Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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‘Respect’ was originally written and recorded by soul singer Otis Redding, who had a hit with the song in 1965. It was then recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967 (with some changes to the lyrics) and became a hit song for her as well. Aretha’s version – as performed here – features a memorable bassline from seasoned session musician Tommy Cogbill.

I performed the line using a '72 Fender Jazz Bass strung with old strings for a warm, vintage tone.

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