Think (Aretha Franklin song)

Think (Aretha Franklin song) Think is a song written by Aretha Franklin and Ted White, and it was recorded by Aretha Franklin for her Atlantic Records label. The song features Aretha Franklin on vocals and piano, with Ted White on drums, and Spooner Oldham on organ, and was produced by Jerry Wexler and Arif Mardin. The song was inspired by Aretha Franklin's own experiences with her husband Ted White, and it has been covered by many artists, including Blondie and Patti Labelle.

Background

The song was written by Aretha Franklin and Ted White during a tumultuous time in their marriage, with Aretha Franklin later stating that the song was a message to Ted White to shape up and treat her with respect. The song was recorded at Atlantic Records' Atlantic Studios in New York City, with a group of musicians that included Spooner Oldham on organ, Jimmy Johnson on guitar, and Roger Hawkins on drums, and was produced by Jerry Wexler and Arif Mardin. The song has been praised by critics, including Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and has been named one of the greatest songs of all time by NPR and Pitchfork Media. The song has also been featured in various films and television shows, including The Blues Brothers and Forrest Gump, and has been covered by many artists, including The Rolling Stones and Queen Latifah.

Composition

The song is a soul and rhythm and blues song that features Aretha Franklin on vocals and piano, with a driving beat and a memorable melody. The song's lyrics are a message to Ted White to treat Aretha Franklin with respect, and feature Aretha Franklin's powerful and emotive vocals, which have been praised by critics, including The Guardian and The Los Angeles Times. The song's composition has been influenced by gospel music and blues, and features a group of musicians that included King Curtis on saxophone, and Cornell Dupree on guitar, and was produced by Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin. The song has been named one of the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone and NME, and has been covered by many artists, including Diana Ross and Tina Turner.

Release and Reception

The song was released in 1968 as a single from Aretha Franklin's album Aretha Now, and it was a major commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for two weeks. The song received positive reviews from critics, including The New York Times and The Washington Post, and has been named one of the greatest songs of all time by NPR and Pitchfork Media. The song has also been featured in various films and television shows, including The Blues Brothers and Forrest Gump, and has been covered by many artists, including Blondie and Patti Labelle. The song's release was supported by a promotional tour, which included performances at Madison Square Garden and The Hollywood Bowl, and was produced by Jerry Wexler and Arif Mardin.

Chart Performance

The song was a major commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for two weeks, and it also reached the top of the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. The song has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and it has been named one of the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone and NME. The song's chart performance was supported by its release as a single, which included a B-side of Aretha Franklin's song I Say a Little Prayer, and was produced by Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin. The song has also been featured in various films and television shows, including The Blues Brothers and Forrest Gump, and has been covered by many artists, including The Rolling Stones and Queen Latifah.

Covers and Legacy

The song has been covered by many artists, including Blondie and Patti Labelle, and it has been named one of the greatest songs of all time by NPR and Pitchfork Media. The song's legacy has been recognized by its inclusion in the Grammy Hall of Fame and its ranking as one of the greatest songs of all time by Rolling Stone and NME. The song has also been featured in various films and television shows, including The Blues Brothers and Forrest Gump, and has been covered by many artists, including Diana Ross and Tina Turner. The song's influence can be heard in the music of many artists, including Janis Joplin and Etta James, and it continues to be celebrated as a classic of soul music and rhythm and blues. The song has been praised by critics, including The Guardian and The Los Angeles Times, and has been named one of the greatest songs of all time by NPR and Pitchfork Media. Category:Aretha Franklin songs