...good, subtle rhythm playing throughout.

Aretha Franklin, Respect, 16/40
Aretha Franklin (& Jimmy Johnson) score 16 of 40 with Respect Share on X

Respect, Aretha Franklin, 6/3/67, 4 weeks at #1

Riffage 10, Rhythm 6, Fills 0, Solo 0; Total Guitar Score: 16

A classic riff from Muscle Shoals session man Jimmy Johnson opens this classic song. After that it’s good, subtle rhythm playing throughout.

“Respect” was the #1 song during 1967’s famous Monterey Pop Festival (June 16-18, 1967).

The above is an excerpt from Volume 3 of “Number One with an AXE!”, a song-by-song look at the guitar’s role in all of America’s #1 Billboard hits.

“Number One with an AXE! Vol 3” sells for $2.99. Release date: 6/15/17, available at: smashwords, amazon, kobo, iBooks, barnes & noble.

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