-- of islam. it shows what aretha franklin needs to the nation, not just detroit, the world of music, the world of civil rights, the world of politics. the fact that bill and hillary clinton were mobbed by want crowd, you mentioned the people waiting outside. you said they were average everyday detroiters. i think today there are no average detroiters, they are all very special as part of that larger aretha franklin family. but what about the weather, if i can ask you, ron, is it still pushing up there in the high 90s or is it cooling off at all? >> reporter: it's very, i would say, perfect. unlike earlier in the week, when it was sizzling hot here in detroit. just great weather. this is a funeral, we're saying goodbye to an american treasure. but this is a true celebration. once those gospel songs get going, you can't help but move your feet. that's the kind of spirit she carried for 76 years. and again, you know, she was one