The Essential Isley Brothers

~ Release by The Isley Brothers (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1: Disc One
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Twist and Shout
cover recording of:
Twist and Shout (in 1962)
writer:
Bert Russell (in 1961-02) and Phil Medley (in 1961-02)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Progressive Music, Inc (publisher), Robert Mellin Ltd., Robert Mellin, Inc., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
The Isley Brothers3.652:28
2That Lady, Parts 1 & 2
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1973)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 349)
recording of:
That Lady
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
Bovina Music Inc., EMI April Music Inc. and EMI Songs Ltd.
version of:
Who’s That Lady
The Isley Brothers4.355:35
3What It Comes Down To
The Isley Brothers3:54
4Brown Eyed Girl
assistant engineer:
Joan DeCola and Gary Olazabal
engineer:
Robert Margouleff
associate producer:
Malcolm Cecil
producer:
The Isley Brothers
recorded at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Brown-Eyed Girl
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper and O'Kelly Isley
The Isley Brothers34:07
5For the Love of You, Parts 1 & 2
engineer:
Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff
associate producer:
Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff
producer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
performer:
The Isley Brothers
arranger:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
For the Love of You
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
Bovina Music Inc. and EMI April Music Inc.
The Isley Brothers5:37
6Groove With You
recording of:
Groove With You
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
Bovina Music Inc. and EMI April Music Inc.
The Isley Brothers4:49
7Brother, Brother
cover recording of:
Brother, Brother
lyricist and composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc.
The Isley Brothers3:16
8Work to Do
recording of:
Work to Do
writer:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
The Isley Brothers3:11
9Harvest for the World
recording of:
Harvest for the World
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
Bovina Music Inc., EMI April Music Inc. and EMI Songs Ltd.
The Isley Brothers2.653:54
10Summer Breeze
cover recording of:
Summer Breeze
lyricist:
James Seals
composer:
Dash Crofts and James Seals
publisher:
Dawnbreaker Mus. Co. Ltd USA, Faizilu Publishing, MCA Music Ltd., Songs of Universal, Inc., Sutjujo Music, Universal Duchess Music Corp., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
The Isley Brothers3.656:12
11Make Me Say It Again Girl, Parts 1 & 2
recording of:
Make Me Say It Again Girl
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
The Isley Brothers7:34
12Live It Up, Parts 1 & 2
assistant engineer:
Joan DeCola and Gary Olazabal
engineer:
Robert Margouleff
associate producer:
Malcolm Cecil
producer:
The Isley Brothers
recorded at:
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:
Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Live It Up
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper and O'Kelly Isley
The Isley Brothers6:12
13Fight the Power, Parts 1 & 2
engineer:
Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff
associate producer:
Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff
producer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
arranger:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1975)
recorded at:
Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Westlake Audio (former name of Westlake Recording Studios) in Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Fight the Power
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
The Isley Brothers35:18
14Freedom
producer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley
arranger:
George Patterson
recording of:
Freedom
writer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley
The Isley Brothers3:35
15Keep on Doin’
producer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley
arranger:
George Patterson
recording of:
Keep on Doin'
writer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley
The Isley Brothers44:00
16This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)
recording of:
This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland‐Dozier‐Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and Sylvia Moy
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Jobete Music and Stone Agate Music Division
The Isley Brothers42:37
17Move Over and Let Me Dance
recording of:
Move Over and Let Me Dance
writer:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
The Isley Brothers with Jimi Hendrix2:44
18Shout, Parts 1 & 2
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 118) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 268)
recording of:
Shout
writer:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
publisher:
Longitude Music Co. and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
The Isley Brothers54:23
▼ CD 2: Disc Two
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1It’s Your Thing
producer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 420)
recording of:
It’s Your Thing
writer:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
publisher:
Tee Pee Music Ltd.
The Isley Brothers4.352:47
2I Turned You On
producer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley
recording of:
I Turned You On
writer:
Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley
The Isley Brothers2:37
3Lay Away
The Isley Brothers3:21
4Love the One You’re With
cover recording of:
Love the One You’re With
lyricist and composer:
Stephen Stills
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 and Gold Hill Music, Inc. (in 1970)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB (in 1997)
The Isley Brothers3:38
5Pop That Thang
The Isley Brothers2:53
6Spill the Wine
cover recording of:
Spill the Wine
writer:
Papa Dee Allen, Harold Brown, B.B. Dickerson, Lonnie Jordan, Charles Miller (US saxophonist & flutist, member of War), Lee Oskar and Howard E. Scott (US funk/rock guitarist, member of War)
publisher:
Far Out Music, Inc.
The Isley Brothers46:31
7Take Me to the Next Phase, Parts 1 & 2
recording of:
Take Me to the Next Phase
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
Bovina Music Inc. and EMI April Music Inc.
The Isley Brothers45:09
8I Wanna Be With You, Parts 1 & 2
The Isley Brothers6:21
9The Pride, Parts 1 & 2
bass guitar:
Marvin Isley
drums (drum set) and guitar:
Ernie Isley
keyboard:
Chris Jasper
vocals:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
recording of:
The Pride
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
The Isley Brothers35:32
10Footsteps in the Dark, Parts 1 & 2
bass guitar:
Marvin Isley
drums (drum set) and guitar:
Ernie Isley
keyboard:
Chris Jasper
vocals:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
recording of:
Footsteps in the Dark
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
The Isley Brothers45:05
11Voyage to Atlantis
bass guitar:
Marvin Isley
drums (drum set) and guitar:
Ernie Isley
keyboard:
Chris Jasper
vocals:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
recording of:
Voyage to Atlantis
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
The Isley Brothers4:30
12Don’t Say Goodnight (It’s Time for Love), Parts 1 & 2
recording of:
Don’t Say Goodnight (It’s Time for Love)
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
Bovina Music Inc. and EMI April Music Inc.
The Isley Brothers5:46
13Between the Sheets
recording of:
Between the Sheets
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs), Rudolph Isley and Chris Jasper
The Isley Brothers4.55:39
14Caravan of Love
recording of:
Caravan of Love
writer:
Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper
publisher:
April Music Inc. and IJI Publishing
Isley Jasper Isley5:42
15Mission to Please You
The Isley Brothers4:24
16Down Low
performer:
R. Kelly
R. Kelly with Ronald & Ernie Isley34:49