You better think about what the “Blues Brothers” would be without Mrs. Murphy — a.k.a. Aretha Franklin.
The late soul and R&B singer was one of several artists who played a significant part in the 1980 musical comedy, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd — along with James Brown, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles. Franklin takes over in one iconic scene where she performs her hit “Think” — you know, but in character as a soul food-restaurant owner’s wife who has some choice words for him.
The comedy centers around Jake (Belushi) who reunites with his brother, Elwood (Aykroyd), after being released from prison.