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Review 1 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Everything was Awesome!

Radio City Music Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I was waiting all night to hear some real old favorites...her encore was "RESPECT"! Now that's what I'm talkingabout.!!!! @

Opening act(s): Very funny and entertaining!! @

Posted 02/21/2012

by Respectme

Location:Southern New Jersey

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Ms. Franklin was totally entertaining from the moment she stepped out on the stage!! She looked beautiful and sang as though she was 20 years younger!! I wish she would have sang more of her most popular songs, but it is what it is!! She moved, grooved and delivered. Lifetime memorable!

Radio City Music Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I was waiting all night to hear some real old favorites...her encore was "RESPECT"! Now that's what I'm talkingabout.!!!! @

Opening act(s): Very funny and entertaining!! @

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Review 2 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Ree at Radio City

Radio City Music Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Aretha accompained herself on the piano. @

Posted 02/21/2012

by Bunny35

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It was pure Aretha. She paid homage to Nippy!!!!. From the first note to the last, it was all joy to my ears and heart.

Radio City Music Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Sat, Feb 18, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Aretha accompained herself on the piano. @

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Review 3 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Aretha Franklin - Hollywood Bowl - 6-26-09

Hollywood Bowl @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Finding out she has a great sense of humor @

Posted 07/16/2009

by LaChar

Location:Aretha Franklin - Hollywood Bowl - 6-26-09

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"The Queen of Soul" Aretha is truly one of the best . I simply love everything about her. The concert was fantastic - the gowns, the white mink coat- the titus orginal black dress (which fit her to a tee). This concert will go down in my history book of concerts as one of the best I've ever seen.

Hollywood Bowl @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Finding out she has a great sense of humor @

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Review 4 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Aretha is the Queen of Soul

Hollywood Bowl @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

Posted 07/16/2009

by psanchez

Location:Hollywood Bowl

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Aretha Franklin took us on a soulful journey through her music from her early days in gospel to Pink Cadillac to her latest album. No one does it better than her Highness.

Hollywood Bowl @

- Hollywood @

, CA @

- Fri, Jun 26, 2009 @

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Review 5 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

The Queen was amazing

Star Of The Desert Arena at Primm Valley Resorts @

- Primm @

, NV @

- Fri, Jun 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Singing Chain of Fools and Sparkle @

Posted 07/16/2009

by fivespeed

Location:Killeen, TX.

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The Queen of soul was everything I thought she would be. I knew she couldn't do all of her songs, even though she was on stage for 1.5 hours, but what she did was wonderful. This was my first time seeing her but I will go again if and when I get the chance.

Star Of The Desert Arena at Primm Valley Resorts @

- Primm @

, NV @

- Fri, Jun 19, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Singing Chain of Fools and Sparkle @

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Review 6 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Aretha - my lifelong ambition fulfilled!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center @

- Newark @

, NJ @

- Sat, Mar 30, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When she danced! @

Posted 04/04/2013

by Kaz0978

Location:Leeds UK

Traveled from the UK to see her and wasn't disappointed! She certainly hasn't lost it despite being 71 years old!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center @

- Newark @

, NJ @

- Sat, Mar 30, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When she danced! @

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Review 7 for Aretha Franklin

4 / 5

Fantastic

New Jersey Performing Arts Theater @

- Newark @

, NJ @

- 03/30/2013 @

Posted 04/03/2013

by CnickyL

Location:Baton Rouge, LA

Aretha Franklin made our visit to Newark, NJ Easter weekend absolutely fantastic! It was great to see her in full form. Vibrant and exciting! Awesome to share a true diva and have my teenage son appreciate her music. Her personal tribute to the late Whitney Houston was phenomenal.

New Jersey Performing Arts Theater @

- Newark @

, NJ @

- 03/30/2013 @

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Review 8 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

HAD A BALL

HARRISON OPERA HOUSE @

- NORFOLK VA. @

- 03/09/2013 @

Posted 03/19/2013

by Lovebirdstwice

MY MOM & I REALLY ENJOYED THE SHOW @ THE HARRISON OPERA HOUSE ,WE LOVE U MS.ARETHA

HARRISON OPERA HOUSE @

- NORFOLK VA. @

- 03/09/2013 @

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Review 9 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Aretha is the Queen

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: One of many favorites was the tribute to Whitney Houston where Aretha played the piano and sang I Will Always Love You. @

Posted 03/13/2013

by ChrisJuJu

Location:Chesapeake, VA

Aretha absolutely lived up to her reputation as the Queen of Soul. Her voice is as strong as ever and her pitch is fabulous. The orchestra and backup singers were great and the show was captivating from start to finish.

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: One of many favorites was the tribute to Whitney Houston where Aretha played the piano and sang I Will Always Love You. @

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Review 10 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Queen of Soul - she definitely IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino @

- Niagara Falls @

, NY @

- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The entire show was amazing - favorite moment extended version of "Ain't No Way". @

Setlist: This woman could sing the dictionary and it would be worth hearing. @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 03/13/2013

by GaryinBuffalo

Location:Buffalo, New York

She covered music from entire career including a selection from her Columbia recordings. She sang "Think", "Chain of Fools" and an extended version of Ain't No Way which brought tears to many in the audience. Her range and depth of emotion were most evident in that extended version of "Ain't No Way". Every song she sang - she sang from the heart, with sincerity and sheer beauty of her phrasing and her voice. I have seen many vocal artists but the only who ever came close was Beverly Sills and she didn't have the depth of emotion of Aretha. She had the audience on its feet for "Freeway" and a gospel song. She sang one song that I did not know but maybe it's coming on her new album due soon for release. All I can say is "If you ever get the chance to see Aretha - see her!" Her encore song was "Respect".

The Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino @

- Niagara Falls @

, NY @

- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The entire show was amazing - favorite moment extended version of "Ain't No Way". @

Setlist: This woman could sing the dictionary and it would be worth hearing. @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 11 for Aretha Franklin

4 / 5

She still has it

The Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino @

- Niagara Falls @

, NY @

- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 03/12/2013

by theRingleader

Location:Howard, OH

At first, I was going to give this an average review. Aretha isn't my generation's artist... but then I thought, she is ageless. Sure, she may not be able to get around stage like she used to, but she still has an unbelievable set of pipes. That bumps my rating up to recommended... young or old, everyone should see this Hall of Fame artist at least once.

The Seneca Niagara Events Center at Seneca Niagara Casino @

- Niagara Falls @

, NY @

- Sat, Mar 2, 2013 @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 12 for Aretha Franklin

4 / 5

Nice evening

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The final @

Opening act(s): No opening act :-( @

Posted 03/12/2013

by JB2FTS

Location:Norfolk, VA

It was a super concert. Just one bad point, no cloakroom.

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The final @

Opening act(s): No opening act :-( @

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Review 13 for Aretha Franklin

2 / 5

Voice Great, Performance Letdown

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Her tribute to Whitney Houston. @

Setlist: Higher and Higher, Natural Woman, Sweet Sixteen, Freeway of Love, Respect, I Will Always Love You, Call Me, @

Opening act(s): N/A @

Posted 03/12/2013

by geoedgrav

Location:Norfolk, Va.

I've loved the Queen of Soul ever since I first heard her in the early 60's. I've bought most of her music and have witnessed her performance at least twice before Saturday. I must say that I was really dissapointed with her performance at Harrison Opera House on March 8. Her voice is still great whenever I could understand her. There were times when the sound system was not audible. She did really well on Ain't No Way and Natural Woman. She could have left the Sweet 16 alone as well as the operatic selection. Her tribute to Whitney Houston was pretty good. I also enjoyed her testimony concerning her healing (surgery). She also could have given us at least a half hour more of her concert. Needless to say I would not pay another dime to see her again and I truly love her singing.

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Her tribute to Whitney Houston. @

Setlist: Higher and Higher, Natural Woman, Sweet Sixteen, Freeway of Love, Respect, I Will Always Love You, Call Me, @

Opening act(s): N/A @

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Review 14 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

ARETHA WAS AMAZING!!!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Not only did she give a smashing performance, she told jokes! @

Posted 03/12/2013

by TONETTA

She did not miss a beat. It is hard to believe she is 70 years old. It was money well spent!!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Not only did she give a smashing performance, she told jokes! @

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Review 15 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Aretha was simply fantastic!!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Aretha's tribute to the late Whitney Houston and when she holy danced on stage! @

Posted 03/11/2013

by CJPK

Location:Washington, D.C.

At 70+ years old and Aretha hasn't lost her soul or voice. She was remarkable and incredible. She brought us old school and even took us to church with her testimony and holy dance! The live full orchestra band and the awesome piano tribute to the late Whitney Houston was just simply magnificent. Seeing Aretha live was one of the best things that I have ever experienced

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Aretha's tribute to the late Whitney Houston and when she holy danced on stage! @

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Review 16 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

The Queen Ruled on Saturday!!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Posted 03/11/2013

by Callie2

Location:Norfolk, VA

Aretha secured her legacy as the "Queen of Soul". She sang a teriffic selection of her greatest hits and other popular songs, as only she can do. The depth of her voice is still amazing and her band is great, too!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

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Review 17 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

She is amazing!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The "RESPECT" encore! @

Posted 03/11/2013

by SlushQueen

Location:Outer Banks of NC/ Tidewater area of Virginia

Her voice is still wonderful. I went with my son and we were wondering how many of her hits we would remember. It was so exciting to hear on, we had forgotten. She was such a tease: she finished with a longer version of Pink Cadillac and then left the stage. The audience was on their feet and she made us crazy with her encore of RESPECT!
She is such a warm entertainer; she engages with the audience. The 1.5 hour concert went by so quickly. My heart went out to Aretha when it looked like she might have been in pain. As one very satisfied concert goer, I would have wanted her to know that she could have used a stool or a chair, if she needed to. Whatever it takes to keep her performing.

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The "RESPECT" encore! @

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Review 18 for Aretha Franklin

4 / 5

Aretha!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Posted 03/11/2013

by sws7e

Her voice is amazing...and she's a great performer. Some people kept standing up in their seats and blocking the view for others, which was somewhat annoying.

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

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Review 19 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Ms. Franklin was WONDERFUL!!!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Posted 03/11/2013

by Babygirlcoop

Tthe tickets were a Christmas/birthday gift for my mother. She called me Sunday morning thanking me for such a wonderful time. She said she felt good when she left the concert arena!!!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

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Review 20 for Aretha Franklin

5 / 5

Nothin' But RESPECT!

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Whitney Houston Tribute, and her Opera performance at the piano. @

Setlist: (Overture: Jump to it, Call me, Think, Freeway), Higher, Skylark, Think, Hooked on your love, Ain't no way, Chain of fools, Sweet 16, Call me, Ombra Mai Fu, Whitney Houston Tribute, I adore you, Nussum Dorma, Freeway, R.E.S.P.E.C.T! @

Posted 03/11/2013

by Telton

Location:Richmond, Va.

Aretha Franklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul and proved once again that she is a trooper. The venue was perfect as there was not a bad seat in the house. Aretha was on time and RIGHT ON TIME! Her Operetic performance was to die for! Fortunatley we booked the same hotel and got to see her, members of her band, and her back-up singers up close and personal as she both departed and returned. We waited outside of the hotel after the show and she graced us with an autograph on the cover of two vintage albums (Aretha, Freeway of Love; the Pink Cadallac exclusive, and Who's Zoomin Who, circa 1985). She wrote "Best, Aretha 2013". She was in great voice and although a bit slow and out of her platform shoes mid-show, she still can belt the tunes. Her tribute to Whitney Houston brought the tears as she shared her love of "Nippy" with us, not a dry eye in the house! I am glad that she came to Norfolk and would love to see her again and again. There are images of the night posted to Facebook.

Harrison Opera House @

- Norfolk @

, VA @

- Sat, Mar 9, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Whitney Houston Tribute, and her Opera performance at the piano. @

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