> Which 1967 hit song recorded by Aretha Franklin includes the lyric, "Sock it tome?"And the answer: "Respect"Photo of Aretha Franklin singing with microphoneWritten and first recorded byOtis Redding, "Respect" became Aretha Franklin's signature song. When it wasreleased in 1967, it jumped to No. 1 on the charts and stayed there for at least12 weeks. The song became an anthem of civil rights and women's rights.Aretha Franklin was born into a family of five in Memphis, Tennessee. Afterlosing her mother at a young age, Franklin and her family followed theirpreacher father to Detroit, where he found national acclaim in the church. Itwas there that Franklin began performing, and the young star quickly became achild prodigy. In front of her father's congregation, Franklin would play pianoand sing powerfully. Soon after, Franklin released her first recorded tracks, asmall gospel album called Songs of Faith. She followed the success of herrelease on tour with gospel powerhouses such as Sam Cooke and Mahalia Jackson. At just 14, Franklin gave birth to her first son. Several more children followedbefore the age of 20, yet the star did not stray in her path and raised thechildren while she toured and performed across the country. By 25, Franklin wasenjoying international success after churning out a string of hit singles thatwere soon to become enduring classics. The ballads showcased her powerful voiceand gospel roots in a pop framework. Franklin's chart dominance soon earned her the title Queen of Soul, while at thesame time she also became a symbol of Black empowerment during the civil rightsmovement. Watch the timeless star perform "(You Make Me Feel Like) A NaturalWoman" at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors below.