"Think" by Aretha Franklin

<p>Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back to that time Aretha Franklin recorded one of her best songs.</p> <p>On this episode, Kirk dives into two different versions of Franklin's classic tune "Think." First it's the laid back groove and roomy mix of the 1968 original, then it's time to fast-forward 12 years for the juiced-up arrangement she recorded with the Blues Brothers band in 1980.</p> <p>It's a story of how different production techniques, arrangements, and tempos can lead to two very different—but equally excellent—versions of the same song. We've done Dancing Queen, we've covered the <em>band</em> Queen, so it feels like it's past time for the Queen of Soul. </p> <p>NOTE: This episode is best enjoyed along with four fried chickens and a Coke.</p> <p><strong>Band/Artist:</strong> Aretha Franklin</p> <p><strong>Album:</strong> <em>Aretha Now</em>, 1968 and <em>The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack</em>, 1980</p> <p><strong>Composed by:</strong> Aretha Franklin and Teddy White</p> <p><strong>Listen/Buy (Original):</strong> <a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/album/aretha-now/933583586">Apple Music</a> | <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Aretha-Now-Franklin/dp/B00000331L?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00000331L"> Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/55HZ2ectg1mMTEKDqIq3kC">Spotify</a></p> <p><strong>Listen/Buy (Blues Brothers):</strong> <a href= "https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blues-brothers-original-soundtrack-recording/452584443"> Apple Music</a> | <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Brothers-Original-Soundtrack-Recording/dp/B005EPKS8A?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005EPKS8A"> Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/4cO51KBYsdsbmSZleoNEGH">Spotify</a></p> <p><strong>------</strong></p> <p><strong>ALSO FEATURED/DISCUSSED:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"Respect" by Otis Redding, performed by Aretha Fran