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)
Summer Breeze
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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Summer breeze all in my mind
Ohh, yeah
Summer breeze all in my mind
No, no, no, no
It's all in my mind
No, no, no, no
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer breeze
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
All in my mind
See the curtains hanging in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light shining through the window
Lets me know every, everything's alright
Oh, summer
Summer breeze, yeah, makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer breeze
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
When I come home from a hard days work
And you're waiting there, not a care in the world
See the smile waiting in the kitchen
Food cooking on a plate for two
Feel the arms reachin' out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through
Oh, summer
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer breeze
The Isley Brothersβ Summer Breeze is a classic, timeless track that conjures up images of lazy summer days, love, laughter and a sense of carefree ease. The lyrics capture the essence of summer, with its warmth and balmy breezes. The opening lines, βSummer breeze all in my mind,β set the tone for the rest of the track. The song is an ode to summer, with references to jasmine, sunlight, and sweet days of summer. The chorus repeats the phrase, βSummer breeze makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind,β emphasizing the importance of the season and how it affects oneβs state of mind.
The verses tell a story of a Friday evening, with the curtains blowing in the breeze and a little light shining through the window. The imagery of the curtains and the light gives the sense of peace and tranquillity. The reference to βJuly dressed up and playing her tuneβ creates a vivid picture of a summer evening in full swing, with the smell of freshly bloomed jasmine and the sound of party music in the air. The final verse paints a picture of returning home after a hard dayβs work to find someone who loves and cares for you, waiting for you with open arms. The song represents the joy and freedom of summer, and how it can evoke a deep emotional response among those who are experiencing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh, yeah
Expressing the singer's enthusiasm for the topic of the song
Summer breeze all in my mind
The sensation of summer breeze is in the singer's mind
No, no, no, no
It's all in my mind
Clarifying that the feeling is not physical, but rather a mental impression
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer breeze
The mental image of a pleasant summer breeze passing through the jasmine flowers creates a feeling of contentment in the singer
See the curtains hanging in the window
In the evening on a Friday night
A little light shining through the window
Lets me know every, everything's alright
The sight of the curtains and the light through the window on a Friday night provides reassurance and comfort to the singer
Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
When I come home from a hard days work
And you're waiting there, not a care in the world
Describing the idyllic atmosphere of summer, when the flowers are in bloom and the singer's loved one is there to welcome them home after work
See the smile waiting in the kitchen
Food cooking on a plate for two
Feel the arms reachin' out to hold me
In the evening when the day is through
Depicting a scene of domestic bliss, with a meal prepared for two and the singer's partner embracing them at the end of the day
Summer breeze makes me feel fine
Blowing through the jasmine in my mind
Oh, summer breeze
Reiterating the positive emotional impact of the imagined summer breeze and jasmine flowers
Summer breeze all in my mind
Summer breeze all in my mind
Summing up the idea that the feeling of summer breeze and the associated memories and emotions are purely in the singer's mind
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Darrell Crofts, Jimmy Seals
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@crystalharris-thomas1939
Missing the 70's and 80's. The air felt and smelt different. What a timeβ€β€β€
@Kitcat363
I remember opening my bedroom window in the evening and smelling night scented stock, glorious.x
@2011williamandkate
I remember being a teenager ,when i listen to this i can smell the 70,s and now i am teary 65 year old
@paddytube1
Not as many people after me these days
@mark220684
This song is just the epitome of summer. Shut your eyes, you can just imagine blue skies ,warm wind, long nights, beers, BBQs. Need I say more
@Kitcat363
I love it. π
@flamecolumn
Ernie we hear youβ¦.making every note count. You donβt play a million notes, you play the right notes. Pure mesmerizing soul power. Thank you sir.
@samhamlett2769
This song takes me back to my childhood. Summer seemed to last forever back then. Listening to this with my dad on long drives. Those were the days.
@mamiep01
This song makes me cry because I remember my Dad (God rest his beautiful soul) singing this song to us while driving the family on a Saturday evening going to White Castles in Indianapolis, IN. My beautiful Mother would just laugh and sing along with him. I miss those times. Thank you Daddy and Momma for making me still smile today because of the wonderful memories. Summer Breeze.
@sylvietoopretty
My dad loved this song. I miss him so much ! Thatβs why I listen to it! It reminds me of him!