Think

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About Think

"Think" is a Mick Jagger and Keith Richards composition that first appeared as a Chris Farlowe single which reached No 37 on the British charts in January 1966. The Rolling Stones' own version appeared three months later on their Aftermath album, with a rewritten third verse.


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1966
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I'm givin' you a piece of my mind. 
There no charge of any kind. 
Try a very simple test. 
You should just retrace your steps. 

And think back, back a little bit baby. 
Back, back alright. 
Think, think, think back baby. 
Think, think back a bit girl. 
Think, think, think back baby. 
Tell me who's fault was that, babe? 
Tell me who's fault was that, babe? 

Think about a year ago. 
How we lived I'll never know. 
Connin' people for a dime. 
Here's another piece of my mind. 

And think back, back a little bit baby. 
Back, back alright. 
Think, think, think back baby. 
Think, think back a bit girl. 
Think, think, think back baby. 
Tell me who's fault was that, babe? 
Tell me who's fault was that, babe? 

Take a look inside yourself. 
You're not really someone else. 
Still, I am the same old me. 
You say I lack maturity. 

But think back, back a little bit baby. 
Back, back, alright! 

We're not children anymore. 
We don't need to play with toys. 
Take a look and you will find 
You're gettin' old before your time. 

But think back, back a little bit baby. 
Back, back alright. 
Think, think, think back baby. 
Think, think I said back a bit girl. 
Think, think, think back baby. 
Tell me who's fault was that, babe? 
Tell me who's fault was that, babe? 

I said think. 
You'd better think back a little bit. 
I said think. 
What about last year and the year before? 
I said think. 
You promised me so much. 
I said think. 
Doncha 'member what you said?

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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Think" is a track from The Rolling Stones' fourth British and sixth American studio album titled "Aftermath."
Release Information
The album "Aftermath" was first released in the UK in April 1966 by Decca Records, and in the US, it was released in June 1966 by London Records.
Composition
The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Album Contributions
"Think" is one of the fourteen tracks in the UK version of "Aftermath," while it is one of the eleven tracks in the American version of the album.
Instrumentation
Like other songs on the album, "Think" is known for its innovative instrumentation. It used instruments like the marimba, sitar, and dulcimer which were unusual in pop music at the time.
Vocal Delivery
Unlike many of their other songs which are known for Mick Jagger's impassioned vocal delivery, "Think" features a more restrained and toned down performance from him.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Think" show The Rolling Stones' ability to embed social commentary within their music. The lyrics touch upon the theme of love in a cynical manner.
Rolling Stone Album Guide’s Review
According to the Rolling Stone Album Guide, "Think" stands out as one of the best tracks from the "Aftermath" album.
Influence of Blues
Consistent with The Rolling Stones' early style, the song shows strong influences of American blues, both in terms of its rhythm and lyrical themes.
Legacy
Even though "Think" was not released as a single, it has remained a popular song among fans of The Rolling Stones, cementing its status as a classic stone in their discography.

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