April 29, 1967 –
Aretha Franklin’s classic version of Otis Redding’s Respect was released on this date. Franklin’s version is so definitive that most people assume she was the first to record the song.
It was Aretha’s idea to cover this song. She came up with the arrangement, added the “sock it to me” lines, and played piano on the track. Her sister Carolyn, who sang backup on the album, also helped work up the song.
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