Today's Heardle answer: Sunday, June 19, 2022

The artist of today's Heardle challenge (Image via @ArethaFranklin on Twitter)
The artist of today's Heardle challenge (Image via @ArethaFranklin on Twitter)

Heardle is back with another exciting challenge for music lovers around the world. The game was released in early 2021, and since then, it has become one of the most popular browser-based games on the internet. The challenge is to guess the correct song by listening to its intro.

The answer to today's daily challenge is Respect by Aretha Franklin.

Heardle gives players a total of six chances to guess the correct song. A failed guess means the length of the song increases. The goal is to guess the right song using as few attempts as possible.

Look at the various clues and details about the song featured in today's daily heardle challenge.


Heardle clues and answers for Sunday, June 19, 2022

As per Heardle's official website, songs are chosen from a list of the most-streamed songs from the previous decade, which means contemporary music lovers have an advantage.

However, those who do not follow contemporary artists or keep up with current pop culture trends still have a fair chance considering most of the songs are classics or widely popular.

Check out some of the clues shared by Fortnite Insider that can help you guess the correct song:

''Released in 1967; Genre – Soul; Single by Aretha Franklin.''

If you still can't guess this classic, then scroll down to find the answer

The right answer to today's Heardle challenge is Respect by Aretha Franklin.


More details about Respect by Aretha Franklin

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Respect, originally written and released by iconic R&B singer Otis Redding in 1965, was covered by Aretha Franklin and released as a single in 1967 as part of her revolutionary album, I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You. The single became a critic's darling and achieved massive commercial success, surpassing its original. Many critics consider it a feminist anthem and one of the greatest soul songs ever recorded.

Franklin's version is considerably different from the original, with changes to the overall vibe and lyrics of the song. It is one of the most analyzed and dissected songs of all time.

Many pundits have extensively written about the significance of the song in the context of the civil rights movement during the 60s. Several publications frequently list it as one of the greatest songs of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song one on its famous list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2021.

Aretha Franklin is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time. Dubbed the ''Queen of Soul'', she is frequently cited as an influence by numerous contemporary artists. As a performer, she was noted for her exceptional range and distinguished voice, along with her skills as a pianist.

Some of her most popular songs, other than Respect, include Spanish Harlem, Freeway of Love, Don't Play That Song (You Lied), among many more. Four years after her death, Franklin continues to be one of the most commercially successful artists of all time.

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