The Isley Brothers: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Bobby Carter | Aug. 18, 2021
Before the Isley Brothers played "That Lady" during this Tiny Desk (at Home) concert, lead singer and founding member Ronald Isley shared two stories about the song that perfectly encapsulates the scope of their nearly seven-decade career. "It reminds me of going way back, when we had Jimi Hendrix living at the house and playing. We went on to meet a young fellow by the name of Kendrick Lamar who sampled the record and we got a Grammy award for it." At the Tiny Desk, we've hosted shows from superstars and legends - but our home concert series has now officially reached new heights.
Shot at their home studio in St. Louis, Mo., Ronald and his brother Ernie stand front and center, performing just a slice from a catalog overstuffed with classic anthems. (These four songs alone have been sampled or covered by over three hundred artists.) They kick things off with 1983's quiet storm essential, "Between the Sheets." As a nod to the late Notorious B.I.G., Mr. Biggs opens with, "I like it when you call me Big Poppa" - from there, they fire off three more hits, including the immortal "Footsteps in the Dark" and "For the Love of You." The Isley Brothers have eclipsed legendary status - their music is an intrinsic, indelible part of American culture. Watching Ron and Ernie play with as much enthusiasm as they did 30, 40, 50 years ago is an awe-inspiring sight to cherish.
SET LIST
"Between the Sheets"
"Footsteps in the Dark"
"For the Love of You"
"That Lady"
MUSICIANS
Ronald Isley: vocals
Ernest Isley: guitar
Kandy Isley: vocals
Kimberly Johnson: vocals
Calvin Rodgers: drums
Chris Payton: guitar
Quintin "Q" Gulledge: keys
Maurice Fitzgerald: bass
CREDITS
Video: Morgan Glenn, Josh Brickey
Camera Operators: Brandon Brinkley, Isaac Sinason
Additional Production: Mary Meadows, Bryan Weddle, Jonathan Becker, Marcos Machado
Audio: Adam Edmonds, Quintin "Q" Gulledge
Guitar Tech: Sam Mays
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Kara Frame
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Maia Stern, Gabrielle Pierre
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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@concreteoverwater 2 жыл бұрын

Just from these 4 songs, we’ve heard samples from Kendrick Lamar, Dr Dre, Biggie, Ice Cube, Beastie Boys, J Dilla, Madlib & Jay Z. If that doesn’t tell you the cultural impact of The Isley Brothers then I don’t know what will. Truly one of the greatest bands of all time

@kojowiredu 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot Whitney Houston...

@paulturndupschmidt5563 2 жыл бұрын

@@kojowiredu Also Tupac

@arnoldbedak5738 2 жыл бұрын

@@felix3033 The other way around I would think since the Isleys started in the late 50s.

@ElsieandFredstudio 2 жыл бұрын

and usher - can hear one day youll be mine in there

@sweeetzz 2 жыл бұрын

@@felix3033 ummm they were not they came out EWF came out in 69 and Isley Bros 54

@KevOnStage 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so crazy how many times their music has been sampled. Good GRIEF!! So much hip hop.

@Jasimonster 2 жыл бұрын

Wild how you just on here commenting aren’t you supposed to be playing Roblox 🥴😂

@TheMauricio3193 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin shut up mannn

@Bezeltene 2 жыл бұрын

Keep going Kev. This was honestly a treat this Wednesday morning

@chordandjocks 2 жыл бұрын

And I’m STILL doing it

@BradTaylorMedia 2 жыл бұрын

And the originals still far better.

@charlesdonahue7683 29 күн бұрын

As of 2024 Ronald Isley is 83 years old! Still sounds great and looks good.

@jeffreyjay1723 23 күн бұрын

I'm just now finding this video and googled his current age and in this video he was 81, WoW!!! I was getting ready to comment the same thing you did but there is no need to. I liked your comment.

@brahmabkitty03 16 күн бұрын

I just found this too

@queenangawakening9800 10 күн бұрын

He looks better as he age ✨💯💙🖤🥰

@agapereign 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie Isley is one of the baddest lead guitarists to ever walk the planet. Please give him his flowers while he can smell them! Voyage to Atlantis is my favorite Isley song because that guitar is everything!

@tanyaguy6016 2 жыл бұрын

you ain't NEVER lied🌹🌹🌹💐💐

@fabianoaugusto3875 2 жыл бұрын

facts!!!!!

@same.7939 2 жыл бұрын

I support this message!

@stringer2295 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad someone shouted him out

@rodcleve Жыл бұрын

This man is a legend. Who can drop their pick and still play 10:07. Still one of the greatest.

@KevOnStage 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine being this good at music for this long. AMAZING!

@jarrodcribbs811 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw this, I said it's def gonna be a topic on HTT, came to the comments, and low and behold here you are lol

@birdhead73 2 жыл бұрын

Hey @kevonstage 👋🏽

@charleneshowes2682 2 жыл бұрын

Yes,Well Said!! Love it!!👍🏼😊💕

@KingAve3384 2 жыл бұрын

🎬

@MusicLuiiziinho 2 жыл бұрын

50 years and counting 🙌🏾

@birdhead73 2 жыл бұрын

I always think Ernie doesn't get the credit he deserves for his guitar skills. In my book he is one of the best

@BPB9973952 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie is a masterful musician for sure

@Ihbaworldsax 2 жыл бұрын

His friend Jimi Loved his playing

@jokatech 2 жыл бұрын

It took me years to realize that the credit you're referring to is empty and worthless. It's also very elusive for idiotic reasons because it comes from people who have no attachment to or understanding of music at all.

@soulfulofnoise 2 жыл бұрын

Man Ernie is in my top 10 undisputed. Hands down one of the most solid guitarists of all time.

@jamesmccray6367 2 жыл бұрын

Erine is a great songwriter too

@Dr.JudeAEMasonMD 5 ай бұрын

Ron Isley been singing for last 77 years. 🙌🏽

@user-ir5ol7wr1l Ай бұрын

still sounds halfway decent a lot of older singers lose their pitch and the weight of the voice. It is pitch a spot on still has a lot of spirit keep doing it baby.

@jamesh2711 Жыл бұрын

Ronald Isley is a freak of nature, 80+ years old and can still hit those high notes.

@dr.robertlyonsjr.1540 11 ай бұрын

BIG FACTS!!! I said the same thing!!!!

@DevilDoghz 9 ай бұрын

R.I.P. Rudolph Isley.

@Frederick831 8 ай бұрын

GIFT FROM GOD

@Frederick831 8 ай бұрын

LEGENNDS FO' SHO'❣️❣️❣️

@andrewwalton1577 8 ай бұрын

Dude lol

@readyfretgo 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie Isley is one of our greatest and most influential guitarists, period.

@mrscrgriffin 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down, absolutely & amen!

@kevincollins2761 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more

@DaniaJWright 2 жыл бұрын

Word up! 🙌🏾

@coachwalt2614 2 жыл бұрын

FACTS!!!!!!!

@hbloops 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool that Hendrix played in that band too

@DianneReevesFan 2 жыл бұрын

Ron Isley giving that "I still got side chicks" energy. Shout out to the background. They understand the assignment!

@kyriesampson7781 2 жыл бұрын

His wife is the background singer with the honey blonde hair. They used to be in the group JS. They sound great

@mclainwm 2 жыл бұрын

@@kyriesampson7781 she meant it in the literal sense. his chick is to the side of him

@Rollinghard7 2 жыл бұрын

Wifey holding her hubby down.Go head y'all

@NotTUHDAY 2 жыл бұрын

RIGHT!! 🤣

@cchoo111 2 жыл бұрын

it’s his wife and her sister!

@jennifertiller6937 24 күн бұрын

This man is so responsible for so many relationships, marriages, and babies being born 😀👌🏾

@tjjeffrey9965 Жыл бұрын

That transition from between the sheets to footsteps was so smooth😭🐐

@warrantykweenwithak5431 Жыл бұрын

@ TJ Jeffrey that transition from between the sheets to footsteps was too smooth😞 don't make no sense

@tjjeffrey9965 Жыл бұрын

@@warrantykweenwithak5431 ok so they were performing their hit song “between the sheets” as Ron was in the middle of the 2nd verse they transitioned into footsteps in the dark which is the name of the very next song they start performing. Idk what doesn’t make sense here it’s pretty clear what I’m talking about😂 Edit: also the term “don’t make no sense” really doesn’t make any sense but I’m no English teacher🤷🏾‍♂️

@warrantykweenwithak5431 Жыл бұрын

@@tjjeffrey9965 it's just a slang term meaning that they are so talented that it's doesn't make any sense.

@kandicesmith2841 Жыл бұрын

No lie

@TBlevins2222 10 ай бұрын

@@warrantykweenwithak5431 U rwlly had to explain 🤦🏿‍♂️ lol

@gazoakleychef 2 жыл бұрын

best tiny desk of all time WOW

@juswolf22 2 жыл бұрын

Avantgardevegan on the isleys!!! Let’s goooo

@larl-earson 2 жыл бұрын

anderson .paak is up there 100%

@thesmellycatjazz 2 жыл бұрын

@@larl-earson Paak, Misch, and Collier are some of my favorites

@sixfootbeauty 2 жыл бұрын

This and Lalah Hathaway, BIG Daddy Kane too

@herewegoagain425 2 жыл бұрын

Tyler's was the best to me

@JN-er5yu 2 жыл бұрын

Just remember that Ernie was learning from and playing with Jimi Hendrix... Kids please learn how legendary this Band truly is.

@ShareeRedd 2 жыл бұрын

Only 2 Brothers left🙏🏽🙌🏽

@LaWdHaveMercy4 2 жыл бұрын

He was still young. He didnt start playing guitar till after Jim left the Isleys band

@adc2327 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie was only 12 years old when Hendrix was with the Isleys. Ernie did not play with Jimi. I heard him speak about this at the Discover Hendrix concert. How old do you think he is? Lol!

@dgrantha 2 жыл бұрын

Hendrix had the biggest impression on him.

@johnchavers7707 2 жыл бұрын

@@dgrantha Jose Feliciano was his greatest influence

@johnrichardson4931 20 күн бұрын

It's almost criminal how underrated Ernie Isley is ! Truly one of the most influential guitarists of all time . The Isley brothers have a one of a kind groove

@anthonycoleman9593 8 күн бұрын

He's not underrated. Everyone in and out of the business knows and respects his artistry. In addition, he's on everyones list of greatest guitarists of all time , including Rolling Stone magazine, every time they revise the list. He may seem underrated to you because he's hasn't stepped outside of his group too often. Ernie has definitely been recognized and given his flowers on many occasions .

@footmotion 5 күн бұрын

@@anthonycoleman9593 glad you said it. Because i was just getting ready to start typing. People love using underrated when they been sleeping on the artist. The artist been here! Ron been in this game for years/ It made him an animal/ It's rules to this ish/ He probably wrote the 1st manual/ 4 decades worth of material for you to get/ You either groove to the cut/ Or start remixing them up/

@adc2327 2 жыл бұрын

Only 2 brothers left on stage. They have been hanging in there since the 60s. Ernie is one of the best guitarists period. He has not gotten the recognition he deserves. Ronald has one of the most unique voices in music. I love the Isleys!

@discomadness 2 жыл бұрын

Before the sixties and the other brothers( who are now deceased) were singing before that.....also their cousin Chris Jasper who is still performing and producing

@adc2327 2 жыл бұрын

@@discomadness Chris Jasper married into the Isleys. He is not a cousin. That still makes him family!

@donnis618 2 жыл бұрын

Their first hit was actually in 1959!!! Let that soak in

@adc2327 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnis618 You are right! Shout! They even had their own record label at one time, T-Neck Records.

@ebradford74 2 жыл бұрын

@@adc2327 Rudolph Isley married Chris Jasper's sister.

@brianlamont5889 2 жыл бұрын

Wife and his sister in law are his background singers. Amazing musical family.

@gdupree3068 2 жыл бұрын

I believe these are also the ladies from the group JS (🎶come and get a scoop of my, ice cream bayby🎶) correct me if I’m wrong.

@yannicklaura6212 2 жыл бұрын

@@gdupree3068 Yup 👍🏿

@Richard-xo2uv 2 жыл бұрын

That is his wife, not sure if that's her sister but the one on the right is Mrs. I

@tyreatupouharris4790 2 жыл бұрын

@@Richard-xo2uv That’s her sister

@walkingwallabee 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I’m like wait is that his wife in the background? Thank you for the clarification .

@gabecollier2341 2 ай бұрын

Ernie Isley is one of the GREATEST guitarist to ever do it!! Huge props to the Isley Brothers for making timeless music, they’ve earned their place in history.

@MegaMill_Will 2 ай бұрын

This isn’t merely music, rather it’s an everlasting experience that has transcended generations. The Isley’s have firmly cemented themselves in history with these stellar masterpieces

@isabellakrullfabres7777 2 жыл бұрын

What would be the 90's Hip-Hop scene without The Isley Brothers...

@nitrologly 2 жыл бұрын

They've been doing this since the 50s. What would be the last 8 decades be without them?! 😳

@mightyraccoon7155 2 жыл бұрын

@@nitrologly 😳

@XxQueenChristinaxX 2 жыл бұрын

@@nitrologly I've only been around for 2 and I agree.

@b1bo840 2 жыл бұрын

what would any era of hip hop be without other people's music? 🤣

@megami7373 2 жыл бұрын

@@b1bo840 hip hop isnt the only genre to sample. so i don’t know why you want all the smoke that way.

@ThomasPeeters 2 жыл бұрын

Ron Isley, the singer, is 80 years old right now. This man has longevity!

@XxQueenChristinaxX 2 жыл бұрын

Many can't say the same.

@simplysunni9796 2 жыл бұрын

Big ups to Ron Isley’s wife & sister-in-law for the background vocals. Superb! This was amazing & even better that I get to live to hear these great musical geniuses. 🌺 🌺🖤

@ElderRahh 2 жыл бұрын

I wish his wife could've went far too! She's a part of the Girl group"JS" if I'm not mistaken that's the other Girl! Sad part is this was R Kelly's Girl Group! They had a couple cute song's an the Girls could really sing!! Thing's just didn workout there group bcuz"R" didn put the time in on there career, he was too busy with his own, he never should have even tried to put any type of groups out bcuz he was too invested in himself and everything else he had going on in his life! Imagine the thing's the Girls saw!! Smh! Anyway, I am assuming that this is how she met Mr Big(Ronald Isley) ✌n 🙏

@gissellel663 2 жыл бұрын

Both are stunning! I don't even know which is the Wife?

@keia9094 Жыл бұрын

@@gissellel663 the one with the light hair

@Mccy727 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I use to love their song "Love Angel".

@augarethomas4605 Жыл бұрын

That's right! Beautiful

@TorahWoman Жыл бұрын

Kandy and Kim's vocals sound so beautiful! Sooooo beautiful.

@niwu5218 Жыл бұрын

Will always love the group JS!!!!!!! They are still so gorgeous and talented

@shekomundia8322 Жыл бұрын

Angelic💕

@AZ2PM 2 жыл бұрын

Today would've been Marvin Isley's 68th birthday, so nice timing NPR..

@rejae1993 2 жыл бұрын

😍

@themaincat85 2 жыл бұрын

I learned how to play bass imitating Marvin.

@GermonoToussaint 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously whoever mixes this needs an award.

@Dpr3cords 2 жыл бұрын

i'm saying, engineer is on point.

@SupaDaveBeatz 2 жыл бұрын

sounds so good, nice rich sound, like listening to vinyl

@MysteryUnfold 2 жыл бұрын

That intro to “In Between the Sheets” though 🙌🏾. I rewinded that at least 20 times.

@eliborg 2 жыл бұрын

Q wasn't loud enough in the mix though

@lonlonizms 2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly 💯

@verbalasswhoopin Жыл бұрын

2:05 That transition from "Between the Sheets" to "Footsteps in the Dark" could only be pulled of by Professionals. Long Live the Isley Brothers...Living Legend Icons!!!

@obedirect5491 11 ай бұрын

Facts!

@zirconia717 Жыл бұрын

You can hear Ernie about to transition into “Summer Breeze” at the end. Oh how I wish this was longer 🥺. I need to see them live 🤩

@kellymcgee9396 11 ай бұрын

That guitar on Summer breeze...man.. Who does that!?

@DevilDoghz 9 ай бұрын

It took me to their covering the song. Love those covers. Cover it, and make it your own(Arrangement.).

@dallasborn8574 6 ай бұрын

Is Ernie still with us?

@eigobike3929 4 ай бұрын

Seen them live twice. Never better; nothing beats them.

@bun223 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I thought he was gon do it.

@sarahm.9110 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing wrong with this performance is it's too short! Ernie Isley is the GOAT

@michelecherek5392 2 жыл бұрын

On ERRTHANG!!💖🔥🎶

@msd7331 2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Playing Who's That Lady earlier in the week. I had to exit my car to dance on Ernies solo. GOAT for real.

@themaincat85 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite lead and rhythm guitar player.

@somenewkid6892 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I love playing the versus they have with EWF

@rellysunshine9665 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie is the man!

@moussetache1815 2 жыл бұрын

Legendary. 80 years old, his voice is so good. Ernie playing licks that everybody knows because samples. They're time travellers.

@PaulSmith-yb5pm 2 жыл бұрын

Hello There ,how are you doing today ? Hope you slept good and have a peaceful night ?

@elijahaugust 2 жыл бұрын

he doesn’t look a day over 50

@TheWutangclan1995 2 жыл бұрын

And all of the songs that are Isley samples sounds just as timeless. Big Poppa by B.I.G, Ice Cube Today Was a Good Day, Kendrick Lamar's I, and J Dilla.

@larl-earson 2 жыл бұрын

@@elijahaugust Fake beard does wonders lol

@KyOte13 Жыл бұрын

Why in the world don’t we have a documentary about the Isleys’s yet? These guys are the first family of American Popular Music… and the story of their career needs to be told

@Gumbier_Than Жыл бұрын

You have no idea, my mother has been screeching about that for like 25 years now. 😃

@deephouselover17 Жыл бұрын

AbsoFREAKINGGGGlutely!! 👊🏽

@mediamelentertainment6847 Жыл бұрын

Who They Gonna Get To Sound Like Them Guys?? Ron and Ernie 2 of a Kind. Wont Be No More.

@carladavis1473 Жыл бұрын

Because they're still alive. Unfortunately, we generally only give people their flowers after they are long gone

@happyhoochie Жыл бұрын

They're featured on an episode of the untold truth.

@1qtpie 2 жыл бұрын

Isley Brother's have been making folks feel good for decades. My all time favorite.

@jaslyn5501 Жыл бұрын

S2G

@Da-qs4nl 11 ай бұрын

My favorite band and 2nd Rolling Stones kudos to legends playing music in the age range 70 and above!

@juanalmanzar7031 4 ай бұрын

This is what I call music. Respect the classics

@ElCapitanJones 2 жыл бұрын

0:00 - 'Between the Sheets' 2:04 - 'Footsteps in the Dark' 5:03 - 'For the Love of You' 9:56 - 'That Lady'

@ufis567 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sire. Honestly, I feel like having timestamps is just the decent thing to do as a content producer nowadays

@beautifulbutterfly3939 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😚

@aquaviii Жыл бұрын

🙏😎

@kathleenvealey5138 Жыл бұрын

This music I grew up love every songs they made totally Classicsy

@AnAdorableWombat1 Жыл бұрын

Footsteps in the dark is forever my Ish!!!

@angeladelaja 2 жыл бұрын

So underrated! They literally have music that cross decades 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 00s 10s 20s across rock, blues, r&b, soul and rap and that voice and base guitar are consistent.

@cheezheadz3928 2 жыл бұрын

BET Lifetime Achievement 2004 Grammys Lifetime Achievement 2014. Those aside, The Isley Brother's are far from underrated.

@scibeats 2 жыл бұрын

FACTS!!

@mcdonoghrahloh459 2 жыл бұрын

@@cheezheadz3928 Rock and Roll HOF as well.But I kinda agree with the lady,they are underappreciated.Better term

@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody is underrating them.

@dona68atgmail 2 жыл бұрын

@@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer YES, exactly!

@michellewhitt7670 Жыл бұрын

Come on JS on the background vocals😍😍😍😍Ronald Isley was a staple in all households growing up. Saturday morning house cleaning, this is what was playing 🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@d.l.t7421 2 жыл бұрын

Those background singers were killing it! And Baby on the guitar!

@lovetnia5804 Жыл бұрын

Think the first backup singer is his wife

@valeriestancil813 Жыл бұрын

Background singers are killing it🔥🔥🔥

@beewit2es1 6 ай бұрын

impeccable playing on on th track

@astoldby_nise5478 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that Ron is 80 years old…his voice is timeless. I saw them in concert for the 4th time recently. Just as amazing as the first time ✨✨

@Shabaka87 2 жыл бұрын

Mind boggling he is 80 years old. Could easily pass for 50 or 60. Speechless.

@hongkongcantonese501 2 жыл бұрын

Good. God.

@maristelaromero3420 2 жыл бұрын

Lenda viva!!!!🎵🎧❤️🎧🎵🎵🎵✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

@arriannasdad23 2 жыл бұрын

@@DavoWillop

@1_South_Business_Services 2 жыл бұрын

And a very young wife singing next to him and a young son Ron Jr.

@510GAPeach 2 жыл бұрын

Ron's wife and her sister on the background vocals. 🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾 Family affair.

@78vette11 2 жыл бұрын

They are absolutely gorgeous🥰

@missanamarie 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn't notice! He is a mack daddy! 🤣

@baselineleaner1064 2 жыл бұрын

@@78vette11 And they got his back like chiroprac 2:41

@newjerseylove1373 2 жыл бұрын

BLESSED LADY🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@micah5ive490 2 жыл бұрын

he married one of the girls from js?

@onesooto 2 ай бұрын

Man... I thank my mother for introducing me to these phenomenal men, way back when I was still learning how to read and write. Early 90s. Saturday mornings were for The Isley Brothers and Betty Wright...and Clorox, Pine-Sol, greens, and chitt'lins. Now, almost 40 years old, I still bop them like they just debuted yesterday.

@youbettercalltyrone713 Жыл бұрын

Still hits like cooked grits! 🙌🏾🙌🏾💐💐💐💐 give the Isley brothers all the flowers while we can.

@deephouselover17 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣@ Crooked Grits.

@fatalerok 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s auntie is having a great Wednesday morning right now lol

@c0wboys4life 2 жыл бұрын

If the Auntie's even be on KZfaq like that lol

@JML1974 2 жыл бұрын

Auntie here. Yes, truly enjoyed. 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾🎶🎶🎶

@fatalerok 2 жыл бұрын

This thread makes me happy 😊 I’m an auntie at heart 😂

@XxQueenChristinaxX 2 жыл бұрын

Not an auntie but thanks

@OTPeach87 2 жыл бұрын

The nieces are two-stepping w/ the aunties!! 🥰💃🏿💃🏾💃🏽💃🏻

@p.wilson4060 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just going to assume that the people who disliked this video just don't like NPR, because, well, disliking the Isleys just can't be a thing.

@StoriBrooks 2 жыл бұрын

My only complaint is that it could be lil louder😩

@melodiipeoples 2 жыл бұрын

I also assume some of the dislikes are because the artist(s) didn't sing their favorite song.

@killamusiq 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll bet on racism 🤷🏿‍♂️

@b1bo840 2 жыл бұрын

@@StoriBrooks "tiny desk" aka "tiny room"... how loud should it be?

@StoriBrooks 2 жыл бұрын

@@b1bo840 loud enough for the listener to hear everything

@gregtheos9309 Жыл бұрын

How is this even possible? Ronnie is about 80 years old in this performance and sounds fantastic. He also looks amazing. His little brother Ernie, also killing it on guitar. I remember my good friend Bill Sipes and I went to an Isley Brothers concert near Memphis, at a casino in Tunica in north Mississippi in the late 90's/early 2000's. Right before that started playing "Twist and Shout" and said "This was BEFORE the Beatles". Seemed like hyperbole, but it wasn't. Never forgot that. A family of soul virtuosos. It's just ridiculous.

@obedirect5491 11 ай бұрын

Ain't it tha truth... overflowing talent and we're the beneficiaries

@leneathomas7492 Жыл бұрын

The fact that Ronald Isley sounds and looks this great at 82 is blowing my mind! A whole legend ❤️

@garyprater8139 8 ай бұрын

My mother introduced me and my family to the Isley brothers since I was a kid and I been listening to them to this day. They are from Cincinnati Ohio, I'm proud to be an Ohio born musician from Dayton Ohio which is 35 min away from each other where I was honored to be around Roger and Zapp, Ray Davis, Sugarfoot, and Shirley Murdock as a youngster. I will be finally putting out my music soon so keep an eye and ear out for it? I'm not much of a singer but my music is old school, new school, and some of it just on its own level.

@Idontactuallyknowwhy 2 жыл бұрын

I would have died if they did “Summer Breeze” which I believe has the best guitar solo of any kind in this entire world. I love the Isley brothers ❤️

@jamekiawilliams124 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!!!!

@ag052976 2 жыл бұрын

@12:20, Ernie thru in the head of the guitar intro from, “Summer Breeze”. WOW….

@finditmike 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@BigWillyStyles13 2 жыл бұрын

OMG DOOD, I WOULD HAVE LOST MY MIND

@Poppa_bear2k20 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@jasminesterling1719 2 жыл бұрын

I love how Ron his wife singing back up with her sister . I loved their group “JS” … “Ice Cream” was a bop lol

@Kemet876 2 жыл бұрын

Ice cream was the jam back then. They had another song too tho I thought 💭

@littlewillie34 2 жыл бұрын

Really? News to me.

@2010kalex 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know what that was JS!!!!!

@nicolek777 2 жыл бұрын

Ice cream is still a bop !!

@CALetty23 2 жыл бұрын

Slow Grind and Love Angel were my songs from that album!!

@brownkemosabe 2 жыл бұрын

The undisputed OGs of R&B!

@electricman68 3 ай бұрын

Of hiphop too

@rometherevenant8749 Жыл бұрын

The musical and cultural impact this band has is astounding.

@Vee316 9 ай бұрын

Along with Earth Wind and Fire , Ohio Players. Those are my days. ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

@seandavison9644 2 жыл бұрын

Tiny desk concerts is one of the best things to happen in the music community ever

@deephouselover17 Жыл бұрын

So true. Completely organic. 👊🏽

@fairybliss7772 Жыл бұрын

Definitely!!!

@matthewdavis8135 Жыл бұрын

Facts

@Briyonti Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@benjohnson2697 11 ай бұрын

Facts

@HipHop2Geaux 2 жыл бұрын

I like how they acknowledged the rap samples in their songs with the “big poppa” and the “ohh ahh”

@b1bo840 2 жыл бұрын

should've been the other way around, rap samples don't deserve acknowledgement!!!

@HipHop2Geaux 2 жыл бұрын

@@b1bo840 I mean biggies not here lol and I’m sure judging from his statement that Kendrick Lamar acknowledged him to use the whose that lady sample. I think that was ronald’s way of showing he’s hip.

@jazminegonzalez3212 4 ай бұрын

Forever my favorite band to ever exist. Thank you Isley brothers🤍

@chunkygroove9038 Жыл бұрын

God I love the Isley's. They never strayed. So funky, assured & sophisticated. Incredible band, incredible musicianship.

@chunkygroove9038 Жыл бұрын

@nigamus prime Yeah, I like it.

@icyhott8709 2 жыл бұрын

I ain't clicked on a vid this fast in years. Only for the Isleys would I risk bruising my thumb.

@elizahhoward3923 2 жыл бұрын

I bruise my thumb all the time that shut sucks

@lucassicari 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same for me

@Nick-uu2ln 2 жыл бұрын

My hands were shaking ☺️

@birdhead73 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they included Voyage to Atlantis but I guess when you have 40+ yrs of classics it's hard to pick the best of the best

@ezualem8933 2 жыл бұрын

60+ and you best believe the ladies still love Ron Isley!

@trashypine6198 2 жыл бұрын

That's my favorite Isley Brothers song too

@mariesmall688 2 жыл бұрын

@@ezualem8933 👏🏿yes indeed!!!

@dl2310 2 жыл бұрын

OOoh and Sensuality. Parts 1 and 2

@Babyrocko1908 2 жыл бұрын

Voyage to Atlantis is one of the greatest songs ever made!

@turnupthesun81 Жыл бұрын

Ron Isley sounds amazing and looks phenomenal for being in his early 80s here. He definitely does not come across as someone going through the motions.

@lking3024 2 жыл бұрын

First concert Isley Bros 1968. I’ve been riding with these brothers for some time. The best, timeless lyrics and you already know Ron’s voice 🔥

@MetalRocksMe. 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realise how much ‘90’s hip hop artists sampled Isley brothers! 😯

@daviddrentin5981 2 жыл бұрын

Beastie Boys and Kendrick sampled "that lady" but neither those songs are from the 90s

@ss11111ss 2 жыл бұрын

@@daviddrentin5981 lol every producer from 90s and 2000s sampled them

@Brandon-pi5fe 2 жыл бұрын

Hip hop would be so different without these legends

@andrewatkinson-dalziel1675 2 жыл бұрын

@@daviddrentin5981 well Biggie sample Between The Sheets and Ice Cube sampled Footsteps In The Dark

@princessbubblegumganggang710 2 жыл бұрын

That's cuz this is what was played every Sunday or when mama was cleaning

@timothyturner2829 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie Isley is tied with Jimi Hendix as GOAT guitarist ever. Definitely the greatest guitarist alive!!!!!

@iguillo 2 жыл бұрын

That last minute of this video is pure gold!

@dxwallace55 2 жыл бұрын

I give homage to all the great guitar players of any genre, i.e., Eric Clapton, Hendrix, Santana, Eddie Van Halen, and [arguably] Prince, but I think Ernie Isley is in that elite top 10 guitarists, even though he is not as universally known as the rest.

@carlwebster958 2 жыл бұрын

Remember Mr.Eddie Hazel!!!

@teliciasmith3552 2 жыл бұрын

He ain't bullshitting now

@uchennasunday7037 2 жыл бұрын

He comes up with best guitar melodies. Simple but very effective and I mean all guitar players.

@nranderson778 Жыл бұрын

I saw them live yesterday and they are incredible. Ron’s vocals, beautiful lyrics, unmatched catalogue and Ernie on that guitar! He is a rock star on that guitar, one of the best in my opinion.

@user-hk3bu3zu5x Жыл бұрын

NO ONE HAS MORE HITS THAN THE ISLEY BROTHERS.

@th3ufobaby 2 жыл бұрын

this is without a doubt the most concise, most precise, and most potent tiny desk at home concert I personally have seen and I have a LOT of favorites. Infinite flowers for these legends man, so glad to see they're still rocking the stage!

@aapl 2 жыл бұрын

musical legends

@beautyforashes1948 2 жыл бұрын

💜 Legendary

@beautyforashes1948 2 жыл бұрын

Where was Atlantis 💜?

@obedirect5491 11 ай бұрын

@beauty you can't pack 8 decades into 10 minutes. Go ez on them & NPR.

@jyoungspins2200 2 жыл бұрын

These guys have been around doing this for nearly 60 YEEEEAAARRRSSS!!!!! These new artists will never have this run...

@merlinmediagroup 2 жыл бұрын

"Nearly 60 years", their first album came out over 60 years ago!

@dsonko7182 2 жыл бұрын

Incedible!

@037deejay 2 жыл бұрын

NEVER. Classic Music NEVER goes out of style.

@wms5253 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@Natalie-bz9gl 2 жыл бұрын

"Pop That Thang"

@Nhilzer Жыл бұрын

I don’t think many people know them or give them the recognition they deserve, so thank you everyone of NPR people to allow them witness that, and thank you for bringing so many great artists to the light again. These guys are special, and so are you NPR.

@TheJackpot1914 Жыл бұрын

They've been in the rock and roll Hall of Fame since 1992. I think many people know them. If they don't either this isn't your genre, or you just don't like music 😂

@samtetteh6002 6 ай бұрын

Pure classics, ron still sounds the same

@AaliyahChrell 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie is one of the best guitarist period . He doesn’t get enough credit . I mean he’s soliddddd

@qbass4813 2 жыл бұрын

No Doubt

@candacetyndall6142 2 жыл бұрын

Jimi Hendrix stayed with them at one point and showed Ernie some things.

@AaliyahChrell 2 жыл бұрын

@@candacetyndall6142 collaboration over competition Man . Greats building each other up . I love it . They both have the talent that speaks for themselves 🤍

@AaliyahChrell 2 жыл бұрын

@@qbass4813 🤍

@robnoble1164 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@lean3422 2 жыл бұрын

Wanna kno why you'll never see Ronald performing to a pre-recorded song. Cause he never sings the same as the last! This is his gift. His voice and his delivery is timeless!

@malinstella6965 2 жыл бұрын

In other words, we could say Ron does improvisational r&b, funk, pop etc.

@mcdonoghrahloh459 2 жыл бұрын

Soul Train would only let James Brown and the Isleys do it live!!!!

@unique9007 2 жыл бұрын

@@mcdonoghrahloh459 Al Green as well

@mcdonoghrahloh459 2 жыл бұрын

@@unique9007 Don't think so, however, Thanx for the reply

@wise1204 2 жыл бұрын

@@mcdonoghrahloh459 and Patti LaBelle

@adrianlyord5300 2 жыл бұрын

The Isley Brothers The G.O.A.T !!!! Almost 6 decades of music and still going strong!

@obedirect5491 11 ай бұрын

No. 8 decades, starting in the 50s.

@patriciapowell9399 2 ай бұрын

I had his 50 year anniversary collection back in 2004 or 05

@niwu5218 Жыл бұрын

The beautiful ladies of JS have not AGED!!! They are still as vibrant and talented as ever! Shout out to Kandy Johnson!!! How incredible it is for her to sing along side of her husband who is a LEGEND!!!!

@marijotells 5 ай бұрын

😂

@darrylpowell8247 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie is definitely the cleanest, clearest playing guitarist in the business. This brother deserves aaaall the flowers(compliments) fans throw towards him.🏆🌹

@marytolliver9542 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever Ron Isley’s clothing and hair stylist is should get a big raise and really should get his or her props. Every since that versus battle with EWF… he’s just transformed the next stage of his long illustrious career. the distinguished but hip look just works so well for him. Hats off to your glam squad! They really did a great job!

@dwaynetisdale6184 2 жыл бұрын

For real every since the Vs Uncle Ron been cleaner that the board of health!

@nicki3549 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly when he came out with his Mr. Biggs persona he was dressing from back then

@terryalexander8899 2 жыл бұрын

Now the brother however is stuck in 97

@AshtnMrtn 2 жыл бұрын

YES

@juliusadams1109 2 жыл бұрын

Ron is a cool brother! His fits are too nice!!

@devialadawnj7 2 ай бұрын

I keep coming back.. for footsteps in the dark. Those harmonies omg ❤

@gerahuey3706 2 ай бұрын

Me too--😂

@EmmieB 4 ай бұрын

I'm 43. If Ron Isley asked me out, I wouldn't say no 😆

@jasonhernandez3612 2 жыл бұрын

I want to be like Ron when I’m 80. The man doesn’t age

@arnoldbedak5738 2 жыл бұрын

Still got the chop!

@justiceforall31 18 күн бұрын

Facts!💯

@thecunninlynguist 2 жыл бұрын

BTW, Isleys/EWF still hands down the best verzuz we've had! I nearly teared up during the finale with all of them on stage. Celebrate these living legends!

@jdeux3677 2 жыл бұрын

Yes loved that verzuz

@larrymccoy793 2 жыл бұрын

Just think if Hendrix would have remained with the group, but he didn't like the suits!

@Ayurveduh 2 жыл бұрын

That Verzuz was EVERYTHING!! What a night!

@ARobinSong84 2 жыл бұрын

FACTS!! Still the best one!

@shantbe 2 жыл бұрын

@@larrymccoy793 What about Elton John? Didn't he play for them as well?

@keenanwalker3043 4 ай бұрын

This needs a pt2...more than jus theae 4 classics...choosey lover....voyage to Atlantis....too many to name

@gerahuey3706 2 ай бұрын

Agree 💯

@earlhowardiii8277 20 күн бұрын

Your beside me

@lawrenceroland5780 20 күн бұрын

Timeless music when music had meaning. Old school music will live on for generations.

@AaliyahChrell 2 жыл бұрын

People don’t even realize that Ernie is Alex Isley’s dad either . Legacy 🤍

@adarajohnson1879 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I didn’t know!!! It make sense!!!

@mikebenns7564 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that. I love her music

@danniellenelsonnelson4409 2 жыл бұрын

Just telling my 15 yr old daughter that. We listen to Alex daily around here!

@AaliyahChrell 2 жыл бұрын

@@adarajohnson1879 yes ma’am, I didn’t know until she did an interview on the Terrell show

@AaliyahChrell 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikebenns7564 Same !!

@djgoliday 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie def needs more credit do you know how old that man is still playing the guitar like that with hands like that and give us the hits they have given us. True skill.

@adc2327 2 жыл бұрын

He is 69. You make it sound like he is 99! Lol!

@dimuyn 2 жыл бұрын

@@adc2327 well to be fair some don't even remember their name at 69, the fact that he can do that is very amazing

@adc2327 2 жыл бұрын

@@dimuyn You must still have the gift of youth. You can't even get social security until you are in your 60s. So that means there are plenty of people around you that remember their names and are still working. Lol!

@CocoasBeauty Жыл бұрын

Ernie Isley on that guitar is so fire!! Gave me goosebumps!! ❤️❤️

@christinewilliams9045 7 ай бұрын

The "Summer Breeze" tease at the end..... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😘😘😘😘

@nini86508 2 жыл бұрын

I'm smiling so hard. If this isn't what a summer's day sounds like!

@DJWOLFLIVE 2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@cheezheadz3928 2 жыл бұрын

And from the same time period.... Everybody Loves The Sunshine, Roy Ayers. Forgot about that song and it's been on repeat all summer. ❤

@archstan33 2 жыл бұрын

Feelin that! !!!👊🏾 Gutted 'summer breeze' is missing from this set thou 😭😭

@thehoneyeffect 2 жыл бұрын

so much yes!

@AVG336 2 жыл бұрын

Fender should make and market an artist series stratocaster for Ernie Isley. He's definitely paid his dues and is one of the all time greatest guitarists

@DaBaronSamedi 2 жыл бұрын

I second this!

@mustafahajj 2 жыл бұрын

He taught Jimmy Hendrix The man gets no credit Great comment on your part I totally agree by the way Fender and Ernie, let's go!!

@portiat84 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!!

@gnuineangel 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍

@eliresnick 2 жыл бұрын

Plus, that guitar looks cool.

@adriennerutledge5745 9 ай бұрын

RIP Rudolph. Your music was the blueprint of my childhood. Footsteps in the Dark, This Old Heart of Mine, Between the Sheets decades of great music. Your legacy lives on in all the samples and hits to come. Your star 💫 burns brightly forever.

@ewil1219 Жыл бұрын

This guy, and his bro's are the truth!

@VernettaRFreeney 2 жыл бұрын

The Isley Brothers music is timeless. TIMELESS. One of the best Tiny Desk concerts period!!

@juliusadams1109 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t get enough of the Isley brothers! They are amazing!

@nysaxman 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine being a young Ernie Isley and having Jimmy Hendrix live at your house and picking his brain about the guitar.

@hippieloveshack3561 2 жыл бұрын

Right? Thats crazy stuff.

@soulproduct6209 2 жыл бұрын

Word. Ernie is (literally) a student of Jimi Hendrix.

@Shola-tg6lv 2 жыл бұрын

Well they were both pretty young at that point. Hendrix was the Isley’s other guitarist and blew up a few years later. It’s cool how we can hear how everybody starts somewhere though and Ernie mastering the guitar learning from a young goat is awesome.

@nysaxman 2 жыл бұрын

@@Shola-tg6lv Ernie Isley was about 11 or 12 when Hendrix stayed at his house. Jimi was about about eight or nine years older. They were both young, but Ernie was in his pre-teen years. So I'm sure he was in awe of Hendrix's playing, even if he wasn't a superstar at that point.

@allinspiriation6140 9 ай бұрын

Black Culture at its finest😍🔥🔥🔥. We were born and raised on these songs

@SheSpeaksLife Жыл бұрын

My fave old school R&B group because Ron Isley voice is like crushed velvet. I’ve listened to this many times but the ending of Ernie playing the guitar is sick. I can’t stop listening to this!

@colinbradford2671 2 жыл бұрын

Severe attack of nostalgia, Summer Breeze would have hit the session out of the park!

@Bobhead1587 2 жыл бұрын

So true!

@pinkchiffonluv 2 жыл бұрын

It was right on the tip 🙌🏽

@adc2327 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad they didn't sing it. They showcased their originals. Their songwriting is on point without singing other people's songs.

@Unitz15 2 жыл бұрын

Odeee

@laughteriskey2606 2 жыл бұрын

I was actually satisfied with the Summer Breeze tease at the end.. It just kept playing in my head.

@flboy85 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie's riffs are as iconic as Ron's falsetto! Living legends! 🙌🏾

@missmyoldhandle24 Жыл бұрын

Because I'm a 43 year old hip hop head...every time I listen to Isley Bros, I always hear hip hop first. Crazy how many famous hip hop songs are samples of this awesomeness

@jaytapenymob 6 ай бұрын

COUNTLESS Hip Hop samples in this little clip of brilliance.

@Baci302 2 жыл бұрын

Ronald's voice still sends chills up my spine.

@1PurposeMime 2 жыл бұрын

Ernie is one of the best guitarist in this time! Give Ernie his flowers.

@PaulSmith-yb5pm 2 жыл бұрын

Hello There ,how are you doing today ? Hope you slept good and have a peaceful night ?

@susanthompson7371 4 ай бұрын

Ron🎤 still have that sexy soft voice!! And Ernie still playing those beautiful sounds of that guitar 🎸 ❣️ Love me some Isley Brothers!!❤❤❤ Grew up listening to them !! “For the love of you” !!! Beautiful Voice !! Ron ✨✨✨✨

@amsbeats841 2 ай бұрын

Good lord I almost cried when I saw this!! A live performance from the LEGENDARY Isley Brothers in the 2020s... We are just blessed for this. Love how they blended the Bog Poppa synth into Between the Sheets. We're blessed to have this!