Today, we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the standout track, which remains an anthem for equality, civil rights, and well, respect (naturally).
Earning the "A Natural Woman" songstress two Grammy awards in 1968—Best Rhythm & Blues Recording and Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female—the track became her very first No. 1 hit, cementing her as the Queen of Soul. "Respect" has long been considered one of the best songs of all time, topping Rolling Stone's lengthy ranking as the No. 1 greatest.
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 Library of Congress added the song to the National Recording Registry.
She has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female R&B artists of all time. Additionally, other career accolades include charting 73 entries on the Billboard Hot 100—the most among women and a record she held for nearly five decades—and 20 No. 1 hits on Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16, 2018, at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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