MUS 1600 "Respect"

"Respect"

- Written by singer-songwriter Otis Redding; recorded by him in 1965 - Originally, a man's call for a woman to respect him - Covered by Aretha Franklin in 1967: reversal perspective - Buildup on musical intensity throughout song (leading to "R-E-S-P-E-C-T", section in last 30 seconds)

What time period was Soul Music popular?

1960s-1970s

When was "Respect" recorded?

1967

Aretha Franklin (Lady Soul)

- Daughter of church pastor and gospel musician; began recording gospel as a teen - After success as a soul singer, returned occasionally to gospel - Powerful, distinctive vocal style; talented pianist - Symbol of female empowerment

What was soul music heavily influenced by?

The style of black gospel music and the blues

Gospel

church music with links to secular popular styles - expressive, powerful vocal delivery; blue notes; call and response

What ties did Soul music have to the 1960s-1970s?

civil rights, black pride, women's rights

James Brown (Soul Brother No. 1)

- Flamboyant persona, stage presence - Intense vocal style, delivery with call and response - Less emphasis on harmony and melody, more on rhythm - Connections to black pride movement - Father of hip hop?

Labels applied to African American music in 1960s

- Motown: music made on Berry Gordy's labels in early 1960s (and mid); mostly aimed at mainstream chart, not R&B chart - Soul: describes some black music of 1960s, especially second half of decade

Why was James Brown called the "Father of Hip-Hop"?

1. vocals are sometimes not melodic (not "sung") 2. Importance of rhythm over harmony 3. His music is widely borrowed by hip hop artists

Who recorded "Respect"?

Aretha Franklin; originally, Otis Redding (1965)

What was the nick name for Aretha Franklin?

Lady Soul

Who wrote "Respect"?

Otis Redding

What was James Brown's nickname?

Soul Brother No. 1

What was Aretha Franklin a symbol of?

female empowerment

R&B continued as industry category but included ____________

lots of crossover