Clemons went on to front his band and play on recordings by other notable musicians, including Aretha Franklin (“Freeway of Love”), Jackson Browne (“You’re a Friend of Mine”), and Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band, during the E Street Band hiatus.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/5-key-members-of-bruce-springsteens-legendary-e-street-band/

Co-written by Gerry Goffin, and Jerry Wexler, the song was specifically meant for Aretha Franklin, whose went to No. 8 and became one of her signature songs.

Source: https://ksenam.com/ixp/295/p/gender-bending-songs/

“I mainly listen to old-school singers like Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and Nina Simone, singers who sing with potency.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23244718.lola-lennox-growing-scots-pop-superstar-annie-mum/?ref=rss

It has been presenting the series at Carnegie Hall for 18 years; previous tributes have featured the music of Carly Simon, Prince, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, REM and David Byrne.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janelevere/2023/03/15/paul-mccartneys-music-to-be-celebrated-at-fundraising-concert-at-carnegie-hall/

Many famous guests stayed at the bar including Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Source: https://localprofile.com/2023/05/17/le-meridien-dallas-exclusive-event/

The second song on the comedian’s list was Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” which Brainard called a “great song, even better karaoke.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/05/26/comedian-ben-brainard-ignites-debate-over-best-karaoke-songs/

This was the year the first human heart transplant was performed, the Newlywed Game premiered, and Aretha Franklin released 'Respect."

Source: https://1390granitecitysports.com/january-2023-ranks-as-one-of-minnesotas-wettest/

Whenever I hear an Aretha Franklin song, I always pause and remember.

Source: https://chicagoreader.com/music/the-ladies-who-sing-from-the-back/