Together with a fourth brother, Vernon, the group performed gospel music until Vernon's death a few years after its formation. After moving to the New York City area in the late 1950s, the group had their first successes during these early years, first coming to prominence in 1959 with their fourth single, "Shout", written by the three brothers. Initially a modest charted single, the song eventually sold over a million copies. In the 1960s, the group recorded songs for a variety of labels, including the top 20 single "Twist and Shout" and the Motown single "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)", before recording and issuing the Grammy Award-winning hit "It's Your Thing" on their own label, T-Neck Records.
Influenced by gospel and doo-wop music, the group began experimenting with different musical styles incorporating elements of rock and funk as well as pop balladry. The inclusion of younger brothers Ernie Isley (lead guitar, drums) and Marvin Isley (bass guitar), and Rudolph's brother-in-law Chris Jasper (keyboards, synthesizers), in 1973 turned the original vocal trio into a complete band and reached the height of their success. For the next full decade, they recorded a string of top-selling albums from 3 + 3 to Between the Sheets, including the number one album The Heat Is On.
The six-member band splintered in 1983, with Ernie, Marvin, and Chris Jasper forming the short-lived spinoff group Isley-Jasper-Isley. The oldest member, O'Kelly, died in 1986 and Rudolph and Ronald released a pair of albums as a duo before Rudolph retired to a life in the Christian ministry in 1989. Ronald reconvened the group two years later in 1991 with Ernie and Marvin; five years later, in 1996, Marvin Isley left the group due to complications of diabetes. The remaining duo of Ronald and Ernie achieved mainstream success with the albums Mission to Please (1996), Eternal (2001) and Body Kiss (2003). Eternal spawned the top twenty hit "Contagious". As of 2019, the Isley Brothers continue to perform under the lineup of Ronald and Ernie.
The Isley Brothers have sold over 18 million units in the United States alone. They have had several hit songs including four Top 10 singles on the United States Billboard chart. With their first major hit charting in 1959 ("Shout"), and their last one in 2001 ("Contagious"), they are among the few groups ever to have hit the Billboard Hot 100 with new music in five different decades. Sixteen of their albums charted in the Top 40 and thirteen of those albums have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA. The brothers have been honored by several musical institutions, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted them in 1992. Five years later, they were added to Hollywood's Rockwalk, and in 2003 they were inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. They received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Isley_Brothers
Studio albums
Shout! (1959)
Twist & Shout (1962)
Twisting and Shouting (1963)
This Old Heart of Mine (1966)
Soul on the Rocks (1967)
It's Our Thing (1969)
The Brothers: Isley (1969)
Get into Something (1970)
Givin' It Back (1971)
Brother, Brother, Brother (1972)
3 + 3 (1973)
Live It Up (1974)
The Heat Is On (1975)
Harvest for the World (1976)
Go for Your Guns (1977)
Showdown (1978)
Winner Takes All (1979)
Go All the Way (1980)
Grand Slam (1981)
Inside You (1981)
The Real Deal (1982)
Between the Sheets (1983)
Masterpiece (1985)
Smooth Sailin' (1987)
Spend the Night (1989)
Tracks of Life (1992)
Mission to Please (1996)
Eternal (2001)
Body Kiss (2003)
Baby Makin' Music (2006)
Power of Peace (2017)
Choosey Lover
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
And I'll make you so happy
(Thought I had a lover) Thought I had a lover
But I was kiddin' myself, baby
(By the time I learned about it) By the time I learned the truth about it
She was sleepin' with someone else, oh, but not you, baby
Choosey lover
I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
And I'll make you so happy
'Cause you've given me (Given me security)
Given me security, baby, and you're provin' what you said
(I never worry about you) Never worry about you, baby
Jumpin' in and out of bed, no, not my baby
Choosey lover (You're so choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
And I'll make you so happy
Choosey lover (You're so choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby
And I'll make you so happy
Choosey lover (Oh, you're so choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby
And I'll make you so happy
Choosey lover (Oh, choosey)
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I'm so glad you chose me, baby
And I'll make you so happy
The Isley Brothers' song Choosey Lover tells a story of a man who is grateful to be with a woman who chose him, despite his past mistakes of fooling around with other women. The lyrics express the man's appreciation and pride towards his partner, promising her happiness and security. He admits to being delusional in thinking he had a lover, but eventually discovered that his former partner was unfaithful. In contrast, the lyrics convey that his current partner is different from his previous ones, demonstrating that she is a "choosey lover". This indicates that she is selective and intentional in her romantic choices, a quality that the singer admires and feels lucky to have.
The song encapsulates the theme of having a faithful and committed partner. It reinforces the notion that being selective in romantic partners is essential and that it leads to stability and happiness in a relationship. Furthermore, the song connotes that individuals need to take responsibility for their actions and that honesty and loyalty are virtues that are important in a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I'm so proud of you
I feel a great sense of pride towards you, my significant other
I'm so glad you chose me, baby (Baby)
I feel lucky and grateful that you have decided to be with me
And I'll make you so happy
I will do everything in my power to bring joy and happiness into your life
(Thought I had a lover) Thought I had a lover
At one point, I believed I had found a romantic partner
But I was kiddin' myself, baby
However, I quickly learned that I was mistaken and mistaken about my affection
(By the time I learned about it) By the time I learned the truth about it
It wasn't until later that I discovered the truth about my previous love interest
She was sleepin' with someone else, oh, but not you, baby
The person I thought I was in a relationship with was unfaithful, but you are not like that
Choosey lover
You are selective and discerning when it comes to choosing who to love and commit to
Given me security, baby, and you're provin' what you said
You have provided me with a sense of safety and assurance, and you have followed through on your promises
(I never worry about you) Never worry about you, baby
I trust you completely and never have to worry about your loyalty
Jumpin' in and out of bed, no, not my baby
You are not someone who engages in casual, fleeting sexual encounters
(You're so choosey)
You have a discerning eye and are very particular about who you choose to love and commit to
Choosey lover (Oh, you're so choosey)
You are very selective and particular when it comes to choosing who to give your heart to
And I'll make you so happy
I will do anything and everything to ensure that you are happy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Jasper, Christopher H Jasper, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
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@stopspam43711
My husband and I have been married since 1996, and it was a second marriage for the both of us. This song definitely depicts the depth of love that we have for one another and the journey it took for us to find each other! Here it is towards the end of 2023, and this song still has us swaying in each other's arms. They don't make songs like this anymore!
@errolthomas9426
Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Rudolph Isley 1939-2023.
@davidrogers9667
The fact that Ron Isley said he wrote this song after hearing Earth,Wind,and Fire's "DEVOTION" makes this song that much cooler😎.
@Greyareas27
I was surprised that the Isleys came out with a song that sounded so much like Earth Wind & Fire's "Devotion". Lots of people bit off of EWF's sound, but unlike the others, the Isleys were on their level.
@Noni1
I’m 29 years old. This tune hits my soul 🌻
@johnnyhuerta3772
😋 mmmmm yaaah 🔥
@youinmybusiness1388
Same!! Omg
@shannskiichanceskii7736
No cap
@mikezero7422
I got something else that’ll hit yo soul baby. 🫡
@Noni1
@@mikezero7422 🧐 Mr. Mike!