When was respect by aretha franklin released
Respect song.
Aretha Franklin is widely regarded as the queen of soul music for numerous reasons. She has had many hits including Amazing Grace, and Rock Steady but her most notable is Respect. It charted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967.
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The song became the staple for activism during the civil rights and women’s liberation movements. The famous R-E-S-P-E-C-T line is one of the most significant lines of all time and is a widely recognized line in pop culture.
The song is a blend of soul, R&B, and gospel, inspiring many artists preceding her and a new era of music. Respect’s success marked a moment in music history and showcased Aretha as the queen of soul.
Otis Reading originally wrote the song and it was about a man pleading to his women to show him some respect when he is around.
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Aretha changed the song into an anthem of female empowerment. The lyrics of Respect convey messages of a desire for equal respect which was a theme in everyday life at the time. She