The Isley Brothers: Chris Jasper (vocals, piano, Clavinet, ARP synthesizer, percussion); Ronald Isley (vocals); Ernie Isley (acoustic 6-string guitar, electric guitar, bass instrument, drums, percussion, background vocals); Marvin Isley (bass instrument, percussion, background vocals); O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Jimi Hendrix (guitar); Funk Brothers.
Liner Note Author: Rashod D. Ollison.
Recording information: 1959 - 1996.
The Isley Brothers are one of the most important groups in R&B history. They modernized the concept of the black singing group, and broke new ground with hits that were either influenced by or borrowed from a variety of musical styles. In addition to performing many of their own songs, the Isleys perform soulful renditions of Seals & Crofts's "Summer Breeze" and Stephen Stills's "Love the One You're With" on this ESSENTIAL collection.
The two-disc set presents the original 1962 version of "Twist and Shout" and other latter-day Isley favorites such as the funky "It's Your Thing" and the bold "Fight the Power." Another highlight of this compilation is "Move Over and Let Me Dance," featuring a rare guest appearance by Jimi Hendrix. Boasting 34 tracks that span from '59 to '96, THE ESSENTIAL ISLEY BROTHERS is an excellent introduction to this inimitable band.
oh mann bin ich wiedermal dämlich.
Das passiert mir irgendwie öfter, auch wenn dann beim zweiten Hören es immer eindeutig ein Synth ist.
