I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin - FUNK cover featuring Kenton Chen!! 

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well five years later - this just pops up. what a diamond!

This man got SOUL. I LITERALLY SCREAMED.

Glad I'm finally hearing this - 5 years later.... at least it came up in my feed. Very grateful for that. LOVE THIS!!!!!!! Kenton Chen wow, what a voice, what a range!

I want to feel the level of happiness the keyboardist is exuding throughout this performance.

Dayum. Kenton is fabulous.

I had to limit myself to watching this a maximum of 50 times per day

Kenton, has such a solid groove, and a most unexpected range. He’s is also a wonderful mover! loved it!

Incredible voice! I need more Kenton Chen! Kenton, and everyone nailed this song! I'd love to see you perform live one day Kenton.

Dude on the keyboard looks like he's having way too much fun.

Dude is vocal fire 🔥

His face is pure joy while singing...❤

The guy on the piano just makes my day everytime I watch a video 😂, he enjoys playing, expressions are countless.

Holy shit Kenton. That was a stunning performance.

I like how at the end everyone looks at each other.....did we just made magic?!

Holy crap, i dont know why i had the impulse to look up covers of this song, but im so glad I did. He KILLLLED IT. Absolutely amazing.

The Singer is so talented I mean really captures the queens essence

please, leave this guy singing in the band officially

i love how kenton delivers his performance. excellent vocals, he emotes the songs and has stage presence 😍

I’m obsessed over this guys energy on the mic I’m listening to everything having to do with him

The way Kenton improvised the song..is incredible...itsn't easy song to sing...but he did it with joy....make it so easy🎤🎼🎵🎶

Just look at the face of pure happiness of the pianist.

Kenton is the best!

I lost count of how many times I enjoyed this version! Kenton singing it's janother level of musicality! Epic as always!!

Everone can feel that Kenton has so much passion on singing & express his emotion. We love him ❤️

His voice is just so wonderfully silky smooth, expressive, dynamic and calming all at once. ❣️

The voice of Kenton is so smooth, pure magic!!

If I ever find a genie I've got my three wishes covered. His voice, his talent, and his fucking charisma.

Like me some Kenton Chen. His enthusiasm is infectious.

Lead singer is fantastic. And, I would like to harness some of the joy the keyboard player has and incorporate that into my life. He's so happy! Love it.

He had a look about him, like he thinks he is better than me. He is. Better than me. And I'm living for it.

I KNEW I HEARD THAT GUITAR BEFORE SOMEWHERE, I just read the description and realized it was Bruno Major playing in the left. This guy is a legend.

2:12 I really love it!! I’m completely sure that I have been hypnotized by Kenton's voice, I dont stop listening to his versions and I never tire

The solist is a great performer. Wow! Great voice, awesome confidence. Masterclass in showing everyone how to deliver a believable credible performance just by having fun.

He looks like my accountant, but then he opens his mouth and channels Aretha herself. Respect.

Omg. Been in this playlist for an hour now. Goosebumps all the way through.

The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I say a little pray for you While combing my hair now And wondering what dress to wear now I say a little prayer for you Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever, we never will part Oh, how I love you Together, forever, that's how it must be To live without you Would only mean heartbreak for me I run for the bus, dear While riding I think of us, dear I say a little prayer for you At work I just take time And all through my coffee break time I say a little prayer for you Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, forever, that's how it must be To live without you Would only mean heartbreak for me I say a little prayer for you I say a little prayer for you My darling, believe me (Believe me) For me there is no one but you Please love me too (Answer his pray) And I'm in love with you (Answer his pray) Answer my prayer now, babe (Answer his pray) Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, forever, that's how it must be To live without you Would only mean heartbreak for me

Kenton Chen is magic! Great tribute.

"i love kenton chan!!!"...

Just goes to show that you should never judge a book by its cover. Dude can SANG!!!

Y’all do not know what this is doing to me! To hear these songs I grew up with as a black woman my mother sang them everybody did performed by who I least expect to sing! Goose bumps! Music will heal this world and bring world peace. Keep her coming!

The two exclamation marks are appropriate, Kenton is a star

I am proud to be part of why Kenton can tell his mother he has 4.2 million views. We tried, my dude. We love you, obv

Kenton has made "geek" .... so COOOL !!! His expression and range is just amazing.

at 2:04 the backup singers got their shit together. that was great

Dude on the keyboard looks like he's getting all the cash for these videos.

This is most wonderful. I guess Kenton Chen is captivating because he was not merely performing. He is expressing joy within that is genuine, honest and from the heart.

Kenton gets it right, soul music is about feeling what you're singing.

Well, this was surprising!!

the pure joy of the girl who is backing (the one with white shirt) when they hit the note is amazing!!! all of you guys are amazing!!! please, keep doing it!!!

Where do I even begin. I just watched this once and trust me I will watch this alot alot alot of times. This guy has some bad ass soul pouring through his veins. I am so glad I found you all and will for sure look at the other videos.

I like the brief bit of stunned silence at the end when everyone was soaking in the joy of knowing how awesome Kenton's magic is

Listening to Kenton Chens voice is like riding on a magical river made of rainbows made of honey made of sparkles, through a forest of happy trees all the way to a reverse waterfall that flows up to the heavens.

Wow! Kenton Chen hit those notes perfectly! Love how everyone is having fun.

Kenton Chen is absolutely amazing

Kenton is simply amazing...really love his voice. Hooked on him esp when he sang CLOSER...and he's got the swag too👏👏👏👏

The sass is off the charts. Kenton gives me the chills.

The lead singer has a fantastic voice! Back up singers were off in the beginning but got better throughout. That last note was sublime.

I think I’ve watched this 10 times in the last week and it makes me feel exactly like Jack Conte at the end. Always cheers me up!!

Oh,I just loved this singer! Makes my soul happy.

Great cover! Love the addition of Bruno Major too - great musician!

WELL DONE Scary Pockets! And Kenton, if Aretha does get to hear this somehow, I'll bet she's ... GROOV'N IT. I'm glad SP got you, for this one.

This is such a sexy, sensitive, rocking, shout of Aretha's/Burt Bacharach's love anthem! Kenton gives his all!!

The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I say a little prayer for you While combing my hair, now And wondering what dress to wear, now I say a little prayer for you Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me I run for the bus, dear While riding I think of us, dear I say a little prayer for you At work I just take time And all through my coffee break-time I say a little prayer for you Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me Nobody but me Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me My darling, believe me (believe me) For me there is no one But you Please love me, too I'm in love with you (Answer my prayer) answer my prayer babe (Answer my prayer) say you love me too (Answer my prayer) answer my prayer babe (Answer my prayer) yeah And forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you My darling, believe me For me there is no one But you Please love me, too This is my prayer (answer my prayer) Answer my prayer now, babe (answer my prayer babe) This is my prayer (answer my prayer) Answer it right now, babe (answer my prayer babe) Say you love me, too This is my prayer, babe (answer my prayer) I'm in love with you (answer my prayer babe)

Anybody else thinking that the next Scary Pockets album should be a collaboration project with Kenton?

Unhealthy the amount of times I've heard this cover... hahaha I freaking love it! Hugs from Argentina 🇦🇷

Amazing! ALL the musicians are in their "zone" Georgeous and inspiring - Thank you!

i think i'm gonna name my son "kenton" and i'll say a little prayer that his voice will be near as good as this guy's pipes 😁 youtube's algorithm brought me here and i'm not complaining 😅

Wow, that man has a whole supernova of soul in him. Hot Damn! Not an easy song to cover at all. I think Aretha would be proud!

I love Kenton and all his adorable moves, a new find and I can’t wait to research his music 😘😘😘

I watch this Amazing version of this song over and over~ and the Guy on the keyboard is one of the main reasons ! He's makes it so much more enjoyable for sure ☺️

His voice is amazing! And I just love how he enjoys singing. Makes me smile.

I’m in love with his voice 😍😍😍

This was actually done by Dionne Warwick "then" Aretha Franklin. It was one of many songs from the Burt Bacharach/Hal Davis (RIP) Songwriting Catalogue.

God I love watching all sorts of different talented people come together with so much passion.

Unbelievable!!! The best cover I have ever seen in my life. Him & Stan Taylor are the best singers in the world to me. Such style & diversity. Thank you for not being afraid to be yourself and giving me one of the happiest finds ion the internet ever!!!

Oh my gosh... He has one of the best voices I've ever heard. Seriously! 👀

HOW DID I MISS THIS UNTIL NOW? I FREAKIN LOVE THIS.

His voice is amazinnnnnnng !!!!! I keep replaying his last note. Ugh love

Love Kenton’s awesome voice and the way he uses it…great backup singers and the musicians are so tight!

Who knew this geeky little Asian dude would have the soul of Aretha Franklin living in him. (That's a compliment!)

This is When creative people collaborate, *Explosion of Goodness* 😁🇵🇭

Kenton . . . loved the sass & the snaps. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Awesome!

He’s got a great voice - and a good sense of humor, I see.

This dude has a pure note voice. Love the arrangement. Great job!

Oh my gosh! The lead singer has amazing voice!! He's great 😳💖

I’m obsessed with that guys voice! I could listen to him all day

Your videos have just started being passed around by my musician friends up in Toronto - we are a bunch of old farts (60's and 70's) who grew up on this music. Can't tell you how delighted we all are that you are keeping this music alive (and adding your own personal touch to it). Great job! Such a pleasure for us :)

The energy this dude is giving out is amazing.

I absolutely love how he sings!!!

I love how literally everyone is just absolutely feeling it. Brilliant

Well, I guess when you channel your inner Aretha, the fabulousness comes out. Shout out to the Queen, and shout out to Kenton! ❤

Thank the universe for this collective.

One of these girls is not like the others, one of these girls just doesn't belong... In other words, one is off key.

LOVE KENTON!! 💕...such heartfelt expression, from the 1st note to the last! Great range Kenton....more Kenton puleeez 😉👍🏾

Impossible to know which part of this machine is the best! I think the piano player has experienced more joy in 2:59 than I have in decades-long stretches, the singer’s vocal, the harmonies of the back up singers (this song requires perfection from these three - and gets it in spades), the hat-on-backwards drummer with hair so cool it might slow global warming or the rhythm section clued into the back up singers. This is extraordinary talent putting on a clinic in how to love what you do. Thank you for this video.

They look like they are having so much fun! Love it!

Kenton has “it”! Incredibly entertaining.

OMG....What the hell.... Performance knocked me out. Totally unexpected. So loved this.

How awesome is that pianist! He makes my Day. Put him in the spotlight!