« Back to Top Level | Isley Brothers, The

The Isley Brothers - Greatest Hits And Rare Classics (1967)

Track listing:
  1. Twist & Shout 2:30
  2. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) 2:44
  3. There's No Love Left 2:38
  4. Take Some Time Out For Love 2:22
  5. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love 2:41
  6. I Guess I'll Always Love You 2:46
  7. I Hear A Symphony 3:14
  8. Nowhere To Run 2:49
  9. Just Aiin't Enough Love 2:16
  10. Got To Have You Back 2:46
  11. Behind A Painted Smile 2:46
  12. Put Yourself In My Place 2:44
  13. It's Out Of The Question 2:45
  14. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) 2:38
  15. Why When Love Is Gone 2:33
  16. Little Miss Sweetness 2:56
  17. All Because I Love You 2:35
  18. Tell Me It's Just A Rumor Baby 2:56
  19. My Love Is Your Love (Forever) 3:09
  20. That's The Way Love Is 2:19
  21. One Two Many Heataches 2:16
  22. It's Your Thing 2:44

Notes

Although the Isleys recorded some good stuff for Motown in the late '60s, it's generally true that the label's attempts to fit them into the standard Motown production line inhibited their creativity and individuality. This 22-track retrospective of their Motown days is dominated by material from in-house songwriters like Eddie Holland, Smokey Robinson, and Ivory Joe Hunter and doesn't rank among the Isleys' best work, though it's respectable enough. The best tracks -- the Top Ten hit "This Old Heart of Mine," "Behind a Painted Smile," and "Take Some Time out for Love" -- are available on the Rhino best-of, but Isleys fans will find this a worthwhile summary of their brief Motown stay. Includes the original versions of two of their biggest hits cut for other labels, "Twist & Shout" and "It's Your Thing."