Happy Saturday P.O.U. family! It's all about the weekend! This week's open thread has focused on The Isley Brothers. In 1992, with one of their biggest admirers, Little Richard, the group was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After the release of a live album in 1993, their Warner Bros. Records contract was allowed to expire and in 1995, they signed a new … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread – Contagious
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Friday Open Thread – Between the Sheets
It's Friday! It's the end of the week and the start of the weekend. We have been highlighting the musical works of The Isley Brothers.**** I know how much everyone loved the midriff... it's baaaaaaacccckkkk!!!****In 1983, they revamped their sound, adding more synthesizers and drum programming. The result, Between the Sheets, returned the group to R&B; success especially with … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread – Between the Sheets
Thursday Open Thread- Voyage to Atlantis
Thursday is here. One more day until the weekend! This week I am enjoying the sounds of The Isley Brothers. In 1975, the group released their landmark album, The Heat Is On, which included some lead vocals from O'Kelly and Rudolph though Ronald continued to contribute most of the lead vocals especially with ballads such as "For the Love of You" and "Make Me Say It Again, … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread- Voyage to Atlantis
Wednesday Open Thread – Summer Breeze
It's Wednesday P.O.U. family! Hump day is here. This week's open thread is highlighting the sounds of The Isley Brothers.Via the Wiki...The 3 + 3 period: 1973-1990In 1973, with a new lineup and a new deal with Epic Records, the Isley Brothers, released what has been called a groundbreaking album with 3 + 3, which mixed soul with elements offolk rock and funk rock. The album … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread – Summer Breeze
Tuesday Open Thread-It’s Your Thing
It's Tuesday and this week's theme focuses on the Isley Brothers and their contribution to music.Via the Wiki...Early formation and career: 1954-1959Brothers O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley , Rudolph "Rudy" Isley , Ronald "Ronnie" Isley and Vernon Isley grew up in the predominantly black section of Lincoln Heights, Cincinnati, Ohio and were raised by Christian-reared parents … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread-It’s Your Thing