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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral: Chaka Khan Performs ‘Going Up Yonder’

‘BEAUTIFUL SPIN’ ON LIFE

Khan told TMZ that she was “very nervous” about performing.

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With a sparkling blue fan in hand, Chaka Khan sang at fellow recording artist Aretha Franklin’s funeral on Friday, performing a rendition of the song “Going Up Yonder” with the accompaniment of a full gospel choir. Before the performance, Khan told TMZ that the song was a “positive, beautiful spin on this thing called life.” She also said that she was “very nervous” to perform at Franklin’s tribute.

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