From minutes 16 to 18, the audio is a tab bit off(by 5 secs). This happened during the process of uploading from my editing program to youtube. I hope this doesn't take away from your experience with the video.
@warrendoris9669 Жыл бұрын
Good job!👍🏽
@Yellow-et1ig Жыл бұрын
What a great VIDEO👏🏼🏆👀the research you did🏆🏆🏆, this is my first time seeing videos, you won me over👑👀💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@minyonnestraughter3544 Жыл бұрын
I love ❤️ seeing and reading about legend groups...I grew up listening to the isley Brothers in the 60s...so keep up the great works on all of our legendary groups
@xxcrump2640 Жыл бұрын
Isley brothers wasn't a band, they were/are a group.
@tanjonzou9840Ай бұрын
OK good drother: do one on the Dramatics; the Delfonics, the New Birth, Ohio Players tell your story the way Black folks can
@cedricroney1475 Жыл бұрын
The thing about the Isleys band is that in their prime they had no weakness. They could do any genre.
@Elwrt455 Жыл бұрын
The Isley Brothers are the only act to have hits during the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, & 00's
@charlesurdy-barnes413 Жыл бұрын
and as pointed out in the video: the twenty twentys
@thomasanderson38927 күн бұрын
They are the rare band that are considered the true Hit Machine. Every decade, new magic appears.
@DeliCaines Жыл бұрын
Ron Isley has one of the most outstanding voices i ever heard.
@Mikigator11 ай бұрын
Weird enough he wasn’t the original lead.. isn’t that weird
@ericapatillo6355 Жыл бұрын
The Isley Brothers are probably the only group from the 1950s and 1960s that’s popular with the younger generation.
@hagnuj107010 ай бұрын
It was my understanding that Elton John was picked up, while JIMI Hendrix was dropped for their UK Tour.
@thomasanderson38927 күн бұрын
@@hagnuj1070 They are inspiring and the main reason why they are loved by the youth because, HipHop grew up with them, they are like the stylish uncles with soul.
@calebdouglas7622 Жыл бұрын
The greatest family group. Chris Jasper definitely deserves credit for creating some of those great hits.
@thaxdrugdealer1988 Жыл бұрын
Whoa, I say the same thing, he's never mentioned, look at my comment
@calebdouglas7622 Жыл бұрын
@@thaxdrugdealer1988 He also did his own version of For The Love Of You and it’s even better than the original kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3acimiZl7-DbM0
@riverlife2379 Жыл бұрын
CHRIS JASPER WAS PART OF THE ISLEYS 3+3 KELLY RUDOLPH RONALD AND ERNIE MARVIN CHRIS JASPER THE YOUNG ONES HAD TO FIGHT TO BE HEARD... ESPECIALLY CHRIS JASPER STRUCK OUT ON HIS OWN... JB ok
@jonjones7137 Жыл бұрын
Think they fell out....
@riverlife2379 Жыл бұрын
@@jonjones7137 Yep yep...but the money 🤑 made did not fall out...HALF EDDIE HALF.. jb
@aaronj.brooks1977 Жыл бұрын
The Isley Brothers has been making good music for decades a lot music artists covered their songs and of course The Isley’s covered some of artistes songs too as well and they are still doing their thing. R. I. P. to ones that they lost Vernon, O’Kelly , and Marvin 🙏🏾
@ceemac5656Ай бұрын
Iconic!, Rest in Peace; O'Kelly, Rudolph, Marvin (the beautiful). Chris changed the game for the Isley sound, handsome and Brilliant!! Ernie and Ron, pure talent! Real R&B legacy music. May God bless you Chris, Ernie and Ron, stay healthy and retain your joy and peace. Someday we will all be caught up, and we will see our love ones again. ❤
@williamfeilhauer2667 Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Cincinnati, live here to this day. Started playing drums in 61. Started playing free shows with different groups on fountain Square. The Isleys would pull up in their caddys get out watch. Talk about being nervous, okelly , Rudy were the coolest guys you could ever meet. They would watch the show and tell you where you needed to improve And they were right every time. They would tell us about the latest tour or record release. They never forget their old friends in the hood trying to make it and they would help were ever they could. Bootsy Collins the same way.
@jacobmiller6317 Жыл бұрын
Damn I’m jealous! nice story man, in all seriousness and shout out to you for doing what you love
@jahleeleli3280 Жыл бұрын
Ernie was my primary influence on guitar before I switched to drums. To this day, when white guitar cats start espousing praise on Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page & then they mention Jimi (Hendrix) in a tag-along fashion, I AM quick to quiz them about Ernie Isley so that the brother & his brothers get the musical respect that is just due. The Isley Brothers were the perfect sonic blend between R&B/Soul, Funk & Rock. Their classic "Fight The Power" was a game changer for me. 🎵🎵🎵
@charlesrobinson7469 Жыл бұрын
Ernie Isley was the first influence on my life. (at 4yrs old). Hearing the solos on "Who's that Lady/Climbing up the Ladder" made me want a guitar. I eventually moved on to "THE MAN"Jimi Hendrix, but Ernie/the Isley's were my starting point. Of course, I still Love Them very much.👍
@chrisclermont456 Жыл бұрын
In the Isley Brothers "3+3" era (the 70s), Ernie had a different color Fender Stratocaster on every cover while Marvin did the same with a Fender Jazz Bass. Somehow, it never occurred to the Fender Musical Instrument Company to give the band an instrument endorsement despite the parent company, CBS, distributing the Isley's T-Neck label imprint and LPs!! To this day, no Jimi Hendrix Strat exists!! There's a Clapton, SRV, Beck, and David Gilmore models along with a host of Strats from bands no one has ever heard of, but no Hendrix model? I was told by a company rep once black artist endorsements don't translate into sales. Really?!
@charlesrobinson7469 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisclermont456 great insight. The way I see it, We are endorsed by the most High. Money is not Our God(although for some of us, different discussion, different rant).
@jahleeleli3280 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisclermont456 that's exactly WHY I tell my music theory/drum students that racism exists in the musical realms (education, industry, history, instrument manufacturers, etc.) just like it does in the rest of this country's fabric. Being a musician does not translate into racial/cultural immunity; matter of fact, quite the opposite!
@billyjacc Жыл бұрын
I love Ernie... People act as though the white acts have the best musicians. Not saying any genre is interior, but many of these dudes ( especially Rock Heads) continuously skip over musicians like Ernie, Prince, Larry Graham, Bootsy, and my favorite axe molester Mike " Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton
@brianward7508 Жыл бұрын
Extreme recognition is deserved for this group.
@hagnuj107010 ай бұрын
Hood Legends eternal. The mainstream turned their backs on these maestros of music which is fine to me.
@mariahlikethewind Жыл бұрын
I am glad you put this out. Younger people do not realize that they are one of the most talented musicians of the last 60 years. When you hear their music from the 50's, 60's, & 70's; and realize they have had hits in every decade; it is amazing. How they would take Rock music and add some funk and soul w/o changing the essence of the songs was and is excellent. They continue to inspire. My all time favorite group!!!!
@brahmabkitty03 Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to know some of their biggest hits were recorded independently with distribution!!! That’s how you do it!!!
@funkyworm6517 Жыл бұрын
You couldn't touch them in the 70s, when Chris Jasper added those compkex, phat synthesized lines, along with Ernie and Marvin...
@oRuTRa45 Жыл бұрын
Say it again!
@eleanorferguson9857 Жыл бұрын
They can't do nothing with them today
@DwayneIsK1NG Жыл бұрын
13:56 I think this is where they were at their full powers. For the Love of You and Between the Sheets are certified Hood Classics
@funkyworm6517 Жыл бұрын
@@DwayneIsK1NG My favourite is the album,"Go For Your Guns" from 1977. Bass heavy, funky jams, melodic slow cuts. And Chris Jasper is just plain wicked on"The Pride"...
@eleanorferguson9857 Жыл бұрын
@@DwayneIsK1NG I agree
@smonelh Жыл бұрын
I love that you play every song you mention. Nearly no other channel does this! Thank you.
@thedonbishop552 ай бұрын
Word. It makes a huge difference.
@Bigeazy87 Жыл бұрын
I grew up hearing the Beatles version of Twist and Shout. My sister had all the 70s classics. Contagious and Mr. Biggs is still one of the best musical sagas of pop and R&B music. Jimi Hendrix came up through them. The Isley Brothers place in history is set forever!
@hagnuj107010 ай бұрын
Elton John was picked up as keyboardist while Jimi got the boot for their UK tour 1964. This only spurred Jimi on to greater things to come.
@genethanthony5977 Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite groups from the 70’s they’re were truly a hot item back in the day, I believe my oldest brother who has now passed on to glory bought every album they produced back then ❤
@generalinformation3507 Жыл бұрын
Great piece, I absolutely love the Isley brothers. They definitely never got their true flowers, One of the greatest musical groups ever🎤🔥💖
@deloreswillis9224 Жыл бұрын
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy❤
@timothybright70649 ай бұрын
I really hope a Movie Will be produced While the remaining Isley Brothers are Still alive!
@mariesisneros538811 ай бұрын
My dad was a huge Isley’s fan and as I was surrounded by it I began to love em too! So many favorites ❤ Footsteps In The Dark, Hello It’s Me, Shout, Summer Breeze, you’re All I Need…. There’s just too many
@maryalalim6454 Жыл бұрын
The of the best groups of all time hands down
@deandreray3500 Жыл бұрын
Wow their brother must have had an amazing voice for him to be the lead singer over Ronald. Just a fun fact the Isley brothers gave Elton John his first start playing keyboards for them on tour!
@thedonbishop552 ай бұрын
Wow, had no idea about Elton John. Learn something new today.
@cjsansoo7 Жыл бұрын
You did such a great job on this video. I have been a fan of the Isley brothers since the early 70's. I learned so much about one of my favorite groups. I have no choice but to subscribe to your channel. Keep it up my young brother!!!
@WBPTV Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@edwinhargrave679 Жыл бұрын
Chris jasper was a huge plus to the isley brothers because of his keyboard and production skills.
@apprentessjgooden2263 Жыл бұрын
He played the drums too, on some of their biggest jams.
@TooSkinnyKenny Жыл бұрын
Ron Isley said Motown was a very unpleasant experience for the Isleys and it's the first time I've ever heard anyone make negative comments about Holland Dozier Holland.
@wavywade504 Жыл бұрын
This was cool as a fan of the Isley Brothers I never knew that Jimi Hendrix was apart of the group at one point but you a new subscriber bro 🙌🏾🙏🏾💪🏾
@michele462 Жыл бұрын
Yesss. I am looking forward to this video.
@randelldavis578 Жыл бұрын
In the sixties my dad had several of there records and that's when I first heard of them but fight the power was the first record that I bought of them. Harvest of the world was my first eight track and go for your guns was my first album.
@1soFortunate Жыл бұрын
The Beatles said that? Wow, I'm surprised I was born in the 50s and remember the Isley Brothers singing and doing concerts at the beach and Howard Theater in the Washington DC area in the 60s. They really took off when they got with Motown. There are so many songs that it would take a longer video to mention all of them, oh yes
@WBPTV Жыл бұрын
Yes they had tooooo many hits. If I included every hit this video would’ve been at least 40 minutes
@crencottrell7849 Жыл бұрын
I still jam to Ron Isley's "Contagious" (the music video is still funny too) 😁
@ronaldcadoree9549 Жыл бұрын
I played 3+3 for my 18 year old he was blown away😊
@oRuTRa45 Жыл бұрын
Raising him right. 💪🏾
@brahmabkitty03 Жыл бұрын
I love love love an Isley ballad! Especially Don’t Say Goodnight, Make Me Say It Again!
@michele462 Жыл бұрын
WBPTV, you did it again. This is an excellent video about The Isley Brothers. I like so many of their songs, I can not list them. Keep bringing EXCELLENT videos. 🔥🔥🔥🏆👍❤💯
@robertromero292810 ай бұрын
Great Documentary, like that you include snippets of the actual songs. Genius
@kingkbtv Жыл бұрын
Great video The Isley Brothers had catalogs of hit for decades
@troynewly Жыл бұрын
Glad to learn Paul McCartney acknowledged them, for the Beatles cover of Twist and Shout was a first big hit for them. That song should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame years before it was. When folks say the Beatles are the best group ever, I always assert the Isleys were big hit recording artists before AND after this so called "best" group from Liverpool. Indeed, blood is thicker!
@ronaldwilliams4954 Жыл бұрын
The Beatles are far from so-called they are great extremely and that's not taken away from The Isley Brothers but the Beatles way up there Sergeant Pepper's lonely heart club band magical mystery tour The White album in the famous Abbey road and let it be!
@VintageAndersonMusic Жыл бұрын
@@ronaldwilliams4954 The Beatles are not better than the Isley Brothers.
@latashawalker68019 ай бұрын
I love me some Isley Brothers
@glenroybrome2812 Жыл бұрын
The hitmakers for this group was CHRIS JASPER......ANGELA WINBUSH and R KELLY..
@rvk8991 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Ernie was such an underrated guitar player.
@thedonbishop552 ай бұрын
“Is”. He’s still alive.😂
@anthonyjett2321 Жыл бұрын
My grandmother use to babysit the Isley Brothers back in the 1940's in Lincoln Heights,Ohio a neighborhood within Cincinnati. They were good friends with my eldest uncle and they grew up together before they left Ohio for New Jersey. RIH Grandma and Uncle Kendall.
@marvinwhittaker Жыл бұрын
"For The Love Of You" is my favorite song by The Isley Brothers. I always thought that Al Green sung that song because they sound just alike, that's when I was younger.
@mrmaxxx94 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest bands ever,decades and talk about staying fresh incredible talent. Respect. From twist and shout to Mr.Biggs Respect
@sistervluv3556 Жыл бұрын
Well done. I learned a lot that I had not known before.
@mikkifarmer9626 Жыл бұрын
The Isley Brothers are musical icons, hands down. Some of their classic hits were redone by other artists and should be considered the grandest of compliments because their music 🎼 has stood the test of time. Plus, The Isley Brothers are one of most sampled artists of all time by hip hop legends in their own right. That’s the impact and influence that The Isleys had on the culture has we know it. I don’t think that it can be any type of discussion about music without mentioning The Isley Brothers. Their contribution to music will never be forgotten.
@susanharris688811 ай бұрын
Many artists have sampled from them also...
@roberttourville5219 Жыл бұрын
These brothers made history with there strength will to win hard work ethic never say die effort and always working on different sounds musically American music legends
@lisapatterson6934 Жыл бұрын
Go For Your Gun album hit number 1 and still untouchable to this day.
@jamesbryant3654 Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, maybe their best album and one of the best albums of 1977. I still think 1977 soul/r&b was the best year for music. Go and check out the albums that came out that year. Incredible year.
@phylliswilliams6629 Жыл бұрын
SHALOM BROTHA THE ISLEY BROTHAS ARE TRULY IN THE TOP 3 OF MY FAVORITE GROUPS. TEMPTATIONS,EARTH WIND AND FIRE. WOULD YOU DO MORE ON THIER FAMILY,WIFE,CHILDREN AND ARE ANY CHILDREN OR HAVE FOLLOWED IN THIER FATHERS FOOTSTEPS. GREAT WORK KEEP BRINGING IT TO OUR PEOPLE!!🤎
@HarryBritt-vg3ytАй бұрын
Personaly think the Isley Brothers ruled the 70s Who's that lady and many more any time they were in Houston i was there i had a chance to see them for the 5th time for the June tenth celebration my Favorite band.
@AddLoveTM126 Жыл бұрын
Young Man, You are to be Highly Commended for Your Stellar Presentation, Cohesiveness; and Thorough Research, of these Legendary, Talented Recording Artist Entertainers!❤👑👏🏼🤩The Isley Brothers are Definitely one of My ALL time Favorites, having hailed out of My Home State, Ohio!🎉I had all but forgotten about "I Guess I'll Always Love You" one of My Favorite songs!😢 I have worked With Mr. James Brown, Michael Jackson; as well as Many other Talents in The Music Industry, so Your Channel is Now My Favorite!🥰Thanks A Million, Love; And Perpetual Success!👑❤😎
@michaelf2686 Жыл бұрын
I started listening to the Isley Brothers after I heard Ice Cube's song. Shout out to WBPTV!!!!!!!
@FireFull8 Жыл бұрын
You must be a. Youngter 😅❤
@TheWonderfuldre10 ай бұрын
Brother! Thank you for this very in depth and informative video. The Isley's have always been my favorite group, and Ernie is my FAVORITE guitarist ever. I was aware of their catalog but never explored the 60's era.
@soniatorres5227 Жыл бұрын
The great Isley brothers . Just found ur channel yesterday and glad I did. I have lots of history to catch up on. Thanks for the history of the greats
@MHGisDAmovement Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite bands and I’m 33 …so happy you did this bro
@obedirect5491 Жыл бұрын
Legendary, multi-genre group for over 6 decades!
@naremhudson44809 ай бұрын
Great Job!!!🫡
@stookeyslaughter Жыл бұрын
Good video!! Your artist/group knowledge is very good. Very informative. So on point!
@WBPTV Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you
@eloiseboone4115 Жыл бұрын
Love me some Ernie on the guitar. He looks the same.
@saj8 Жыл бұрын
Props to the Isleys for keeping the spirit of Jimi Hendrix alive.
@dyrldouglas208711 күн бұрын
I wore out 3 copies of 3+3, Live it up was a chart topper. Good job researching.
@jaeboston8455 Жыл бұрын
Well researched and I had forgotten how great there so many cover songs were.
@stevetalley5800 Жыл бұрын
Great piece. I have more Isley songs downloaded than James Brown! And James is the MAN! Why wasn't Chris Jasper mentioned more? He's a master on the keyboards!
@myalarue8724 Жыл бұрын
I really like this video about the Isleys. I didn't know they were with Motown. Great video. #Fight the power.
@WBPTV Жыл бұрын
Glad Your Enjoyed It! Stay Tuned For More!
@sonyamoyler9237 Жыл бұрын
Awesome 😍 love it! Thank you ❣️
@darricklampkin57 Жыл бұрын
The Isley Brothers are the best every. My favorite favorite group
@tiana6691 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the Isley Brothers🔥
@michaelcoffey7362 Жыл бұрын
Good video 🥰
@angelicamichelle1646 Жыл бұрын
I loved the isle brothers!!! Thank you I had no idea their history or that they were actually brothers
@MattThompson-ze7ny8 ай бұрын
The Isley's are #1. Now and Forever
@sylanderhopkins6665 Жыл бұрын
So many hits
@groovyastronaut5079 Жыл бұрын
Great work on the his video
@inmindcanidate1884 Жыл бұрын
Really love all the old school ,Ireally didn't get into the recent stuff after the late 80s
@lakesiabeavers4161 Жыл бұрын
Great video… the Isley brothers are the Goat… many of us has been made to their music! Keep it up, I Love your videos. I want a video of Chaka
@stangmaine277 ай бұрын
Greatest band ever!
@marciawade3129 Жыл бұрын
Awesome presentation!!! Well done!!!
@bjw3243 Жыл бұрын
Such a great band!❤
@macklanet.v.578 Жыл бұрын
The COLDEST period!
@earlgoodlett7593 Жыл бұрын
great group
@Southernman-ud4jl Жыл бұрын
My father grew up with them in Lincoln Heights
@jeromegold3216 Жыл бұрын
Great content. This group is my favorite male group. I've been listening to them since the late 60s. Ernie is the best guitarist ever.
@BlakeMediaInc Жыл бұрын
during the early 70,s they were experimenting with popular white music like Carol King Seals Croft Jim Croce James Taylor and others. Up until this point it was unheard of. Yet during this period they had challenged the boundaries and or norms of mainstream pop culture with very little acknowledgement...This alone has put them in a unique musical stance unlike any other Brand name artist. Even to this day music Historians that speak of them gloss over this as if this were an accident. This is an example of them not getting their "DUE". Also it was Not Jimmy Hendrix but Jose Feliciano remake of "Light my fire" that inspired Ernest Isley to pick up the Guitar in 1971.
@charlesurdy-barnes413 Жыл бұрын
They weren't the only ones doing covers of "white music". This practice goes far back into the 60's when Joe Simon was doing Choking kind. Sam Cooke did Tennessee Waltz, Summer Time and so forth. It goes back even farther. And more importantly, it goes both ways as many popular songs today such as Mustang Sally I Can't Get No Satisfaction were originally hits by black artitst, but white artist redid them and with a larger audience pool as well as making the song where they could dance to it, the songs have been historically been thought of as their original work until it is investigated. Several of Al Green's biggest hits were originals by The Bee Gees, and Kris Kristoferson. Again on the other side, all Linda Ronstandt ever did was cover songs by black artitst to get her hit songs, Rolling Stones etc. It goes on and on and both ways. Isley didn't start this.
@BlakeMediaInc Жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles for the correction. Likewise did Luther Vandross biggest hits done by other artist. The Isley Brothers Title Album was called “Given it back” that spoke to the plundering of Black music by white artist. Including themselves. This was an album dedicated to this. Yes I am sure they liked the music yet I as they evolved I am sure they saw a pattern and wanted to let the world know that we can do it to.
@Sistadelphia Жыл бұрын
One of my faves. Respect.
@paulajohnson45889 ай бұрын
I love the Isley Brothers
@truth_be_told1 Жыл бұрын
Isley Brothers the greatest group of all time
@VintageAndersonMusic Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@msbcheet6041 Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏
@empressgoddessprst Жыл бұрын
Nice video 📹 thanks for sharing. One of my favorites
@eloiseboone4115 Жыл бұрын
This was an excellent documentary-. The Isleys
@mariecollins4063 Жыл бұрын
NICE VIDEO YOU REALLY DID YOUR RESEARCH🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@DwayneIsK1NG Жыл бұрын
Contagious and Busted are definitely my favorite 😂. Especially Busted 💀. I watch that video and it turns me the hells out 😭
@moirahalloran270311 ай бұрын
I have come to realize the the Islet brothers are timelords.
@cirellaw Жыл бұрын
Surprised nothing was mentioned about Michael Bolton.
@brodocbetty4856 Жыл бұрын
Longggggggggggggggggggggggggggg history.
@eddeewhat5553 Жыл бұрын
What a career. Nice video
@restlessmind5770 Жыл бұрын
They are great. Got Me through my military service in the ,70' s.
@greatvibesray2076 Жыл бұрын
Great Video
@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg12 күн бұрын
Wow I didn't know Ernie Isley played bass I thought he just played guitar 🎸 giving it back was a compilation of their favorite rock songs from their favorite rock artists that's what that album was based on one thing about the Isley Brothers is that they truly loved rock music at that time they really did and it showed in a lot of their music I got just about every one of their albums and I'm talking about the original LP's 🥁🥁 Summer breeze was originally done by seals and Croft and hello it's me was originally done by Todd rundgren from the something everything album 1972
@Shadowbannddiscourse Жыл бұрын
Good video
@chesslegendslivesforever7972 Жыл бұрын
Great video The Isleys are 🐐
@trayyyyyyy Жыл бұрын
Aaliyah also remade “Choosey Lover” and i love it
@killacam88998 ай бұрын
Dem some bad boys!!!!
@frankmills5459 Жыл бұрын
You are GREAT... Have you done anything on the group " War"??