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)
That Lady
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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Beautiful lady (who's that lady?)
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
That real, real, real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I didn't get a chance (I didn't get a chance)
To ask her to dance (to ask her to dance)
I just saw her tonight (saw her tonight)
And I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I like the way she danced in the dark
And disappeared in the night
And, oh, she stole my heart
It was love at first sight
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
I gotta meet that lady (who's that lady?)
And I wish somebody would introduce her to me
Whoa, who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
That real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
Who's that lady? (I'm talkin' 'bout that lady)
That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
I wish somebody would introduce her to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(Who's that lady?)
(Who's that lady?)
(The beautiful lady)
(Talkin' 'bout that lady)
Said, hey, lady
I'm in love with you
Yeah, yeah
The Isley Brothers’ hit song That Lady is about a man who is captivated by a beautiful woman he sees and wants to meet. He is in awe of her beauty and wishes someone would introduce him to her. The lyrics express the man’s desire to get to know the woman better but he missed the opportunity to ask her to dance when he saw her. The man’s love for the woman was love at first sight and he was smitten by the way she danced in the dark and disappeared in the night. The man’s infatuation with this woman is evident as he pleads for someone to introduce him to her.
On a deeper level, the song conveys the theme of longing for love and companionship. The man in the song is searching for a connection with someone who could fill his heart with love and bring him joy. The lyrics illustrate that he is willing to take a chance to meet and get to know this woman, and in doing so, he hopes to create something special between them.
In essence, That Lady is a timeless song that speaks to the common human experience of searching for love and connection. It is a classic R&B tune that combines smooth vocals, guitar riffs, and a catchy tune that is bound to leave you grooving.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?
Beautiful lady (who's that lady?)
She is a stunning woman.
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?
That real, real, real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
She is an exceptionally attractive woman.
I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I hope someone can introduce us.
I didn't get a chance (I didn't get a chance)
I didn't get to meet her.
To ask her to dance (to ask her to dance)
I didn't have the opportunity to invite her to dance with me.
It was love at first sight (love at first sight)
I felt an instant attraction to her when I saw her for the first time.
I just saw her tonight (saw her tonight)
I only saw her this evening.
And I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I still hope someone could introduce us.
I like the way she danced in the dark
I enjoyed watching her dance in the darkness.
And disappeared in the night
She vanished into the night.
And, oh, she stole my heart
I fell in love with her immediately.
It was love at first sight
My attraction to her was instantaneous.
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?
That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
She is the stunning woman I saw earlier.
Who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Who is that beautiful lady?
I gotta meet that lady (who's that lady?)
I need to meet her.
And I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I still hope someone could introduce us.
Whoa, who's that lady? (Who's that lady?)
Wow, who is that beautiful lady?
That real fine lady (the beautiful lady)
She is an incredibly attractive woman.
Who's that lady? (I'm talkin' 'bout that lady)
Who is that beautiful lady? (I'm referring to the one I saw earlier.)
That beautiful lady (the beautiful lady)
She is that stunning woman I am referring to.
I wish somebody would introduce her to me
I continue to hope that someone will introduce us.
Said, hey, lady
Addressing her politely.
I'm in love with you
I have fallen in love with you.
Yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jackspry9736
RIP the three members of The Isley Brothers
O'Kelly Isley Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986), aged 48
Rudolph Isley (April 1, 1939 – October 11, 2023), aged 84
Marvin Isley (August 18, 1953 – June 6, 2010), aged 56
You will be remembered as legends.
@debbietamayo493
RIP RUDOLPH ISLEY🙏
@paulyounger8884
Marvin died also
@TeekaBel
Omgg I didn’t know til I seen your comment I’m shocked…🥺🤦🏽♀️ R.I.P too them🤲🏽🕊️ thanks for the info
@ILoveGod06
First Tina Turner, now Rudolph. Ronald is the only one standing.
@cjbani159
@@ILoveGod06 Ernie is still here ~
@panchoelsancho5595
Ernie Isley one of the most underrated Guitar players ever! He deserves to be on the Mt.Olympus of guitarist!
@jacquelinefox2632
Ces't Moi xxxxx J Xxxxxxxx
@michaelr3955
UNDERRATED GUITARIST UNDERRATED BAND OF BROS
@michaelr3955
Ernie Signature Guitar sound🤔😉😎