People Are Strange

Aretha Franklin’s 1967 ballad “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man” is a deep soul plea for mutual respect and fidelity. Recorded at Muscle Shoals, the song showcases Aretha’s gospel roots – she even played piano on the track. Though it was a B-side to “I Never Loved a Man,” its slow-burning passion and message of equality resonated, and today it’s considered one of Aretha’s most powerful and soulful ballads.