Think (single version)

~ Recording by James Brown

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Think2:47James BrownCD of JB II: Cold Sweat & Other Soul ClassicsJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)831 700-2
1.3Think2:46James BrownDance MachineJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)845 039-2
1.3Think2:44James BrownDance MachineJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)845 039-1
1.10Think2:46James BrownStar TimeJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-05-07
Polydor (British label, see annotation)849 108-2
1.8Think2:46James Brown20 All Time Greatest Hits!James BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-22
Polydor (British label, see annotation)314 511 326-2
1.8Think2:46James Brown20 All‐Time Greatest Hits! (club edition)James BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1991-10-22
Polydor (British label, see annotation)314 511 326-2, P2 11326
1.2Think2:46James BrownSex Machine: The Very Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)845 828-2
1.8Think2:46James Brown20 All‐Time Greatest Hits! (club edition)James BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)314 511 326-2, D 101342
1.11Think2:50James BrownI Feel GoodJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • -1991
Polydor (British label, see annotation)849 287-2
1.2Think2:47James BrownSex Machine: The Very Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), PolyGram Australia845 828-2
1.10Think2:46James BrownStar Time (CA release)James BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)849 108-2
1.10Think2:46James BrownStar Time (Club Edition)James BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)849 108-2, D 217004
1.10Think2:46James BrownStar Time (Special pre-release copy)James BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), PolyGramSACD 331
1.4Think2:48James BrownGodfather of SoulJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)550 040-2
1.4Think2:47James BrownCold Sweat - Best (Remastered)James BrownAlbum + Compilation
Vereinigte Motor‐Verlage GmbH & Co. KG (do not use this as an imprint!), Phono Music Zounds (German Label releasing digitally remastered "Best Of CDs" within the ZOUNDS Best Of Series.)27200576 B
1.13Think2:46James BrownMr. DynamiteJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Globo Polydor827.295
1.4Think2:52James BrownThe Soul MachineJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Back BiterBB 61087
1.5Think2:52James BrownJB40: 40th Anniversary CollectionJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-10-08
PolyGram31453 34009-2
1.5Think2:52James BrownJB40 James Brown 40th Anniversary CollectionJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram)535 888-2
1.14Think2:47James BrownThe Very Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)555 189-2
1.4Think2:48James BrownGodfather of SoulJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)550 040-2
1.3Think2:52Lowman PaulingI Feel Good! The Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation), Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)543 970 2
1.5Think2:48James BrownThe Godfather: The Very Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-04-29
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)589841-2
1.8Think2:52James BrownIt’s a Man’s WorldJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
1.13Think2:50James BrownOut of Sight! The Very Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)589279-2
1.3Think2:48James BrownGodfather of SoulJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-03-03
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)065 479-2
1.5Think2:50James BrownThe 50th Anniversary CollectionJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-09-16
UTV RecordsB0001125-02
1.5Think2:50James BrownThe 50th Anniversary CollectionJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
UTV RecordsUICY-91047/8
1.1Think2:50James BrownThe Ultimate CollectionJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
1.2Think2:46James BrownSex Machine: The Very Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2005-10-07
Polydor (British label, see annotation)0602498313411, 845 828-2
1.5Think2:52James BrownGoldJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)0602498325841
1.6Think2:51James BrownSoul LegendsJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-07-25
1.6Think2:51James BrownSoul LegendsJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-07-28
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)0602498402979
2.17Think (single version)2:48James Brown & The Famous FlamesThe Singles Vol. 1: 1956–1960 The Federal YearsJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
2.17Think2:50James BrownThe Singles, Volume 1: The Federal Years: 1956-1960James BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-09-26
Hip‐O SelectB0007029-02
1.5Think2:49James BrownGoldJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-06-05
Polydor (British label, see annotation)B0008913-02
1.6Think2:50James BrownSoul Brother No. 1James BrownAlbum + Compilation
Starbucks EntertainmentB0009440-02
1.3Think2:52James BrownJames Brown (Playlist Plus)James BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-03-10
Universal Records (UMG subsidiary, “RECORDS” must be a part of the logo; read annotation), Polydor (British label, see annotation)06007 531 66901
4.20Think2:48James BrownDisco FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2012-07-30
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)3256952
1.23Think2:51James BrownLemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes: Rock & Roll HeartthrobsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2013-07-01
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)GO3CD7047
2.1Think2:48James Brown5 Classic Albums Plus Bonus Rare and Live TracksJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Real GoneRGMCD014
2.1Think2:48James Brown & The Famous Flames5 Classic Albums Plus Bonus Rare and Live TracksJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Real GoneRGMCD014
3.13Think2:52James BrownAn Easy Introduction to R&B/Soul: Top 15 AlbumsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Masterworks Series702
1.8Think (single version)2:46James Brown & The Famous Flames20 All Time Greatest Hits!James BrownAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-07-22
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
1.2Think2:51James BrownBlack Collection: James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Brisa S.L.CDB 1619
2.13Think2:50James Brown & The Famous FlamesThe Roots of Revolution: The Complete Federal Singles 1956-1960James Brown & The Famous FlamesAlbum + Compilation
Southern Routes RecordsSR-3001
1.5Think (single version)2:49James BrownGoldJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)
3.7Think2:41James BrownClassic Soul: The The Absolutely Essential 3 CD CollectionVarious ArtistsCompilation
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BTS3227
1.8Think2:48James BrownThe Very Best of James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
2.13Think2:52James BrownGreatest HitsJames BrownAlbum + Compilation
Star Mark
(unknown)
1.3Think2:50James BrownThe Great James BrownJames BrownAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recorded in:Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1960-02-20)
alto saxophone:Alfred Corley (on 1960-02-20)
bass:Bernard Odum (on 1960-02-20)
drums (drum set):Nat Kendrick (on 1960-02-20)
guitar:Bobby Roach (on 1960-02-20)
tenor saxophone:J.C. Davis (on 1960-02-20)
background vocals:"Baby Lloyd" Stallworth (on 1960-02-20)
Bobby Bennett (member of James Brown & The Famous Flames) (on 1960-02-20)
Bobby Byrd (founder of the Famous Flames, James Brown’s vocal group) (on 1960-02-20)
Bill Hollings (on 1960-02-20)
Johnny Terry (bass vocals, member of James Brown & The Famous Flames) (on 1960-02-20)
lead vocals:James Brown (The Godfather of Soul) (on 1960-02-20)
orchestra:The James Brown Band (on 1960-02-20)
performer:James Brown & The Famous Flames (on 1960-02-20)
recorded at:United Recorders (@ 6050 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1960-02-20)
recording of:Think (on 1960-02-20: cover)

Related works

Think

lyricist and composer:Lowman Pauling
publisher:Fort Knox Music Inc. (in 1957)
Trio Music Co., Inc. (in 1957)
later versions:Think