Think

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"Think" is a 1968 soul anthem by Aretha Franklin, celebrated for its powerful vocals and feminist, freedom-focused message.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist Aretha Franklin
associatedWithMovement civil rights movement
women’s liberation movement
countryOfOrigin United States
decade 1960s
firstReleaseDecade 1960s
genre R&B
soul
hasAudienceReception influential in popular music
widely celebrated
hasCulturalStatus classic Aretha Franklin song
feminist anthem
soul anthem
hasMainInstrument drums
horn section
piano
hasMusicalStyle up-tempo soul
hasRefrain “Freedom!”
hasSubgenre Southern soul
hasSubjectMatter demand for freedom
personal autonomy
respect in relationships
hasTempo fast
hasVocalStyle gospel-influenced
isAnthemFor civil rights
feminism
language English
lyricTheme female empowerment
freedom
independence
notableFor feminist message
freedom-focused message
powerful vocals
originalReleaseFormat single
performedBy Aretha Franklin and The Sweet Inspirations
performer Aretha Franklin
producer Jerry Wexler
recordLabel Atlantic Records NERFINISHED
releaseYear 1968
vocalType soul vocals
writer Aretha Franklin
Ted White

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Respect (2021 film)
featuresSong
Aretha Franklin
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