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#1 Aretha Franklin – Respect

Originally written and released in 1965 by Stax, featuring Otis Redding, Respect was recorded by Aretha Franklin two years later, with her sisters on backing vocals.

This version cemented Franklin’s place as one of the finest singers of our time, with an anthem which acted as a timely call to action for women all over the world.

A hit in several countries, Respect became Franklin’s signature song and began her reign as the undisputed Queen of Soul.

The song won her two Grammy awards in 1968 and in the 2004 American Rolling Stone Magazine positioned Respect at Number 5 on their list of the Greatest 500 Songs of All Time. Interestingly, it is the highest ranking for a female artist.

2 Pink – So What
3 Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
4 Abba – Dancing Queen
5 Madonna – Like a Prayer
6 Lady Gaga – PokerFace
7 Bangles – Eternal Flame
8 Fergie – Big Girls Dont Cry
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