Musically, the original version is a "pulsating swinger" built on a foundation of Southern soul.
Critics consistently rank it among the greatest songs of the 1960s, with Pitchfork placing it at #15 on its list of the decade's top tracks. It remains a definitive statement of Franklin’s status as the . Aretha Franklin - Think [1968] (Original Version)
Backed by the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section —including Jimmy Johnson on guitar and Roger Hawkins on drums—the track features a driving, propulsive beat that bridges the gap between gospel and emerging funk. Musically, the original version is a "pulsating swinger"