Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1967, legendary musician Aretha Franklin released her first No. 1 hit — "Respect." The song is widely considered one of the ...

You probably already have this soulful legend's iconic tune in your head before I even have to type it. That's right; on this day, 59 years ago, Aretha Franklin's cover of "Respect" took the top spot ...

What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.

In 1967, legendary musician Aretha Franklin released her first No. 1 hit — "Respect." The song is widely considered one of the greatest hits of all time, and established Franklin's legacy as the ...