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The Isley Brothers (/ˈaɪzli/ EYEZ-lee) are an American soul group originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, that began as a vocal trio consisting of the brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley in the 1950s.[1][2][3][4][5] With a career spanning over seven decades, the group has enjoyed one of the "longest, most influential, and most diverse careers in the pantheon of popular music".[6]Together with a fourth brother, Vernon, the group performed gospel music until Vernon's death a few years after its formation. After moving to New York City in the late 1950s, the group had their first successes during these early years, and rose to prominence in 1959 with their fourth single, "Shout", written by the three brothers, which became their first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, and 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 releasing the Grammy Award-winning hit "It's Your Thing" on their own label, T-Neck Records.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 led to the group's reaching the height of their success. For the next full decade, they recorded a string of top-selling albums including 3 + 3, Between the Sheets, and The Heat Is On, with the latter peaking at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. 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. Afterwards Rudolph and Ronald released a pair of albums as a duo before Rudolph retired to a life in the Christian ministry in 1989. After multiple lineup changes, 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 20 hit "Contagious". As of 2025The Isley Brothers have sold over 18 million units in the United States alone.[7] 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 six different decades and the only act in musical history to have achieved this accomplishment in consecutive decades (1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s).[8] The group's long R&B chart span landed them a Guinness World Record.[9] 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.[10] Five years later, they were added to Hollywood's Rockwalk, and in 2003 they were inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.[11] They received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.[12]PICTURE: By T-Neck Records - Billboard, page 1, 7 June 1969, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27166798

A la memoria de todos los caídos del año seleccionamos unas cuantas canciones de artistas y personajes musicales que nos dejaron en 2023. No están todos los que ya no están, pero todos los que están ya no están. Playlist;(sintonía) THE YARDBIRDS “Shapes of things” (JEFF BECK, 10 de enero, 78 años)CROSBY STILLS and NASH “Long time gone” (DAVID CROSBY (81 años, 18 de enero)TELEVISION “Venus” (TOM VERLAINE, 28 de enero, 73 años)BARRETT STRONG “Money (that’s what I want)” (29 de enero, 81 años)THE DRIFTERS “When my little girl is smiling” (CHARLIE THOMAS, 31 de enero, 85 años)BURT BACHARACH “Raindrops keep falling in my head” (8 de febrero, 94 años)SPENCER WIGGINS “I’d rather go blind” (13 de febrero, 81 años)HUEY “PIANO” SMITH “Rockin pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie flu” (13 de febrero, 89 años)CHUCK JACKSON “I just don’t know what to do with myself” (16 de febrero, 85 años)BILLY “THE KID” EMERSON “Red hot” (25 de abril, 97 años)LESTER STERLING “Super Special” (16 de mayo, 87 años)IKE and TINA TURNER “A fool in love” (TINA TURNER, 24 de mayo, 83 años)THE ANIMALS “We gotta get out of this place” (CYNTHIA WEIL, 1 de junio, 82 años)THE ISLEY BROTHERS “Shout” (RUDOLPH ISLEY, 11 de octubre, 84 años)DWIGHT TWILLEY “I’m on fire” (18 de octubre, 72 años)THE POGUES “Fairytale of New York” (SHANE McGOWAN, 30 de noviembre, 65 años)CONCHA VELASCO “Hoy como ayer” (2 de diciembre, 84 años)LOS RELAMPAGOS “Nit de llampecs” (PABLO HERRERO, 5 de diciembre, 81 años)Escuchar audio

This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community.On today's show we will be discussing the Revolution Dance Theatre, the passing of Rudolph Isley, Cincinnati street takeovers, and more.Today's special guest is David Choate of Revolution Dance Theatre.This week's episode is hosted by John Alexander Reese (Digital Editor, The Cincinnati Herald) and Andria Carter (Digital Correspondent, The Cincinnati Herald).For more information about Revolution Dance Theatre, go to: https://www.revodance.com/To purchase tickets for Hot Chocolate 2023, go to: https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/hot-chocolateOriginally recorded on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.Make sure to check out the stories we talked about today on our website at www.TheCincinnatiHerald.com. You can also follow us on social media. We're on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We also have our own YouTube channel. Just search for The Herald TV.

In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on The Rolling Stones, Rudolph Isley and Richard Roundtree.

DJ Gail Smith pulls together her monthly eclectic mix of all vinyl 45s straight from the vinyl vaults Down Under! There's old school northern, an unreleased cut, a slab of mod garage and a tribute to the late great Rudolph Isley.Tune into new broadcasts of Work Your Soul, every 1st Sunday from 7 - 8 PM EST / Midnight - 1 AM GMT (Archives All Other Sunday).For more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/work-your-soul///Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our top picks when it comes to TV, Movies, TikTok, Instagram and all things entertainment.This week's episode covered (list below in no particular order):The Golden BachelorKeith Lee & The OLGFoundTennis Player- Gael MonfilsRIP:Matthew PerryRichard RoundtreeBobby KnightFrank HowardSuzanne SomersPiper LaurieDick ButkusRudolph Isley

Bruce Rettig, author of Refraction, told us his book has now won eight awards and an excerpt is nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Go, Bruce!We lost Rudolph Isley of the Isley Brothers. Give a SHOUTDel endorses the return of cursive writing in California. Dave, a leftie, was tortured by cursive writing class in grade school. A pox upon you, P.O. Peterson.Del does NOT endorse the practice of quarterbacks licking their fingers between every play. Dave saw Killers of the Summer Moon.  Five stars. Not to be confused with Empire of the Summer Moon, another excellent but sad story.The HR gets a Speaker...finally. Next week we talk with Pat Hays, author of Silicon Planet: My Life in Computer ChipsIn three weeks we interview Agnes Schiffer, author of Sabine's OdysseyGive us your thoughts: BUCKSTWOOLD@GMAIL.COM Find us on Twitter: @twooldbucks1Leave a Voice message - click HERE

In this bonus episode Greg pays tribute to Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers who died October 11 at age 84.Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUJoin our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan is back with a delightful ModnSoul show full of some tasty tunes that you will absolutely adore!! His featured artist is the Isley Brothers in recognition of Rudolph Isley who passed away recently. There's also new music from the wonderful Nick Corbin and the Hang Ups!Tune into new broadcasts of ModnSoul, LIVE, Opposite Tuesdays of from 4 – 6 PM EST / 9 - 11 PM GMT.For more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/modnsoul///Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week kicks off DISGRACELAND's Halloween countdown, featuring all our spooky episodes daily. Jake teases the upcoming re-releases, and runs down past and current Disgraceland subject history, plus your emails. Jake wants to hear from you! What's your favorite sad sack 70s music? What's your favorite Jim Croce album? What are the best alter egos in music? Favorite Halloween songs? And what's your favorite Disgraceland Halloween episode? Drop a line at 617-906-6638, on socials @disgracelandpod, or disgracelandpod@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yup! It's been 11 years since Laguna's ONLY FM Station, KXFM, was founded! To celebrate this milestone The Coast Highway Shuffle Show is doing what it always does.....play great music for your enjoyment! Listen in for great songs from Foo Fighters, Mudcrutch, Steve Stevens, Paul Carrack, The Fixx, Ryan Adams, The Pawnshop Kings, Eric Gales, Counting Crows and SO MANY more! Plus, we share a 3 song "headset" in a tribute to the late Rudolph Isley of the great Isley Brothers Band!! Enjoy, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

A Bowl of Soul celebrates The Isley Brothers - Part I.  On this broadcast of A Bowl of Soul we are celebrating the Isley Brothers Part I. The Isley Brothers are one of the few vocal groups to have hits in every decade of their six-decade run. They have had numerous gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums and singles. I enjoyed doing this show because they have had a very large influence on not only R&B, but on Pop and Rock and Roll and played with one of the greats Jimi Hendrix. I hope your listeners enjoy this show. #isleybrothers #ronisley #jimihendrix #classicsoul #rockandroll #pop Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code=ABOS. Sign up & bring your  podcast to life! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & all the support you need to sound your best and grow your show!! Sign up here: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=ABOS You can listen to the A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365.com giving you 24/7/365 days of Soul Music. Stop on by and listen:  A Bowl of Soul Radio Network on Live365 You can support A Bowl of Soul and Buy Me A Coffee. Just click: Buy A Bowl of Soul A Cup of Coffee Purchase your A Bowl of Soul T-Shirt and other merchandise. Just click: Get Your A Bowl of Soul Merch Follow me: @abowlofsoul on Twitter                   @proftlove on Instagram                   @A Bowl of Soul A Mixed Stew of Soul Music on Facebook Promote your product or service on the podcast and the radio network. You can sponsor A Bowl of Soul by getting your product or service in front of listeners. Email us at: abowlofsoul@gmail.com  Thank you for your Support!!!

Rock News P.ta 75 22/10/2023 Nuovo episodio de "Lo Strillone Rock" l'appuntamento settimanale (Podcast Rock) con le notizie dal mondo della musica Internazionale e Nazionale. Al microfono Ark accompagnato dalla bella voce di Arianna che ci porterà nel mondo della musica indipendente Italiana con la rubrica Rising Stars. LA PLAYLIST The Isley Brothers - Shout, Pts. 1 & 2 Blink-182 - Feel In Love Poison Blackout - Blood n' Sins The Libertines - Run Run Run Judas Priest - Panic Attack Teasers - Metropolis Calling Lenny Kravitz - TK421 Vasco Rossi - Gli Sbagli Che Fai LE NOTIZIE DA ASCOLTARE Addio a Rudolph Isley degli "Isley Brothers"; I Blink-182 pubblicano un altro singolo: "Fell in love"; Tornano i Libertines con un nuovo album: subito il primo singolo; Judas Priest, una nuova canzone dopo cinque anni: "Panic attack"; Lenny Kravitz si mette a nudo nel video del singolo "TK421"; Vasco Rossi annuncia altri 4 concerti per il giugno 2024. Inoltre, all'interno della rubrica Rising Stars, curata da Arianna Rebel, ascolteremo brani e approfondimenti sui Poison Blackout e i Teasers. Info e contatti staff@rockandwow.it

Vorige week overleed Rudolph Isley. Hij is een van de originele drie Isley Brothers. In deze podcast duikt Blokhuis in het werk van de band, die al in 1958 met 'Shout' een hit scoorde en nog steeds geliefd is door oa 'The Highways Of My Life'.

In a week where: Rudolph Isley, founding member of the Isley Brothers, dies aged 84. Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition for $68.7B. Australia rejects proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in constitution.  New Zealand Labour lose general election to centre-right National party.  Joe Biden visits Israel. In Film: (4:44) Short films are a very important part of any filmmaker's career. But the average film watcher rarely watches short films. Why is this?In Media: (21:26) I've covered the Streaming Wars and Streaming in general for a while now. But with the many many issues that come with Streaming and its model, is it starting to eat itself?In the 1st of two Life segments: (39:50) For YEARS I have pounded the drum that Banksy isn't just one person, but a network of people. But with a defamation suit on Banksy's head, we now know that I have been right all these years!Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (49:15) The oppression of Palestine continues as the Israeli state indiscriminately bomb everything Palestinian. But one side of this that needs to be highlighted is the West's role and their strengthened support of the State of Israel. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Wayne and Steve discuss the Louisiana governor's election results, Israel preparing to invade Gaza, Jim Jordan's bid for the House Speaker, and memorials to Rudolph Isley, Suzanne Summers, and a hometown friend.

Today's episode I give my condolences to Rudolph Isley & Suzanne Summers. Angel Reese signed with Reebok. Halloween candy and how parents need to be aware of surroundings for Trick or Treating. Get medicine & products for the fall/winter seasons. Song Choice: Nas ft. Lil Wayne – Never Die National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Twitter: @My2Podcast Instagram: my2centspodcastg2 YouTube: My2CentsPodcast Business email: my2centspod@yahoo.com

Topics - Deaths of Piper Laurie, Suzanne Somers, Rudolph Isley & Walt Garrison - Crazy Florida Crimes! - MLB Playoff Review - Review of NFL Week 6 - Predictions for NFL Week 7

The show covers global events and their impact, from the 'Ring Of Fire' eclipse to protests in New York supporting Palestinian independence. There's a spotlight on the FDA's proposed ban on harmful chemicals in hair straightening products, emphasizing health concerns for Black women. Jada Pinkett Smith Shakur takes the spotlight in the 'Big Up / Let Down', with discussions on forgotten artists like Monica and societal issues like family business dynamics. Listen, Laugh, and Learn on The Amanda Seales Show!   FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: (04:00) - Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets in New York City. They were demanding Palestinian independence as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensified its strikes on the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the wave of surprise attacks in Israel by Hamas. (09:34) - Over the weekend, NFL teams across the league held a moment of silence following the terrorist attack in Israel. NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, admitted to wrongdoing in the past for not listening to players earlier about BLM issues, and encouraged players to speak out. (14:04) – 60 Second Headlines Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who admitted to faking her own kidnapping, has been found guilty of two misdemeanor charges. She was sentenced to spend a year in jail and pay nearly $18,000 in restitution. Beyonce made a surprise, unannounced appearance at Taylor Swift's premiere for her "Eras" tour concert film at The Grove in L.A. Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the mass shooting at Morgan State University that injured five people. Jurors convicted one Denver-area police officer and acquitted another of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after being put in a neck hold, pinned to the ground before being injected by paramedics with an overdose of ketamine. RIP - Actress Suzanne Somers has died at the age of 76. Also, RIP to Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the legendary Isley Brothers who has died at the age of 84. (16:20) - We'll go to the phone lines. (21:58) - The FDA is proposing a ban on hair straightening products due to their link to health issues. The proposed rule would specifically ban straightening products that contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, which scientists have associated with health issues like ovarian and breast cancers. (26:37) - Monica Believes She's ‘The Most Forgotten' Artist In the Music Industry. Monica says she often feels snubbed at award shows even though she's a record-breaking artist. (31:44) - The Big Up/Let Down. Big up to his ghost for not coming back to haunt Jada Pinkett, because she cannot keep his name out of her mouth. (34:59) - We'll go to the phone lines. (38:19) - Coming up... I've got to tell you about my weekend. Small Doses - (SIDE EFFECTS OF THE FAMILY BUSINESS) Our new segment, That's Not My Ministry with Rita Brent… She'll tell us about Cedric the Entertainer and his $25k Family Fund that's coming to an end. (40:31) - Amanda's weekend recap. (44:31) - That's Not My Ministry with Rita Brent... Cedric the Entertainer cancels his family fund. (49:04) - Small Doses – Side Effects of Family Business w/ Kev On Stage. (52:04) - We'll go to the phone lines. (53:31) - The Word of the Day! (56:41) - Politicians Say the Darndest things: Rep. Nancy Mace, who was one of eight Republican lawmakers to get rid of Kevin McCarthy recently wore a shirt with the letter "A" on it, and she had this to say about it. (1:00:31) - Thank you for listening to The Amanda Seales Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you enjoy hearing Danny be uncomfortable, this is the episode for you. While recounting an awkward encounter with an Oscar-winning actor, compounded with needing to filibuster because Speedy has a work-emergency…His pain is almost palpable during the entire episode. They also discuss their shared crush on the first "Golden Bachelor," as well as honor Rudolph Isley, of The Isley Brothers. Then, to celebrate its 30th birthday, Speedy watches "Hocus Pocus" for the first time - which is one of Danny's favorite movies. One note: This was recorded on October 13th, so we just want to make sure it is mentioned here that we love you, Suzanne Somers. As always, If you have comments, questions, or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to IfYoureAnOldSoul@gmail.com

Join me this week as we pay tribute to the late Rudolph Isley of the Isley Brothers and dig out some great funk and soul 45s!Tune into new broadcasts of Funky 16 Corners, LIVE, Monday from 8 - 9 PM EST / 1 - 2 AM GMT (Tuesday).For more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/funky-16-corners///Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob's producer Brendan Thomas pays homage to three celebrities who recently passed away: Rudolph Isley of the Isley Brothers, Suzanne Summers of Three's Company, and Mark Goddard of Lost in Space.   Click on your podcasting platform below to subscribe to The Bob Siegel Show:   Apple  |  Google  | Spotify |  TuneIn  | Blubrry | Deezer | Android  | RSS Feed  Subscribe by […]

(Video episodes available exclusively on Spotify and YouTube) In this episode, Jazz and Jess discuss 2Chains buying a strip club in Atlanta and named it Candyland, Jada Pinkett Smith's interviews discussing her marriage with Will Smith, Tupac, and her new memoir "Worthy," Travis Scott 'Utopia' performance cancelled, a girl on TikTok ate 48 raw oysters, Cardi B receiving 3 Birkin bags from Offset for her birthday, drive-by gossip that includes: Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, Carlee Russell, Sandra Douglass Morgan, Joe Budden, Drake, Rudolph Isley, and the 'You Aight Sis?' alternating segment. Linktree Instagram TikTok Facebook Group Email CashApp - $sisletmepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sissy-podcast8/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sissy-podcast8/support

This month, Jo Wallace salutes Rudolph Isley, pays respects to The Boss and unleashes the usual fabulous selections of all your favourite tunes - sung by other people. Jazz, soul, reggae, rock, gospel - you name it, it's on 'Run For Cover'Tune into new broadcasts of Run For Cover, The 3rd Monday from 4 – 6 PM EST / 9 - 11 PM GMT.For more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/run-for-cover///Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kurtis is back with some autumn cheer! This week, we're celebrating the music of Pharoah Sanders, Fela Kuti, and Rudolph Isley. Plus, we're bringing you fresh sounds from Liverpool's Indie/Soul band, Casino, and Dee C. Lee.Our spotlight shines on the latest album, 'Me Chama De Gato Que Eu Sou Sua,' by Ana Frango Elétrico. It's a new release you won't want to miss. So, join us as we explore the melodies and the rhythms.For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/the-rendezvous.Tune into new broadcasts of The Rendezvous, LIVE, Sunday from 2 - 4 PM EST / 7 - 9 PM GMT on The Face Radio and Totally Wired Radio.Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com.https://linktr.ee/kurtispowers Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Condolences to the family of Rudolph Isley who passed away at age 84.  Steve got a story for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas CNN strategy. Israel preparing a ground offensive against Hamas. Steve Scalise drops out of speaker's race as House GOP faces leadership crisis. Friday the 13th. Zach Abraham, Bulwark Capital, discusses the latest CPI numbers. City of Louisville files lawsuit against Hyundai, Kia over vehicle thefts. Rudolph Isley, founding member of the Isley Brothers, dies at 84. Muslims proclaim Day of Rage.

Intro: "Welcome to 'That's Absurd,' the podcast where we explore the wild, wacky, and thought-provoking. Today's episode, we're diving into some truly absurd topics. But before we get started, let's kick things off with our Question of the Week: How much should a man spend on a first date? We'll have some surprising answers for you. Now, let's embrace the absurd!" Segment 1: Politics Palestine vs. Israel: We delve into the long-standing conflict between Palestine and Israel, unraveling the complex issues at play and the absurdities that have arisen. Segment 2: Hip-Hop DJ Envy's Real Estate Scandal: We discuss DJ Envy's real estate scandal and the outrageous aspects of this story, as well as the impact on his career. Drake vs. Joe Budden: We explore the absurdity of the ongoing feud between Drake and Joe Budden, contemplating whether Joe failed in his music career and the peculiarities of this rivalry. Drake's Defenders: We analyze the role of Drake's father and Birdman in defending the rapper and how their involvement adds an absurd twist to the narrative. Drake's Subliminals and Name Drops: We break down Drake's recent subliminal references in his music, including his mentions of The Weeknd, Pusha T, Rihanna, and A$AP Rocky, and the absurdity of the hidden messages. 50 Cent and Brother Love: We explore the absurdity of 50 Cent implicating Brother Love in Tupac's murder and the bizarre accusations and speculations. Segment 3: Pop Culture Carlee Russell's Verdict: We cover the absurdity surrounding the trial and verdict of Carlee Russell in a kidnapping hoax case, including the recommended jail time and restitution. Jada Pinkett-Smith's Revelation: We contemplate the absurdity of Jada Pinkett-Smith's revelation that she and Will Smith have been separated since 2016, and the complexities of their relationship. Rudolph Isley's Passing: We acknowledge the absurdity of time and aging as we pay tribute to Rudolph Isley, who passed away at the age of 84. Jawn and Rizz in the Dictionary: We discuss the absurdity and humor of the words "jawn" and "rizz" being added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and what this means for language and culture. Segment 4: The Tea with O.G Nate P O.G Nate P's Exclusive Scoops: Our resident gossip guru, O.G Nate P, delivers the latest absurd celebrity gossip and juicy stories. Segment 5: Sports ESPN NBA's Top 50 List: We examine the absurdity of ranking players in the NBA's Top 50 list, the controversies surrounding the rankings, and the absurdly high expectations these players face. That's a wrap for this episode of 'That's Absurd.' We hope you enjoyed our dive into the world of absurdity in politics, hip-hop, pop culture, and sports. Don't forget to share your own absurd stories and questions, and stay tuned for more absurdity in our next episode. Until then, embrace the absurd!   Leave Voice Message by Clicking Here.

This week, Pete brings you the best in old and new from Belfast. New music comes from Aphrose, Nick Corbin, The Angels Of Libra and Con Brio. There are birthday celebrations for Omar and for Brian Jackson, whilst Pete also pays his respects to Rudolph Isley, who passed away this week. Tune into new broadcasts of the Superfly Funk & Soul Show, LIVE, Friday from 10 AM - 12 PM EST / 3 - 5 PM GMT.For more info visit: https://thefaceradio.com/superfly-funk-and-soul-show///Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the 2nd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Jewish Students on many college campus not feeling safe Retired Major General Bob Dees joins Marc & Kim to discuss what the US can do to recover the hostages that Hamas have taken, if the US will get involved on the ground in this skirmish, and what he thinks of the open border during war time Jennifer Kushinka gives a market update In Other News with Ethan: The Death of Rudolph Isley, Contract negotiations between Actors and Studios have broken down, Couple say they have proof of Big Foot, and Mark Twain's original handwritten manuscript of Tom Sawyer has been restored Coming Up:  Jim Carafano and Paul Berry III

In Other News with Ethan: The Death of Rudolph Isley, Contract negotiations between Actors and Studios have broken down, Couple say they have proof of Big Foot, and Mark Twain's original handwritten manuscript of Tom Sawyer has been restored

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Today on this edition of The Chronicles of Dominic Carter: Dominic talks about the Isley Brothers singer Rudolph Isley dying at the age of 84. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/13/23 - NJ Sen. Bob Menendez has an updated list of charges against him, 3 men involve in the altercation at a Patriots game that led to a man dying of a heart attack are facing assault charges, and the IOC has suspended ROC. We discuss. Honoring the legacy of the Isley Brothers following the passing of Rudolph Isley, two teens are creating 3D-printed limbs for amputees, and a bobcat is on the loose and causing chaos in a small Georgia town. We discuss that, too. Plus, Doug's friend, Spencer Brown, joins today's episode to discuss his recent travels and what it was like being mid=flight en route to Israel and learning about the invasion in real time.Find us online.Website: GoodDayShow.com.Social Media: @GoodDayNetworksThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4342406/advertisement

Rudolph Isley passed away yesterday. Len and Michael play some of the Isley Brothers greatest hits.

Rudolph Isley, founding member of the Isley Brothers is dead at 84...Marc Maron had Chevy Chase on his podcast to talk about Caddyshack...and Adam Sandler is at Climate Pledge tonight!

Hello, I'm Gail Nobles. I've got some sad news today. According to the headlines, Rudolph Isley of the Isley Brothers has passed away at age 84. He was one of the founding members of the Isley Brothers. According to the news, Rudolph died from a heart attack at his home. He wrote and recorded and released the significant recording "Shout" with his brothers landing a deal with RCA records in 1959. "Shout" was inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.Rudolph & his brothers also had other hits like That Lady and It's Your Thing. Following Shout, Rudolph and his brothers recorded for other labels with modest success with exceptions including the top 40 hit, Twist and Shout and the Motown hit This Old Heart Of Mine ( Is Weak For You)I'm Gail Nobles. You're listening to the CB News Break.

Grammy Award, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ~Hits "That Lady" & Chris's Solo Ballad "Still In Love" Start of Our Weekend!!If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you know Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, CHRIS JASPER, an integral member of THE ISLEY BROTHERS during the 1970s and 1980s—their gold and platinum years—from the 3+3 (1973) to Between the Sheets (1983) albums. These were the years when THE ISLEY BROTHERS were a self-produced, self-contained group. If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you have heard the music of CHRIS JASPER, who was primarily responsible for writing and producing all of THE ISLEY BROTHERS music during this time, including such beautiful love songs as “For The Love of You” and “Between the Sheets” and uptempo funk such as “Fight the Power.” His arrangements and instrumentation as a classically-trained musician, and his expertise on the keyboards and synthesizers, are the foundation of the legendary “Isley Brothers Sound.” Re-recorded elements of "That Lady" are incorporated in "i", the lead single of Kendrick Lamar's 2015 album To Pimp a Butterfly. The song won the awards for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 2015 Grammy Awards.When the six members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS disbanded (1984), Marvin and Ernie Isley joined CHRIS JASPER and formed ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY. Without this crucial musical component, THE ISLEY BROTHERS were no longer a self-produced, self-contained group. CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” and musical talents to ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY, and topped the charts singing lead vocals on “Caravan of Love” (1985), a song that was covered by English recording group, the Housemartins, an international #1 pop hit. “Caravan” was also used in commercials as part of a Dodge Caravan advertising campaign. He was also awarded a CEBA Award For Excellence for a Miller Brewing Company commercial. The music for that commercial formed the basis for “Brother to Brother” from the “Different Drummer” album, which supported the anti-apartheid struggle going on in South Africa at that time. His music has also been used in radio and television commercials, most recently “Who's That Lady” (Swiffer) and “Between The Sheets” (L'Oreal). When ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY disbanded (1987), CHRIS JASPER brought his “unique sound” to his own solo projects, topping the charts with “SuperBad,” a song promoting the value of education. CHRIS JASPER has continued to write songs and produce his own R&B/Gospel music, as well as other artists, for his independent record label, Gold City Records (www.goldcitymusic.com). CHRIS JASPER's music has been covered and sampled by hundreds of new and established recording artists, including Whitney Houston, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Fantasia, Will Smith, Alliyah, Queen Latifah, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Natalie Cole, and the list goes on and on. His music has also been used in television and radio commercials. In 1992, CHRIS JASPER, along with the other members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS, was inducted into the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME. Chris Jasper was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 30, 1951, the youngest of seven siblings. While growing up in Cincinnati, Chris studied classical piano starting at the age of 7 years old. After graduating from high school in Cincinnati, he moved to New York to study music composition at the Juilliard School of Music. Chris received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music composition from C.W. Post College in New York, where he studied under noted jazz pianist and composer, Dr. Billy Taylor. He subsequently received a Juris Doctorate degree from Concord University School of Law. THE JASPER/ISLEY CONNECTION The Jasper and Isley families lived in the same apartment complex in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chris's older sister, Elaine, married Rudolph Isley. The three older Isley brothers, Rudolph, O'Kelly and Ronald, formed a vocal trio (“The Isley Brothers”) and relocated to Teaneck, New Jersey. While temporarily living in New Jersey as a teenager, Chris and the two younger Isley brothers, Marvin and Ernie, formed a band, “The Jazzmen Trio”, that played locally in New Jersey. Chris played keyboards, Ernie played guitar and Marvin played the bass. Along with Chris, Ernie and Marvin also attended C.W. Post College in New York. While in college, Chris, Marvin and Ernie played on the older Isley Brothers recordings, including “It's Your Thing”. SOLO CAREER In 1987, Isley-Jasper-Isley disbanded and Chris and Ernie embarked on solo careers. Chris formed his own record label, Gold City Records, and released two albums as a CBS-associated label. His debut single as a solo artist, “Superbad” reached #1 on the R&B charts. Eventually, Marvin and Ernie returned to record under the Isley Brothers group name, and Chris continued his solo career, releasing a total of 9 solo albums to date, including 4 urban contemporary gospel CDs. Chris has also produced a number of artists for his Gold City label, and has worked with such notable artists as Chaka Khan, writing and producing a song for her CK album (“Make It Last”). Chris's music has been covered and sampled by numerous new and established recording artists, including Whitney Houston, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Fantasia, Will Smith, Alliyah, Queen Latifah, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Natalie Cole, and the list goes on and on. The most recent addition to Gold City is Chris's son, Michael Jasper, who released his debut album “Addictive” on the Gold City label in 2010 at the age of 16. “Addictive” was written and recorded by Michael, and co-produced by Chris, who accompanies Michael on the talkbox and background vocals. Michael's is called CD "Dreams". Chris has received numerous gold and platinum albums and music industry awards, including the BET lifetime achievement award. In 1992, Chris, along with the other members of The Isley Brothers, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2016, Chris was awarded the National R&B Society Lifetime Achievement Award, Songwriters Hall of Fame. Chris also received numerous ASCAP awards.. Chris lives in New York with his wife of 40 years, Margie, and his three sons, Christopher, Nicholas and Michael. - See more at: chrisjasper.com © 2023 Building Abundant Success!!2023 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Sometimes an unusual question, asked on the fly at any time anywhere in your life can really throw you.  A stop you in your tracks kinda thing.  This has happened to the Boyz so many times over the years. Usually, while they are deep into a late night of recording conversation in the Homan Studio. After a few sips of firewater and a puff or two of the magic dragon, you forget about the microphone that's only a fist away. You don't even see it anymore.  It's just a conversation between long-time friends. Then all of a sudden, there it is.  A curve ball question nobody anticipated. In this case, the question that kicked it right out of the gate on this episode of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast is on track 1 and it was a simple one posed by Vince.   Do you have a child among your children who you would have to say is your FAV?  No names.  Just do you?  How do you answer it?  Can you answer it?  Especially since the world will hear your answer.  And oh by-the-way you've made the commitment from the very beginning to always “Just Roll Tape” and capture it all no matter what.  And it's at that very kind of moment that you're glad you have a regular in-house studio recording consultant.  In this case, our dear friend Jack Herer whom The Boyz have known for such a long, long, long time.  Whenever a moment like that occurs, you're glad Jack is around before the tape even rolls.  He simply and consistently advises in his own special way to just relax, blow it out, and then fogetaboutit. Just let the tape roll.  And that's just what the Boyz always end up doing.  By-The-Way thanks to the many listeners of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast for pointing your ears in this direction now and then. And remember, you can send along your comments, questions, or topics for the Hamlin Avenue Boyz to ponder:   JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: 1. My Fav 2. HoldEm 3. The Zone 4. T&A 5. Last Words 6. Southern Exposure 7. First Lady Who? 8. WorstEVA MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: 1. “Favorite One” > Revival 2007 / Revival 2007 2. “Black Queen” > Stephen Stills 1968 / Stephen Stills 1970 3. “The Zone” > P.L. 2018 / P.L. 2018 4. No Music 5. “Words” > Madonna 1992 / Madonna 1992 6. “Texas” > Nershi 1995 / The String Cheese Incident 1995 7. “Who's That Lady” > Rudolph Isley & Ronald Isley 1964 / Isley Brothers 1973 8. “Worst Year Ever” > The Way Down 2022 / The Way Down 2022 Recording Engineers / Board Operators:  DB Cooper, Dick Goesinya, Barry MyKockinher, Craven Morehead Producers:  Tiffany Rosedale, Anita Hickey, Ben Dover Recording Studio Consulting: Mr. & Mrs. Jack Herer & Friends Cerveza Cart Attendants: Anita Hardon, Sofonda Peters Transportation: Harley Davidson   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

Sometimes an unusual question, asked on the fly at any time anywhere in your life can really throw you.  A stop you in your tracks kinda thing.  This has happened to the Boyz so many times over the years. Usually, while they are deep into a late night of recording conversation in the Homan Studio. After a few sips of firewater and a puff or two of the magic dragon, you forget about the microphone that's only a fist away. You don't even see it anymore.  It's just a conversation between long-time friends. Then all of a sudden, there it is.  A curve ball question nobody anticipated. In this case, the question that kicked it right out of the gate on this episode of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast is on track 1 and it was a simple one posed by Vince.   Do you have a child among your children who you would have to say is your FAV?  No names.  Just do you?  How do you answer it?  Can you answer it?  Especially since the world will hear your answer.  And oh by-the-way you've made the commitment from the very beginning to always “Just Roll Tape” and capture it all no matter what.  And it's at that very kind of moment that you're glad you have a regular in-house studio recording consultant.  In this case, our dear friend Jack Herer whom The Boyz have known for such a long, long, long time.  Whenever a moment like that occurs, you're glad Jack is around before the tape even rolls.  He simply and consistently advises in his own special way to just relax, blow it out, and then fogetaboutit. Just let the tape roll.  And that's just what the Boyz always end up doing.  By-The-Way thanks to the many listeners of the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast for pointing your ears in this direction now and then. And remember, you can send along your comments, questions, or topics for the Hamlin Avenue Boyz to ponder:   JustRollTape@mail.com Vince Hamlin Edward Hamlin TRACKS: 1.My Fav 2.HoldEm 3. The Zone 4.T&A 5.Last Words 6.Southern Exposure 7.First Lady Who? 8.WorstEVA MUSIC COMPOSITION / PERFORMANCE CREDITS: 1.“Favorite One” > Revival 2007 / Revival 2007 2.“Black Queen” > Stephen Stills 1968 / Stephen Stills 1970 3.“The Zone” > P.L. 2018 / P.L. 2018 4. No Music 5.“Words” > Madonna 1992 / Madonna 1992 6.“Texas” > Nershi 1995 / The String Cheese Incident 1995 7.“Who's That Lady” > Rudolph Isley & Ronald Isley 1964 / Isley Brothers 1973 8.“Worst Year Ever” > The Way Down 2022 / The Way Down 2022 Recording Engineers / Board Operators:  DB Cooper, Dick Goesinya, Barry MyKockinher, Craven Morehead Producers:  Tiffany Rosedale, Anita Hickey, Ben Dover Recording Studio Consulting: Mr. & Mrs. Jack Herer & Friends Cerveza Cart Attendants: Anita Hardon, Sofonda Peters Transportation:Harley Davidson   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-hamlin/message

On this episode of The Jay Sutton Show the whole gang is back together and we get right into the sh*ts of it all. Starting with a Free - Styles For Dummies about nothing at all. We get into T.I. being a crime stopper, Grand Jury indict Donald Trump (will he see time?). Rudy Gobert a snitch, Rudolph Isley coming for everything brother Ron stole. A woman say a man who takes care of another mans kid is weak. Kanye West apologizes in true Kanye form, Adidas drops lawsuit against BLM, reparations could reach 800 billion in Cali. I ask the question what is something a woman can do that turns you on / drives you crazy (my answer

4 years & counting... thanks y'all in the thumbs down army for rocking with us all this time. - mgmt On this week's episode the guys are talking:  - funny & relatable tweets (2:26) - who wins in a Verzuz between 50 Cent & Lil Wayne (7:32) - recapping the Jussie Smollet doc (15:57) - Rudolph Isley is suing Ron Isley for the Isley trademark (22:08) - 6lack finally drops his new album (27:28) - new music from Hit-Boy, Victoria Monet, Jae Skeese & Major Lazer (35:05) - Tik Tok getting banned? (38:22) - Ivy Park & Adidas part ways (51:10) - our weekly reading of Justin LaBoy tweets (74:22) - Ticketmaster is getting sued (56:05) - our weekly reading of Justin LaBoy tweets (57:06)   This week's recommendations: (74:01) NAPPZ: Ted Lasso / Unprisoned / Love Is Blind KINO: Keeping Up With Da Senator / It Is What It Is / John Wick: Chapter 4 NENO: Everything Everywhere All At Once / Skrillex - Don't Get Too Close (LP) / Boldy James - Indiana Jones (LP)   Follow us! IG: www.instagram.com/notsosoftpod Twitter: twitter.com/notsosoftpod Watch us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnF4ubm5az49-Froe0-roxg Follow the guys Neno on IG - www.instagram.com/nenorocwell/ Neno on Twitter - twitter.com/nenorocwell Nappz on IG - www.instagram.com/dasenator Nappz on Twitter - twitter.com/dasenator Nappz on Soundcloud - @dasenator Nappz on Tik Tok - tiktok.com/keepingupwithdasenator Keeping Up With Da Senator - twitch.tv/itsdasenator Kino on IG - www.instagram.com/kinotg Kino on Twitter - twitter.com/kinotg What's The Appeal?: www.youtube.com/whatstheappeal

The JBP begins this episode discussing Spring Break in Miami (14:22) as well as the current beef between Bad Bunny & Devin Booker (19:48). Rudolph Isley is suing his brother Ron over the rights to ‘The Isley Brothers' trademark (29:20), Larsa Pippen & Donald Trump find themselves in the news again (47:09), and Joe gives his recap of the Hulu documentary on Jared from Subway. **SPOILER ALERT** A busy week in TV land as the gang discusses Amazon Prime's new show ‘Swarm' as well as other finales like ‘Your Honor' (1:05:30). Also, the guys talk about their current health (1:26:38), Part of the Show (2:03:00), + MORE! Sleeper Picks: Joe | Mac Ayres - “If You're Feeling Lost” Ice | Money Man (feat. Babyface Ray) - “Drums” Parks | Jay Royale (feat. Styles P & DJ Crypt) - “End Game” Ish | Alex Vaughn (feat. Ari Lennox) - “Demon Time (Remix)” Melyssa | Kilo Kish - “Elegance”

On Tuesday, the RSMS crew talked about how 52% of people in America snore or their partner snores. The crew gave some tips on how to stop snoring. Nick Cannon is still in love with Mariah Carey and says even though their marriage has ended, she is still the love of his life. Michael Jordan told Ben Affleck that the only one that could play his mother is Viola Davis, in the movie Air directed by Affleck. Tokyo Tony is calling people “clowns” for praising her daughter, Blac Chyna, for getting rid of her implants. She has also said many other disparaging words about her daughter. Rickey Smiley thinks that she may need some therapy or something. The Isley Brothers' are feuding. Rudolph Isley is suing Ronald Isley for the rights to The Isley Brothers' names. They said they were supposed to be 50/50 partners but Ronald has applied and gotten the trademark by himself. Jeff Johnson is back on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to talk about 3 Things We Need To Know with Jeff Johnson. Also, what is something the opposite sex doesn't know about each other? Find out with the RSMS crew AND MUCH MORE!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the classic Isley Brothers era from 1973-1983. This is the era in which Ronald, Marvin, Ernie, O'Kelly & Rudolph Isley alongside Rudolph's brother-in-law Chris Jasper formed a 6 man band that revolutionized soul ballads to another level. We discuss the brilliance of Chris Jasper's songwriting, Ernie's guitar playing & the unforgettable lead singing voice of Ronald's. A must listen FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @ROBERTSILVA5768

Episode eighty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Shout” by the Isley Brothers, and the beginnings of a career that would lead to six decades of hit singles. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Tell Laura I Love Her” by Ray Peterson. Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/ —-more—-  Resources As always, I’ve created a Mixcloud streaming playlist with full versions of all the songs in the episode.   Amazingly, there are no books on the Isley Brothers, unless you count a seventy-two page self-published pamphlet by Rudolph Isley’s daughter, so I’ve had to piece this together from literally dozens of different sources. The ones I relied on most were this section of a very long article on Richie Barrett, this interview with Ronald Isley, and Icons of R&B and Soul by Bob Gulla.  The information on Hugo and Luigi comes mostly from two books — Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke by Peter Guralnick, and  Godfather of the Music Business: Morris Levy by Richard Carlin. There are many compilations of the public-domain recordings of the Isleys. This one seems the most complete. Patreon This podcast is brought to you by the generosity of my backers on Patreon. Why not join them? Transcript Today we’re going to take one of our rare looks — at this point in the story anyway — at an act that is still touring today. Indeed, when I started writing this script back in February, I started by saying that I would soon be seeing them live in concert, as I have a ticket for an Isley Brothers show in a couple of months. Of course, events have overtaken that, and it’s extremely unlikely that anyone will be going to any shows then, but it shows a fundamental difference between the Isley Brothers and most of the other acts we’ve looked at, as even those who are still active now mostly concentrate on performing locally rather than doing international tours playing major venues. Of course, the version of the Isley Brothers touring today isn’t quite the same as the group from the 1950s, but Ronald Isley, the group’s lead singer, remains in the group — and, indeed, has remained artistically relevant, with collaborations with several prominent hip-hop artists. The Isleys had top forty hits in the sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties, and two thousands, and as recently as 2006 they had an album go to number one on the R&B charts. But today, we’re going to look back at the group’s very first hit, from 1959. [Excerpt: The Isley Brothers, “Shout”] The Isley Brothers were destined to be a vocal group even before they were born, indeed even before their parents were married. When O’Kelly Isley senior was discussing his marriage proposal with his future in-laws, he told his father-in-law-to-be that he intended to have four sons, and that they were going to be the next Mills Brothers. Isley Sr had been a vaudeville performer himself, and as with so many family groups the Isleys seem to have gone into the music business more to please their parents than because they wanted to do it themselves. As it turned out, O’Kelly and Sallye Isley had six children, all boys, and the eldest four of them did indeed form a vocal group. Like many black vocal groups in the early fifties, they were a gospel group, and O’Kelly Jr, Rudolph, Ronald, and Vernon Isley started performing around the churches in Cincinnati as teenagers, having been trained by their parents. They appeared on Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour, the popular TV talent show which launched the careers of many entertainers, and won — their prize was a jewelled watch, which the boys would take turns wearing. But then tragedy struck. Vernon, the youngest of the four singing Isleys, and the one who was generally considered to be far and away the most talented singer in the group, was hit by a car and killed while he was riding his bike, aged only thirteen. The boys were, as one would imagine, devastated by the death of their little brother, and they also thought that that should be the end of their singing career, as Vernon had been their lead singer. It would be two years before they would perform live again. By all accounts, their parents put pressure on them during that time, telling them that it would be the only way to pay respect to Vernon. Eventually a compromise was reached between parents and brothers — Ron agreed that he would attempt to sing lead, if in turn the group could stop singing gospel music and start singing doo-wop songs, like the brothers’ favourite act Billy Ward and the Dominoes. We’ve talked before about how Billy Ward & The Dominoes were a huge influence on the music that became soul, with hit records like “Have Mercy Baby”: [Excerpt: Billy Ward and the Dominoes, “Have Mercy Baby”] Both Ward’s original lead singer Clyde McPhatter and McPhatter’s later replacement Jackie Wilson sang in a style that owed a lot to the church music that the young Isleys had also been performing, and so it was natural for them to make the change to singing in the style of the Dominoes. As soon as Ronald Isley started singing lead, people started making comparisons both to McPhatter and to Wilson. Indeed, Ronald has talked about McPhatter as being something of a mentor figure for the brothers, teaching them how to sing, although it’s never been clear exactly at what point in their career they got to know McPhatter. But their real mentor was a much less well-known singer, Beulah Bryant. The three eldest Isley brothers, O’Kelly, Rudolph, and Ronald, met Bryant on the bus to New York, where they were travelling to try and seek their fortunes. Bryant was one of the many professional blues shouters who never became hugely well known, but who managed to have a moderately successful career from the fifties through to the eighties, mostly in live performances, though she did make a handful of very listenable records: [Excerpt: Beulah Bryant, “What Am I Gonna Do?”] When they got to New York, while they had paid in advance for somewhere to stay, they were robbed on their second day in the city and had no money at all. But Bryant had contacts in the music industry, and started making phone calls for her young proteges, trying to get them bookings. At first she was unsuccessful, and the group just hung around the Harlem Apollo and occasionally performed at their amateur nights. Eventually, though, Bryant got Nat Nazzaro to listen to them over the phone. Nazzaro was known as “the monster agent” — he was one of the most important booking agents in New York, but he wasn’t exactly fair to his young clients. He would book a three-person act, but on the contracts the act would consist of four people — Nazzaro would be the fourth person, and he would get an equal share of the performance money, as well as getting his normal booking agent’s share. Nazzaro listened to the Isleys over the phone, and then he insisted they come and see him in person, because he was convinced that they had been playing a record down the phone rather than singing to him live. When he found out they really did sound like that, Nazzaro started getting them the kind of bookings they could only dream of — they went from having no money at all to playing on Broadway for $750 a week, and then playing the Apollo for $950 a week, at least according to O’Kelly Isley Jr’s later recollection. This was an astonishing sum of money to a bunch of teenagers in the late 1950s. But they still hadn’t made a record, and their sets were based on cover versions of songs by other people, things like “Rock and Roll Waltz” by Kay Starr: [Excerpt: Kay Starr, “Rock and Roll Waltz”] It was hardly the kind of material they would later become famous for. And nor was their first record. They had signed to a label called Teenage Records, a tiny label owned by two former musicians, Bill “Bass” Gordon and Ben Smith. As you might imagine, there were a lot of musicians named Ben Smith and it’s quite difficult to sort out which was which — even Marv Goldberg, who normally knows these things, seems confused about which Ben Smith this was, describing him as a singer on one page and a sax player on another page. As Ben Smith the sax player seems to have played on some records for Teenage, it was probably him, in which case this Ben Smith probably also played alto sax for Lucky Millinder’s band and wrote the hit “I Dreamed I Dwelt in Harlem” for Glenn Miller: [Excerpt: The Glenn Miller Orchestra, “I Dreamed I Dwelt in Harlem”] It’s more certain exactly who Bill “Bass” Gordon was — he was the leader of Bill “Bass” Gordon and the Colonials, who had recorded the doo-wop track “Two Loves Have I”: [Excerpt: Bill “Bass” Gordon and the Colonials, “Two Loves Have I”] Smith and Gordon signed the Isley Brothers to Teenage Records, and in June 1957 the first Isley Brothers single, “Angels Cried”, came out: [Excerpt: The Isley Brothers, “Angels Cried”] Unfortunately, the single didn’t have any real success, and the group decided that they wanted to record for a better label. According to O’Kelly Isley they got some resistance from Teenage Records, who claimed to have them under contract — but the Isley Brothers knew better. They had signed a contract, certainly, but then the contract had just been left on a desk after they’d signed it, rather than being filed, and they’d swiped it from the desk when no-one was looking. Teenage didn’t have a copy of the contract, so had no proof that they had ever signed the Isley Brothers, and the brothers were free to move on to another label. They chose to sign to Gone Records, one of the family of labels that was owned and run by George Goldner. Goldner assigned Richie Barrett, his talent scout, producer, and arranger, to look after the Isleys, as he had previously done with Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers and the Chantels, as well as his own group the Valentines: [The Valentines, “The Woo Woo Train”] By this point, Barrett had established an almost production-line method of making records. He would block-book a studio and some backing musicians for up to twenty-four hours, get as many as ten different vocal groups into the studio, and record dozens of tracks in a row, usually songs written by either group members or by Barrett. The Isleys’ first record with Barrett, “Don’t Be Jealous”, was a fairly standard doo-wop ballad, written by Ron Isley: [Excerpt: The Isley Brothers, “Don’t Be Jealous”] There’s some suggestion that Barrett is also singing on that recording with the group — it certainly sounds like there are four voices on there, not just three. Either way, the song doesn’t show much of the style that the Isley Brothers would later make their own. Much more like their later recordings was the B-side, another Ronald Isley song, which could have been a classic in the Coasters’ mould had it not been for the lyrics, which were an attempt at a hip rewriting of “Old McDonald”: [Excerpt: The Isley Brothers, “Rockin’ McDonald”] They were nearly there, but not quite. The next single, “I Wanna Know”, came closer — you can hear they were clearly trying to incorporate elements of other people’s successful records — Ronald Isley’s vocal owes a lot to Little Richard, while the piano playing has the same piano “ripping” that Jerry Lee Lewis had made his own. But you can also hear the style that would make them famous coming to the fore. But they were not selling records, and Richie Barrett was stretched very thin. A few more singles were released on Gone (often pairing a previously-released track with a new B-side) but nothing was successful enough to justify them staying on with Goldner’s label. But just as they’d moved from a micro-indie label to a large indie without having had any success, now they were going to move from a large indie to a major label, still not having had a hit. They took one of their records to Hugo and Luigi at RCA records, and the duo signed them up. Hugo and Luigi were strange, strange, figures in popular music in the 1950s. They were two cousins, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, who were always known by their first names, and had started out making children’s records before being hired by Mercury Records, where they would produce, among other things, the cover versions by Georgia Gibbs of black records that we’ve talked about previously, and which were both ethically and musically appalling: [Excerpt: Georgia Gibbs, “Dance With Me Henry”] After a couple of years of consistently producing hits, they got tempted away from Mercury by Morris Levy, who was setting up a new label, Roulette, with George Goldner and Alan Freed. Goldner and Freed quickly dropped out of the label, but Hugo and Luigi ended up having a fifty percent stake in the new label. While they were there, they showed they didn’t really get rock and roll music at all — they produced follow-up singles by a lot of acts who’d had hits before they started working with Hugo and Luigi, but stopped as soon as the duo started producing them, like Frankie Lymon: [Excerpt: Frankie Lymon, “Goodie Goodie”] But they still managed to produce a string of hits like “Honeycomb” by Jimmie Rodgers (who is not either the blues singer or the country singer of the same name), which went to number one: [Excerpt: Jimmie Rogers, “Honeycomb”] And they also recorded their own tracks for Roulette, like the instrumental Cha-Hua-Hua: [Excerpt: Hugo and Luigi, “Cha-Hua-Hua”] After a year or so with Roulette, they were in turn poached by RCA — Morris Levy let them go so long as they gave up their shares in Roulette for far less than they were worth. At RCA they continued their own recording career, with records like “Just Come Home”: [Excerpt: Hugo and Luigi, “Just Come Home”] They also produced several albums for Perry Como. So you would think that they would be precisely the wrong producers for the Isley Brothers. And the first record they made with the trio would tend to suggest that there was at least some creative difference there. “I’m Gonna Knock on Your Door” was written by Aaron Schroeder and Sid Wayne, two people who are best known for writing some of the less interesting songs for Elvis’ films, and has a generic, lightweight, backing track — apart from an interestingly meaty guitar part. The vocals have some power to them, and the record is pleasant, and in some ways even ground-breaking — it doesn’t sound like a late fifties record as much as it does an early sixties one, and one could imagine, say, Gerry and the Pacemakers making a substantially identical record. But it falls between the stools of R&B and pop, and doesn’t quite convince as either: [Excerpt: The Isley Brothers, “I’m Gonna Knock on Your Door”] That combination of a poppy background and soulful vocals would soon bear a lot of fruit for another artist Hugo and Luigi were going to start working with, but it didn’t quite work for the Isleys yet. But their second single for RCA was far more successful. At this point the Isleys were a more successful live act than recording act, and they would mostly perform songs by other people, and one song they performed regularly was “Lonely Teardrops”, the song that Berry and Gwen Gordy and Roquel Davis had written for Jackie Wilson: [Excerpt: Jackie Wilson, “Lonely Teardrops”] The group would perform that at the end of their shows, and they started to extend it, with Ron Isley improvising as the band vamped behind him, starting with the line “say you will” from Wilson’s song. He’d start doing a call and response with his brothers, singing a line and getting them to sing the response “Shout”. These improvised, extended, endings to the song got longer and longer, and got the crowds more and more excited, and they started incorporating elements from Ray Charles records, too, especially “What’d I Say” and “I Got a Woman”. When they got back to New York at the end of the tour, they told Hugo and Luigi how well these performances, which they still thought of as just long performances of “Lonely Teardrops”, had gone. The producers suggested that if they went down that well, what they should do is cut out the part that was still “Lonely Teardrops” and just perform the extended tag. As it turned out, they kept in a little of “Lonely Teardrops” — the “Say you will, say you will” line — and the resulting song, like Ray Charles’ similar call-and-response based “What’d I Say”, was split over two sides of a single, as “Shout (Parts One and Two)”: [Excerpt: The Isley Brothers, “Shout (Parts One and Two)”] That was nothing like anything that Hugo and Luigi had ever produced before, and it became the Isley Brothers’ first chart hit, reaching number forty-seven. More importantly for them, the song was credited to the three brothers, so they made money from the cover versions of the song that charted much higher. In the USA, Joey Dee and the Starliters made number six in 1962 with their version: [Excerpt: Joey Dee and the Starliters, “Shout”] In the UK, Lulu and the Luvvers made number seven in 1964: [Excerpt: Lulu and the Luvvers, “Shout”] And in Australia, Johnny O’Keefe released his version only a month after the Isleys released theirs, and reached number two: [Excerpt: Johnny O’Keefe, “Shout”] Despite all these cover versions, the Isleys’ version remains the definitive one, and itself ended up selling over a million copies, though it never broke into the top forty. It was certainly successful enough that it made sense to record an album. Unfortunately, for the album, also titled Shout!, the old Hugo and Luigi style came out, and apart from one new Isleys original, “Respectable”, which became their next single, the rest of the album was made up of old standards, rearranged in the “Shout!” style. Sometimes, this almost worked, as on “Ring-A-Ling A-Ling (Let The Wedding Bells Ring)”, whose words are close enough to Little Richard-style gibberish that Ronald Isley could scream them effectively. But when the Isleys take on Irving Berlin’s “How Deep is the Ocean” or “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”, neither the song nor the group are improved by the combination. They released several more singles on RCA, but none of them repeated the success of “Shout!”. At this point they moved across to Atlantic, where they started working with Leiber and Stoller. Leiber and Stoller kept them recording old standards as B-sides, but for the A-sides they went back to gospel-infused soul party songs, like the Leiber and Stoller song “Teach Me How To Shimmy” and the Isleys’ own “Standing On The Dance Floor”, a rewrite of an old gospel song called “Standing at the Judgment”: [Excerpt: The Isley Brothers, “Standing on the Dance Floor”] But none of these songs scraped even the bottom of the charts, and the brothers ended up leaving Atlantic after a year, and signing with a tiny label, Scepter. After having moved from a tiny indie label to a large indie to a major label, they had now moved back down from their major label to a large indie to a tiny indie. They were still a great live act, but they appeared to be a one-hit wonder. But all that was about to change, when they recorded a cover version of a flop single inspired by their one hit, combined with a dance craze. The Isley Brothers were about to make one of the most important records of the 1960s, but “Twist and Shout” is a story for another time.