To have a song rated the No. 1 best on an expansive list of 500 is a feat only a legend of Aretha Franklin's stature could achieve. The iconic hit? None other than the empowerment anthem, "Respect."
Today, we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the standout track, which remains an anthem for equality, civil rights, and well, respect (naturally).
Interestingly enough, the hit wasn't even originally Franklin's, though she, obviously, made it most famous. Penned and performed by Otis Redding in 1965, the powerhouse vocalist's version of the soul classic was recorded in New York City on Valentine's Day and released as a single by Atlantic Records on April 10, 1967. It was later included on her studio album, Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You.
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.
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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.
On Rolling Stone‘s list, it was previously ranked at No. 5, but moved up and still remains at the top of the most recent version of the roundup. The Queen of Soul’s classic is followed by Public Enemy‘s “Fight the Power” at No. 2, Sam Cooke‘s “A Change Is Gonna Come,” Bob Dylan‘s 1965 release, “Like a Rolling Stone,” and Nirvana‘s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” rounding out the top five.
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.
The "Chain of Fools" singer's 1972 gospel album, Amazing Grace, remains the No. 1 biggest-selling live gospel album of all time, certified 2x platinum in the U.S.
Aretha Franklin died on Aug. 16, 2018, at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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