You probably already have this soulful legend's iconic tune in your head before I even have to type it. That's right; on this day, 59 years ago, Aretha Franklin's cover of "Respect" took the top spot ...

If you learned how to spell "respect" thanks to the legendary Aretha Franklin, you're not alone. Franklin's seminal 1967 track, "Respect," was a rallying cry—an anthem for women everywhere. It also ...

Respect reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967 and became Franklin's signature recording. It also marked a decisive moment in her Atlantic-era output, where gospel power, church phrasing and ...