The “Queen Of Soul” Aretha Franklin Had A Career That Deserves Your Respect

“Respect” Would Make Her A Household Name

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After a couple of years in the business recording minor hits, Franklin finally made it big with her hit song “Respect” in 1967. This was a career-defining moment for the gospel singer, and the song would reach No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart.

The song would also lead Franklin to two Grammy wins, and turn her into an international star overnight. While this might have been Franklin’s moment to burst into the limelight, she actually recorded a number of classics just before 1967.