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20 Reasons Why Ronald Isley Is Timeless

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11. 1983 - "Between the Sheets"


The title tune of The Isley Brothers' 1983 album Between The Sheets is one of their sexiest ballads and reached number three on the Billboard RandB chart.


12. 1975 - "For The Love Of You"


From the 1975 album The Heat Is On, "For The Love Of You" is an Isley Brothers classic that was covered by numerous artists including Whitney Houston and Boyz II Men.


13. 1972 - "Work to Do"


From The Isley Brothers' 1972 Brother, Brother, Brother album, "Work to Do" has been covered by several artists including Vanessa L. Williams, Average White Band, and The Main Ingredient.


14. 1971 - "Love the One You're With"


The Isley Brothers covered Stephen Stills' "Love The One You're With" for their 1971 Givin' It Back. The song reached number three on the Billboard RandB chart.


15. 1972 - "Pop That Thang"


"Pop That Thang" from The Isley Brothers' 1972 Brother, Brother, Brother album reached number three on the Billboard RandB chart.


16. 1966 - "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)"


The title song of The Isley Brothers' 1966 album This Old Heart of Mine became the group's second top ten hit, reaching number six on the Billboard RandB chart. It was their only hit during their three years recording for Berry Gordy's Motown/Tamla label.


17. 1974 - "Summer Breeze (Part 1)"


Guitarist Ernie Isley was featured on The Isley Brothers' 1974 cover version of the Seals and Croft hit, "Summer Breeze," The song was recorded for the 3 + 3 album.


18. 2001 - "Contagious" (featuring R. Kelly and Chanté Moore)


In 2001, The Isley Brothers became the first band to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in six consecutive decades with "Contagious" featuring R. Kelly and Chante Moore. From the Eternal album, it won a Soul Train Music Award for Best RandB/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo.


19. 1978 - "Groove with You"


"Groove With You" was a top 20 RandB hit from The Isley Brothers'  1978 platinum Showdown album.


20. 1977 - "Voyage to Atlantis"


From the 1977 double platinum Go For Your Guns album, the ballad "Voyage To Atlantis" only reached number 50 on the Billboard RandB chart, yet it became a favorite in concert and on quiet storm radio formats.
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