13. RESPECT — Aretha Franklin (1967)
‘The Queen of Soul’ most definitely deserves a spot on this list.”Respect” is still an anthem blasted at virtually every single karaoke session throughout the world. Here, we find a strong and emboldened woman fighting for social rights in the face of discrimination. Franklin’s booming voice set the stage for millions of soul/r&b singers over the last four decades. Duly, her music functions as a guidebook for eternal hope and joy.