The world mourned this August when we lost one of the most legendary voices in American music, and the amazing woman it belonged to, Aretha Louise Franklin.
Her funeral was historic, with speakers including former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, the Rev. Al Sharpton, tons of celebs, and a touching goodbye from lifelong friend Smokey Robinson.
“I know you’re celebrating with your family and our neighborhood friends who are all gone. And you’re going to be a featured voice in the choir of angels,” Robinson said before singing a few bars from his ballad “Really Gonna Miss You.”
Other standout tribute performances included Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, and Ariana Grande.
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