Think
The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin
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You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me Think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back when I didn't even know you, you couldn't too much more than ten I ain't no psychiatrist, I ain't no doctor with degrees It don't take too much high IQ's to see what you're doing to me You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me Yeah, think (think, think) let your mind go, let yourself be free Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah freedom Freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, ooh freedom Think about it, think about it There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't) I was gonna change, but I'm not, to keep doing things I don't You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free People walking around everyday, playing games taking score Trying to make other people lose their minds, ah, be careful you don't lose yours You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free You need me (need me) and I need you (don't you know) Without each other there ain't nothing people can do Think about it baby
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Written by: Aretha Franklin, Ted White
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Think" is a popular song performed by Aretha Franklin, often referred to as the 'Queen of Soul.' The song was initially released in 1968 from her "Aretha Now" album.
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Song OriginAretha Franklin co-wrote "Think" with her then-husband, Ted White. This was an unusual collaboration as most songs at that time were written solely by professional songwriters.
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Song SuccessWhen "Think" was first released, it reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Aretha Franklin's biggest hits.
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Movie FeatureIn 1980, Aretha Franklin came to renewed attention when the song was featured in the movie "The Blues Brothers". Franklin herself made an appearance in the film performing the song in a memorable scene, which has helped the song endure in pop culture.
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Cover VersionsThe Blues Brothers, comprising Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, performed the song in their own style. Their cover version of "Think" was also featured as part of the movie's soundtrack.
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Song's Message"Think" is a song with a strong feminist message, a call for respect and equality that became an anthem in the late 1960s amidst the burgeoning women's rights movement.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 1993, "Think" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance".
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Cultural ImpactAretha Franklin's powerful performance of "Think" in the movie "The Blues Brothers" helped introduce a younger generation to the Queen of Soul, demonstrating her enduring influence in American music.
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Reworked ArrangementsFor her appearance in the "Blues Brothers" movie, Aretha Franklin re-recorded "Think" in a higher tone and at a faster tempo. The movie's band also created a new bridge section featuring a saxophone solo for the re-recorded version.
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International Success"Think" was not only popular in the U.S, but it had international appeal as well. It reached number 26 in the UK Singles Chart when it was released in 1968, and number 15 when re-released in 1989.
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