Bundle Drum Sheet & Video – Aretha Franklin – Think

“Think” by Aretha Franklin is pure dynamite in song form. Clocking in at just over two minutes, it’s a sonic whirlwind of power, attitude, and unstoppable groove. Released in 1968 at the height of both the civil rights movement and Aretha’s creative reign, the track is more than a hit — it’s a bold, uncompromising command: Think! And don’t just hear it — feel it.

From the first crack of the snare, you know the song means business. The beat is crisp, relentless, and urgent, courtesy of Roger Hawkins of the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. He doesn’t just keep time — he drives the song forward like a freight train. Every hi-hat pattern is razor-sharp, every fill carefully placed for maximum impact. It’s tight, it’s fast, and it never lets up.

Aretha’s vocals are electric — fierce and free. The call-and-response structure, the sharp horn stabs, the powerhouse backing vocals — it’s all locked together by that pulsing rhythm. The drums don’t overpower the song — they elevate it. They make the message hit harder. They dare you not to move.

“Think” wasn’t just recorded — it was launched, and it’s still flying high decades later. Whether you first heard it on the radio, onstage, or in The Blues Brothers, the impact is the same: undeniable. It’s a lesson in how rhythm, voice, and message can come together to create something iconic.

For anyone who loves drums, soul, or sheer musical firepower, “Think” is the kind of track that never gets old — it just gets louder.