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American Idol Season 5 - The Songs

Think

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This is one of Aretha Franklin's classic soul hits of the 1960's. It was written by Aretha and her husband Teddy White and expresses the point of view of a strong, independent woman. The song was revived when Aretha Franklin performed it in the hit movie The Blues Brothers.

Performer

Katharine McPhee - March 7, 2006

Songwriters

Aretha Franklin and Teddy White

Notable Recorded Version

  • Aretha Franklin - #7 Pop (1968) (Listen)

Key Lyric Phrase

You better think
Think about what you're trying to do to me
Yeah, think
Let your mind go, let yourself be free

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