Aretha Franklin - Think [1968] (original Version) Official

Co-written by Aretha and her then-husband/manager , the lyrics are often viewed through the lens of their turbulent marriage.

The song’s emotional climax occurs during the call-and-response bridge, where Franklin belts out "Freedom!" alongside the Sweet Inspirations (featuring Cissy Houston). Lyrical Themes and Cultural Impact Aretha Franklin - Think [1968] (Original Version)

While ostensibly about a "hard-luck love affair," the song evolved into a dual anthem for the feminist and Civil Rights movements . Co-written by Aretha and her then-husband/manager , the

Beyond its initial success, "Think" saw major rebirths, most notably in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers , where Franklin famously performed it as Mrs. Murphy. Co-written by Aretha and her then-husband/manager