Originally Posted by
Philles/Motown Gary
Bluebrock, don't get me wrong, I, too, love The Isley Brothers' Motown material. It's just that Kim's version of "Take Me In Your Arms" was my first version and, to my ears, a masterpiece. Had I heard The Isley's version first, I would probably feel differently. If I recall, wasn't the tempo increased on the Isley's version? I haven't played it in ages and ages. If I recall, it was way too fast, whereas Kim's version was perfect from start to finish.
But, yeah, I love the Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart Of Mine" and "Soul On The Rocks" albums, and some of their previously-unreleased Motown tracks were excellent, especially "Weak Spot In My Heart".
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