Anyone else besides me HATE the Isley Brothers?

[TVFactFan]

They are the worst singing group from the 70's

[MissZero]

im sure you "hate" them

[TVFactFan]

im sure you "hate" them



All their songs are garbage

[vashti1999]

They are the worst singing group from the 70's


That's it!!! :nonono: You are banished from the music board!!! But not until you give a good reason why you hate them.

[James"Thunder"Early]

All their songs are garbageLOL, I've never heard a song by them I like.

[vashti1999]

LOL, I've never heard a song by them I like.

:eek2: Two banishments!!

[TVFactFan]

That's it!!! :nonono: You are banished from the music board!!! But not until you give a good reason why you hate them.


For starters, the background music to their songs sound like something for a funeral

[vashti1999]

You mentioned the '70s. In the '70s alone, they had:
That Lady
Hello It's Me
Harvest For The World
Fight The Power
Groove With You
Make Me Say It Again, Girl
Footsteps In The Dark
Voyage To Atlantis
(At Your Best) You Are Love
For The Love of You
Work to Do
Summer Breeze
Love the One You're With

CLASSICS!!
And you're saying that in a decade that had the Starland Vocal Band and the Bay City Rollers, the Isleys were the worst group???

[Tuesday Weld]

That may be your opinion, Solomon, but I happen to like them. :nod:

[Shine]

I totally agree with RetroTVCollector. The Isley Brothers suck like no other artist has ever sucked before. Infact, The Isley Brothers make Britney Spears look the Beatles.

Actually, I don't know anything about the Isley Brothers. :lol:

[Dean Winchester]

their old stuff was great, their more recent songs (at least the ones released as singles) have been a little too much on the smooth side for my liking but they have some killer stuff in the 60's and 70's.

[TheHappyBurgerMeister]

:eek: I love the Isley Brothers! My mom got a greatest hits CD of there's a few years back and I listen to it a lot. I like their songs!

[TVFactFan]

BLUE MAGIC was much better than the Isley Brothers

[Dean Winchester]

well, when you consider their first hit was in 1959 and they had a #1 album in 2003 (and it wasn't a Ray Charles case where death spiked sales), I'd say they've had a pretty impressive career and apparently a lot of people like them for them to have a successful career in excess of 45 years. I think only the Stones, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder (whenever his cd comes out) and Paul McCartney even come close when it comes to artists who've been around so long and can still score a successful album.

[TVFactFan]

There were so many Singing Groups from the 70's that sound so much better than the Crappy Isley brothers. Isley Brother Music makes my ear bleed


Gladys Knight and the Pips
The Ohio Players
Blue Magic
Jackson Five
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes

[AKA]

They wrote one of the best songs the Beatles ever covered - "Twist And Shout." Hard to hate anyone who wrote such a great song (even though the Beatles' version is lightyears better than the original).

[Sharop]

I haven't heard many of the Isley Brothers' songs, but I really love their version of "Summer Breeze" - I like the original version of the song too, but I think the Isley Brothers' version is my favourite.

Anyway, what I've heard of them, I've liked, but everyone has their own opinions. I like songs by some of the groups Solomon mentioned too.

[Dean Winchester]

There were so many Singing Groups from the 70's that sound so much better than the Crappy Isley brothers. Isley Brother Music makes my ear bleed


Gladys Knight and the Pips
The Ohio Players
Blue Magic
Jackson Five
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes

no Earth, Wind And Fire?

[TVFactFan]

no Earth, Wind And Fire?


They were ok

[Steve M.]

They are the worst singing group from the 70's


Who are you, and why are you here? :confused:

I LOVE 'EM!

[Pitooey]

I LOVE The Isley Brothers! :thumbsup:

[Ireneparalegal]

There were so many Singing Groups from the 70's that sound so much better than the Crappy Isley brothers. Isley Brother Music makes my ear bleed


Gladys Knight and the Pips
The Ohio Players
Blue Magic
Jackson Five
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes
I have all the CD's to the above referenced groups, as well as the Isley Brothers. Blue Magic was da bomb. "Was" being the operative word here. Isley's are still going strong. I sure don't like the music they are now doing. That R Kelly crap/style music with those corny lyrics that don't even rhyme and those damn videos of the same ol' thing (lady cheating on boyfriend). Anyhow, "Living In the Life" is my favorite song by them. My second favorite is "Don't say goodnight" Oh man, memories. Damn, that's when they were still good. Remember Isley Jasper Isley "Caravan of Love". I know there are alot of things we don't agree on Soloman, but the Isleys had their own style.

[Jrnygrl]

I totally agree with RetroTVCollector. The Isley Brothers suck like no other artist has ever sucked before. Infact, The Isley Brothers make Britney Spears look the Beatles.

Actually, I don't know anything about the Isley Brothers. :lol:


I thought Vash was going to have to banish three from this area!! :lol: ;)

[Jrnygrl]

BLUE MAGIC was much better than the Isley Brothers

OMG!!!! You mean a song from a one hit wonder is better than a legendary group like the Isley's!!! :eek: :eek: :faint:

[Ireneparalegal]

OMG!!!! You mean a song from a one hit wonder is better than a legendary group like the Isley's!!! :eek: :eek: :faint:
Actually, they have a greatest hits album with some good songs other than Sideshow. But, you are right, Isleys are legends.

[vashti1999]

I thought Vash was going to have to banish three from this area!! :lol: ;)


Actually, I kind of think that not knowing anything about the Isleys (if you're old enough to know some of their contemporaries) is worse than knowing them and not liking them.

[Jrnygrl]

Actually, I kind of think that not knowing anything about the Isleys (if you're old enough to know some of their contemporaries) is worse than knowing them and not liking them.


:whip :whip :whip Dax sorry he has a point.


May I make a suggestion to RetroTV and Dax, they should listen to:

Harvest for the World, Summer Breeze and Between the Sheets, I think those three will change their minds.

[Shine]

:whip :whip :whip Dax sorry he has a point.



Just bwtween you and me, Jrnygrl, I was lying when I said I didn't know anything about the Isley Brothers. The truth is, I'm their biggest fan. There is no bigger Isley Brothers fan then me. Infact, I am the president of their fan club. :lol:

[Jrnygrl]

Just bwtween you and me, Jrnygrl, I was lying when I said I didn't know anything about the Isley Brothers. The truth is, I'm their biggest fan. There is no bigger Isley Brothers fan then me. Infact, I am the president of their fan club. :lol:

Come on Dax, are you being serious???? :confused: Its okay if you just made a joke, I thought it was funny. :)

[Shine]

Just bwtween you and me, Jrnygrl, I was lying when I said I didn't know anything about the Isley Brothers. The truth is, I'm their biggest fan. There is no bigger Isley Brothers fan then me. Infact, I am the president of their fan club. :lol:


This was meant to be a joke...though obviously not a very good one. :lol:

In all honesty I have probably heard the Isley Brothers on the radio before. Though I would probably have to hear one of their songs to know if I've actually heard it before. I wouldn't know one of their songs by its title.

[Jrnygrl]

This was meant to be a joke...though obviously not a very good one. :lol:

In all honesty I have probably heard the Isley Brothers on the radio before. Though I would probably have to hear one of their songs to know if I've actually heard it before. I wouldn't know one of their songs by its title.

Dax I got the joke and it was a very good one!!!! :wave: :D ;)

[Penny Lane]

No, I don't hate The Isley Bros. They had their day. Just like every one else! Hate is a strong word. I leave that word only to artists that I really hate; like Bobby Vinton, Barry Manilow, and almost every "artist" since 2000. :rolleyes: :lol:

[Penny Lane]

They wrote one of the best songs the Beatles ever covered - "Twist And Shout." Hard to hate anyone who wrote such a great song (even though the Beatles' version is lightyears better than the original).


Oh yeah...........John rocks on that one! :rock:

[Pitooey]

"Don't say goodnight" Oh man, memories. Damn, that's when they were still good. Remember Isley Jasper Isley "Caravan of Love". I know there are alot of things we don't agree on Soloman, but the Isleys had their own style. :eek: OMGoodness I love that song. I heard it just yesterday on an old tape that I have. I just love that song.

[Shine]

Dax I got the joke and it was a very good one!!!! :wave: :D ;)


Thanks! :D

[Tuesday Weld]

No, I don't hate The Isley Bros. They had their day. Just like every one else! Hate is a strong word. I leave that word only to artists that I really hate; like Bobby Vinton, Barry Manilow, and almost every "artist" since 2000. :rolleyes: :lol:

Hey, I like Barry Manilow! :lol: :p

[GARFIELDKOOL]

They are the worst singing group from the 70's

All I got to say is, "You are smoking dope, pal!"

[TVFactFan]

All I got to say is, "You are smoking dope, pal!"


They do nothing for me

[GARFIELDKOOL]

They do nothing for me

Well, you don't know your music. You're entitled to your opinion, but they are anything but the "worse singing group from the 70s" They play the funk as well. Let's not forget Ernie Isley learned from Jimi Hendrix. The Isley's got the respect from their peers, got numorous songs in the top 40, and in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Give credit where credit is due. "For the Love Of You" is one of the sweetest ballads. I own a bunch of Isley cds.

And just for the record, Blue Magic is not in the Isley's league. Hell, the Stylistics are MUCH better than Blue Magic.

You should be ashamed of yourself for posting this ugly thread.

[TVFactFan]

Well, you don't know your music. You're entitled to your opinion, but they are anything but the "worse singing group from the 70s" They play the funk as well. Let's not forget Ernie Isley learned from Jimi Hendrix. The Isley's got the respect from their peers, got numorous songs in the top 40, and in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Give credit where credit is due. "For the Love Of You" is one of the sweetest ballads. I own a bunch of Isley cds.

And just for the record, Blue Magic is not in the Isley's league. Hell, the Stylistics are MUCH better than Blue Magic.

You should be ashamed of yourself for posting this ugly thread.



The Stylistics??????? I think will listen to Blue Magic Right now. "LET THE SIDESHOW BEGIN!!!!!!!!!-lol

[Penny Lane]

They are the worst singing group from the 70's


The Isley Bros. were around long before the 70's. Try early 60's with their songs "Shout" "Twist and Shout" among others. Why do you hate them? :confused:

[TVFactFan]

It's because their music makes me my Ears hurt. I think it's because my mom OVERPLAYED the Isley Brothers when I was a kid.

[Pitooey]

The Stylistics??????? OMGoodness let's not go there......... I love THEM................. :mrtarver:

[Penny Lane]

It's because their music makes me my Ears hurt. I think it's because my mom OVERPLAYED the Isley Brothers when I was a kid.


Yeah I can understand that. :lol: But I overplayed my Beatles music when my kids were little and they(especially my son) love their music! My daughter got a little sick of them! :lol: She has no taste. She adores Duran Duran! :lol:

[Penny Lane]

OMGoodness let's not go there......... I love THEM................. :mrtarver:

Oh yeah! Me too! :happyface

[isiahthomas]

RetroTVCollector is retarded. Their music makes me my ears hurt? That sentence makes no sense. Learn how to type a sentence. The Isley Brothers aren't the worst group of all time. You have no music taste. You're the same idiot who said you wouldn't date Queen Latifah because she's big. I said to you if she was to offer you the booty for free, you said you would still turn her down. You're a lame. I have lost respect for you saying the Isley Brothers suck. Then you got the nerve to say Blue Magic are better than them. Gimme a break. They made one hit song & disappeared. The Stylistics are better than Blue Magic.

[Brian Damage]

RetroTVCollector is retarded. Their music makes me my ears hurt? That sentence makes no sense. Learn how to type a sentence. The Isley Brothers aren't the worst group of all time. You have no music taste. You're the same idiot who said you wouldn't date Queen Latifah because she's big. I said to you if she was to offer you the booty for free, you said you would still turn her down. You're a lame. I have lost respect for you saying the Isley Brothers suck. Then you got the nerve to say Blue Magic are better than them. Gimme a break. They made one hit song & disappeared. The Stylistics are better than Blue Magic.


No name calling isiah.

[isiahthomas]

RetroTVCollector calls people names on here. I'm sorry for dissin him but this is a stupid topic he posted dissin r&b legends.

[TVFactFan]

RetroTVCollector is retarded. Their music makes me my ears hurt? That sentence makes no sense. Learn how to type a sentence. The Isley Brothers aren't the worst group of all time. You have no music taste. You're the same idiot who said you wouldn't date Queen Latifah because she's big. I said to you if she was to offer you the booty for free, you said you would still turn her down. You're a lame. I have lost respect for you saying the Isley Brothers suck. Then you got the nerve to say Blue Magic are better than them. Gimme a break. They made one hit song & disappeared. The Stylistics are better than Blue Magic.


The Isleys Brothers have a lot of Kitchen Songs

[TVFactFan]

RetroTVCollector calls people names on here. I'm sorry for dissin him but this is a stupid topic he posted dissin r&b legends.


What can I say isiahthomas, the isleys music is just DRY. They can't compete with


Blue magic
Harold Melvin and the BlueNotes
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Ohio Players

[isiahthomas]

What the hell are you talkin about? Name some songs by them that you think are kitchen songs.

[TVFactFan]

What the hell are you talkin about? Name some songs by them that you think are kitchen songs.


All their songs sound like kitchen songs to me.

[isiahthomas]

Shut the hell up. You talkin about they can't compete with those groups you mentioned. The Isley Brothers are better than those groups you named. You're a square.

[Jrnygrl]

All their songs sound like kitchen songs to me.

Evidence please!!! Name the songs.

[TVFactFan]

Shut the hell up. You talkin about they can't compete with those groups you mentioned. The Isley Brothers are better than those groups you named. You're a square.


All i have to say is-

"Step Right up, Huury hurry, before the show begin, my friend, Stand in line get your tickets, i hope you will attend. And it only costs 50 cents to see, what life has done for those like you and me"


Blue Magic, 1974-LOL

[isiahthomas]

You can't even name the songs by them that you think are wack. You're a idiot. Blue Magic aren't anybody special.