Aretha’s delivery is characterized by "fiery intensity". Unlike the more polished 1980 Blues Brothers re-recording, the 1968 original has a raw, urgent quality.
Aretha Franklin's is more than just a soul classic; it is a three-minute masterclass in musical defiance. Released in May 1968 as the lead single from her album Aretha Now , the song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the R&B charts for three weeks. Musical Composition and Vocal Performance Aretha Franklin - Think [1968] (Original Version)
Co-written by Aretha and her then-husband/manager , the lyrics are often viewed through the lens of their turbulent marriage. Aretha’s delivery is characterized by "fiery intensity"