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The Isley Brothers: It’s Our Thing

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On April 26, 1969, “T-Neck Records” label released “It’s Our Thing”, the sixth Isley Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph isley and Ernie Esley.

Personnel:

  • Ronald Isley – lead vocals
  • O’Kelly Isley Jr. – backing vocals 
  • Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
  • Everett Collins – drums, percussion
  • Ernie Isley – bass, guitar
  • Tony May – recording, mixing
  • Acy R. Lehman – art direction
  • James Kriegsmann Jr. – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Rudolph Isley, O’Kelly Isley and Ronald Isley.

  1. I Know Who You Been Socking It To
  2. Somebody Been Messin’
  3. Save Me
  4. I Must Be Losing My Touch
  5. Feels Like the World
  6. It’s Your Thing
  7. Give the Women What They Want
  8. Love Is What You Make It
  9. Don’t Give It Away
  10. He’s Got Your Love

Shangri-Las: Leader of the Pack

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In February 1965, “Red Bird” label released “Leader of the Pack”, the debut Shangri-Las (The) album. It was recorded in 1964, and was produced by George “Shadow” Morton.

Personnel:

  • Mary Weiss – lead and backing vocals
  • Betty Weiss – lead and backing vocals
  • Marge Ganser – backing vocals
  • Mary Ann Ganser – backing vocals
  • Brooks Arthur – engineer
  • Rod McBrien – engineer
  • Loring Eutemey – artwork
  • Hugh Bell – photography

Track listing:

  1. Give Him a Great Big Kiss – George Morton
  2. Leader of the Pack – George Morton, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
  3. Bull Dog – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  4. It’s Easier to Cry – J. J. Jackson, Joe De Angelis, Robert Steinberg
  5. What Is Love – George Morton, Tony Michaels
  6. Remember (Walking in the Sand) – George Morton
  7. Twist and Shout – Phil Medley, Bert Russell
  8. Maybe – Arlene Smith, George Goldner
  9. So Much in Love – Billy Jackson, Roy Straigis
  10. Shout – Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.
  11. Good Night, My Love, Pleasant Dreams – George Motola, John Marascalco
  12. You Can’t Sit Down – Cornell Muldrow, Dee Clark