Ernie, tell me about creating the song. Ernie Isley: The first time I played it after I had initially written the song was for my brother Rudolph, just voice and guitar. When he heard me say, “You’re a positive motivating force within my life,” he got this quizzical smile on his face, like how? The syllables and the notes - he goes, say that again? Then he sort of nodded his head like, yeah, that’s pretty good.
Beautiful lyrics that are no longer placed in R&B songs. So sad. So glad I’ve been able to live thru the beautiful R&B love songs of the 70s, 80s, and 90s too!!
true dat..remakes of old soul music are not being sung anymore so today's generation treat them like brand new but we know the real...yeah, some songs can only be felt by their originators...
Driving to my job at the fire dept. Thinking back to all of my failures and my two sons and crying just so grateful to be where I am from where I started.... I love you Astrid, Eliaz and Elikai
Man I’m so thankful for my parents taste in music. I remember being in the backseat groovin to the Isley Brothers. Now as an adult I’ve got their records on my wall. Timeless music.
Cerl84 is in her/his feelings because Frank Ocean may/or may not have dedicated his cover to a dude. At Her/his best Cerl84 is a child. If she/he feels the need to wonder whyyy she/he can😩🎙️ *LET ME KNOWW*
having listened to frank version probably 100 times, this is my first time listening to the original. it's like a breath of cool fresh air. his voice is so smooth and the instrumentation is so calming, the e-piano is so nice. I love hearing "let me know"
In Aaliyah version the instrumentals are much better and more refined she took a good song and made it better and l myself could do it even better and one day l will.
@@timesaregettingbadpatrickd6207 How'd she make it better? She sang it exactly like Ron Isley, copied his runs, riffs and everything else. Plus her version didn't have that beautiful acoustic guitar in it that makes the song so flippin beautiful.
@@c-payne8576 it ain't even her "voice" for real. It has a TON of reverb in it and you can hear her breath while she tries to sing. Only an idiot would try to compare aaliyah to Ron Isley.
the original was isley brother right? great song! this was a refreshing take, thank you! no doubt still missing Aaliyah. dust yourselves off and try again!
"Tell me what it is, there's no need to make-believe, look beyond your world, try to find a place for me" ... Chills and goosebumps from head to toe - utterly beautiful.
This song makes me want to fall in love. To fall in love and show my love to my person. A candle light dinner on the floor of an empty apartment as we take a break from unpacking boxes. That is the vibe I am getting from this and it is so soothing. I love The Isley Brothers.
Never stop falling in love never stop loving and never stop expressing your feelings because Love is Beautiful even though it escapes a lot of us but it's there we just have to look for it so I say to you never stop loving never stop falling in love
I know what you mean actually I feel like this song got pushed in the background behind all their other hits but it's very beautiful like everything they made
I know what it is, If Ernie's guitar wasn't in it most people would Overlook it and not really listen to it .they probably felt like if they didn't hear that guitar it wasn't the Isley Brothers. Or it wasn't their best music even though big Ron💪🏿😎 always puts it down on the vocals
I'm way old but when I was 13 and 14, I went to see the Isley Brothers at our Regal theater Days. Their hits were Who's That Lady, Shout and another song we liked. They were all over the stage. Great energy!!!
THESE BROTHAZ CAINT BE TOUCH WHEN IT COMES TO SLOW JAMS THEY ARE TRULY LEGEND MR CHRISTOPHER JASPER &THA ISLEY BROTHERS MR RONALD ISLEY & O KELLY ISLEY RUDOLPH ISLEY & ERNEST ISLEY & MARVIN ISLEY ENUFF SAID BROTHA SYL DAVIS PEACE
"But at your best, you are loved.... you're a positive motivating force within my life .. should you ever feel the need to wonder why....let me know....." WOW....
@Shawnice Purcell "mOsT kNoWn" look kid idgaf about clout. Six nine is more known than Krs One, doesnt mean hes a better rapper. Now go do your homework kid
This sounds just as fresh as it did when i first heard it years ago. And no other singer will ever be able to top what Ron Isley and The Isley Brothers did back then.
THE ISLEY BROTHERS ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST OLDEST FAMILY MUSICIAL GROUP IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY COVERING OVER SEVEN DECADES, THEIR MUSIC HAS INSPIRED MANY GENERATIONS AND STOOD THE TEST OF TIME !! I REMEMBER THE GROUP WHEN THEIR WAS ONLY THREE MEMBERS (SHOUT) DAYS. THEY HAVE REALLY EVOLVED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS!! KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING UNTIL THERE BE A HARVEST OF THE WORLD!! RICHARD SHACKELFORD
20 December 2024 this original version made me miss a girl once loved with all my heart and soul. She was indeed a positive motivating force within my life. Now all that remains are memories... Thanks for this beautiful classic 🙏🏻
@@maxhitikos that's yo opinion cause I disagree Frank can't sing that song LIVE to save his life bro lbda his version is mad studio manufactured cause if you've seen him live you know he can barely sing Thinking Bout You and that's his own song 🤦🏾♂️💯 Aaliyah on the other hand is a 14 year old girl masteringa song from a band of grown men lol I wouldn't compare her version to anybody else's 🙅🏾♂️🅿️
@@shawnjohn7783 bruh frank ocean live legit sounds the same as studio recordings, what u talkin about, voice has no manufacturing or autotune that isnt used for musical effect
The Isleys play the most beautiful love songs in this WORLD! The Instruments, Lyrics and the Voices nothing can compare even TODAY! Extreme High Standards.
When I was coming home from High School my mother would play this song on an old stereo console. She loved the Isleys. She also liked For the Love of You. She passed on from Bone Cancer on Dec. 22, 2006. She always had good taste in Music. SO SAD! you do not hear PROFFESIONALS and Perfectionists anymore.
I was 15 when Aaliyah's version came out. Loved it from the first time. The radio would say Isley remake but I never got to hear it until 04. Now I love this one as well. This new generation has a remake now too. Frank Ocean did it---pretty good.
One of the beauties of Ron Isley's voice? He does not sing in a falsetto. He is an authentic male soprano. The soprano is his authentic voice. R&B male falsetto singers are abundant, but Ron Isley's soprano is his AUTHENTIC voice, not a falsetto.
I love but...im from spain...with a tears from my eyes....love it but remember me my dearest babygirl...Aaliyah miss you as so much forever still rip.....forever i miss you aaliyah
Such BRILLIANT Vocals they have done . They Have Blessed Music with their Voices and Ernie's Guitar Playing. I have all of those old Albums . It will always Be A CLASSIC in 2023 and BEYOND. Others may remake this song but they Don't Come Close to The Isley Brothers Original !!!
Aaliyah gave this an angelic cover but this original is a poetry from the heart of a man that's in love.
GOD is L❤🔥VE 🕊️
@@happykitten5695 A man Heart that's In Love,Yes.God/YAH Is Love...................
They actually wrote this song about their mother Sally. Love is so dynamic bro.
Nothing touches the original. The warmest purest version of this joint 💯
I agree 😊
You ain’t never lied!!!
This is what you call real music. At your best you are loved
Ernie, tell me about creating the song.
Ernie Isley: The first time I played it after I had initially written the song was for my brother Rudolph, just voice and guitar. When he heard me say, “You’re a positive motivating force within my life,” he got this quizzical smile on his face, like how? The syllables and the notes - he goes, say that again? Then he sort of nodded his head like, yeah, that’s pretty good.
"you're a positive motivating force within my life." Awesome, powerful words to speak to any women. Powerful Song.
Yes !!!
Yes!!
Yasss’ Kenneth 🥰
Beautiful lyrics that are no longer placed in R&B songs. So sad. So glad I’ve been able to live thru the beautiful R&B love songs of the 70s, 80s, and 90s too!!
🎉😊 lat map through radio AUX Loudoun radio app through radio
November 2024 still listening to the BEST OF THE ISLEY BROTHERS ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Aaliyah did very good remaking, really standing on the shoulders of Ronald. Too bad she ain't alive so he & her can duet this song.
true dat..remakes of old soul music are not being sung anymore so today's generation treat them like brand new but we know the real...yeah, some songs can only be felt by their originators...
Ooh they woulda ATE
True
Frank ocean too
@@alien_x_coolur embarrassing Frank ocean will never be in the same level as Ronald Isley nor Aaliyah
Originally released by the Isley Brothers in 1976 and I'm still loving this song to this day.
Same! One of my all time favorite songs, period!
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@sunnyday8340 I'm still loving this song too!!!! I love!! the Isley brothers music.
👍🏿
Ronald Isley's VOICE is one of a kind.
Nobody like it. Probably in history. My personal favorite.....
@@wwtfwowwhatthef3903
Wrong
@@QueenAnitaSoul1 Why? Lol, better question. How?
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Okelly lead dis song
Driving to my job at the fire dept. Thinking back to all of my failures and my two sons and crying just so grateful to be where I am from where I started.... I love you Astrid, Eliaz and Elikai
Hang in brother. Sounds like your being the best dad. We all have something to work on. Peace and strength. Pray.
Ron lsley voice his awesome
This is what you call real music. Yes
In my opinion, the 70's were the best era for the Isley Brothers because they were putting out hit songs after hit songs.
70's was tough you had the Isley's, Stevie wonder, EWF, etc
Ok best comment of the day I'm not a you tuber but lawd you said it right all day long when music was real and heartfelt I'm just loving it too chile
@@josiahmitchell8594 Don't forget the O'Jays Commodores
@@andrejamison2723 don’t forget Jackson’s/ Jackson 5
The 70s were the best era for original music period and I'm a millennial.
Man I’m so thankful for my parents taste in music. I remember being in the backseat groovin to the Isley Brothers. Now as an adult I’ve got their records on my wall. Timeless music.
"You may not be in the mood to learn what you think you know."
Spittin' knowledge on the highest level.
Ronald Isley/The Isley brothers arguably have the best catalogue of any living artist.
💯💯
In my opinion there's no argument they do have the best catalog of any singer or group dead or alive
Courtesy of the great Cris Jasper
Lead writer of many of the isley 70's tunes. Along with Ernie and Marvin. They brought new energy when they joined.
Ron Isley is a living legend. 🔥💯🙏🏿
The Great Isley Brothers
The 70s was the best era of black American music. It isn’t close. This is me that grew up in the 90s saying this.
That's also when we showed ourselves in our best light, before all the ignorance was pushed on us
Isley brothers - confessing your feelings
Aaliyah - reminding them of your feelings
Frank Ocean - a goodbye after them not cherishing your feelings
AMEN
@@lesipapo7876 Qqq
Frank ocean was singing to a dude.
Perfect.
Cerl84 is in her/his feelings because Frank Ocean may/or may not have dedicated his cover to a dude. At Her/his best Cerl84 is a child. If she/he feels the need to wonder whyyy she/he can😩🎙️ *LET ME KNOWW*
Full disclosure, I listened to the covers first. Having heard the original, damn. The covers are amazing but this is on another level.
having listened to frank version probably 100 times, this is my first time listening to the original. it's like a breath of cool fresh air. his voice is so smooth and the instrumentation is so calming, the e-piano is so nice. I love hearing "let me know"
In Aaliyah version the instrumentals are much better and more refined she took a good song and made it better and l myself could do it even better and one day l will.
@@timesaregettingbadpatrickd6207 How'd she make it better? She sang it exactly like Ron Isley, copied his runs, riffs and everything else. Plus her version didn't have that beautiful acoustic guitar in it that makes the song so flippin beautiful.
@@dawudabdullaah6977 Her voice?😂
@@c-payne8576 it ain't even her "voice" for real. It has a TON of reverb in it and you can hear her breath while she tries to sing. Only an idiot would try to compare aaliyah to Ron Isley.
@@dawudabdullaah6977 Lol oh I get it now
One of the most romantic songs ever made
For some reason, it’s hard for me to listen to rap, and I’m a diehard hip hop fan, but these slow jams calms me
"You may not be in the mood to learn what you think you know"
It's truly Impossible to Replicate most of their Music , that's y u hardly ever hear remakes. Aaliyah did a great job.
Yes, she had an old soul, 🕊🕊🕊
This is so friggin' dope, words could never do it the justice it deserves. That's all I got.
Isley brothers enough said.
Driving round the city at midnight in the rain with this on is a vibe 💕😌
ANOTHER BAD BALLAD.FROM THE BADDEST BALLADEER &CROONER SINGER ON THIS PLANET.MY HUSBAND& I.WE LOVE❤&LIVEDTHIS.😢
YES there ARE 4 versions of this song! ALL of them are hoping to catch the magic of THIS original!
All I can say is Aaliyah did this song justice like no one else could. Rest in peace
AbSOULutely. I can't picture no one else besides her & Ronald doing this song.
Clearly you haven’t heard of frank ocean…
frank ocean over her any day
Yall really do not need to pit Frank and Aaliyah against each other ..
The original version always the best but Aaliyah fs did a remarkable job
The Isley Brothers are timeless forever one of the world's greatest groups in history
YES!!!!!
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THEE GREATEST!!! 🔥
Wow, I am just now learning that this is the original version. Last, but i am happy to be here.
the original was isley brother right? great song! this was a refreshing take, thank you! no doubt still missing Aaliyah. dust yourselves off and try again!
Isley brothers is the best group ever. Hands down.
Isleys on the best group short list!
Definitely in the top 10.
Agreed
Each to their own but that’s a strong statement...arguably top five
I gotta agree.
I was today years old when I found out that Aaliyah covered this. Love both versions.
No one can sing this like the Isley Bros
I agree ❤
"Tell me what it is, there's no need to make-believe, look beyond your world, try to find a place for me" ... Chills and goosebumps from head to toe - utterly beautiful.
That is my favorite part too I love that part of the song you are so right on time
@@elaineyoung4148 Yes, I think it's super special lyrically - and those harmonies are in a league of their own.
As usual Ron Isley delivered.
This song makes me want to fall in love. To fall in love and show my love to my person. A candle light dinner on the floor of an empty apartment as we take a break from unpacking boxes. That is the vibe I am getting from this and it is so soothing. I love The Isley Brothers.
Never stop falling in love never stop loving and never stop expressing your feelings because Love is Beautiful even though it escapes a lot of us but it's there we just have to look for it so I say to you never stop loving never stop falling in love
It's about time this song actually gets some recognition!
blooflazh7 aaliyah more recognized for covering this
shoutsout to frankie oceeaaannnnn!
I know what you mean actually I feel like this song got pushed in the background behind all their other hits but it's very beautiful like everything they made
I know what it is, If Ernie's guitar wasn't in it most people would Overlook it and not really listen to it .they probably felt like if they didn't hear that guitar it wasn't the Isley Brothers. Or it wasn't their best music even though big Ron💪🏿😎 always puts it down on the vocals
This is a beautiful song .
The lyrics and message are powerful...no wonder different artist remake it.
The lyrics are crazy good, I can't recall any other song with as much candid relationship insight at this one. It's incredible.
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I'm way old but when I was 13 and 14, I went to see the Isley Brothers at our Regal theater Days. Their hits were Who's That Lady, Shout and another song we liked. They were all over the stage. Great energy!!!
One of my favorite groups, attended 3 of there concerts back in the day. Love Earth, Wind and Fire, listening in 2025❤❤❤
Love the Isley Brothers music also, another one of my favorite groups.
Some songs just don’t need to be remade!!!!! Admire and relish it!!!!
It's crazy how there's 4 versions of this song and they're alll completely different vibes
Um, who got the 4th?
@@johnharris4899 As far as I'm aware DJ Screw - My mind went blank
@@johnharris4899 Sinead Harnett
Alex Isley
Can’t forgot Gucci mane - Actavis
My Oldest Son was conceived off this Song 🎵. I am a Isley Brothers fan for over 45 years.
I love this confession.
THe SAME HERE!..
Sounds so good on vinyl and quality headphones
THESE BROTHAZ CAINT BE TOUCH WHEN IT COMES TO SLOW JAMS THEY ARE TRULY LEGEND MR CHRISTOPHER JASPER &THA ISLEY BROTHERS MR RONALD ISLEY & O KELLY ISLEY RUDOLPH ISLEY & ERNEST ISLEY & MARVIN ISLEY ENUFF SAID BROTHA SYL DAVIS PEACE
SHO YO RIGHT BROTHER! THE G.O.A.T....OF THE SLOW MELLOW BALLADS✌🏿😎
Beautifully done
The Isley Brothers the best group ever recorded. Their love songs are Soulful. There message is “LOVE”. Really listen to the Words.
Norma Cranshaw I do all the time
Amen to that 🙏🏽
Im.from spain...and i love this song.....but really do you likes aaliyah too??i miss her as so much....
Nobody did it like the Isley Brothers. Rest In Peace Aaliyah. 💔🙏🏽
"But at your best, you are loved.... you're a positive motivating force within my life .. should you ever feel the need to wonder why....let me know....." WOW....
You're a positive, motivating force, within my life!!! I'm done, they went in on this💯
This shit so smooth, can't never go wrong with the Isley Brothers
Facts
True dat
WHO IS STILL LISTENING IN 2020. 'LET ME KNOW, LET ME kNOW'.
I am. This is timeless
I am.
ALL WHO STILL HAVE
S
ALL WHO STILL HAVE
SENSE. OF REAL GOOD
MUSIC !......
me, from Switzerland God bless! Jesus is wonderful!
Rudolph isley will truly be missed. He was a great singer. And a man of god. He's in a better place. He's with mom and dad okelly and marvin
Both versions are great. Both soulful.
DPRD JZ there is three versions
Felix 3000
The original kick both song ass!
@Shawnice Purcell the original makes alliyahs sound like a kids bop song.
Alliyah was too young to understand this grown man music now sit down
@Shawnice Purcell "mOsT kNoWn" look kid idgaf about clout. Six nine is more known than Krs One, doesnt mean hes a better rapper. Now go do your homework kid
@Shawnice Purcell plus you deleted your original comment so dont even try to act like the good guy now
"You may not be in tha mood to learn what you think you kno."
Artistic wisdom!!!
STILL BUMPING IN 2025..CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THE ISLEY BROTHERS..THIS IS GROWN FOLKS MUSIC..🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶
This music is timeless , it will never be done like this ever again , pure music with a clear message ...
Now this is real music back in the day in high school 10th grade
This sounds just as fresh as it did when i first heard it years ago. And no other singer will ever be able to top what Ron Isley and The Isley Brothers did back then.
The Ambience of this song is Dynamic.
Im from spain.....but really do you likes aaliyah too???... i miss her as so much still....
You are very right
THE ISLEY BROTHERS ARE ONE OF THE GREATEST OLDEST FAMILY MUSICIAL GROUP IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY COVERING OVER SEVEN DECADES, THEIR MUSIC HAS INSPIRED MANY GENERATIONS AND STOOD THE TEST OF TIME !! I REMEMBER THE GROUP WHEN THEIR WAS ONLY THREE MEMBERS (SHOUT) DAYS. THEY HAVE REALLY EVOLVED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS!! KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING UNTIL THERE BE A HARVEST OF THE WORLD!! RICHARD SHACKELFORD
20 December 2024 this original version made me miss a girl once loved with all my heart and soul. She was indeed a positive motivating force within my life. Now all that remains are memories... Thanks for this beautiful classic 🙏🏻
With his voice he can finesse any woman to do or say anything!!! So crisp and smooth vocals!!!
This version, Aaliyah’s and Frank Ocean’s are all magical 🥺
Aaliyah was a 14 year old girl when she sang her version of At Your Best and it's 🔥 the most played version and the best next to the original 🤷🏾♂️💯
And sleeping with r kelly too🌝🤷🏽🤷♀️he was over 21 years old
@@Beachboy-sg4qx she was assaulted. A child that young cannot consent to what a grown man is trying to do to them. Sicko
Frank oceans version is waaaay better than any version out there, but Aaliyah did amazing
@@maxhitikos that's yo opinion cause I disagree Frank can't sing that song LIVE to save his life bro lbda his version is mad studio manufactured cause if you've seen him live you know he can barely sing Thinking Bout You and that's his own song 🤦🏾♂️💯 Aaliyah on the other hand is a 14 year old girl masteringa song from a band of grown men lol I wouldn't compare her version to anybody else's 🙅🏾♂️🅿️
@@shawnjohn7783 bruh frank ocean live legit sounds the same as studio recordings, what u talkin about, voice has no manufacturing or autotune that isnt used for musical effect
There's a whole lot of good things about this song
I ALWAYS COME BACK TO THE ISLEY BROTHERS AND THEIR MUSIC
Me too.
The Isleys play the most beautiful love songs in this WORLD! The Instruments, Lyrics and the Voices nothing can compare even TODAY! Extreme High Standards.
Aaliyah-Gone, too soon 😢
A classic STILL - a true test of anything great it lasts...
Im from spain....and i love this song.....but really do you likes Aaliyah too?
There are times when I fall short of what I say I'm all about
Truth all humans fall short there are no perfect humans...anywhere, anytime.
Thank you, C.E.M ❤❤❤❤
This original version is easily the best version of them all.
Love and respect goes to the Isley Brothers
I love!! this Isley brothers song. I'm a big fan of the Isley brothers music.
This is by far the best version of this song,just love it.
frank ocean version is angelic too
@@Juorix it’s the best version for me
When I was coming home from High School my mother would play this song on an old stereo console. She loved the Isleys. She also liked For the Love of You. She passed on from Bone Cancer on Dec. 22, 2006. She always had good taste in Music. SO SAD! you do not hear PROFFESIONALS and Perfectionists anymore.
Makes me feel Goosey and happy. Divorced now but I can't get these Songs out of my mind
Isley always made women feel loved ❤❤❤❤
The isley brothers are in my top 5 favorite r&b groups of all time.
Balling my eyes out this song is so lovely it transcends performance.
Smooth as butter 11/24/24
We are all of love ❤️ 🙏🏽✨Love , Peace and Light ✨ to every single god being on this earth 🌍.
COVID19 Chillin 😎 In 2020 💯✊🏾one #StaySafe #WeAreAllInThisTogether #LoveMatters #KindnessMatters #PrayersMatter
Amen to that, GOD Bless you all 🙏🏽
Absolutely 💜
a friend of mine thought aaliyahs version was the original...speechless :(
her parents were probably kids when this classic came out...my favorite group of all time.
+Joe Thomas agree
I was 15 when Aaliyah's version came out. Loved it from the first time.
The radio would say Isley remake but I never got to hear it until 04. Now I love this one as well.
This new generation has a remake now too. Frank Ocean did it---pretty good.
Dirklewinsky1 lord... I'm not even surprised by the stupidity of people anymore. I still love baby girl though.
Erfbgu 2 so you and aaliyah are the same age?
One of the beauties of Ron Isley's voice? He does not sing in a falsetto. He is an authentic male soprano. The soprano is his authentic voice. R&B male falsetto singers are abundant, but Ron Isley's soprano is his AUTHENTIC voice, not a falsetto.
I just know he's a bad boy!!
All the versions are great. The words of the song is Timeless. Thank you Isley for making the music world a better place 💯
I love but...im from spain...with a tears from my eyes....love it but remember me my dearest babygirl...Aaliyah miss you as so much forever still rip.....forever i miss you aaliyah
RIP Rudolph Isley Your songs bring out of me!!!❤🤍💙Prayers
My favorite song I love the Isley s since I was 7 years old 1965 ! This song out in 1976 I was just turning 18 years old 💯❤️❤️❤️
This is the best version with the best memories!!!
Such BRILLIANT Vocals they have done . They Have Blessed Music with their Voices and Ernie's Guitar Playing. I have all of those old Albums . It will always Be A CLASSIC in 2023 and BEYOND. Others may remake this song but they Don't Come Close to The Isley Brothers Original !!!
A positive motorvating force is what real love is all about.
Another great isley brothers song. It never gets old. Love it now and always. Great words n meaning. RIP Tony
i'm so sorry for your loss
@@mackaustin6595 thank you
best group back in the days
Aliyah put fire to this remake, but the smooth melodic vibe of the Isley Brother's is unmatched!!!
50 minutes into 2025 & I’m grooving to this song
"Confusion can give way to doubt"😂😂😂👌🏿😎😂😂
Wisdom...
@@kennethcraddock7604 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿
Pure soulful perfection....!...