Soul Brothers & Sisters of the 70's

Track Listings

1. O-o-h Child - The Five Stairsteps

2. Rock the Boat - Hues Corporation

3. Car Wash - Rose Royce

4. Freak - Chic

5. To Each His Own - Faith, Hope & Charity

6. Leaving Me - The Independents

7. Let's Do It Again - The Staple Singers

8. Dream Merchant - New Birth

9. You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show) - Billy Davis, Jr., Marilyn McCoo

10. Reunited - Peaches & Herb

Soul Brothers & Sisters of the 70's,Various Artists,K-Tel,Disco,Funk,Pop,Popular Music,Quiet Storm,R&B,Soul

Tracks:

Listen To The Music
Jesus Is JustAlright
Rockin' Down The Highway
Long Train Runnin'
China Grove
South City Midnight Lady
Another Park, Another Sunday
Eyes Of Silver
Nobody
Black Water
Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)
Sweet Maxine
I Cheat The Hangman
Takin' It To The Streets
Wheels of Fortune
It Keeps You Runnin'

Tracks:

Little Darling (I Need You)
Echoes Of Love
What A Fool Believes
Minute By Minute
Depending On You
Real Love
One Step Closer
Wynken, Blynken and Nod
Keep This Train A-Rollin'
Here To Love You
You Belong To Me
The Doctor
South Of The Border
Need A Little Taste of Love
Dangerous
Rollin' On
Ordinary Man

Customer Reviews:

Radio Edits? You've got to be kidding!.......2007-07-26

With a two CD set, there should be no radio edits. In fact, the CD doesn't say so on the back cover. It's only after you start playing the CDs, or load them into I-tunes, that you find out. What a rip off!
There is simply no excuse for not including the full version of the songs listed. None!
This mars what could have been a fantastic collection over two CDs.

Superb!.......2007-05-13

This double CD set is one of the best greatest hits compilations I've heard in a long time. If you want Doobies to listen to and don't know what CD to throw on, get this one. You have all the hits and more right here. A must for any Doobies fan!!!!!!!!!!!

Great Collection!.......2007-04-25

Since I moved abroad and needed to rebuild my cd collection, the Doobies were a big gap. This collection goes a long way to filling that gap. My iPod has been set to play this almost continually the last week. It captures the variety of styles that the Doobies encompassed, from the California folk rock beginnings to the jazzier, rockier Michael MacDonald era.

All the hits, not enough of the misses.......2007-03-19

Without saying so, what this 2-CD set includes is every Billboard chart single the Doobie Brothers ever notched - something no other album (except their boxed set) can boast. That means that 'Very Best Of' collects songs like 'Eyes Of Silver' (#52, 1974), 'I Cheat The Hangman' (#60, 1975), and 'Wheels Of Fortune' (#87, 1976) that were never included on similar previous collections. It even picks up 'Wynken Blynken and Nod' (#76, 1981) from the Sesame Street LP 'In Harmony.' And, two key non-hits ('Rockin' Down The Highway' and 'South City Midnight Lady') get tossed in, plus some stuff from the group's latter day albums.

What you don't get are enough of the Doobies' great album tracks like 'Spirit' (1974) or 'Nothin' But A Heartache' (1977). For those, you'll need to upgrade to the boxed set - which nevertheless omits 'Without You,' a perennial favorite previously included on 'Best Of The Doobies' and 'Greatest Hits.' Go figure....

Listen to all of the music.......2007-03-18

The Doobie Brothers started out life as a greasy California biker band and took their name after a fondness for getting high. That ethic led to big riff rockers like "China Grove" and "Long Train Runnin'," but was lacking in the eventual slick sophistication of Michael McDonald's urbane soul. The original 1976 "Best Of The Doobies" included songs up to "Taking It To The Street," which meant that the number one "What A Fool Believes" was after the cut off date. This time The Doobie Brothers recognize the debut album a year before "Toulouse Street" by including one song, the acoustically flavored "Nobody."

Once McDonald joined, the band entered a second era and began to move more towards urban soul and Steely Dan jazz. Tom Johnston split after "Living On The Faultline" over the Doobies' new direction with Jeff Baxter and McDonald, and the resulting "Minute By Minute" bore little resemblance to the mellow hippy-vibes of "Rocking Down The Highway."

What this CD does is successfully chronicle both Johnston's biker bar band and McDonald's more soul dominated period. When the Doobies broke up after "One Step Closer," it put the band on ice until a 1989 Doobie Brothers reunion that yielded "Cycles" and a hit in "The Doctor." The band soldiered on minus McDonald, which meant that Johnston and Patrick Simmons were able to regain the steering wheel and make bar-band riff-rock once more. (Even if - IMHO - "Cycles" was pedestrian and "Brotherhood" worse, but "Sibling Rivalry" is OK.)

For my money, this double CD rates a full star over the 1976 set by virtue of the extra songs post "Taking It To The Streets" and remastered sound. But then again, I totally lost interest in the band when they started churning out factory made classic rock like "The Doctor." You will also get a few essential songs dropped from both single disc sets, like "Eyes Of Silver" and "Another Park Another Sunday" (the original A-Side of "Black Water"), and the two-disc set recognizes once again that "South City Midnight Lady" is one of the band's best. Short of the Rhino box-set, this is a solid representation of the Doobies.

The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording

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simply the B E S T O F S O U L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those Blues Brothers
An all star lineup in a great CD!
Good Soundtrack
The Holy Grail of "Musicals"

The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording
David Mountfield
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B000002J5K
Release Date: 1995-08-29

Tracks:

She Caught The Katy - Jake
Peter Gunn Theme - Jake
Gimme Some Lovin' - Jake
Shake A Tail Feather - Ray Charles/Jake & Elwood
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Jake & Elwood/Patty Austin/Vivian Cherry/Ullanda McCullough
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Minnie The Moocher - Cab Calloway
Sweet Home Chicago - Elwood & Jake
Jailhouse Rock - Jake

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Inspired by the lovable Saturday Night Live white-boy blues schtick of Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, director John Landis seemingly threw every harebrained stunt he could imagine--and millions of dollars in production costs and wrecked autos--onto the screen. The resulting film could have been mistaken for a bad case of Hunter S. Thompson's D.T.'s, but Landis never shortchanged the music: Cab Calloway, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles all get their moment in the spotlight. Miraculously, the chic-shabby Blues Brothers, anchored by the Stax rhythm section of Cropper and Dunn, hold their own against the legends, perhaps by the sheer joy and love they have for the music. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

simply the B E S T O F S O U L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-05-13

I do not believe there might ever be anything nice and good enough to say that recognize the geniuses of JOHN BELUSHI and DAN AYKROID, at their best ever in this unforgettable movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those Blues Brothers.......2007-05-13

The CD is well done, however, I was searching for soundtrack from the movie that wasn't on this CD so I was a little disappointed.

An all star lineup in a great CD!.......2007-05-06

I am still a fan of this movie but the music is AWESOME! John and Dan did a splendid rendition of "Sweet Home Chicago" that stands out of one of the best selections in this collection! The late James Brown adds an awesome power in The Old Landmark that should make your hands clap!Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin were first rate with their selections. We can't forget the musical legend Cab Calloway with Minnie the Moocher! Great Movie...Great C.D.! This rocks!!

Good Soundtrack.......2007-01-03

Good music from a truly funny film. Aretha at her finest. Belushi can sing! Great interprettions of Chicago style blues. A must have for your soundtrack or pop collection. Good party record too.

The Holy Grail of "Musicals".......2006-12-21

Is it possible for anyone to dislike the soundtrack to one of the greatest musical films of all time??? From the opening track of "She Caught the Katy" to the closing track of "Jailhouse Rock", the Blues Brothers deliver a solid performance on each and every song on the album. While the movie and soundtrack are obviously comical (i.e "Theme from Rawhide", and if you disagree, you've got some obvious developmental issues with your funny bone), the music is nothing less than great. Yes, I realize that Dan and John might not be the greatest singers/musicians of all time, but what they did for R&B has been more prolific not only for R&B, but for music as a whole in our great United States. I'd love to see anyone pull off (now) what Jake and Elwood did in their time. I think G. Love & Special Sauce are great, as I do John Spencer, but what Jake and Elwood did for American music in the late 70's and early 80's has been unparalleled. Don't get me wrong, I love Jake and Elwood, but the Blues Brothers band is definitely more talented than the "Brothers". Knowing the history of the band, it's hard to ignore the talent of the band, and not give "props" to Cropper, Dunn, etc. I don't care what a anyone else "thinks", this is a great album!!!

Unchained Melody: Very Best Of The Righteous Brothers

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How Sweet It Is
1960s men, folk music, love songs, rock
Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers
Looking for good music

Unchained Melody: Very Best Of The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers
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ASIN: B000001FZC
Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Unchained Melody
(You're My) Soul And Inspiration
Ebb Tide
Just Once In My Life
The White Cliffs Of Dover
He
Hung On You
Little Latin Lupe Lu
Go Ahead And Cry
See That Girl
On This Side Of Goodbye

Customer Reviews:

How Sweet It Is.......2007-05-11

Great Music,if you like the oldies.The first three songs on the disc were the most familier to me, but the whole disc was great. How can you go wrong with voices like theirs

1960s men, folk music, love songs, rock .......2007-04-04

This is a typical Righteous Brothers album. Too much echo but great
music that reflects the times that they were recorded.

Righteous Brothers.......2007-03-29

If you have never heard of the Righteous Brothers, you must know that of the few singers that have a unique voice, this is one of them, they are brilliant. Their songs are timeless, others have tried to sing them, but poorly. It takes talent. They are classic, and forever. "You've lost that loving feeling" will leave you breathless.

The Righteous Brothers.......2007-03-13

They were great then and to listen to those old recordings brings back a lot of great memories. Some of those songs can never been topped.

Looking for good music.......2006-07-07

These are some of the best love songs of all times,but the recording lacks clarity.

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The Doobie Brothers
When they were a rock and roll band
Wow..
WHICH DOOBIE YOU BE? THIS IS A GREAT DOOBIES COMPILATION.
Superb Compilation of Hits from The Doobie Brothers' First Great Period of Rock Hits

Best of the Doobies
The Doobie Brothers
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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A Decade of Hits 1969-1979

ASIN: B000002KHW
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

China Grove
Long Train Runnin'
Takin' It To The Streets
Listen To The Music
Black Water
Rockin' Down The Highway
Jesus Is Just Alright
It Keeps You Runnin'
South City Midnight Lady
Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)
Without You

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The Doobie Brothers' career is best be divided into two camps. The band originally started out as a good-time party band, as their name implies, churning out a string of rock hits like "Jesus Is Just Alright," "Take Me in Your Arms," and "Black Water." The guitar intro to "China Grove" is a rock classic, lending itself to every bar band in the world. There was something infectious about the early hits--strong melodies, great harmonies, and a genre-bending beat lifted the songs above the ordinary. That rollicking, rocking edge was all but abandoned when Michael McDonald joined. McDonald brought an urban, white-funk feel to the band, as best exemplified by "It Keeps You Runnin'" and "Takin' It to the Streets." Best of The Doobies draws more heavily upon the hits before his arrival, which, to many, should make the collection almost perfect. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

The Doobie Brothers.......2007-04-02

YOu cannot go wrong with this CD! The Doobie Brothers were - in my opinion - just one of the best bands ever! Loved it! Still loving it!

When they were a rock and roll band.......2007-03-15

The Doobie Brothers started out life as a greasy California biker band. That ethic led to big riff rockers like "China Grove" and "Long Train Runnin'," but was lacking in the eventual slick sophistication of Michael McDonald's urbane soul. Depending on who you speak to, that would make this collection a five star deal. This 1976 entity includes songs up to "Taking It To The Street," which means that the number one "What A Fool Believes" was after the cut off date. (Oddly, NONE of the Doobie Brothers compilations seems to recognize the debut album a year before Toulouse Street" was released.)

For that reason (and maybe for "Real Love"), I hold this album to four stars. If you really want the full-on Doobies, there are two other collections worth choosing from. There is a single disc, 20 song "Greatest Hits" from 2001, and a recent (2007) double "Very Best Of" with 33 songs up to 2000's "Sibling Rivalry." But then again, I totally lost interest in the band when they started churning out factory made classic rock like "The Doctor" and was perfectly happy to have this CD.

If you prefer the Doobies in the Tom Johnston era, this is for you. You not only get riff 101 grooves like "China Grove," but also the mysterious "Black Water" and the choice album cut "South City Midnight Lady." But I also consider the 2000 best of to be a **** 1/2 star CD, with better sound and 9 more songs. You might want to aim for that one, even if my notalgic trapped in a 16 year old's mindset gravitates towards this "Best Of The Doobies."

Wow.........2007-02-24

Dude..Love is comin..The righteous.."Takin' it to the Streerts"..F'N..Awesome.Real music that keeps us real: Reminds of the solidarity we need to stay lovin the folks we call humans who are hard to Love: "Long Train Runnin" reminds us without love where would you be now:In fact that's the lYric! F..Good..Makes me think Sarolta's not hatin me..

WHICH DOOBIE YOU BE? THIS IS A GREAT DOOBIES COMPILATION. .......2007-01-19

Hello fellow readers and reviewers, I will be writing a review on the legendary album entitled "BEST OF THE DOOBIES" by one of Rock's greatest 70's bands of all-time, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS. This legendary album was originally released in 1976 on vinyl/LP and cassette on the Warner Brothers Records label. I purchased the very first release of this album on Compact Disc and the matrix or ID number is 3112-2. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible. I would also like to invite any comments you may have regarding my reviews in order for me to improve for your benefit.

I remember hearing THE DOOBIE BROTHERS while growing up here in San Antonio, Texas, the song was "Long Train Runnin'." I fell in love with this song as a kid and wanted to hear more from this great band. THE DOOBIE BROTHERS are one of the first rock bands to play southern rock music. Other than Lynyrd Skynyrd, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers Band, The Marshall Tucker Band and Molly Hatchet, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS wanted to mix southern music into Rock n' Roll to create their own blend and style of Rock music for the south as well as for everyone. As we all know, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS recorded many great 70's classics that would be remembered to this very day. "THE BEST OF THE DOOBIES" is a great album and a great tribute to southern rock.

I will list and briefly review all of the song tracks in their original exact running order as follows: (1.) "China Grove," (This is a great song. Tom Johnston's voice made this song into the legendary song it was destined to become. I love the guitar riff arrangements.) (2.) "Long Train Runnin'," (I love this song. This is the first song that turned me on to THE DOOBIES. I also love the guitar riff arrangements in this one.) (3.) "Takin' It To The Streets," (This is another great song. Michael McDonald sings this song with such emotion and power that you can't help but sing along.) (4.) "Listen To The Music," (This is a great song. This is one of THE DOOBIES big trademark and signature songs that everyone pretty much remembers.) (5.) "Black Water," (This is an all out great southern song. I love the acoustic guitar arrangements in this song. Patrick Simmons nails this song on the dot with his great Lead Vocals.) (6.) "Rockin' Down The Highway," (I love this song. This is a great song to listen to if you're speeding down the highway.) (7.) "Jesus Is Just Alright," (This is another great song. This is one of southern rock's greatest songs.) (8.) "It Keeps You Runnin'," (A great Michael McDonald song. In my opinion, this song would inspire future classic songs such as "What A Fool Believes," "Real Love" and "Minute By Minute.") (9.) "South City Midnight Lady," (Another great southern acoustic song. I love this song lots.) (10.) "Take Me In Your Arms" (This is a great tribute and rendition of The Isley Brothers classic 60's song. THE DOOBIES version kicks a*s.) and (11.) "Without You." (This is another great rockin' song. THE DOOBIES really get into their music in this one.) Overall, this is a great album.

As you can see, I would highly recommend this album for anyone especially the young ones that are curious about southern rock music. There are many other great southern rock bands that you can also research and check out. Buy this album, you won't be sorry.

In closing, there have been many changes made in group personnel of this great band. However, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS just kept getting better in the 70's and well into the 80's. With the most recent reunions recorded for DVD release, I think it is fair to say that THE DOOBIE BROTHERS are here to stay. Here's to you DOOBIES. Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. THE DOOBIES RULES. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

Superb Compilation of Hits from The Doobie Brothers' First Great Period of Rock Hits.......2007-01-07

This 1976 compilation amazingly still holds up as a splendid introduction to The Doobie Brothers's best hits, and demonstrates why I loved hearing this band so much back then as a restless adolescent in high school and college. This album features songs co-written and sung by original band members Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons, featuring classics like "China Grove", "Jesus Is Just Alright", "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me Just A While)", "Listen To The Music" and "Black Water". There's also two hits featuring then new band member Michael McDonald, most notably "Taking It To The Streets", who changed the band's musical chemistry from being the West Coast's greatest party rock and roll band to one with more of a pop/urban funk emphasis. All the reasons why I loved The Doobie Brothers back then are present on this album with a fine set of great melodies and superb guitar licks from the band's members, including the legendary Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, who was also briefly, back in the mid 1970s, a member of the Elton John Band (You can hear him perform live with the band in the two-CD Greg Penny-remastered deluxe edition of "Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy".).

Standing in the Shadows of Motown: Deluxe Edition

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Standing in the Shadows of Motown: Deluxe Edition
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ASIN: B00021LPLA
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Heat Wave
You've Really Got A Hold On Me
Do You Love Me
Bernadette
Reach Out I'll Be There
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I Heard It Through The Grapevine
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I Can't Get Next To You
It's A Shame
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
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You're My Everything

Customer Reviews:

Unsung heros of the Motown era.......2007-07-14

If you liked "the Motown Sound" you will be pleased to listen to the great studio musicians who were the creators of this unique, magical music. It was a surprise at first to learn that all the great Motown singers were backed up in the studio by the same incredible musicians. These CDs contain the original band of musical brothers backing up our finest young contemporary singer-artists. Much of the music was recorded live, in concert for a very lucky audience. I wish I had been there. This collection puts you there for awhile.
You could do like I have done and purchase the documentary film on dvd for your television and the CDs for your ipod.

The Funk Brothers Accompaniment Tracks.......2007-07-08

I was familiar with the movie and soundtrack, "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", and thoroughly enjoyed them both. The second disc of this set with naked instrumental remixes of the original Motown hits was a welcome suprise. In particular, hearing the bass work of James Jamerson was like a master lesson in bass playing.

Get this!!.......2007-07-05

This is great. The Funk Brothers can still cook. Liner notes are a great read. Backing tracks on disc 2 are very interesting and fun to listen to. The performances on disc 1 from the Standing in the Shadows movie are all very good. You can tell however that the voice of the late David Ruffin is sorely missed in Aint to Proud to Beg.
Get it.....it will have you dancin'.

Can't stop dancing.......2007-04-13

I purchased this CD after watching the movie. I was not disappointed! My 7 year old daughter claims that she doesn't like Mom's music and there was no way she'd be dancing when I played it. Well, she couldn't sit down! I love to dance and I love upbeat music. This is highly recommended to anyone who likes something funky to move to. Get it!

Classic Motown.......2007-03-08

I bought this CD after previously buying the DVD and watching the documentary of the Funk Brothers. Joan Osborne (whom I never heard of before this album or DVD was released) is astounding. Her rendition of "What becomes of the broken hearted" is unmatched by anyone ever. The CD sounds excellent and could not be improved in any way. Instrumental's like "Bernadette" are very well crafted with different instruments coming in as the song requires. I would buy this one again or for gifts as it is one you won't put in your CD file and not play again. I keep my copy in my car and play it several times a week. It's great fun and professionally packaged..one of the best packaged CD's I have seen so far. They did a good job on this one and it shows...in every way.

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WOW!
Love it!
A lovemaking album, from start to finish!!!!!
creme de la creme from the soul balladeers
REAL BABY MAKIN MUSIC

Love Songs
The Isley Brothers
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Beautiful Ballads
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Isley Brothers Greatest Hits 1
Baby Makin' Music (Feat. Ronald Isley AKA Mr. Biggs)
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ASIN: B000056O02
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

Hello It's Me
Groove With You
For The Love Of You (Part 1 & 2)
All In My Lover's Eyes
Voyage To Atlantis
I Once Had All Your Love (And I Can't Let Go)
Footsteps In The Dark
Sensuality (Part 1 & 2)
Make Me Say It Again Girl (Part 1 & 2)
Summer Breeze
Between The Sheets
At Your Best You Are Love (Part 1 & 2)
How Lucky I Am (Part 1 & 2)

Customer Reviews:

WOW!.......2007-06-27

I purchased the Isley Brothers CD for a gift. The recipient loved it so much, she recommended it to all of her friends. It was best compilation of love songs.

Love it!.......2007-01-28

This music is the bomb,, easy listening ,makes you think about the special people in your life or the journey that has taken place in your life.great music to have. I highly recommend it.

A lovemaking album, from start to finish!!!!!.......2007-01-26

The Isley Brothers at its finest. I bought this cd in April 2001, and on May 5th, 2001, it set the mood. My ex and I made love, and this cd was playing. Before we made love, he looked at me, and said, What you know about the Isley Brothers? I answered a lot. I know one thing: Their slow jams definitely set the tone. Every track is sensational, especially Sensuality!!!( Every day, I dream of holding you close to me, every night I find, me touching your lips with mine)!!! Come on, it doesn't get any better than this. I can guarantee you that this cd, will put you in the mood. Maybe for baby making, or just making love with that special someone.

creme de la creme from the soul balladeers.......2007-01-14

Possibly one of the best soul groups in history, The Isley Brohters have countless music from a half century span of time. My favorites of their work consist of their slow and slower mid-tempo love jams, which is why I am so into this love songs collective. Most of my favorite songs like "For The Love Of You," "Between The Sheets," "Footsteps In The Dark," "Make Me Say It Again, Girl'" and a personal fav, the spiritual and mystical "Voyage to Atlantis," one of the best songs of any genre ever conceived. Unfortunately, "Caravan Of Love" by Isley, Jasper, Isley is not here, perhaps for it not being a slower jam. Regardless, Love Songs is an awesome intro or reflective of the Isley family genius.

REAL BABY MAKIN MUSIC.......2007-01-11

THIS CD IS NOTHIN BUT THE TRUTH! LOVE ME SOME ISLEY BROS.I GREW UP LISTENING TO THEM AS A KID, AND BELIEVE ME, I SEE WHY THEY ARE STILL AROUND! THEY GO BACK SOME 50 YEARS AND STILL IN THE GAME , DESPITE HIS LEGAL TROUBLES. THE CD ITSELF IS BABY MAKIN MUSIC. ALL THE SONGS PUT YOU IN A SENSUAL MOOD! TRUE ISLEY BROS FANS WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! BUY THIS CD, YOU WILL LOVE IT AS I DO!

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One of the best ever
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Time has come today By The Chambers Brothers
Psychedelic Perfection
Psychedelic masterpiece

The Time Has Come
The Chambers Brothers
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ASIN: B00004XSVQ
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

All Strung Out Over You
People Get Ready
I Can't Stand It
Romeo And Juliet
In The Midnight Hour
So Tired
Uptown
Please Don't Leave Me
What The World Needs Now Is Love
Time Has Come Today
Dinah
Falling In Love
Love Me Like The Rain
Time Has Come Today (Single Version One)

Customer Reviews:

One of the best ever.......2007-07-16

This is an OUTSTANDING album. It sounds as fresh today as when it was released almost 40 years ago.

calido tesoro.......2007-03-02

realmente los 60 fueron una caldera inagotable de sensaciones, estilos,excesos, propuestas... que dificilmente puedan tener parangon...he aqui una muestra muy valiosa de esa confusa y hermosa realidad..gospel, funk, rock, psicodelia....versiones como "in the midnight hour","people get ready" te vuelan la cabeza.....muy buen disco, ademas tiene esa joya perenne como "time has come today"..que mas queres??

Time has come today By The Chambers Brothers.......2007-02-24

One of the First albums too talk about the Homeless. One of the first R&B/Gospel groups too cross over to the Rock genre. The Chambers Brothers are one of the Icons of the early Rock Movement. Two songs (The Time Has Come Today & People Get Ready), are must haves for Any Fan of early Rock.

Psychedelic Perfection.......2006-10-13

"Time Has Come Today" is one of the best psychedelic rock recordings ever produced and is a "must have" for any 60's rock aficionado. I heard it for the first time in 1968 on WABX FM in Detroit. I had a 10th grade Enlish teacher who would let us listen to the radio in class while doing our writing assignments. "Time" was one of the songs on the free form ABX playlist that got me hooked on rock and blues. Get this album!!!

Psychedelic masterpiece.......2006-04-06

You simply cannot talk 60's psychedelia and not mention The Chambers Brothers! Their harmonizing and far-out sound (blending many musical elements to create their own unique sound) make this album a treasure.

I, too, have this primarily because of the full eleven minute version of "Time Has Come Today" but I love the majority of the album, most especially "So Tired" (second fave on this album) as well as "Dinah" (an extra track on the cd that was not part of the album).

This goes hand in hand with Iron Butterfly's seventeen minute epic "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida." Put those two cuts along with Grand Funk Railroad's "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home," The Steve Miller Band's "Space Encounter/Fly Like An Eagle," Neil Young's "Cowgirl In the Sand," Eric Burdon and The Animals' "Sky Pilot" and anything else you can squeeze in (considering those tracks' combined running time will go over the time limit of a standard 74 minute disc) onto one CD and fly away! - Donna Di Giacomo

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Full of Good Times
We're on a mission from God.
Briefcase Full of Blues
Great Gift for a Fan
Fun...and funny

Briefcase Full of Blues
The Blues Brothers
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002J5M
Release Date: 1995-08-29

Tracks:

Opening: I Can't Turn You Loose
Hey Bartender
Messin' With The Kid
(I Got Every Thing I Need) Almost
Rubber Biscuit
Shot Gun Blues
Groove Me
I Don't Know
Soul Man
'B' Movie Box Car Blues
Flip, Flop & Fly
Closing: I Can't Turn You Loose

Customer Reviews:

Full of Good Times.......2007-06-27

I love the Blues Brothers and this CD was great! Fun songs for young and old :)

We're on a mission from God........2007-05-31

If it wasn't for Jake and Elwood, the blues would have never had the kind of revival they had 20 years ago. (And there would never have been a House of Blues!) And this concert, this CD, captures all the excitement and joy of blues music. I highly recommend this CD - fun to listen to and a pleasure to play while in your own Bluesmobile!

Briefcase Full of Blues.......2007-01-27

Jake and Elwood,WHAT MORE IS THERE TO SAY??? THEY WERE GREAT AND SAD THAT JOHN HAD HIS DEMONS,BUT THIS WILL OUT LIVE ALL THE BAD!!!!!

Great Gift for a Fan.......2006-12-17

I purchased this as a "thank you" gift for a business associate that I knew loved the Blues Brothers. I knew nothing about them and was afraid he probably already had this CD. He didn't. In fact, he knew nothing about it. He said that he listens to it every day and it is, by far, one of the nicest gifts he's ever received. So, if you are a fan or know someone who's a fan, I would highly recommend it - just based on the overwhelming positive response I received for giving it.

Fun...and funny.......2006-09-16

This is great album, especially for car listening. It's full of great songs by great talent, and has a good bit of humor to it (Rubber Biscuit is one of my favorites, bow, bow, bow).

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More Isley!
JULIE' S REVIEW
Isley Brothers
Great Compilation
Missing Great Song

Isley Brothers Greatest Hits 1
Isley Brothers
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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The Very Best of the Spinners
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ASIN: B000063CND
Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

That Lady (Parts 1 & 2)
Groove With You
For The Love Of You (Parts 1 & 2)
Footsteps In The Dark (Parts 1 & 2)
Between The Sheets
It's Your Thing
Fight The Power (Parts 1 & 2)
Live It Up (Parts 1 & 2)
Take Me To The Next Phase (Parts 1 & 2)
The Pride (Parts 1 & 2)
I Wanna Be With You (Parts 1 & 2)
Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
Caravan Of Love - Jasper Isley

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For more than 40 years, the Isley Brothers have preached the sexy, salty gospel of R&B. With stinging rock & roll guitars (supplied by Ernie) and satiny, seductive vocals (courtesy of Ronald), this family from Teaneck, New Jersey, has been responsible for some of the most popular and groundbreaking hits in rhythm & blues. Their songs are not only classic jams, but, as this collection proves, hotter than most current radio fare. The funk is brought on the throbbing "That Lady" and the fiery "Fight the Power." The love is made on lilting ballads "For the Love of You" and the heavily sampled "Footsteps in the Dark"; the party starts on the finger-popping "It's Your Thing." All of it makes this album a must for lovers of soul. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

More Isley!.......2007-07-18

A wonderful assortment of tracks. Each cut is digitally remastered for sound enhancement. A brief bio is located in the insert. Great party cd. Highly recommended.

JULIE' S REVIEW.......2006-07-10

I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY HUSBAND AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT AND HE LOVED IT.

Isley Brothers.......2006-05-18

Overall, this album is amazing. There are seventy songs, all of them Isley classics. It is a perfect example of the beauty of Isley Brothers voices and I love listening to it. "Between the Sheets" and "Groove with You" are two of my favorites, and show the signature velvet voices of the group. The sounds of the brother's Rudolph, O'Kelly, Ronald, Marvin, Ernie & Chris Jasper are truly like no other. I know it may sound silly, but Ron Isley's voice is just one step below Elvis Presley. I know they aren't usually compared, but they both have velvety beautiful voices that you just cannot turn off. To me, these are the best slow songs off all time. If you are in love or have ever been in love, as we all have been, this CD is a must. It does not matter how old or young you are, the Isley Brothers are wonderful to hear!

Great Compilation.......2006-04-22

I'm a fairly new Isley Brothers fan and this compilation is great.. it's fun to be able to hear these 70 songs because I've heard them sampled by both Tupac and Biggie.. Ronald Isley has an amazing, flexible and powerful voice... the musicianship is also fantastic!!!

Missing Great Song.......2006-02-20

A good album with most of their classic hits. But I just don't understand how you can have an Isley Brother's Greatest Hits album without including one of their best songs, "This Old heart of Mine". A very serious omission if you ask me.

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The first family of R&B funk. Solid collection!
athe essential isley borthers
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Old School Isley's
The Essential Isley Brothers

The Essential Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002JP1W6
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

Twist And Shout
That Lady (Parts 1 & 2)
What It Comes Down To
Brown Eyed Girl
For The Love Of You (Parts 1 & 2)
Groove With You
Brother, Brother
Work To Do
Harvest For The World
Summer Breeze
Make Me Say It Again Girl (Parts 1 & 2)
Live It Up (Parts 1 & 2)
Fight The Power (Parts 1 & 2)
Freedom
Keep On Doin'
This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
Move Over And Let Me Dance
Shout (Parts 1 & 2)

Tracks:

It's Your Thing
I Turned You On
Lay Away
Love The One You're With
Pop That Thang
Spill The Wine
Take Me To The Next Phase (Parts 1 & 2)
I Wanna Be With You (Parts 1 & 2)
The Pride (Parts 1 & 2)
Footsteps In The Dark (Parts 1 & 2)
Voyage To Atlantis
Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)(Parts 1 & 2)
Between The Sheets
Caravan Of Love
Mission To Please You
Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) - R. Kelly

Customer Reviews:

The first family of R&B funk. Solid collection!.......2007-07-30

This is one super collection of hits by an legendary group. The Isley Brothers left us with timeless and tasteful grooves that will stand the test of time. I recommend anyone who is a fan of this extrodinary group to go out and get this compilation. It is a must have! I pretty much own all of their material myself and i still have the greatest hits collection.

athe essential isley borthers.......2007-06-20

i could not hear the music on your website even though i downloaded the windows software for apple os x. i will look for a site that accepts apple osx without dealing with microsoft.

Some more alums of Hughes High.......2007-05-11

Before the Isley family moved to New Jersey, they lived in Cincinnati, Ohio and some of the Isley children attended the historical Hughes High School. This CD is fantastically remastered and has some great, classic Isley hits. GO BIG RED!

Old School Isley's.......2007-01-19

This CD takes me back to bell-bottoms (the first time they were in style), platform shoes and disco-roller skating! This R & B soul group is still the best! The songwriting and instrumentation is wonderful and I highly recommend this CD. It will take you back in time.

The Essential Isley Brothers.......2007-01-07

I gave this a 5 star ranking should have been a 10. This is the CD of all times for a Isley Brothers fan. Every love song you want is here along with all the funk you want. Take my word if you love The Isley Brothers this is for you.

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