It was widely popular and soon became Franklin’s signature song. At the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, Redding was quoted referring to “Respect” as a song “that a girl took away from me.” This got me ...

At this 1967 performance of the song in Antibes, France, and many others, Franklin wasn’t just singing about a love affair. ... “Respect” is probably Franklin’s best-known hit.

If there’s any singular reason the song, and thus the meme, has resonated with so many, it is likely best summarized by what Thomas told Billboard in a 15th-anniversary oral history of “Smooth ...

It’s easy to forget that “Respect” wasn’t originally Aretha Franklin’s song. But the Queen of Soul sang it like it was made for her, and for only her.

LOS ANGELES -- "Respect" is more than just a soul track, and it's more than just a scorching anthem.The hit was transformative. Aretha Franklin spelled it out for everyone everywhere -- a song ...

Prince Wrote a Song About an Internet Meme. 1 minute read. Prince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas.