“Respect” ARETHA FRANKLIN

“Respect” is a classic track that was written by Otis Redding and performed by the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. Her powerful vocals and soulful interpretation of the song turned it into an anthem for female empowerment (and civil rights).

In 1968, Aretha’s version of the song won two Grammy Awards for “Best R&B Recording” and “Best R&B Solo Vocal Performance, Female”. In the year 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it #5 on their list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All-Time”.

On this very day, June 7th 1967, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in April 1967, here’s ARETHA FRANKLIN, with “RESPECT”…