Isley Brothers – Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits – The Isley Brothers

This Greatest Hits compilation brings together a selection of recordings from the Isley Brothers’ earlier period, when they were transitioning from doo-wop and gospel-influenced harmony groups into a more polished soul and R&B act. The lineup during these years featured the classic vocal interplay of brothers including Ronald Isley, whose lead vocals would later become one of the most recognizable voices in soul music.

Many of the songs on this collection reflect the group’s strong connection to Motown-era songwriting and production styles, including covers of well-known hits originally associated with artists like The Supremes and Smokey Robinson (through the broader Motown songwriting ecosystem). Tracks like “This Old Heart of Mine” became defining moments in their early commercial success.

The album captures a formative phase in the Isley Brothers’ long career—before their later evolution into funk pioneers with albums like 3 + 3 and Between the Sheets era releases. Here, the emphasis is on tight harmonies, orchestral soul arrangements, and emotionally direct songwriting typical of 1960s R&B.

Tracklist

1. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
2. Put Yourself In My Place
3. That's The Way Love Is
4. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)
5. Take Some Time Out For Love
6. I Hear A Symphony
7. Behind A Painted Smile
8. Little Miss Sweetness
9. Stop! In The Name Of Love
10. Got To Have You Back
11. I Guess I'll Always Love You
12. Nowhere To Run