'It's Your Thing' marked a meeting point of influences: Sly Stone, James Brown, gospel and one-time group member Jimi Hendrix, laying the template for the Isley's next decade, from the gritty rock covers of Givin' It Back to the era-defining '3 + 3' (with the formal addition of the two younger Isleys, Ernie and Marvin, plus brother-in-law Chris Jasper). The album of the same name was a Top 30 smash and the group's decision was vindicated. The repurposed Isley's broke onto the scene with the US R&B No. The brothers decided to go it alone on their own label, T-Neck. By this time, they had been recording for 12 years for many legendary labels, from RCA, to Atlantic, to Motown. Our collection picks up their story in 1969. This album contains some of the most life-affirming music ever recorded: Ronald Isley's keening yelp offering strength and sensitivity as it's supported by brothers Rudolph and O'Kelly. Morphing from their roots in gospel and doo-wop through funk, rock and then, finally, into slow-jam R&B, the Isley Brothers remain one of the most fascinating groups of all time. The Isley Brothers have delighted audiences since the 1950's and are celebrating their eighth decade in show business.
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