The Isley Brothers - If You Were There

[enarolloyd49g]

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[planetmusicsamos]

TOP CLASS....this and the Wham Cover.

[Soulman785]

The 3+3 lineup! Ernie Isley was such a genius, he played the drums, guitar and co wrote the songs!

[unique74muzik]

the very reason why my childhood was better than anyone born after 1975..f--king BRILLIANT!!!!

[kray97]

Both versions are great actually....the Isleys' version is just more earthy and organic sounding, and Wham's version is more 80s synth pop.

[Geoffreybubbles]

Come the 70's!



[ivanna2001]

absolutely factastic piece of SOUL

[1stonham]

off 3+3 best LP i've ever bought (1973)

[TheCounslor]

the isleys are the best

[timmy841212]

The Isleys were going for a pop rock sound around this point. This could've been a hit if pushed for release from "3 + 3".

[TheCounslor]

classic 70's. loved this song back in the day.

[Delong9520]

The best of the best. I hope that you are listing Olivia.This is coming from Delong here in Ga.I love you always.

[Imjessjoann]

Thanks for posting, this is the last album the love of my life gave me 21 years ago, I keep it in a safe place, my heart

[Streamline09]

Beautiful. Props to Malcolm and Bob, Jimi, and the collective vision of the Isleys. Do we still have family bands these days--even in Hip Hop? Something about that seems to be important in instilling a sense--even if symbolically--of togetherness, of pulling together for a common, uplifting purpose. If it isn't there, we need to create it again. Also, the Isleys from the late '60s to mid-70s drew on music from many genres. It seems the opportunity won't exist today unless we demand it.

[aaarrg]

Marvin　R.I.P.

[desariec]

tawo k me back to a damn good time in my life clubbing and getting down in chi town

[vaughnvdg]

REAL MUSIC!!!

[JeuneFilleaCarnival]

So strange! This song, the delivery, the sentiment, the arrangement, everything....is blue-eyed soul to me...its so bizarre that it was written by Isley Bros. I cant get my head around it..George made the song his own. I used to just think this was Wham being inspired/ thiefing from Culture Club!!!

[ultrafastlove]

Wham!´s version is better, incredibly...

George is a genious when he sings...

[nelson540840]

@ultrafastlove

I think Wham´s version is better, too...

[Aldon3]

Having heard both versions, It's kind of silly to say one of vastly superior than the other. GM basically sang it the same way RI did and the arrangement isn't much different.

Both of these guys are tremendous talents and GM has maintained "I can't truly express myself fully without some R&B influence" as is the case with many White British artists.

This one is a wash. Just enjoy both versions and move along...

[aibanez123]

Wow, I can't decide which one is better ... Cocoa or Vanilla? LOL NAW, I'm talkin' 'bout Wham or Isley Bros.

I love both <3

[juleslious]

This is a great song for the isleys and wham

[blukper]

Wham Bam no thank you maam!!.......Isley's version is simply the classic!! Beautifully done!

[sunnysxyz]

Its a shame this song is originally isley brothers, coz i always thought whata butiful song george has written..whams version is a million times beter, coz georges voice is so soft & delicate, when he pitches it high & low, when he says that way...esp in the end...

[TrappedFly]

i grew up knowing the wham one, now i like this one more, it just depends on what ppl are use to

[ferguslamont]

Whams version is better !!!! really ? half-wit ! Pearls before swine !

[Groonblatt]

@ferguslamont - No comparison - Isley's were the bomb!! Wham were shite!

[iloveerhu]

great!!!

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[originaldeftom]

While I am a fan of originals and The Isley Brothers, I must say that the Wham version has more zest and pep! George Michael's voice is so much stronger and clearer in this instance.

I love this more mellow version as well though and The Isley Bros are legendary.

[Repunza]

We are talking about two different era here. The 70s was a laid back soul genre. 80s was POP. Of Course Wham version will have more snap. I've known Ronald and Rudolph Isley for over 10 yrs. I can tell you that there are countless POP/Rock bands that have covered their Originals. Ronald is One of a Kind. The Isley Brothers are the only group to expand and hit the charts from 50s til today. Elton John and Jimi Hendrix was once band members.

[ginaandkev]

Shame on me, didn't realise IIsley Brothers did the original, Loved wham version, now realise true source.

[owenhunt]

This is a true classic, but I feel saddeninggly like the Isley Brothers wrote the song and Wham! nailed it, because everything down to GM's high pitching of "thaat waay" is indicative of a more polished version.

That said has anyone here heard the Isley Brother's version of "Summer Breeze" - magic.

[crimsonrush]

That all depends if you prefer tinny 80s production and George's over-singing.

[owenhunt]

I usually detest "over-singing", however I take this song to be worth the gusto of George Mcihael's octave range. Some songs are worth letting a bit of voice drible over the sides as if seafood pie filled to the brim.

I respect the Isley Brothers for coming up with this fantastic tune, but Wham absolutely nailed it for the delivery.

[blipflop]

you can see why wham copied it, fantastic.

[RAM71]

great track!- the real thing.