The song was written by Stax Records singer Luther Ingram and Stax house songwriter Mack Rice. Ingram, who was frustrated with the state of the world at the time, told Rice "black folk need to learn to respect themselves." Rice liked the comment so much that he built a funk groove around it, then gave the song to the Staples, who were also signed to Stax. Producer Al Bell teamed the group with the storied Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, musicians who laid down classic tracks for Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin, and with engineer/musician Terry Manning for vocals, overdubs, and mixing, in Memphis. The horn arrangements were written by Johnny Allen, and recorded in Detroit, Michigan at United Sound Systems Recording Studio. Al Bell utilized Johnny Allen's arranging talents on all of the Staples' recordings. The confrontational song had resonance for a burgeoning self-empowerment movement for African-Americans during the post-civil-rights-movement 1970s, as well as women demanding more respect during those same years. The Staple Singers' long version featured Roebuck "Pops" Staples, nearly 57 at the time, on lead for more than two minutes.
Riley B. "B.B." King (September 16, 1925– May 14, 2015) was an American blues singer, guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later electric blues guitarists.
King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of the Blues", and one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" along with Albert King and Freddie King. King was known for performing tirelessly throughout his musical career, appearing at more than 200 concerts per year on average into his 70s. In 1956, he reportedly appeared at 342 shows.
Riley B. King was born on September 16, 1925, on a cotton plantation called Berclair, near the town of Itta Bena, Mississippi, the son of sharecroppers Albert and Nora Ella King. He considered the nearby city of Indianola, Mississippi to be his home. When Riley was 4 years old, his mother left his father for another man, so the boy was raised by his maternal grandmother, Elnora Farr, in Kilmichael, Mississippi.
If you disrespect anybody that you run in to How in the world do you think anybody's s'posed to respect you If you don't give a heck 'bout the man with the bible in his hand Just get out the way, and let the gentleman do his thing You the kind of gentleman that want everything your way Take the sheet off your face, boy, it's a brand new day Respect yourself, respect yourself If you don't respect yourself Ain't nobody gonna give a good cahoot, na na na na Respect yourself, respect yourself If you're walking 'round think'n that the world owes you something cause You're here you goin' out the world backwards like you did when you Put your hand on your mouth when you cough, that'll help the solution Oh, you cuss around women and you don't even know their names and you Dumb enough to think that'll make you a big ol man
He and the host discussed former bandmate Zayn Malik's headline-making online feud with Logan's brother JakePaul in 2020, which ended with Zayn's then-girlfriend GigiHadid slamming Jake as 'irrelevant' and defending her beau as 'a respectful king'.
“Their respect doesn’t matter! What matters is your respect for yourself! And if you respect yourself enough to say, ‘You know what, I will not work for you until I get what I deserve,’ then you will f–king win!”.
'Another stupid comment rather than respect for someone just passed ... 'Show some f**king respect. Keep your "theories" to yourself ... 'Please stop this kind of talk show, some respect for his shattered family and friends.'.
By constantly calling Wike ‘’my Oga’’ and pretending to be compliant and respectful, Fubara is playing the fool, a tactic well captured in paragraph 14 of his speech ... A king respects himself and inspires the same sentiments in others.
Brooks suggested "an educational campaign about not to trash your own city, to have respect for yourself and your environment," and possibly reaching out to the presidents of Wilkes University and King's College.
An uneasy alliance ... No.” ... “When you seek a pardon, it does not mean that you consider yourself innocent. There is the process, and I respect the process. Anyone – any prisoner, any convict – has the right to appeal to the king and seek pardon ... .
... TO COMPARE-NOTHING COMESCLOSE! YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO TOUR THIS BREATHTAKING HOME BUILT FOR A KING AND QUEEN! CONSTRUCTED BY WELL KNOWN AND RESPECTED CUSTOM HOME BUILDER PAUL HIGBEE.
Just driving around in conditions like that it's difficult," King said ... "Respect those road closures, anytime you do something like that, you're putting yourself at risk, and you're putting a potential rescuer at risk as well."
And, when adapting his works, it is of the utmost importance that that is respected ... So again, if you’re a book reader, best rid yourself of any expectations that the lore will be even slightly respected.
The star has previously called for the monarchy to be abolished after her Majesty’s death but appeared keen to take a neutral stance on KingCharles III reign at the Emmy Awards on Monday ...Show some respect and keep your views to yourself.'.
... which ended with Zayn's then-girlfriend GigiHadid slamming Jake as 'irrelevant' and defending her beau as 'a respectful king' ... 'She tweeted something about get yourself a respectful man or something.
The Citizens' Voice
11 Oct 2023
The Citizens' Voice
11 Oct 2023