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BY Francis Akhalbey, 3:00pm August 16, 2018,

Watch Aretha Franklin’s performance that made Barack Obama cry

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by Francis Akhalbey, 3:00pm August 16, 2018,
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She may be gone, but her legacy will forever live on. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin never stopped short at entertaining guests with her exhilarating and unforgettable performances.

Her command on stage, coupled with her dexterity on the piano almost always got fans in their feelings, and Barack Obama can definitely attest to that fact.

When she took the stage to perform her famous “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” single at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, the “star-struck” Obama couldn’t help but shed a tear in appreciation of her obviously entertaining and powerful performance.

Take a look at the video below and grab a handkerchief just in case:

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: August 16, 2018

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