 1.Think / Natural Woman / Freeway of Love (Performed by the Aretha Frankin Orchestra)
    2. 2.I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
    3. 3.Sparkle
    4. 4.Something He Can Feel
    5. 5.Don't Play That Song (You Lied) (Ben E. King cover)
    6. 6.(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Carole King cover)
    7. 7.Chain of Fools
    8. 8.Band Instrumental (Intermission)
    9. 9.Gospel Interlude
    10. 10.Rolling in the Deep / Ain't No Mountain High Enough
    11. 11.Sweet Sixteen (B.B. King cover)
    12. 12.Brand New Me (Dusty Springfield cover)
    13. 13.My Cup Runneth Over (Harvey Smith cover)
    14. 14.Freeway of Love
  1. Encore

    1. 15.Respect (Otis Redding cover)

Reviews

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 1405 reviews
  • Great show

    by Hoser69420 on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    For Aretha's age she sounded just as good as she did on her old records. If your a fan I highly recommend taking the time to see her if she comes back through.

  • Totally Still The Queen

    by Beautimarks on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    Aretha Franklin has some amazing lungs. This was one of the best performances I have ever seen and I have seen dozens of concerts all over the world. She looked fabulous and I was not expecting the weight loss - so that was a nice surprise and to hear her health has improved significantly. She looked beautiful and was so kind to the audience to the very end. The band was outstanding. At the end people wouldn't leave, they kept going closer to the state even after she did her encore; R E S P E C T of course. And she came back out again just to wave and shake a few hands. Class act. I will see her again but definitely not at The Mann. Although the food was good at the Crescendo and the service was fine, they need to work on their parking situation. Horrible. The parking staff didn't know what they were doing everybody need to see a supervisor. It's a simple question where is guest parking - "well there should have been a spotter over there . . ." Really? I definitely wasn't feeling any brotherly love during the parking.

  • Aretha Franklin

    by Wrenetta on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    I really love Aretha Franklin, and this was my very first time seeing her. Her voice was strong, and She is absolutely amazing. My daughter and I go back as far as the sixties with her music. We love everything that she sings. We traveled from Maryland, The weekend in Philly was Wonderful.

  • The Greater Show Ever

    by Anonymous on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful great show I will go see Aretha Franklin

  • Aretha Franklin was boring.

    by Rita52 on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 1 out of 5

    If she is retiring it's good while she is still considered the Queen of Soul.

  • Aretha on Fire in Philadelphia

    by Maurie on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    In what may be her final performance in Philadelphia, Aretha came to sing! Looking quite a bit slimmer and perhaps a little fragile as she walked to the stage, all concerns about her condition vanished once she opened her mouth. Singing with an intensity and power we haven't seen in recent years, Aretha sailed through her set list delivering crowd-pleasing hit after hit. Her voice was in top form displaying a wide range including the thrilling high notes she is known for. She showed off her vocal virtuosity with her signature runs and melisma. The crowd roared as she headed to the piano to accompany herself on "Brand New Me" and "My Cup Runneth Over." Highlights of the evening including the opening "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me," "You Make Me Feel Like A Nautral Woman," "Chain of Fools," "Sweet Sixteen," and "Respect." Aretha appeared to be enjoying herself and taking full advantage of being in great voice. I'm glad I got a chance to see her in this triumphant performance during her final tour.

  • Stunning Show

    by GEKJJ on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    Full band, full bgvs, and the Queen was just amazing. At 75 she still has it.

  • Aretha was great - the band was way too loud

    by JosephW1 on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 3 out of 5

    We were seated in Orchestra B Center. Aretha can sure still sing!!. However, the band was so loud that she was overshadowed. In fact, it was so loud it was almost painful. My wife had to plug her ears. Aretha was best when she was at the piano with minimal accompaniment from the band. If the sound had been better handled, my review would likely be much more positive.

  • Aretha the Queen

    by Uniserv on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    Her voice is the same even though she looks different.

  • Distorted sound

    by Phily62 on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 2 out of 5

    Distorted sound, limited and high priced concessions choices made this show less than memorable.

  • She remains The Incomparable Aretha Franklin

    by thelady7156 on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    Aretha was amazing. Although she appeared frail from her illness in frame size, her voice still iis a powerhouse! It's been rumored over the years that Ree-Ree barely talks to preserve her vocal cords. That is now absolutely believable! She was able to hit notes and have the breath to sing that quite frankly normally dissipates with age. My only complaint is that there were times when the band was just a little to loud and drowned her out once or twice but when she asked them to bring it down that fixed the problem.

  • Aretha Franklin

    by Mercedia on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    Truly an enjoyable night, her voice was remarkable

  • The Great Aretha Franklin !

    by TruthBeToldAgain on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 4 out of 5

    A good performance by the venerable Aretha Franklin. Many of her old hits, and they were all loved by the crowd. We had decent seats as well, which is important as this is quite the grand venue. Disappointed that a " meet - n' - greet " was not offered, Miss Franklin did indeed receive some visitors after her performance, but only special guests who were able to snag a backstage pass somewhere. Also a disappointment that her staff as well as the venue's staffing gave Miss Franklin's fans the run - a - round when all they wanted was for her to sign some of their old albums of Miss Franklin's. And that when Miss Franklin finally did depart the venue, she was whisked away without even stopping for a moment to greet at least some of her avid fans who had waited in the exit area for a very long time, just to say a nice little " hello ."

  • Great

    by Fths on 8/29/17The Mann - PhiladelphiaRating: 5 out of 5

    Show was wonderful Ms Franklin was great she sang from the heart

  • by Momlldoit on 6/9/17NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyRating: 2 out of 5

    Very expensive ticket for so few songs. Ms Franklin is a legend, however the show left much to be desired. Only excuse is ms Franklin was ill. We should have gotten partial refunds.

  • Aretha Franklin was forgettable!!!

    by Momlldoit on 6/7/17NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyRating: 1 out of 5

    Aretha only sang eight songs.She took a sick brake during the show for about ten to fifteen minutes. The show lasted until around 9:30,maybe 10. She did not perform any of her top hits. Needless to say we thought she should have canceled the show.

  • Love Aretha

    by Cheriduck on 5/18/17NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyRating: 4 out of 5

    Aretha Franklin is still reigns as the Queen Of Soul. Her voice remains in perfect form. The only complaint i have is that the venue did not have her concert "in the round" so consequently she performed and some of us had a side view while other saw her back the whole night.

  • Retha!

    by Pete20333 on 5/18/17NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyRating: 5 out of 5

    She was fabulous. Band was great. It was a pleasure seeing her again. Can't wait till next time!

  • Queen of soul!

    by cgg05 on 5/17/17NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyRating: 4 out of 5

    recommended if you are a true aretha fan,, Seemed like many of her best songs were missing,,,Arethas voice was still incredible even after all of these years and her not feeling well! Amazing and awesome! Was really looking forward to this show but left feeling a little disappointed.. Could have been an amazing show (shes stiil got it) If she would've come back on stage for an encore and sang a few more favorites that were missing,,, Natural woman, Say a little prayer, Whos zoomin who,, to name a few! :(((

  • Amazing Aretha

    by AudienceReview on 5/17/17NYCB Theatre at Westbury - WestburyRating: 5 out of 5

    It is true what they say; there is only one Aretha Franklin. 54 years performing and still sounds amazing Love , love , love The Queen Of Soul