The Isley Brothers - The Motown Anthology 2cds 2009 + covers BY BSBT RG ™

Audio CD (21 Sep 2009)

Number of Discs: 2

Format: Box set

Label: Commercial Marketing

bitrate 320 kbps

file size

Genre soul

Sep 2009



Motown's 50th Anniversary Celebrations continue with the release of a fantastic new Isley Brothers Anthology assembling the highlights from their early recordings on Motown along with alternatives cuts and stereo mixes all packaged together in a beautiful 2CD set with original LP sleeves.



Without a doubt The Isley Brothers were one of Motown's underrated but talented acts who turned out to be far more popular here in the UK than their homeland thanks to the tireless campaigning of radio disc jockeys and legions of fans.



Hailing from Cincinnati, US and born between the late 1930's and early 1940's, Rudolph, O'Kelly and Ronald Isley began their careers as many fellow soul singers did by singing gospel in their home town accompanied by their brother Vernon who was unfortunately killed in an auto accident in 1957.



The Isley Brothers offically signed to Motown in 1965 but departed in 1968. Although their stay was brief the sophistication of the music recorded under the wing of prolific production and writing team Holland, Dozier, Holland later established them as one of Motown's finest and most influential acts.



This stomping 2CD Anthology chronicles all their early hits such as the club anthem 'This Old Heart Of Mine' which charted in US and UK as well 'I Guess I'll Always Love You', 'Put Yourself In My Place' a newly discovered unreleased track 'Sure Is A Whole Lotta Woman' as well as an array of B-Sides, alternative & stereo mixes all restored from original mono LP tapes. Sleeve notes are supplied by Motown aficionado Paul Nixon.



This treasured beautifully designed collection with original LP sleeves will ignite excitement in all Motown lovers old and new.



The Isley Brothers still remain as relevant as ever with a career boosting six decades and are proud inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.



Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Nowhere To Run

2. Stop! In The Name Of Love

3. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)

4. Take Some Time Out For Love

5. I Guess I'll Always Love You

6. Baby Don't You Do It

7. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love

8. Put Yourself In My Place

9. I Hear A Symphony

10. Just Ain't Enough Love

11. There's No Love Left

12. Seek And You Shall Find

13. Got To Have You Back

14. That's The Way Love Is

15. Whispers (Gettin Louder)

16. Tell Me It's Just A Rumor (Baby)

17. One Too Many Heartaches

18. It's Out Of The Question

19. Why When Love Is Gone

20. Save Me From This Misery

21. Little Miss Sweetness

22. Good Things

23. Catching Up On Time

24. Behind A Painted Smile

25. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)

26. All Because I Love You





Disc: 2



1. Ain't That Real Satisfaction

2. It Moves Me To Tears

3. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted (Smile)

4. Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)

5. Leaving Here

6. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

7. A Weakspot In My Heart

8. Sure Is A Lotta Woman

9. You've Got So Much To Shout About

10. Trouble

11. Nevermore

12. No Good Without You

13. My Love Is Your Love (Forever)

14. Born To Love You

15. Sad Souvenirs

16. Share A Little Love With Me (Somebody)

17. I Can't Help It (I Love You)

18. I Can't Go On Sharing Your Love

19. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)

20. I Guess I'll Always Love You

21. Tell Me It's Just A Rumor (Baby)

22. I Guess I'll Always Love You

23. My Love Is Your Love (Forever)

24. Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)

25. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)

26. All Because I Love You