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

: Even the film's leads, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, are relegated to the background, unable to resist joining her dance—a testament to the idea that "no one could resist Aretha".

: At the time of filming, Franklin’s career was in a relative lull. Her show-stealing turn as the fierce, soul-food-serving waitress introduced her to a whole new generation and effectively reinvigorated her status as the Queen of Soul . Deep Compositional Layers : Even the film's leads, Dan Aykroyd and

Think - song and lyrics by The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin Deep Compositional Layers Think - song and lyrics

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 Murphy—uses this anthem of self-respect and liberation to