springdream84 Says:

Jan 30, 2007 - i definitely agree, MrStyle. when i saw the performance, I wasn't sure if her sister had passed, but I kind of figured that she was no longer here. and with his beautiful rendition, i can see how she could be moved to tears

LaShawnda4u Says:

Jan 30, 2007 - That was so beautiful!

bigdddye Says:

Jan 30, 2007 - Ruben, Ruben, Ruben! Man, all, I can say is if you read this post, you SHOULD RECORD THIS SONG. IT SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT SINGLE. It is guaranteed to be a number #1 hit. This is your line of songs, RUBEN. Become our next great Crooner. Barry White, Luther, AND Gerald Levert all have gone home to be with the LORD. You can bring us Back OUR MUSIC. You can be better known as THE LOVE song rescuer. Music has no meaning today. Not one song today can mend a broken heart. PLEASE RECORD THIS SONG.

jaflemin Says:

Jan 30, 2007 - Let me second that motion.

bdachakeya Says:

Jan 30, 2007 - Yeah, I enjoyed Ruben's touch to it. It was touching to see that Aretha was moved by the song. To me Ruben sounded a whole lot like Gerald Austin of the Manhattans on that song. He needs to record it for himself.

julianwiley Says:

Jan 31, 2007 - gotta find me an ox-tail -- in my liiiiiife

sabkaa Says:

Jan 31, 2007 - Ruben is my man lol. where my velvet teddy bear at, hit me up ,sabkaa - yahoo msgr

Obsessor Says:

Feb 3, 2007 - Yeah her sister Carolyn passed, she died of cancer.

Emeless Says:

Feb 11, 2007 - This was one of the best performances of the evening and good music can move anyone to tears. We can all assume that we know why Aretha dropped tears, but I would think it would be the reflection of her not having that "Angel" in her life, losing her sister Carolyn, her dad, Luther and a host of others that meant so much in her life. Long live the Queen!. Thanks for posting.

Jsonadora Says:

Feb 15, 2007 - Does anyone know who the lady is sitting beside Aretha? The lady in the black dress.

SimplyPoetik Says:

Mar 15, 2007 - amen!

ornyblacksoul Says:

Aug 13, 2007 - fantastico!I love this song,this man and Aretha I love you so much

cwalke41 Says:

Apr 4, 2008 - this is such a touching performance! ruben did it right!! just beautiful.

prettygrlcricket Says:

Apr 17, 2008 - I love this tribute. Ruben really did it with class. I felt every word of the song.

jyo1785 Says:

Apr 23, 2008 - i love this performance, i wish ruben could have recorded this song on his album

TonygMus2 Says:

Jul 2, 2008 - I know, transferred this to MP3, and it sounds good.

bitty88 Says:

Aug 8, 2008 - "And there's no misery, like the misery I feel in me..." Those words cut like a knife!

MuzacllyNclined Says:

Aug 11, 2008 - go head Reuben

melspc Says:

Aug 31, 2008 - Just an awesome rendition of Aretha's song. Ruben sings so heavenly; he sings effortlessly. I just love the Velvet Teddy Bear.

chochief Says:

Sep 25, 2008 - nade me cry

powerpuffpuss Says:

Sep 25, 2008 - Ruben Suck..with his fat ass...Urgh!

dusroots Says:

Sep 29, 2008 - damn, thats a lil harsh...imma pretty sure u look like a pile of shit wit hair...Urgh!!!

Kosherlike Says:

Oct 10, 2008 - Rueben honored Aretha well with her song, but he need to record that joint! lol 4 real!!!!

jeroling Says:

Nov 27, 2008 - I never watch Idol, and I found this video by chance... but he has a voice like velvet!! He is awesome!

chochief Says:

Dec 1, 2008 - this made me cry thanks ruben and the queen