Think

Aretha Franklin

About Think

"Think" is a song written and performed by American singer Aretha Franklin. It was released as a single in 1968, from her Aretha Now album. The song reached No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100, becoming Franklin's seventh top 10 hit in the United States. The song also reached number 1 on the magazine's Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles, becoming her sixth single to top the chart. The song was written by Aretha and then husband Ted White. Franklin re-recorded the song in the Atlantic Records New York studio for the soundtrack of the 1980 film The Blues Brothers and in 1989 for the album Through the Storm. Pitchfork Media placed it at number 15 on its list of "The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1960s". 


Year:
1991
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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 have been too much more than ten (just a child)
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)
Oh, freedom, yeah, freedom
Freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom)
Freedom, oh freedom

Hey, 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
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, oh

Think (think) 
Think about what you're trying to do to me, ooh
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, oh

Think about it, baby (What are you trying to do me)
Yeah, oh baby, think about it now, yeah
(Think about, ah me, think about, ah me)
(Think about, ah me, think about, ah me)
Oh, come on, baby

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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. more »

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Written by: Aretha Franklin, Ted White

Lyrics © SPRINGTIME MUSIC INC

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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.
Song Origin
Aretha 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.
Song Success
When "Think" was first released, it reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Aretha Franklin's biggest hits.
Movie Feature
In 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.
Cover Versions
The 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.
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.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 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".
Cultural Impact
Aretha 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.
Reworked Arrangements
For 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.
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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