The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 1: Rockin' Soul (1959-68)

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There are several collections that cover the Isley Brothers' early years, but this is the one to own because it pulls tracks from several labels and mixes major hits and obscurities in an interesting way. Seminal cuts such as "Shout," the frantic "Nobody But Me," and "Twist and Shout" (later copied almost note for note by a little group in England called the Beatles) belong in every record collection. So do "Testify" (which contains the efforts of a young guitarist named Jimmy James, a.k.a. Jimi Hendrix), "Who's That Lady" (the prototype for the group's '70s smash "That Lady"), and some of the group's efforts from their Motown years, such as "This Old Heart of Mine" (later a hit duet for Ronald Isley and Rod Stewart) and "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)." --Daniel Durchholz

The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 1: Rockin' Soul (1959-68),The Isley Brothers,Rhino / Wea,Frat Rock,Funk,Pop,R&B,Rock,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,United States of America

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Average customer rating: Happy Birthday Ronald"Mr.Biggs" Isley Now wait a minute! OK, but... Shout, Twist and Shout, and This Old Heart of Mine on one CD

The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 1: Rockin' Soul (1959-68) The Isley Brothers Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Isley Brothers Story: Volume 2: The T-Neck Years (1969-85) ASIN: B0000032QL Release Date: 1991-04-02

Tracks:

1. SHOUT - PTS. 1 & 2
2. RESPECTABLE
3. ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK
4. OPEN UP YOUR HEART
5. YOUR OLD LADY
6. TWIST AND SHOUT
7. TWISTIN' WITH LINDA
8. NOBODY BUT ME
9. SHE'S GONE
10. YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE HIM
11. WHO'S THAT LADY
12. TESTIFY - PTS. 1 & 2
13. THE LAST GIRL
14. MOVE OVER AND LET ME DANCE
15. THIS OLD HEART OF MINE (IS WEAK FOR YOU)
16. TAKE SOME TIME OUT FOR LOVE
17. I GUESS I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
18. GOT TO HAVE YOU BACK
19. TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS (ROCK ME A LITTLE WHILE)
20. BEHIND A PAINTED SMILE

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There are several collections that cover the Isley Brothers' early years, but this is the one to own because it pulls tracks from several labels and mixes major hits and obscurities in an interesting way. Seminal cuts such as "Shout," the frantic "Nobody But Me," and "Twist and Shout" (later copied almost note for note by a little group in England called the Beatles) belong in every record collection. So do "Testify" (which contains the efforts of a young guitarist named Jimmy James, a.k.a. Jimi Hendrix), "Who's That Lady" (the prototype for the group's '70s smash "That Lady"), and some of the group's efforts from their Motown years, such as "This Old Heart of Mine" (later a hit duet for Ronald Isley and Rod Stewart) and "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)." --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

Happy Birthday Ronald"Mr.Biggs" Isley.......2005-05-22

longevity&Long term careers are often taken for granted. the Isley brothers have been around for so long it is truly incredible. they started out with some Hits&Various Labels until everything fully came into gear.it was cool to hear the ground level version of the Isley brothers.hearing Ronald Isley from the 50's onward is just amazing at how strong His voice has held&Been smooth. this is the start of One of the Greatest Rock bands Ever.

Now wait a minute!.......2004-03-08

This CD features Isley Brothers recordings from the years before they started their own record label, T-Neck Records. It spans ten years and seven record labels. The Isley Brothers had limited success during these years, which may explain why they changed record labels so often. But they still managed to record many great songs which have come to be regarded as classics. The best known songs are "Shout", "Twist and Shout" and "This Old Heart"; but all the songs are great. Even their cover version of "Rock Around the Clock" rocks! This is the definitive CD of the Isley Brothers early years.

OK, but..........1999-07-27

What happend to "Put a Little Love in Your Heart"? Damn it! Don't they always find a way to screw up these anthologies?

Shout, Twist and Shout, and This Old Heart of Mine on one CD.......1999-05-12

Rhino gathered up all the good Isley Brothers songs from their early career on one CD. (Good thing, too - I was despairing of ever finding Shout on a decent disk.) They bagged virtually every decent song the Isleys did over that period (including "Behind a Painted Smile," a major Motown UK hit, and "Who's That Lady," which they remade in the '70s with great results). Decent liner notes, fun photos (they were smoking cigarettes and performing simultaneously?). Good CD.

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