How Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ Became a Battle Cry for Musicians Seeking Royalties – The New York Times

The song “Respect” helped Aretha Franklin soar to fame and became an anthem for the women’s rights movement. But radio royalties for the song went to its writer, Otis Redding.
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