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

: 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.

Think - song and lyrics by The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin : Interestingly, Franklin was not accustomed to lip-syncing

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 Released less than a month after the assassination

The performance of "Think" by Aretha Franklin in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers is more than just a musical number; it is a pivotal moment that redefined her career and injected a sense of "mission from God" authenticity into a comedy classic. The Cultural Context of "Freedom" Cinematic and Musical Brilliance The performance of "Think"