Essential Questions:
First listen to Otis Redding's version of "Respect":
-Who is singing this song, and whom are they singing to?
-What is it about?
Next, listen to Aretha Franklin's version of "Respect":
-Who is singing this song, and whom are they singing to?
-What is it about?
Finally:
-How does the meaning of a song shift, when the voice, perspective, or gender of the singer changes?
-Does the word “respect” mean the same thing in both versions? Why or why not?
Listen to one of the songs in the links below, then present the answers to the following prompts:
-What is this song about?
-What message is the singer trying to convey?
-Do the lyrics remind you of anything you have learned about concerning the women’s movement in the 1960s?