at the superbowl. >> it was a great feeling to share the stage with aretha. i had met her a couple of times before and she was always pleasant and a real nice lady and a great talent. i wrote this about her. i said, i know that the heavenly choir is welcoming aretha franklin with open arms. she was definitely the queen of soul. i'm so happy that i knew her and had the privilege of sharing the stage with her. i can see her now putting on her golden robe and slippers while god takes her in his loving arms, while she's singing "precious lord, take my hand." may she rest forever. special love for aretha franklin. aaron neville. >> the heavenly choir got a great new addition. >> a solo act in there. >> yes. >> aaron, you yourself had a remarkably long and successful musical career. this is a woman who has been performing for 50 years throughout, you know, her career, and times have changed so much.