Scott Morgan is the lead singer and the Rationals were a great group who also played at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit. Detroit was a great place for rock in the 60's and as they say, you had to be there. I still think that this is the best version of a classic song.
newhotman1001 OMG. I used to go to the Grande all the time. I saw them there also not to mention MC5, Clapton, The Who Country Joe, on and on,and on. John Sebastian used to sit in the corner and smoke weed. Good times. Detroit was music heaven
I agree 100%. They should have the recognition they deserve. I just look at this version as the ROCK version and Aretha's as the SOUL version or the Motown Records version. This one is my favorite for sure.
@@frederickrodriguez457 Mine, too! I sure do remember them. I was only 15 or maybe 16 when this came out.... but I just cannot forget about about them. They had a really good sound! They sure did deserve a LOT more recognition than they ever got!
Tubedaddio. They sure we're a great group! They ARE from Michigan.... but NOT Detroit, however. The Rationals were from Ann Arbor, Michigan. They had a really good sound. It is such a shame that they did not get more recognition
ARETHA FRANKLIN does not even come CLOSE on this song...... NO WAY!!! My sister and I saw the RATIONALS at a mall in DETROIT back in the 60's..... and I had the single.....One of the best rock and roll songs from that time.....
I loved this version back in the day. Don't think I ever saw them live, though. Aretha's release is a totally different style, basically a screeching mess.
This is great!....I was nine years old and they reminded me of the 'Dave Clark Five'. When Aretha did the cover for this I thought.....wait a minute.....I've heard this before but something was a bit different. One's culture determines which version is more appreciated and I spent my early childhood listening to Motown and rhythm and blues but I was a natural born rocker so I like this version better. However, I dig the soulful rhythms of Aretha's version.
I used to see The Rationals at the auto shows in Detroit, have some pics - remember The Scott Richard case ? forgot what they sounded like - big crush on Rational's Scott how cool was detroit ... crissy
ANYONE REMEMBER THAT THIS WAS A HIT 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR BEFORE ARETHA FRANKLIN DID IT? I always liked the Rationals version a LOT more, not "...just a little bit, just a little bit..."
No less an authority than the song's author, Otis Redding stated that he believed the Rationals' version was the definitive version. I would never argue with him! This is a clip from Swingin' Time, the Windsor, Ontario show hosted by the great Robin Seymour.
I can't say between the Rationals,Aretha or Otis which is better. All 3 versions are great,but each with a different feel/meaning to them. Otis live at the Monterey Pop Festival is something special too.
ey...I did the graphic for their record back in A2... still one of the real forgotten classics of the day!.I was in a punky detroit basement garage band and we tried to cover this stuff...I hated scott for a few weeks after he dogged my girlfriend,okay, I won't mention her name at the chessmate club...i think it was a Sam Lay and the Mojo Men show...she was a sexy sksnk anyway, but 45 years later? ...I'm still doin crunches...and scott is still the man!
I saw them in 1968 at the Oakland Pop Festival. The mother of the lead singer (Scott) was there and she gave me a sandwich in the parking lot as we were famished. I liked their version of Respect better than Aretha. They were absolutely great live.
This is not an Arethra Franklin cover.. Get the record straight. Besides the fact that it's an Otis Redding song, The Rationals released it 1966, Franklin 67. Jerry Wexler thought the song had potential as a cross-over hit for Aretha after hearing The Ratioinals version... Detroit Rocks!
ABSOLUTELY....... I NEVER cared for A.FRANKLIN'S version of this song. My sister and I saw the RATIONALS at Livonia Mall here in Detroit back in 1967 and I had the single. I always hated hearing how this was ARETHA'S song, because I KNEW better..... THANK YOU FOR YOU TUBE, I get to hear this again!!! I am glad that someone ELSE remembers THE REAL version of RESPECT just as I do. Thank you for posting this. :-)
Pepsi princess..... Oh... THIS VERSION IS THE ONLY VERSION THAT I EVER WANT TO HEAR! The Rationals did such a good job with this song. They had a really good sound ( at least to me they did ). News Flash.....!!! Did you know that the Shadows of Knight had planned on being the first ones to record, " Respect "??? Yep. They had the hit song, " Gloria ".
Detroit had the best rock bands> The whole suburb area, from Flint to Ann Arbor including The Frost, The Unrelated Segments, The Underdogs. I could keep going. Now music sucks.
By any chance do you remember a band from Flint Don't know the name but the song was On the Road Again or back on the road again. It was a great song my college buddy from Flint introduced me to it Really really good, but I can't find it anywhere It was out I believe in 67 or 68 You would please me to know end thanks
I met Scott Morgan (a good chap ) at Windsor's Caboto Club in 2005 at the "Rise And Fall Of the Big Eight" program.Also, I met CKLW PD Rosalie Trombley at the event-she was also great. Loved all three "Respect" versions,though Aretha's was CLEARLY the best.
Still my favorite version.
Mine, too!
Me too
I saw them at Taylor Town shopping center.. they were great.. also really liked their song I Need You
Oh, my GOODNESS! I accessed that song, " I Need You " just early this year on TH-cam!!! I just LOVE it!
Saw them many times at the Hideout and Westside 6 😁♥️
Yay! Michigan rock fans! We had it so good!
We sure did!
Michigan rocks!
Scott Morgan is the lead singer and the Rationals were a great group who also played at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit. Detroit was a great place for rock in the 60's and as they say, you had to be there. I still think that this is the best version of a classic song.
newhotman1001 OMG. I used to go to the Grande all the time. I saw them there also not to mention MC5, Clapton, The Who Country Joe, on and on,and on. John Sebastian used to sit in the corner and smoke weed. Good times. Detroit was music heaven
@@sheripeters365 Hey Sheri what about the Eastown. I used to there lots as the Grande was a tad before my time by a year or two:)
I think that this is the best version, also!
@@sheripeters365 That is what I have heard! You forgot about Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels!
Great garage band/blue eyed soul cover by the Rationals!!! Wow!!! With the timing of this (pre -Aretha), this one should of have been a national hit.
Yes! The Rationals never did get the recognition they deserved!
My favorite version. Have been looking for this for years.
Me, too!!!
Love this song ❤️
Man o man, swinging time was so cool in the late 60s!
Give Otis his due and Aretha hers as well, but this is the best version. Awesome bass line. This is Detroit rock-n-roll to the roots.
I agree 100%. They should have the recognition they deserve. I just look at this version as the ROCK version and Aretha's as the SOUL version or the Motown Records version. This one is my favorite for sure.
@@frederickrodriguez457 Mine, too! I sure do remember them. I was only 15 or maybe 16 when this came out.... but I just cannot forget about about them. They had a really good sound! They sure did deserve a LOT more recognition than they ever got!
Tubedaddio. They sure we're a great group! They ARE from Michigan.... but NOT Detroit, however. The Rationals were from Ann Arbor, Michigan. They had a really good sound. It is such a shame that they did not get more recognition
Another "Swingin' Time" classic. I still have my "Think Rational" button.
My favorite version
This is the epitome of '60s white garage band Rock 'N Soul.
Always loved the tone on that Epiphone Riviera guitar on this song.
ARETHA FRANKLIN does not even come CLOSE on this song...... NO WAY!!! My sister and I saw the RATIONALS at a mall in DETROIT back in the 60's..... and I had the single.....One of the best rock and roll songs from that time.....
You go girl!
I loved this version back in the day. Don't think I ever saw them live, though. Aretha's release is a totally different style, basically a screeching mess.
She stole this song
Allegedly written (and performed by) Otis Redding. Maybe he stole it, who knows.
Did you ever listen to the B side, Leavin' Here? They killed that too.
I feel it's fresh everytime i hear it! what a great recording !! one of my all time favorite bands.
So do I
RESPECT-- A number 1 hit song in Cleveland long before Aretha Franklin released her version. The Rationals deserved more respect.
Well you know
Yes, they did!!! They were a really good group out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. They had a really good sound
She released I’m 1967 as well. The song was written and performed by Otis Redding in 1965
With out question the is the BEST version :)
Mr Scott Morgan on the vocals and harp!
Dear Ms. Aretha Franklin- I am so sorry, sweetheart, THIS is the best version EVER!
This is great!....I was nine years old and they reminded me of the 'Dave Clark Five'.
When Aretha did the cover for this I thought.....wait a minute.....I've heard this before but something was a bit different.
One's culture determines which version is more appreciated and I spent my early childhood listening to Motown and rhythm and blues but I was a natural born rocker so I like this version better. However, I dig the soulful rhythms of Aretha's version.
Can't beat Scott Morgan and the Rationals from Michigan
Great song from a great time in rock n roll. Thanks for posting!!!!!!
saw them playing at the Hide Out on silverbell road what a great place to see guys like this Great Times!!
Excellent
This one should have been a #1 in the U-S despite Aretha's release a little later.
I used to see The Rationals at the auto shows in Detroit, have some pics - remember The Scott Richard case ? forgot what they sounded like -
big crush on Rational's Scott how cool was detroit ... crissy
Src sang black sheep
the Michigan sound. long live it! all imitations need not apply.
They played my junior high school prom in 1968 😉
Saw them there also. Grew up in Livonia.
Great song
ANYONE REMEMBER THAT THIS WAS A HIT 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR BEFORE ARETHA FRANKLIN DID IT? I always liked the Rationals version a LOT more, not "...just a little bit, just a little bit..."
Yes.... I ONLY like the Rationals version!!!
No less an authority than the song's author, Otis Redding stated that he believed the Rationals' version was the definitive version. I would never argue with him! This is a clip from Swingin' Time, the Windsor, Ontario show hosted by the great Robin Seymour.
I can't say between the Rationals,Aretha or Otis which is better. All 3 versions are great,but each with a different feel/meaning to them. Otis live at the Monterey Pop Festival is something special too.
understatement of the century
Awesome version-Found them through MC5:the future is now book
This is Detriot
ey...I did the graphic for their record back in A2... still one of the real forgotten classics of the day!.I was in a punky detroit basement garage band and we tried to cover this stuff...I hated scott for a few weeks after he dogged my girlfriend,okay, I won't mention her name at the chessmate club...i think it was a Sam Lay and the Mojo Men show...she was a sexy sksnk anyway, but 45 years later? ...I'm still doin crunches...and scott is still the man!
Just wonderful to see them in action...although these clips seems slowed down a bit...Wonderful!
Great Band. Detroit Grit 🇺🇸☕
Can I borrow someone's time machine, please?
ha ha. if I had one, i'd ride along with ya. great stuff.
I wish that I had a time machine!!!
I saw them in 1968 at the Oakland Pop Festival. The mother of the lead singer (Scott) was there and she gave me a sandwich in the parking lot as we were famished. I liked their version of Respect better than Aretha. They were absolutely great live.
I know, Michael. They had such a good sound !
This is not an Arethra Franklin cover.. Get the record straight. Besides the fact that it's an Otis Redding song, The Rationals released it 1966, Franklin 67. Jerry Wexler thought the song had potential as a cross-over hit for Aretha after hearing The Ratioinals version... Detroit Rocks!
ABSOLUTELY....... I NEVER cared for A.FRANKLIN'S version of this song. My sister and I saw the RATIONALS at Livonia Mall here in Detroit back in 1967 and I had the single. I always hated hearing how this was ARETHA'S song, because I KNEW better..... THANK YOU FOR YOU TUBE, I get to hear this again!!! I am glad that someone ELSE remembers THE REAL version of RESPECT just as I do. Thank you for posting this. :-)
Pepsi princess..... Oh... THIS VERSION IS THE ONLY VERSION THAT I EVER WANT TO HEAR! The Rationals did such a good job with this song. They had a really good sound ( at least to me they did ). News Flash.....!!! Did you know that the Shadows of Knight had planned on being the first ones to record, " Respect "??? Yep. They had the hit song, " Gloria ".
Yea DETROIT rock & roll
if you know a better heartfelt jam. your lyin
Not a bad rendition of a classic by a bunch of high school kids.
Best rendition since sister Re
I agree.
sounds like Rolling Stones get off of my cloud.
Detroit had the best rock bands> The whole suburb area, from Flint to Ann Arbor including The Frost, The Unrelated Segments, The Underdogs. I could keep going. Now music sucks.
By any chance do you remember a band from Flint Don't know the name but the song was On the Road Again or back on the road again. It was a great song my college buddy from Flint introduced me to it Really really good, but I can't find it anywhere It was out I believe in 67 or 68 You would please me to know end thanks
Not bad at all! Great blue-eyed soul.
Garage bands usually had original hit signature songs.
scott richard case, yes
Great garage rock sounds of the Otis Redding classic.Were they from Michigan?
Edward..... They were from Ann Arbor, Michigan
Robin Seymour!
😊😊😊😊
The rock version.
Does anyone know the chord sequence on the opening riff?
I met Scott Morgan (a good chap ) at Windsor's Caboto Club in 2005 at the "Rise And Fall Of the Big Eight" program.Also, I met CKLW PD Rosalie Trombley at the event-she was also great. Loved all three "Respect" versions,though Aretha's was CLEARLY the best.
Good one..LOL!!!!!
I have more respect when a band plays live, instead of lip synching to their 45 RPM single. Just saying
Hey Beeb have Butch check this out.
Sounds good but Aretha’s version is still #1 for me!
Yeah, and Barbara Mandrell's cover of I've Been Loving You Too Long is better than Otis' too.