Rap-Up.com || John Legend Surprises Baptist Church with Aretha Franklin Cover [Video]

John Legend went back to his roots, surprising the congregation at Calvary Baptist Church in West Philadelphia. Taking a break from touring with Sade, the G.O.O.D. Music singer put a smile on churchgoers’ faces as he performed Aretha Franklin’s version of “How I Got Over” with a gospel choir.

“I thought it’d be cool to kinda go back and do something that explored my roots a little bit,” said Mr. Legend, who paid his way through school by being a director of music at a church. “It was just like church growing up for me. This is definitely reminding me of my childhood.”

Watch his holy performance below. Can we get an amen?

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John Legend Covers Aretha Franklin in Baptist Church | HYPETRAK
June 20th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
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Dave
June 20th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
He is so fine & talented.

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southizback
June 20th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
SING THE SONG!!!!!!!!

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Aquierra
June 20th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Inspiring

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shay
June 20th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
this only has 4 comments. far out! shit like this pisses me off. anyway inspiring perfomance.

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Jordan Gabriel
June 21st, 2011 at 4:35 am
I really like this dude

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slyboi
June 21st, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Yes, you shouldve went to church!

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Ryan
June 21st, 2011 at 5:52 pm
John sounded good but that on the spot choir was awful, omg I hate when people jump to sing bgvs and don’t know the voice parts or lyrics! And that one alto was singing too loud… lol

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