THE ISLEY BROTHERS THE MOTOWN ANTHOLOGY
Label: Island
Released:2009
Format:Mp3@320



Without a doubt The Isley Brothers were one of Motown's underrated but talented acts who turned out to be far more popular here in the UK than their homeland thanks to the tireless campaigning of radio disc jockeys and legions of fans.
Hailing from Cincinnati, US and born between the late 1930's and early 1940's, Rudolph, O'Kelly and Ronald Isley began their careers as many fellow soul singers did by singing gospel in their home town accompanied by their brother Vernon who was unfortunately killed in an auto accident in 1957.
The Isley Brothers offically signed to Motown in 1965 but departed in 1968. Although their stay was brief the sophistication of the music recorded under the wing of prolific production and writing team Holland, Dozier, Holland later established them as one of Motown's finest and most influential acts. 
This stomping 2CD Anthology chronicles all their early hits such as the club anthem 'This Old Heart Of Mine' which charted in US and UK as well 'I Guess I'll Always Love You', 'Put Yourself In My Place' a newly discovered unreleased track 'Sure Is A Whole Lotta Woman' as well as an array of B-Sides, alternative & stereo mixes all restored from original mono LP tapes.

Disc 1
1. Nowhere To Run 2:49
2. Stop! In The Name Of Love 2:58
3. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) (Single Version (Mono)) 2:45
4. Take Some Time Out For Love 2:26
5. I Guess I'll Always Love You (Mono Version) 2:46
6. Baby Don't You Do It 2:32
7. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love 2:41
8. Put Yourself In My Place 2:43
9. I Hear A Symphony 3:13
10. Just Ain't Enough Love 2:16
11. There's No Love Left 2:59
12. Seek And You Shall Find 3:33
13. Got To Have You Back 2:47
14. That's The Way Love Is 2:19
15. Whispers (Gettin Louder) 2:10
16. Tell Me It's Just A Rumor (Baby) (Mono Version) 2:57
17. One Too Many Heartaches 2:15
18. It's Out Of The Question 2:46
19. Why When Love Is Gone 2:34
20. Save Me From This Misery 2:29
21. Little Miss Sweetness 2:56
22. Good Things 2:41
23. Catching Up On Time 2:30
24. Behind A Painted Smile 2:45
25. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) (Single Version) 2:41
26. All Because I Love You (Stereo Version) 2:37



Disc 2
1. Ain't That Real Satisfaction 2:58
2. It Moves Me To Tears 3:12
3. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted (Smile) 3:03
4. Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam) (Mono Version) 2:58
5. Leaving Here 2:57
6. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 2:54
7. A Weakspot In My Heart 2:40
8. Sure Is A Lotta Woman 2:54
9. You've Got So Much To Shout About 2:30
10. Trouble 2:55
11. Nevermore 2:04
12. No Good Without You 2:43
13. My Love Is Your Love (Forever) (Alternate Version) 2:53
14. Born To Love You 2:58
15. Sad Souvenirs 2:34
16. Share A Little Love With Me (Somebody) 2:41
17. I Can't Help It (I Love You) 2:57
18. I Can't Go On Sharing Your Love 3:07
19. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) (Alternate Mix) 2:44
 I Guess I'll Always Love You (Mono Version) 2:38
21. Tell Me It's Just A Rumor (Baby) (Alternate Mono Mix) 3:21
22. I Guess I'll Always Love You (Album Version) 2:47
23. My Love Is Your Love (Forever) (Album Version) 3:08
24. Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam) (Mono Version) 2:49
25. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) (Single Version) 2:36
26. All Because I Love You (Single Version) 2:36