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.
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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)
Gettin
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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You can catch up with the low down
It's gettin' hot, take the heat
But somehow we're gettin' over now
Gettin' over, yeah, baby
Everybody's tryin'
You'll get over, yeah
On the mark, are you ready?
Cause I am, baby, to get over
Gettin' over
Go for it all, you've got nothin' to lose
Just try to break through
Pull out the stop reach for the top
And I'll bet you, you'll get over too
Gettin' over
Everybody's tryin'
You'll get over
Everybody's gettin' over
On the mark, are you ready?
Cause I am, baby, to get over
Gettin' over
Go for it all, you've got nothin' to lose
Just try to break on through
Pull out the stop and reach for the top
And I'll bet you, you'll get over too
On the mark, are you ready?
Cause I am, baby, to get over
Getting' over
Gettin' over, well, I have no doubt
That's what believin' is all about
Gettin' over, reachin' for the top
Dreamin', pullin' out all the stop
Gettin' over, gettin' over
Gettin' over, well, I have no doubt
That's what happenin' in the streets
Gettin' over, reachin' for the top
Though it's hard to take the lead
Gettin' over, gettin' over
Gettin' over
The Isley Brothers' song "Gettin' Over" is an uplifting and motivating song about overcoming obstacles and achieving success. The opening lines of the song, "Movin' up and down the street, You can catch up with the low down," suggests that life can be difficult and challenging. However, the song encourages listeners to persevere and continue on their journey towards success, despite any challenges they may face. The lyrics encourage listeners to take risks and push themselves to achieve their goals.
The chorus of the song, "Gettin' over, yeah, baby, Everybody's tryin', You'll get over, yeah, Everybody's gettin' over," reinforces the idea that success is achievable for everyone, and that we are all in this together. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody further enhance the message of the song, making it a feel-good anthem about resilience and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Movin' up and down the street
We are taking action and moving forward in different directions.
You can catch up with the low down
You can easily understand and keep up with the current situation.
It's gettin' hot, take the heat
The situation is becoming intense, but we need to withstand and persevere.
But somehow we're gettin' over now
Despite the challenges, we are managing to overcome them and make progress.
Gettin' over, yeah, baby
We are achieving success and reaching our goals.
Everybody's tryin'
Everyone is making an effort to succeed.
You'll get over, yeah
You will succeed and overcome your obstacles.
On the mark, are you ready?
Are you prepared and focused on your goal?
Cause I am, baby, to get over
I am determined to succeed and overcome my challenges.
Go for it all, you've got nothin' to lose
Take a risk and put in all your effort, as you have nothing to lose.
Just try to break through
Attempt to overcome the obstacles in your way.
Pull out the stop reach for the top
Do everything in your power to reach your ultimate goal.
And I'll bet you, you'll get over too
I am confident that you will succeed as well.
Getting' over
Achieving success and overcoming obstacles.
Well, I have no doubt
I am sure and confident in my ability to succeed.
That's what believin' is all about
Believing in oneself and one's abilities is crucial for success.
Dreamin', pullin' out all the stop
Having aspirations and putting in maximum effort to achieve them.
That's what happenin' in the streets
This is the situation and mindset of the people in the community.
Though it's hard to take the lead
Even though it is challenging to be in a leadership position, we are still striving to achieve success.
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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