Aretha Franklin’s long version of national anthem goes viral

DETROIT.MI - NOVEMBER 24: Detroit native Aretha Franklin sings the National Anthem prior to the start of the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings game at Ford Field on November 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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DETROIT.MI - NOVEMBER 24: Detroit native Aretha Franklin sings the National Anthem prior to the start of the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings game at Ford Field on November 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Those naysayers were drowned out by Franklin's fans, who said they needed to show a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Franklin wore her trademark fur coat and a Detroit beanie to signify her hometown. She sat down at a piano and belted out a 4-minute, 35-second version of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Her version brought the house down at Detroit's Ford Field, and her performance quickly went viral.

"That was a gospel version of the #NationalAnthem," tweeted John Miller (@jfreemon63) "It's called seasoning folks. Prep takes longer ... but it tastes better."