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"Sheila Take a Bow" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths, written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Featuring a glam rock -style beat and guitar riff, the song was originally planned to feature Sandie Shaw on backing vocals, but Shaw's distaste for the song and Morrissey's illness during her session resulted in the vocals not being used.
Smooth Sailin' is an album by the American musical group the Isley Brothers, released in 1987 on Warner Bros. Records. [1] It was the first album that the group released as a duo of Rudolph and Ronald after the untimely death of eldest brother O'Kelly, who died in 1986 due to occlusive coronary artery disease. [2]
Throughout their career, their songs differed from the predominant synth-pop British sound of the early 1980s, [2] instead fusing together 1960s rock and post-punk. [9] In their early years, the band purposely rejected synthesisers and dance music, [10] until Meat Is Murder, which contained keyboards as well as rockabilly and funk influences. [11]
The Heat Is On is a soul/rock album of danceable funk songs contrasting with romantic quiet storm ballads. [2] [3] The rock stylings are mostly provided by the Jimi Hendrix–influenced guitar of Ernie Isley. [2] The album is part of a succession of slickly produced, successful soul records issued by the Isley Brothers during the 1970s. [4]
The song was sparked in a 1975 recording session in which guitarist Ernie Isley, inspired by the news, wrote two songs: "Fight the Power" and an anti-poverty ballad titled "Harvest for the World". The group ended up recording both songs on the same day and eventually picked "Fight the Power" as the song to release first.
Whether you're feeling festive or introspective, and whether into classical, classic rock, R&B, hip hop, or pure bubblegum pop, we've got a great selection of Christmas songs for your ultimate ...
Baby Makin' Music is the thirtieth studio album by the American musical group The Isley Brothers. It was released under the short-lived Def Soul Classics imprint on May 9, 2006 in the United States. Crediting Ronald Isley as the group's bandleader, it involves production from a variety of producers, including Gordon Chambers , Jermaine Dupri ...
"For the Love of You" (sometimes titled "For the Love of You (Part 1 & 2)") is a song recorded by the Isley Brothers, who released the song as the second single off their 1975 album, The Heat Is On. The record showcased the two sides of the act, with the album's first single " Fight the Power " reflecting a fast-paced funk vibe while showcasing ...