Aretha Franklin – Respect

“Respect” is a song written and originally recorded by American soul singer Otis Redding. It was released in 1965 as a single from his third album Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul and became a crossover hit for Redding.

About The Song

“Respect” was originally written and recorded by Otis Redding in 1965, but it became a much bigger hit when Aretha Franklin released her version in 1967. Franklin’s version was a more assertive and empowering rendition of the song, with her powerful vocals and gospel-inspired arrangement.

Franklin’s “Respect” became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement and the feminist movement. The song’s message of self-respect and demanding respect from others resonated with many people who were fighting for equality and justice.

“Respect” was a huge commercial success for Franklin, reaching number one on both the R&B and pop charts. The song won two Grammy Awards in 1968 for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording and Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female.

Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” is one of the most iconic and influential songs of all time. It is a powerful anthem of self-respect and empowerment, and it has resonated with listeners for generations.

Franklin’s version of the song is more assertive and empowering than Otis Redding’s original. She sings with passion and conviction, and her gospel-inspired arrangement adds to the song’s emotional impact.

“Respect” became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement and the feminist movement, and its message of demanding respect from others remains relevant today. The song is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed and admired by people around the world.

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Lyric

 What you want
Baby, I got it
What you need
Do you know I got it?

All I’m askin’
Is for a little respect
When you come home
(just a little bit)
Hey, baby
(just a little bit)
When you get home
(just a little bit)
Mister
(just a little bit)

I ain’t gonna do you wrong
While you’re gone
Ain’t gonna do you wrong
‘Cause I don’t wanna

All I’m askin’
Is for a little respect
When you come home
(just a little bit)
Baby
(just a little bit)
When you get home
(just a little bit)
Yeah
(just a little bit)

I’m about to give you all of my money
And all I’m askin’ in return, honey
Is to give me my propers
When you get home

(just a, just a, just a, just a)
Yeah, baby
(just a, just a, just a, just a)
When you get home
(just a little bit)
Yeah
(just a little bit)

Ooh, your kisses
Sweeter than honey
And guess what?
So is my money

All I want you to do for me
Is give it to me when you get home
(re, re, re ,re)
Yeah, baby
(re, re, re ,re)
Whip it to me
(respect, just a little bit)
When you get home, now
(just a little bit)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB

Oh (sock it to me, sock it to me
Sock it to me, sock it to me)
A little respect
(sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me)
Whoa, babe
(just a little bit)
A little respect
(just a little bit)

I get tired
(just a little bit)
Keep on tryin’
(just a little bit)
You’re runnin’ out of foolin’
(just a little bit)
And I ain’t lyin’
(just a little bit)

(re, re, re, re) ‘spect
When you come home
(re, re, re, re)
Or you might walk in
(respect, just a little bit)
And find out I’m gone
(just a little bit)
I got to have
(just a little bit)