The Truth About R-E-S-P-E-C-T
We’re going to try to get the song “Respect” stuck in your head if you’re not singing it already. It wasn’t just a top-charting hit, but the song was revolutionary and empowering, particularly for young women. The song came out at a time where black activism, feminism, and female sexuality were all significant topics in society.
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Apparently, the music industry also fell in love with the song. The song respect even earned Franklin two Grammy Awards that year. Franklin stated that she enjoyed singing it and stated, “I just find new ways of refreshing the song.” Speaking of refreshing the song, what most people don’t know is that it was originally performed by Otis Redding. Franklin and her sister added the distinctive harmony and made the song a hit.