One of the most celebrated songs in soul-R&B, Aretha's version is a feminist declaration from a strong woman who demands respect and "her propers," a term that originated from 1960s Detroit slang ...
Some songs fade away with time. Others grow louder. More than 50 years after it first hit the radio, “Respect” by Aretha ...
The Queen of Soul's timeless anthem continues to define generations and top music rankings.
The Queen of Soul, true to form, is posthumously ruling the charts this week. Billboard reports that following Franklin’s death last week, her 30 Greatest Hits album hit the top 10 on the Billboard ...