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)
Slow Is The Way
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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a thousand times you ask yourself why
the one guy you love has departed
and you're left alone and broken hearted.
Love just comes and it goes.
How long it's gonna last, say, nobody knows.
That's The Way Love Is, baby,
That's The Way Love Is, sugar,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
I know you're walkin' down a lonesome road
and your heart is carryin' a heavy load.
I know you feel like you ain't got a friend
and your whole world is cavin' in.
Now's the time to be strong,
you gotta forget him now that he's gone,
and remember.
That's The Way Love Is, baby,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
That's The Way Love Is, sugar,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
The road of love gets rough some times don't let it get the best of you.
Said I've been hurt by love so many times,
so I know just what you're goin' through.
You wish that you were never born, you gotta forget him now that he's gone,
just Remember.
That's The Way Love Is, baby,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
That's The Way Love Is, sugar,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
Love is here today and gone tomorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
All of your joys turn to sorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
One day gladness next day sadness,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
Love is here today and gone tomorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
All of your joys turn to sorrow,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
One day gladness next day sadness,
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
The lyrics of The Isley Brothers Feat. Ronald Isley & Angela Winbush's song Slow Is The Way explore the painful heartbreak of losing someone you love. The first verse speaks to the confusion and pain that come with a breakup. Despite asking the question why, there is no clear answer, and the pain of the loss is overwhelming. The chorus reinforces this idea that love is uncertain and unpredictable, here today and gone tomorrow.
The second verse offers a glimmer of hope, stating that it's time to be strong and move on from the past. The singer acknowledges that they've been through this before and that the road of love is rough, but it's essential to remember that life goes on. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the message that love is fleeting and full of highs and lows.
Overall, the song Slow Is The Way is a poignant reminder that love is a complex and unpredictable force that can bring both joy and pain. It encourages listeners to be resilient in the face of heartbreak and to remember that life goes on even when love fades away.
Line by Line Meaning
As the bitter tears fall from your eyes
You are crying because of the pain you feel
a thousand times you ask yourself why
You keep wondering why things turned out the way they did
the one guy you love has departed
The guy you love has left you
and you're left alone and broken hearted.
You feel alone and your heart is shattered
Love just comes and it goes.
Love is unpredictable and can end suddenly
How long it's gonna last, say, nobody knows.
No one can predict how long love lasts
That's The Way Love Is, baby,
This is just how love is
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
This is a fact about love
I know you're walkin' down a lonesome road
You feel isolated and lost
and your heart is carryin' a heavy load.
Your heart is filled with sadness and pain
I know you feel like you ain't got a friend
You feel like you have no one to turn to
and your whole world is cavin' in.
Your life feels like it's falling apart
Now's the time to be strong,
It's time to be brave and resilient
you gotta forget him now that he's gone,
You need to move on from the guy who left you
and remember.
Remember how strong you are and focus on yourself
The road of love gets rough some times don't let it get the best of you.
Love can be difficult, but don't let it consume you
Said I've been hurt by love so many times,
The singer has also experienced heartbreak multiple times
so I know just what you're goin' through.
The singer can relate to your pain
You wish that you were never born, you gotta forget him now that he's gone,
You feel overwhelmed with pain, but you need to move on from the guy
just Remember.
Remember how strong and resilient you are
Love is here today and gone tomorrow,
Love can come and go quickly
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
This is just how love works
All of your joys turn to sorrow,
The happiness you feel with love can turn to sadness
One day gladness next day sadness,
You can go from being happy with love to feeling sad
(That's The Way Love Is, sure enough how it is.)
This is just how love is
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GTO - CAL
🎵You need a love like mine, babeh
You know I'll treat you RIIIIGGHHT !!
I'll do it just like you like, babeh
I'll do it both day and NIIIGHHHTT !!!
You need a love like mine babeh
You know I'll treat you RIIGGHHHT !!!
I'll do it just like you like babeh
I'll do it both day and NIIGGHHTT !!!
You new a love like mine, babeh 🎶
Y G K T
This album is so classic. But how can u go wrong when u are a OG in the game and can get baby face, r Kelly and Keith sweat to write and produce for you.. like come on. 💸💯💥
Catina Miller
This is one of my favorite songs by them
Jolie Johnson
Can never get tired of this song
LOVE IT!!!
Freida Blackburn
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missydat305
Jeranesha Johnson Agreed
Mila Mula
Amen
Alisha Adams
I love this song haven't heard it in a long time 👍👍
Jordan Arts
Jimmy art
Dwayne Thomas
this whole album is a classic
ToShiba Harper-McKenzie
So true