On This Day in 1967

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June 3, 1967

Aretha Franklin hits No. 1 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 singles chart with her version of Otis Redding's 'Respect,' turning the song into a women's anthem.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0

[McMotown]

What a song! what a voice. Wow 50 years ago.

[Jerry Oz]

Is there a more iconic song for any singer? Instantly recognizable. Just the essence of a great record.

[TomatoTom123]

Wow... 50 years! What a classic this is.

The 'you're running out of fools / and I ain't lying' bit is one of my all time favourite bits of ad-lining. I have to physically stop myself from singing it [[or even mouthing it) it's so darn catchy and sassy... lol

[TomatoTom123]

Also, sorry this is slightly irrelevant, but please enjoy this from the UK TV programme The Last Leg...

It won't make much sense if you haven't watched the programme before [[and this specific episode in its entirety) but here is "THE COVFEFE SONG"...!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6W5zcKlwbw

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Is there a more iconic song for any singer? Instantly recognizable. Just the essence of a great record.

I never would have guessed a song I heard way back in grade school would still sound so good today. Aretha rules......!

[arr&bee]

The queen and her classics are timeless...long live queen aretha!!!

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The queen and her classics are timeless...long live queen aretha!!!

God Save Queen Aretha!