If you learned how to spell "respect" thanks to the legendary Aretha Franklin, you're not alone. Franklin's seminal 1967 track, "Respect," was a rallying cry—an anthem for women everywhere. It also ...

You probably already have this soulful legend's iconic tune in your head before I even have to type it. That's right; on this day, 59 years ago, Aretha Franklin's cover of "Respect" took the top spot ...

A 1967 classic by Aretha Franklin took the top spot on a list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." The track also marks a major personal record for Franklin after it became her No. 1 best-selling ...

Turn the volume up and celebrate her legacy the best way we know how—by pressing play. 15 Aretha Franklin Songs You Need On A Playlist Now 1. “Respect” (1967) “R-E-S-P-E-C-T / Find out what it means ...

It’s January 2020, but the Hudgens Center in Duluth, Ga., is thrown back to Concertgebouw Amsterdam in 1968. Jennifer Hudson, radiant in an intricately beaded Swarovski crystal gown, is roaring ...

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