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Aretha Franklin and George Michael: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (Hope Month Ep 4)

Aretha Franklin and George Michael: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (Hope Month Ep 4)

Update: 2025-11-23
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Disclaimer: We were wrong! Aretha Franklin sang "America The Beautiful" at Wrestlemania 3, not Wrestlemania 1.


Hope month goes into episode 4 with this number 1 hit by Aretha & George. Faith and Hope abide, as the apostle Paul says. But the greatest of these is love, and you can feel it throughout this entire song. We dive into the hilarious stories behind the recording of the song and give you a deep, deep analysis of the intricacies of "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)." Grab a rack of ribs and enjoy!


Helpful links:


George Michael on recording with Aretha Franklin


Live Version


Official Video


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Aretha Franklin and George Michael: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (Hope Month Ep 4)

Aretha Franklin and George Michael: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (Hope Month Ep 4)

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