"Think (About It)" was released in 1972 on James Brown's People Records label, marking a significant moment in funk music history. The song, performed by Lyn Collins (often called "The Female Preacher" for her powerful vocal delivery), became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart, peaking at No. 9. The raw, energetic production features: A distinctive drumbeat with syncopated tambourine Multiple background vocals Analog equipment recording, contributing to its warm, authentic sound The live-in-studio recording technique was characteri… read more
"Think (About It)" was released in 1972 on James Brown's People Records label, marking a significant moment in funk music history. The… read more
"Think (About It)" was released in 1972 on James Brown's People Records label, marking a significant moment in funk music history. The song, performed by Lyn Collins (ofte… read more
Lyn Collins (Gloria Lavern Collins, June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005), was an African-American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s and for the influential 1972 funk single "Think (About It)". Born in Lee County, Texas, U.S.A., she began her recording career aged 14. Her biggest solo hit was the James Brown-produced gospel-style song "Think (About It)", from her 1972 album of the same name on People Records. The song contains five breaks which have been widely sampled in hip-hop and drum and bass, most famously, the "Yeah! Woo!"… read more
Lyn Collins (Gloria Lavern Collins, June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005), was an African-American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s and for the influential 1972 fu… read more
Lyn Collins (Gloria Lavern Collins, June 12, 1948 – March 13, 2005), was an African-American soul singer best known for working with James Brown in the 1970s and for the influential 1972 funk single "Think (About It)". Born i… read more