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Recording

For Arethra Franklin, growing up in the 50s was a childhood short lived. Her role of a woman was to have children and live the live she was told to. By age 17 she was having her second child and teaching herself to sing in order to make a living. Franklin overpowered the stereotypical stay at home women of her era by recording her first albums at age 14 and signing with major record companies such as Atlantic, Arista and Colombia records. It did not take long for her to earn the nickname “Queen of Soul” shortly after being inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Despite her troubles of being a rising female artist of her time she has charted 43 top single and earned 18 grammys. Many think of all these accomplishments when they hear Franklin's name, but the is an inside of the story. 

Legacy

To this day “respect” is one of the most comprehensive songs in history. From older women who can relate to the message and little girls performing competition dances encompassing the role of a powerful woman everyone can relate. The popular song sang by Aretha Franklin, resonates through out karaoke bars, movie soundtracks, dance competitions and can even be herd throughout shopping malls. Otis Redding originally wrote the song in 1967, and it became the anthem of Civil Rights Movement in the 60's. However Franklin’s perspective of the song demands respect for women from their husbands touching on feminisim and racial struggles. At the time of the songs release your race, gender, and sexuality was of no importance, because everyone could relate to need more respect. It is clear that Franklin not only faced issues as a women but her heritage played a huge role in her rise to fame. From her personal life to her professional career and recording success she faced issues with women and gender controversies.