In the 1960s, when the beginnings of R&B were still rooted in the soul and pop sounds of that era, the pioneers of the genre had to be familiar with several styles of music and willing to blend them all, experimenting until they found their signature. The Isley Brothers and their ever-changing sound can be credited for establishing their longevity to this day.

When they started making music in the early 1960s, they found success in pop-inspired tracks, but by the mid-1970s, the Isleys had smoothed out, composing soulful music primarily for the bedroom without being too raunchy. Songs like 'For the Love of You' and 'Between the Sheets' ended up being the ideal tone for the group, influencing waves of young singers for the next generation, including R. Kelly.

Listen to the Isley Brothers' 'For the Love of You'

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