In 1967, legendary musician Aretha Franklin released her first No. 1 hit — "Respect." The song is widely considered one of ...

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 ...

Additionally, the track marks a major personal record for Franklin after it became her No. 1best-selling song of all time. It was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1987, and in 2002, the ...

Aretha Franklin’s legacy deserves renewed recognition during Women’s History Month as her birthday falls on March 25. Franklin sang several songs that coincide with the cultural and social advancement ...

Aretha Franklin's 1967 rendition of "Respect" transcended music, becoming a powerful anthem for the Civil Rights and Women's ...

Long before shows like The Voice and American Idol turned singing into a competitive sport, iconic vocalists were making their mark on music history. And while there have of course been some amazing ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

On April 29, 1967, Aretha Franklin released her single called “Respect”, recorded at New York’s Atlantic Studios. The song was written and originally released by Otis Redding in 1965, but ...