Tracks
Latest played tracks from this episode
Live now
Personalised Recommendations
Sign up or log in to MY NTS and get personalised recommendations
Unlock Live Tracklists
Support NTS for timestamps across live channels and the archive
Live on 1
No tracks found...
16.07.21 · Cincinatti
In Focus: The Isley Brothers
Focus on The Isley Brothers
The group began as teenagers recording doo-wop recordings in the 1950s, and had an early hit in “Shout!” in 1959. A young Jimi Hendrix played lead guitar for the group during the early 60s before breaking away to start his own project. They signed with Motown in 1965, leaving a few years later to pursue a more funk and soul oriented sound.
In 1973 the group incorporated two of their younger brothers and brother-in-law Chris Jasper, additions which would define the direction of the songwriting for the next decade, characterized by a shift away from acoustic arrangement and increased use of synthesizers and modern production techniques. The group split in 1983, with the original three brothers continuing to tour and record under the Isley Brothers name and three younger members forming Isley-Jasper-Isley. Though their success dwindled in the late 80s, their reputation continued to grow due to a new generation of hip hop producers who found their songs rich in sampling potential. The surviving members continue to record albums and play live shows to this day.
This edition of In Focus takes a look at the more than 60 year career of R&B trailblazers The Isley Brothers. Selected by Image Search.
Tracklist
- I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door
- Angels Cried
- This Is The End
- Twist And Shout
- Whispers (Gettin' Louder)
- This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
- There's No Love Left
- Who's That Lady
- Why When Love Is Gone
- I Hear A Symphony
- Time After Time
- Shout - Pts. 1 & 2
- It's Your Thing
- Lay Lady Lay
- If You Were There
- Love Put Me On The Corner
- Harvest For The World
- Voyage To Atlantis
- Let Me Down Easy
- For The Love Of You (Part 1 & 2)
- The Pride
- Go All The Way (Parts 1&2)
- Footsteps In The Dark (Part 1&2)
- Let Me Into Your Life (Parts 1 & 2)
- (At Your Best) You Are Love
- Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- Between The Sheets
- Summer Breeze
- Choosey Lover
You Might Also Like
Like what you hear?
Follow hosts, episodes, and track your listening history with My NTS.