Spotify Release Info
Track: Freedom
Artist: The Isley Brothers
Album: The Essential Isley Brothers
Artist Bio
Name: The Isley Brothers
Spotify Genres: motown, quiet storm, soul, classic soul, funk, northern soul
Followers: 2,008,739
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Biography
American R&B/soul group from Cincinnati, Ohio, established in the early 1950's. O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and Vernon Isley (died 1956 in automobile accident), comprised the original group. They released their early hit “Shout!,” in 1959. In 1963 they started own label T-Neck, and added a young [a=Jimi Hendrix] on lead guitar. In 1965 they signed on to Motown where they recorded “This Old Heart Of Mine." They left Motown in 1968 and re-launched the T-Neck label in 1969 when they released “It's Your Thing." In 1973 they added the younger brothers Ernie and Marvin Isley, as well as O’Kelly's brother-in-law Chris Jasper, to their regular lineup. During this era from 1973 to 1983 the group continued to release hits like “Between the Sheets," “Choosey Lover,” or “For the Love Of You." Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 (Performer). Vernon Isley – lead vocals (1954–1955; (born 1942 – died 1955 in automobile accident) Vernon Isley, the youngest member of The Isley Brothers musical group, was killed after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. He was 13 years old.
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Check this outPopular Tracks on Spotify
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1.This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)This Old Heart Of Mine
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2.Shout, Pts. 1 & 2Shout!
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3.Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2Go for Your Guns
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4.For the Love of You, Pts. 1 & 2The Heat Is On
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5.Between the SheetsBetween the Sheets
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6.It's Your ThingIt's Our Thing (Expanded Edition)
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8.ContagiousEternal
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9.BustedBody Kiss
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Discogs Release Info
Release: The Isley Brothers - Freedom
Year: 1970
Genres: Funk / Soul, Pop
Styles: Soul, Vocal