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The Isley Brothers: Felt Forum, New York, NY

Vernon Gibbs, Phonograph Record, December 1974

THE ISLEY Brothers have demonstrated a level of tenacity that can only be considered remarkable in a business marked by overnight successes and instant failures. Since first reaching public acclaim with their classic high energy raveup 'Twist and Shout', The Isleys have been a part of every important new development in soul music, culminating in the monstrous celebration of their escape from Motown with the ultra-funk of 'It's Your Thing'.

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