We played this song at my brother's funeral. He was only 34 when he left us. He wasn't a spiritual person, but I think this song touched him. This song has so much significance and is truly timeless.
Much of the Isleys' music were anthems. Their vision changed drastically from the 60's into the 70's. They grew with the times while maintaining the entertainment factor. The main theme of the 70's was to get a message out to the people. From Earth, Wind and Fire, to Stevie Wonder to the O'Jays to the Chi-Lites and even Jazz musicians the message was clear: Make the world a better place to live in.
The harvest will come in God's new system! Great comments! Nice to find that we have thinking people who have connected the dots.. Thanks again and peace brother..
@iamthequeenbee100 are you kidding? I have a great job, and my own house...yes, it did. But my hope is, the World itself puts aside all petty differences, and lives as one..
@csumjr --not going to happen: "dressing up for battle" "for there shall be wars and rumors of war", "gather every man, gather every woman.."for the men and women shall be gathered to gather and shall flee--better for a child to not be born in those times than to endure what is to come..." 'a nation planted so concerned with gain as the seasons come and go " for she was drunk on the harvest o f her wars..."Harvest--"reckoning--taken another way, -- almost prescient as well as scary .
@csumjr --no worries here, just information--not all people hear (or can hear) understand (or can "see") and belief is not the issue--we all have "jobs" mine is to witness and to spread the word--so that all who have understanding or are seeking can connect the dots.
@csumjr --no--it has not changed for the better and it is going to get worse--Jesus says he is the reaper and shall come in with a scythe and reap the harvest--this is not the peace harvest but a final reckoning--in fact he goes on to say "let the tare (chaff) and wheat grow together for when I come, I shall separate them" that is a threat and a promise. Armageddon is coming--because the pale horse of the apocalypse has been released as has the horse of war--and both now ride among us.
O M GOODNESS ! ! ! ISLEY BROS ALWAYS HAVE A PULSE OF TRUTH & RIGHTEOUS POWER IN THEIR MUSIC-THANK YOU ANCESTORS & MOMMA SALLYE ISLEY- RON & ERNIE I HIT YOU BOTH ON FB SO YOU KNOW HOW THE FUNK I FEEL ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTIONS THE ISLEY BROS HAVE MADE- MA'AT ! ! !
I think one person clicked dislike by mistake. They shouldn't put those buttons so close together. Anyway this song is amazing, and it's sad that the world isn't how it should be.
@Jaylasplenty Your friend will be okay if he stays strong and do his job, but pray for them and let em know that one of his brothers in arms is praying also,this song came out in 1976 Vietnam was over finally in 1975,I came back to Fort Bragg and the 82nd Airborne in 1974 man this song made a lot of Nam Vets cry,but we drive on, we always drive on,May the most High give you comfort and peace during this time.
Wow, such a spiritual song infused with so much soul.! Need to hear this one more often on the radio. What better way to inspire the masses and promote more much needed peace in our violent society and war polluted planet.
@1horsman - you got that right Now this was back in the day, and we went out to party , and jamming to the Isley Brothers, the 70's they was really jamming, hot pants, Nehru collar shirts,
I agree that music isn't like this anymore. But am glad that things are always changing. Our parents, grandparents and those before us thought that their era was best too, but it's like walking on sand. Every time that you take a step the bottom moves and you have to keep moving to get through.
Good thing is that we have Youtube to share this and all types of music. It's all good, just in different ways..there is room for everyone.
MAGICAL, MAGNIFICENT MUSIC for the AGES! The Isleys are to be WORSHIPPED! Truly classic, in the best sense of soul/pop/rock, absolutely. What I WILL ALWAYS LOVE about them & their music is it's truly BEAUTIFUL orchestrations, melodies & vocals.....it's like they were the New York Philharmonic of the Soul & Rythym genre of their day. NEVER, EVER EVER get tired of 'em.....and they literally BEAT THE SHIT outta' 99% of the "Bands" (and I use that term as loosely as possible) of today!
The AWESOME Isley Brothers have managed to stay in the top musical mix for decades with words of love. I especially like these words. "Dress me up for battle when all I want is peace. Those who pay the price, come home with the least." In light of the world's history of wars, I wonder if there will ever be peace.
@5622003285 No my brother, there will be no peace until Jesus returns. War is in the heart of man, as you indicated from our history. But thank God, he can make a new heart within us. John 3:3,16. Blessings.
We played this song at my brother's funeral. He was only 34 when he left us. He wasn't a spiritual person, but I think this song touched him. This song has so much significance and is truly timeless.
nocutesayn 1 month ago
Never has this song been more true or needed than today...
2Oaoj 1 month ago
Thank you for such wonderful Music (PEACE) Is what we need Just hope someone Is listening..................
ttomas2424 1 month ago
when there be a harvest to the world!
ttomas2424 1 month ago
Nation after Nation Turning Into Beasts..Peace to All
mrronx 2 months ago
Always makes me cry
mahashakti999 3 months ago
THIS IS A GREAT SONG,HAS A POSITIVE MESSAGE!
bassman1585 3 months ago
Much of the Isleys' music were anthems. Their vision changed drastically from the 60's into the 70's. They grew with the times while maintaining the entertainment factor. The main theme of the 70's was to get a message out to the people. From Earth, Wind and Fire, to Stevie Wonder to the O'Jays to the Chi-Lites and even Jazz musicians the message was clear: Make the world a better place to live in.
doc2skate 3 months ago
This was my conscious anthem at 13...I love this song still today, never gets old. at 3:01 TURN IT UP!! now Clap! Clap! Clap! double Clap!
mssquirrely 4 months ago 2
@mssquirrely I love this song too!!!
sheabuttergirl 1 month ago
This song is well said ! Beautiful !
nkshgrms 4 months ago
I want another chance to remake this?
jrogers9ful1 4 months ago
My pops grew up listening to beebop, he couldn't stand my generations music. Now i CANT STAND MY SONS MUSIC!!! I just don't understand?
ldmckenzie2011 4 months ago
The harvest will come in God's new system! Great comments! Nice to find that we have thinking people who have connected the dots.. Thanks again and peace brother..
kingGokthe1st 5 months ago
I remember having more TOYS than resposibilities....hoping the World would change by the time I was an Adult.....
csumjr 5 months ago
@csumjr --well it did change--are you happy now?
iamthequeenbee100 5 months ago
@iamthequeenbee100 are you kidding? I have a great job, and my own house...yes, it did. But my hope is, the World itself puts aside all petty differences, and lives as one..
csumjr 5 months ago
@csumjr --not going to happen: "dressing up for battle" "for there shall be wars and rumors of war", "gather every man, gather every woman.."for the men and women shall be gathered to gather and shall flee--better for a child to not be born in those times than to endure what is to come..." 'a nation planted so concerned with gain as the seasons come and go " for she was drunk on the harvest o f her wars..."Harvest--"reckoning--taken another way, -- almost prescient as well as scary .
iamthequeenbee100 5 months ago
@iamthequeenbee100 and we who hear, understand, and believe....why worry?
csumjr 5 months ago
@csumjr --no worries here, just information--not all people hear (or can hear) understand (or can "see") and belief is not the issue--we all have "jobs" mine is to witness and to spread the word--so that all who have understanding or are seeking can connect the dots.
iamthequeenbee100 5 months ago
@iamthequeenbee100 didn't change for the better, and as far as happiness, I'm still optomistic
csumjr 5 months ago
@csumjr --no--it has not changed for the better and it is going to get worse--Jesus says he is the reaper and shall come in with a scythe and reap the harvest--this is not the peace harvest but a final reckoning--in fact he goes on to say "let the tare (chaff) and wheat grow together for when I come, I shall separate them" that is a threat and a promise. Armageddon is coming--because the pale horse of the apocalypse has been released as has the horse of war--and both now ride among us.
iamthequeenbee100 5 months ago
よか歌
toishigawa 6 months ago
Grew up in Cleveland...East side...loved this music!
Creon01001 6 months ago
I remember when 1580 KDAY AM played this, all day.....and yet, nothing has changed..
csumjr 7 months ago
@csumjr Yea remember that station from hearing it in San Diego back in the day....lol...
Deemoe925 5 months ago
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Someday, there will be,,,,,
csumjr 7 months ago
O M GOODNESS ! ! ! ISLEY BROS ALWAYS HAVE A PULSE OF TRUTH & RIGHTEOUS POWER IN THEIR MUSIC-THANK YOU ANCESTORS & MOMMA SALLYE ISLEY- RON & ERNIE I HIT YOU BOTH ON FB SO YOU KNOW HOW THE FUNK I FEEL ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTIONS THE ISLEY BROS HAVE MADE- MA'AT ! ! !
devotion1100 7 months ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG,,,,ALWAYS BEEN A HUGH FAN OF THE ISLEYS,,,,,GREAT SONG
kellyjj2417 8 months ago
This a deep song, relevant even 2 today.
milesdevlon 8 months ago
@milesdevlon Sadly, I think it will always be relevant for as long as the human race exists. :(
kkly27 7 months ago
Epic
skinkut 8 months ago
sounds like old school Steely Dan
tulllguy 9 months ago
Wow ..........What a beautiful song. Very powerful! I just love it! Makes me wanna get up and dance and clap my hands!
HippieNiecey 9 months ago
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tulllguy 9 months ago
Timeless...
MrKappakool 9 months ago
Hendrix played with these guys, right?
tulllguy 9 months ago
@tulllguy ...yes
Creole714 9 months ago
love this
rrjones91 10 months ago
I think one person clicked dislike by mistake. They shouldn't put those buttons so close together. Anyway this song is amazing, and it's sad that the world isn't how it should be.
CaliWannabe86 11 months ago
When will there be a harvest??? I pray soon. This soon is just as uplifting and hopeful today as it was when I first heard it back in the 70's.
edinrussell 1 year ago
i love this song awsome i always heard this song back in the day my high school years 70s
paulac1258 1 year ago
This is one of my ride out songs driving down to Charlotte from Jersey. I loooove it!!! Thank you for sharing!
temptationeyes1976 1 year ago
Give thanks for your children Wish the whole world could hear this song , it's really BEAUTIFUL !!!! Feel the Music!!!
ttekcupycnan 1 year ago
"Dress me up for battle, when all I want is peace". Found out yesterday a friend is going to Iraq.
Jaylasplenty 1 year ago
@Jaylasplenty Your friend will be okay if he stays strong and do his job, but pray for them and let em know that one of his brothers in arms is praying also,this song came out in 1976 Vietnam was over finally in 1975,I came back to Fort Bragg and the 82nd Airborne in 1974 man this song made a lot of Nam Vets cry,but we drive on, we always drive on,May the most High give you comfort and peace during this time.
MASONFSJR 11 months ago
@MASONFSJR Thank You very much for everything. May God Bless You Always.
Jaylasplenty 11 months ago
L.O.V.E. the Isley's 4 ever!
jackie5706 1 year ago
Wow, such a spiritual song infused with so much soul.! Need to hear this one more often on the radio. What better way to inspire the masses and promote more much needed peace in our violent society and war polluted planet.
firstbornbirdman 1 year ago 3
man , Its no words to describe this song , I dont know how to put It , simply beautiful ,
nowatout 1 year ago 2
graet song
albijen 1 year ago 2
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albijen 1 year ago
I am 66, occasionally my daughter and I have an evening on YouTube with a couple of beers and this song always turns up. Soo smooth
1horsman 1 year ago 24
@1horsman
I am 12, I have been bought up in this sot of enviroment and music. Obviously I still love modern music, but this song is my favourite.
fernandono1fan 1 year ago
@1horsman - you got that right Now this was back in the day, and we went out to party , and jamming to the isleys,
granprix49 1 year ago 2
@1horsman - you got that right Now this was back in the day, and we went out to party , and jamming to the Isley Brothers, the 70's they was really jamming, hot pants, Nehru collar shirts,
granprix49 1 year ago
@1horsman im 47, this is just a little before my time i was in 6th grade but always loved good music,,,nothin like the oldies
SuperChellychelle 1 month ago
I agree that music isn't like this anymore. But am glad that things are always changing. Our parents, grandparents and those before us thought that their era was best too, but it's like walking on sand. Every time that you take a step the bottom moves and you have to keep moving to get through.
Good thing is that we have Youtube to share this and all types of music. It's all good, just in different ways..there is room for everyone.
Peace out
ekocentric 1 year ago
MAGICAL, MAGNIFICENT MUSIC for the AGES! The Isleys are to be WORSHIPPED! Truly classic, in the best sense of soul/pop/rock, absolutely. What I WILL ALWAYS LOVE about them & their music is it's truly BEAUTIFUL orchestrations, melodies & vocals.....it's like they were the New York Philharmonic of the Soul & Rythym genre of their day. NEVER, EVER EVER get tired of 'em.....and they literally BEAT THE SHIT outta' 99% of the "Bands" (and I use that term as loosely as possible) of today!
BigHrdB 1 year ago
@BigHrdB My gratitude for this song (and the Isley's in general) is immense!
aikilynn 1 year ago
This was music!
mrc302 1 year ago 2
I remember this jam. Just graduated from high school when this album was released.
not2shy2say 1 year ago
Love it. I have the 45. Thanks for sharing.
RamonaFromPomona 1 year ago
THIS IS WHEN MUSIC WAS GOOD
bubblegumpopnvrburst 1 year ago 2
GIVE THANKS FOR OUR CHILDREN!!!
SchlondaT 2 years ago
Good Times
rik680 2 years ago 2
Man I was 6 at my family reunion in the Dan Ryan woods in chicago and the played this.
phatblackcow 2 years ago
@phatblackcow -Hey 70's baby
nowimustchange 1 year ago
high school days... yessss
julietroberto 2 years ago
The AWESOME Isley Brothers have managed to stay in the top musical mix for decades with words of love. I especially like these words. "Dress me up for battle when all I want is peace. Those who pay the price, come home with the least." In light of the world's history of wars, I wonder if there will ever be peace.
5622003285 2 years ago 14
@5622003285 Have you checked out the other versions of this song? The style council, Vanessa Williams and Ronnie Laws all did this song.
ekocentric 1 year ago
@ekocentric i love vanessa williams one!
MasterGTALoquendo 1 year ago
@5622003285 THE BEST I B SONG "EVER".
UK/USABOY.
jocksmen 1 year ago
@5622003285 No my brother, there will be no peace until Jesus returns. War is in the heart of man, as you indicated from our history. But thank God, he can make a new heart within us. John 3:3,16. Blessings.
drlight777 2 weeks ago