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"Think Twice" is a song by Brook Benton which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1961. The song was written by Joe Shapiro, Jimmy Williams, and Benton's regular songwriter Clyde Otis, and was released on Mercury Records with the B-side "For My Baby" also co-written by Clyde Otis, with Willie Dixon. The song was covered by Antoni Williams in 1962, Jackie Edwards in 1966, and Claude Powell in 1977.


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1963
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Brook Benton

Brook Benton (September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits such as "It's Just A Matter Of Time" and "Endlessly", many of which he co-wrote. more »

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Genre Classification
"Think Twice" by Brook Benton belongs to the rhythm and blues genre.
Album Association
The song "Think Twice" is part of Brook Benton's album "Brook Benton: The Complete Songbook" released in 2014.
Collaboration
"Think Twice" is a duet featuring Brook Benton and singer Vanesa Del Forno.
Chart Ranking
"Think Twice" not only became popular but also succeeded in reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart.
Release Year
"Think Twice" was originally released back in 1961.
Record Label
"Think Twice" was released under the Mercury Records label.
Song Writer
This song was penned by Brook Benton along with Clyde Lovern Otis. The duo also collaborated on various other successful songs.
Notable Reviews
Music critics have praised "Think Twice" for its soulful, moving lyrics, and smooth delivery by Benton and Del Forno.
Tribute Cover
The song “Think Twice” was covered by Michael Buble in 2015 as a tribute to Brook Benton.
Unique Fact
"Think Twice" was one of the few times Brook Benton co-wrote a song that became a chart-topping success.
Benton's All-Time Hit
Despite Benton's extensive career, "Think Twice" remains one of his most universally recognized and loved songs, which still frequently generates radio play and streaming.
Cultural Impact
Benton's "Think Twice" greatly influenced the development of soul and early R&B music, with its emotive rhythm and Benton's powerful vocal delivery.

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