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)
Make Me Say It Again
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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All the heaven I need to see
You're the promise everlasting
And where you are I hope to be
Make me say it again girl
You're all I need, oh yes you are, you're all
You're all I need, oh yes you are, all I need
Whatever pain's inside, you make it better
You seem to realize when I'm concerned
You are the only one who goes through the changes
Givin' my life directions if I am turned
Make me say it again girl
You're all I need, oh yes you are, you're all
You're all I need, oh yes you are, all I need
How am I worthy of love from an angel
Princess imperial of my soul
Don't really matter if you choose not to answer
Hopin' that what I've revealed you already know
Make me say it again girl
You're all I need, oh yes you are, you're all
You're all I need, oh yes you are, all I need, girl you're all I need
The lyrics to The Isley Brothers' song Make Me Say It Again Girl Pts. 1 & 2 express the deep love and admiration the singer has for his significant other. He compares her to a rainbow, a promise everlasting, and sees her as the only one who can make his pain disappear. The singer also acknowledges that his partner is the only one who can give him directions and guide him through the changes in his life. He believes that his partner is an angel and feels unworthy of her, hoping that she already knows how much he loves her.
The chorus, "Make me say it again girl, you're all I need, oh yes you are, you're all, you're all I need, oh yes you are, all I need," reinforces the singer's need for his partner and his desire to express his love for her. The song's two parts, which are usually played together, intensify the message of the lyrics.
Overall, the lyrics to Make Me Say It Again Girl Pts. 1 & 2 communicate a deep sense of love and need for someone special. They convey that, for the singer, his partner is everything he could ever want or need.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I believe you are a rainbow
You are a symbol of beauty and happiness in my life
All the heaven I need to see
You are all I need to experience pure happiness and bliss
You're the promise everlasting
You are the commitment to love that I will always cherish
And where you are I hope to be
I want to be with you wherever you go, always by your side
Make me say it again girl
Please allow me to express my love for you once more
You're all I need, oh yes you are, you're all
You are everything to me, and I cannot imagine my life without you
Whatever pain's inside, you make it better
You heal my emotional wounds and help me overcome my struggles
You seem to realize when I'm concerned
You possess a unique intuition that allows you to sense when I am troubled
You are the only one who goes through the changes
You are the person who understands my transformation and helps me grow as an individual
Givin' my life directions if I am turned
You act as a guide and provide me with guidance when I am lost
How am I worthy of love from an angel
I feel unworthy of the unconditional love and affection you offer me
Princess imperial of my soul
You are the queen of my heart and reign over my emotions
Don't really matter if you choose not to answer
I do not require a response or an answer in return, as your love is enough for me
Hopin' that what I've revealed you already know
I hope that the depth of my love for you is already evident and does not need to be explained further
Make me say it again girl
Please allow me to express my love for you once more
You're all I need, oh yes you are, you're all
You are everything to me, and I cannot imagine my life without you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER H JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
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@lottierosemond3413
I love this remix by Ronald Isley it was good back then and it's good now I listen to it's over and over again you still have my heart Ronald Isley it put you in the move for whatever and you know what I mean 😊❤️🌹
by Ronald Isley and beyoncé I listen to it over and over and over again good job 😊😊❤️🌹
@steverdms
Is it just me or does Ron Isley sound better than ever? Oh yes!
@JAMES-wl2pd
Yes, it's you
@falsettogod5853
@@JAMES-wl2pd rude
@sheraii
Mr. Biggs is silky smooth as ever!
❤️ both of them in this cut…
Mr. Biggs & Beyoncé!
@jimmytongdragon
This is the original recording - Ron hasn’t re-recorded his part
@keyonnakd
Yep 👍🏾
@jtkool1847
This song is timeless!
Ron and Beyonce voice together compliment each another
So Good!
@saulbethea196
⅝
@rachelle4907
They are so good together!!!
@keishachef7353
I Agree Totally Remarkable 💯🤞🏽