The Blues Brothers & Aretha Franklin - Think (official Audio) Link

: At the time of filming, Franklin’s career was in a relative lull. Her show-stealing turn as the fierce, soul-food-serving waitress introduced her to a whole new generation and effectively reinvigorated her status as the Queen of Soul . Deep Compositional Layers

While originally written by Franklin and Ted White in 1968, "Think" carries a weightier historical significance than its catchy rhythm suggests. Released less than a month after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the song's insistent refrain of became a soulful echo of King's civil rights legacy. In the context of The Blues Brothers , Franklin—playing Mrs. Murphy—uses this anthem of self-respect and liberation to confront her husband, guitarist Matt "Guitar" Murphy, about his decision to abandon their steady life for a chaotic road trip. Cinematic and Musical Brilliance : At the time of filming, Franklin’s career

The film's version of the song is notably faster than the 1968 original, transforming it into a high-energy "pulsating swinger". Released less than a month after the assassination