The crossword solution for the term 'Aretha Franklin Hit' is RESPECT, a 7-letter word. RESPECT was a song written and released by Aretha Franklin in 1967. It became an anthem of the civil rights and feminist movements and is one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1987 and was ranked number five on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.