"Respect" is a song by American singer Aretha Franklin. It was released in 1967 as a single from her album "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You". The song became a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and it's widely considered one of the greatest and most iconic soul songs of all time. The song's lyrics, which Franklin co-wrote, are a call for equality and respect for women. It's been covered by multiple artists and has been featured in films and television shows, making it a staple of popular culture.