Otis Redding’s song “Respect” asks a woman to treat him with respect. How did Aretha Franklin make this song her own?
A) by turning it into a demand for equality and justice from a woman’s point of view
B) by converting it to a completely different musical genre
C) by performing it as a powerful spoken-word interlude
D) by using it to express a sense of personal entitlement for the life she didn’t have
A) by turning it into a demand for equality and justice from a woman’s point of view.
Aretha Franklin reinterpreted “Respect” as an anthem for women’s empowerment and civil rights, emphasizing the need for respect and equality in relationships and society at large. Her version added a powerful, feminist perspective that made the song resonate deeply with listeners.