Compact discs

Liner notes by A. Scott Galloway

Contains previously released material

Written, arranged, performed & produced by the Isley Brothers ; compiled and produced by Leo Sacks ; co-produced by Jeffrey James & Jeremy Holiday

The Isley Brothers (Chris Jasper, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Vernon Isley) ; with featured and accompanying musicians

Disc 1 recorded 1959-1960, RCA Studios A and B, New York

Discs 2-3, 5 recorded at A&R Studios, New York

Disc 4 recorded live 1969 June 21, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

Disc 6 recorded 1964-1965, Atlantic Records Studios, New York

Discs 7-8 recorded at Media Sound Recording Studios, New York

Disc 9 recorded at The Bitter End, 252 Bleecker Street, New York City

Discs 10-11, 13 recorded at Record Plant, Lost Angeles

Disc 12 recorded at Kendun Recorders, Burbank, CA

Discs 14-18, 20-23 recorded at Bearsville Sound Studio, Bearsville, New York

Disc 19 recorded live 1980 October 21-28, Bearsville Sound Studio, Bearsville, New York

CD 1.

Shout. When the saints go marching in -- St. Louis blues -- Yes indeed -- How deep is the ocean -- Ring-a-ling (let the wedding bells ring) -- Rock around the clock -- He's got the whole world in his hands -- That lucky old sun (Just rolls around heaven all day) -- Respectable -- Without a song -- Shout (part 1 and part 2) --

Bonus tracks.

Turn to me (mono) -- Not one minute more -- I'm gonna knock on your door (mono) -- Shout (part 1) (single) (mono) -- Shout (Part 2) (single) (mono) -- Respectable (single) (mono) -- Gypsy love song (slumber on, my little gypsy sweet) -- Open up our heart -- Tell me who -- Say you love me too (rehearsal) -- Say you love me too

CD 2.

It's our thing. I know who you been socking it to -- Somebody been messin' -- Save me -- I must be losing my touch -- Feel like the world -- It's your thing -- Give the women what they want -- Love is what you make it -- Don't give it away -- He's got your love --

Bonus tracks.

I know who you been socking it to -- Somebody been messin' -- From the beginning -- He's got your love -- It's your thing (single) (mono) -- Somebody been messin' (mono) -- Love is what you make it (mono) -- Don't give it away (single) (mono) -- Somebody been messin' (instrumental) (mono)

CD 3.

Brothers Isley. I turned you on -- Vacuum cleaner -- I got to get myself together -- Was it good to you? -- Blacker the berrie (AKA Black berries) (parts 1 & 2) -- My little girl -- Get down off of the train -- Holdin' on -- Feels like the world --

Bonus tracks.

Black berries (part 1) (single) (mono) -- Black berries (part 2) (single) (mono) -- I turned you on -- Vacuum cleaner -- I've got to get myself together

CD 4.

Isley Brothers live at Yankee Stadium. Introduction -- I know who you been socking it to -- I turned you on -- It's your thing -- Shout -- Jesus, love of my soul / The Edwin Hawkins Singers -- Joy, joy / The Edwin Hawkins Singers -- Oh happy day / The Edwin Hawkins Singers -- People get ready / The Brooklyn Bridge -- Talkin' about my baby / The Brooklyn Bridge -- It's all right / The Brooklyn Bridge -- Keep on pushing / The Brooklyn Bridge -- You musit believe me / The Brooklyn Bridge -- I'm so proud / The Brooklyn Bridge -- Amen / The Brooklyn Bridge -- Don't change your love / The Five Stairsteps & Cubie -- Somebody been messin' / Judy White -- Love is what you make it / Sweet Cherries

CD 5.

Get into something. Get into something -- Freedom -- Take inventory -- Keep on doin' (mono) -- Girls will be girls, boys will be boys -- I need you so -- If he can, you can -- I got to find me one -- Beautiful -- Bless your heart (mono) -- Baby you got it (mono) -- Get into something (part 1) (single) (mono) -- Get into something (part 2) (single) (mono) -- Turn on, tune in, drop out (part 1) (mono) -- Turn on, tune in, drop out (part 2) (mono)

CD 6.

In the beginning... The Isley Brothers and Jimi Hendrix. Move over and let me dance (part 1) -- Have you ever been disappointed (part 1 & 2) -- Testify (part 1 & 2) (mono) -- Move over and let me dance (part 2) -- Wild little tiger -- Last girl -- Simon says (mono) -- Looking for a love --

Bonus tracks.

Testify (part 1) (single) (mono) -- Testify (part 2) (single) (mono)

CD 7.

Givin' it back. Ohio/Machine gun -- Fire and rain -- Lay lady lay -- Spill the wine -- Nothing to do but today -- Cold bologna -- Love the one you're with --

Bonus tracks.

Warpath (mono) -- Spill the wine (single) (mono) -- Love the one you're with (single) (mono) -- Lay lady lay (single) (mono)

CD 8.

Brother, brother, brother. Brother, brother -- Put a little love in your heart -- Sweet seasons -- Keep on walkin' -- Work to do -- Pop that thang -- Lay-away -- It's too late -- Love put me on the corner --

Bonus track.

It's too late (single)

CD 9.

Isleys live. Work to do -- It's too late -- It's your thing -- Pop that thang -- Love the one you're with -- Lay lady lay -- Lay-away -- Ohio/Machine gun

CD 10.

3+3. That lady (part 1 & 2) -- Don't let me be lonely tonight -- If you were there -- You walk your way -- Listen to the music -- What it comes down to -- Sunshine (go away today) -- Summer breeze (part 1 & 2) -- Highways of my life --

Bonus tracks.

That lady (part 1) (single) -- Summer breeze (part 1) (single) -- Highways of my life (single) -- Sunshine (go away today) (SQ-quad mix) -- Summer breeze (SQ-quad mix) -- That lady -- Listen to the music -- Summer breeze -- Highways of my life and what it comes down to

CD 11.

Live it up. Live it up (part 1 & 2) -- Brown eyed girl -- Need a little taste of love -- Lover's eve -- Midnight sky (part 1 & 2) -- Hello it's me -- Ain't I been good to you (part 1 & 2) --

Bonus tracks.

Live it up (part 1) (single) -- Midnight sky (part 1) (single) -- Ain't I been good to you (part 1) (single)

CD 12.

Heat is on. Fight the power (part 1 & 2) -- Heat is on (part 1 & 2) -- Hope you feel better love (part 1 & 2) -- For the love of you (part 1 & 2) -- Sensuality (part 1 & 2) -- Make me say it again girl (part 1 & 2) --

Bonus track.

Fight the power (part 1) (clean radio edit)

CD 13.

Harvest for the world. Harvest for the world (prelude) -- Harvest for the world -- People of today -- Who loves you better -- (At your best) you are love -- Let me down easy -- So you wanna stay down -- You still feel the need --

Bonus tracks.

Who loves you better (part 1) (single) -- Harvest for the world (part 1) (single) -- Harvest for the world (instrumental)

CD 14.

Go for your guns. Pride (part 1 & 2) -- Footsteps in the dark (part 1 & 2) -- Tell me when you need it again (part 1 & 2) -- Climbin' up the ladder (part 1 & 2) -- Voyage to Atlantis (part 1 & 2) -- Livin' in the life (part 1 & 2) -- Go for your guns --

Bonus tracks.

Pride (disco mix) -- Voyage to Atlantis (single) -- Livin' in the life/Go for your guns (disco version)

CD 15.

Showdown. Showdown (part 1 & 2) -- Groove with you (part 1 & 2) -- Ain't givin' up no love -- Rockin' with fire (part 1 & 2) -- Take me to the next phase (part 1 & 2) -- Coolin' me out (part 1 & 2) -- Fun and games -- Love fever (part 1 & 2) --

Bonus tracks.

Showdown (part 1) (single) -- Groove with you (part 1) (single) -- Take me to the next phase (part 1) (single) -- Take me to the next phase (alternate version) -- Showdown (rehearsal)

CD 16.

Winner takes all, disc 1. I wanna be with you (parts 1 & 2) -- Liquid love (parts 1 & 2) -- Winner takes all -- Life in the city (parts 1 & 2) -- It's a disco night (rock don't stop) (parts 1 & 2) -- (Can't you see) what you do to me?

CD 17.

Winner takes all, disc 2. Let's fall in love (parts 1 & 2) -- How lucky I am (parts 1 & 2) -- You're the key to my heart -- You're beside me (parts 1 & 2) -- Let me in your life (parts 1 & 2) -- Love comes and goes (parts 1 & 2) -- Go for what you know -- Mind over matter (parts 1 & 2) --

Bonus tracks.

I wanna be with you (parts 1 & 2) (extended version) -- It's a disco night (rock don't stop) (parts 1 & 2) (disco remix) -- Rudy's tune (how lucky I am)

CD 18.

Go all the way. Go all the way (parts 1 & 2) -- Say you will (parts 1 & 2) -- Pass it on (parts 1 & 2) -- Here we go again (parts 1 & 2) -- Don't say goodnight (it's time for love) (parts 1 & 2) The belly dancer (parts 1 & 2) --

Bonus tracks.

Here we go again (part 1) (single) -- Don't say goodnight (it's time for love) (instrumental) -- Go all the way (rehearsal) -- Pas it on (rehearsal)

CD 19.

Wild in Woodstock. The Isley Brothers live at Bearsville Sound Studio 1980. That lady -- Say you will -- Here we go again -- Don't say goodnight (it's time for love) -- Medley : Hello it's me ; Footsteps in the dark -- For the love of you -- Fight the power -- Groove with you -- Summer breeze -- Voyage to Atlantis -- It's a disco night (rock don't stop) -- Livin' in the life ;$tGo for your guns

CD 20.

Grand slam. Tonight is the night (if I had you) -- I once had your love (and I can't let go) -- Hurry up and wait -- Young girls -- Party night -- Don't let up -- Who said? --

Bonus tracks.

World series -- I once had your love (and I can't let go) (instrumental) -- Hurry up and wait (instrumental) -- Party night (instrumental) -- Who said? (rhythm mix)

CD 21.

Inside you. Inside your (parts 1 & 2) -- Baby hold on -- Don't hold back your love (parts 1 & 2) -- First love -- Love merry-go-round -- Welcome into my heart -- Love zone --

Bonus tracks.

Inside you (part 1) (single) -- Inside you (part 2) (single) -- First love (instrumental) -- Playin' for the funk (Love zone outtake)

CD 22.

Real deal. Real deal (part 1 and 2) -- Are you with me? -- Stone cold lover -- It's alright with me -- All in my lover's eyes -- I'll do it all for you -- Under the influence --

Bonus tracks.

Real deal (instrumental) -- It's alright with me (instrumental)

CD 23.

Between the sheets. Choosey lover -- Touch me -- I need your body -- Between the sheets -- Let's make love tonight -- Ballad for the fallen soldier -- Slow down children -- Way out love -- Getting' over -- Rock you good --

Bonus tracks.

Choosey lover (instrumental) -- Touch me (instrumental) -- I need your body (instrumental) -- Between the sheets (instrumental) -- Let's make love tonight (instrumental)