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

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

: Interestingly, Franklin was not accustomed to lip-syncing for film. The final scene is a masterful feat of editing, spliced together from many takes to ensure her powerhouse vocals matched her movements. While originally written by Franklin and Ted White

Think - song and lyrics by The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin Murphy—uses this anthem of self-respect and liberation to