Aretha, 1961
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At the piano while with Columbia Records.
Artist and Producer
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Aretha Franklin and Atlantic Records' Jerry Wexler.
Presidential Performance
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Singing at President Obama's Inauguration in 2008.
Otis Redding
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He wrote and recorded "Respect" in 1965.