Fiercely asserting her self-worth as an African-American woman, “Respect” is still the ultimate girl power song.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The inside story behind Aretha Franklin's chart-topping anthem
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The inside story behind Aretha Franklin's chart-topping anthem
SheDidThat
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