Think

When Aretha Franklin recorded Think in 1968, she did so at Atlantic Studios in New York, under the production of Jerry Wexler. The song, co-written by her and Ted White, was released as a single from the album Aretha Now. What's interesting about this piece is its infectious energy, described as a "pulsating swinger," which critics compared to the impact of Respect. Its vibrant rhythm and the strength of Franklin's performance led it to reach number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart, consolidating her presence on the hit lists.

The footprint of Think extended beyond its original release. In 1980, Aretha Franklin re-recorded the song for the soundtrack of the film The Blues Brothers, playing the owner of a restaurant. This version, which required several takes due to her unfamiliarity with playback, became a standout moment in the film. Later, in 1989, she presented an updated version for her album Through the Storm, with arrangements by Arif Mardin and his son Joe Mardin. The song has also been performed by other artists, such as Katharine McPhee in 2006 for American Idol 5: Encores, and Adam Lambert in 2017 for the soundtrack of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.