Thursday, April 19, 2007

"RESPECT"--the 40th Anniversary

from the BBC Scotland--Songlines

S.O.N.G.L.I.N.E.S. demands your respect this week for a soul classic. Otis Redding first ignited the listeners’ attention before the song burst into flames with Aretha’s interpretation, transforming it into a rallying call for civil rights in America, as well as an anthem for women around the world. With host John Cavanagh and featuring Nikki Giovanni, Jerry Wexler, Mark Anthony Neal and others.

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