Think (About It)

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James Brown, Lyn Collins

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"Think (About It)" is a funk song recorded by Lyn Collins and released as a single on James Brown's People Records in 1972. The recording was produced by Brown (who also wrote the song) and features instrumental backing from his band The J. B.'s. It was the title track of Collins' 1972 debut album. The song is very popular for its raw drumbeat dressed with tambourine and multiple background vocals, which suggest the song was recorded altogether in one take. It peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart and No. 66 on the Hot 100. Owing to the composition, it became a fan favourite and has been featured on various compilation albums posthumously. In the closing lyrics, Collins sings lines from "Think", which shows that this song was one of the few adaptations of the 5 Royales song that Brown loved to do. 


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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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History
"Think (About It)" is a song composed by James Brown and sang by his protégé Lyn Collins.
Release
The song was originally released in 1972 on a single with "Ain't No Sunshine" as the B-side.
Recognition
It garnered some success at the time of release, but it has since become famous for its drum break, a propulsive beat that has been sampled by many hip-hop and electronic dance music producers.
Lyrics
The song's catchy refrain "It takes two to make a thing go right/It takes two to make it out of sight" has been used in various songs, movies, and commercials.
Albums
It is included in Lyn Collins's album of the same name, which was also produced by James Brown.
Band
The band featured on "Think (About It)" was The J.B.'s, a group of musicians who often backed up James Brown.
Usage
“Think (About It)” has been sampled more than 3,000 times, making it one of the most heavily sampled tracks in history.
Samples
Notable samples of "Think (About It)" include "It Takes Two" by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa, and “Around the World” by Daft Punk.
Collaboration
Lyn Collins was introduced to James Brown by her husband, a musician in James's band, and she soon became a mainstay of Brown's touring shows.
Cover
The song has been covered by various artists in different genres, including Barbara Tucker, LaToya Jackson, and Tom Jones.
Influence
The song has had a significant impact on hip-hop and dance music due to the often-sample drum break, which is also known as the "Yeah! Woo!" loop because of the vocal exclamations that accompany it.
Legacy
Despite not reaching the top of the charts upon its release, "Think (About It)" has left an indelible mark on the music industry due to its extensive use in sampling.

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