From the Jam Fans Forum 15 episode, here are the 5 Isley Brothers Songs of All Time picks (in alphabetical order, not ranking) from host Scott “DR GX” Goldfine; musician and co-host of the Funkin’ Around podcast, Phil Jones, a.k.a. P T F I (Phil the Funky Instrumentalist); lifelong music devotee, host of the FJS (Funky, Jazzy and Smooth) with KD radio show, who’s also a legal expert, Karl A. Doss; and soul & funk music historian and producer of the Soul School Television series, Calvin Lincoln.
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“Are You With Me?” (1982) – The Real Deal
“(At Your Best) You Are Love,” (1976) – Harvest for the World
“Between the Sheets” (1983) – Between the Sheets
“Climbin’ Up the Ladder” (1977) – Go for Your Guns
“Fight the Power” (1975) – The Heat Is On
“Go for Your Guns” (1977) – Go for Your Guns
“Harvest for the World” (1976) – Harvest for the World
“Hope You Feel Better Love” (1975) – The Heat Is On
“I Wanna Be With You” (1979) – Winner Takes All
“It’s Your Thing” (1969) – It’s Our Thing
“Live It Up” (1974) – Live It Up
“Livin’ in the Life” (1977) – Go for Your Guns
“Make Me Say It Again Girl” (1975) – The Heat Is On
“The Pride” (1977) – Go for Your Guns
“Take Me to the Next Phase” (1978) – Showdown
“Shout!” (1959) – Shout!
“Summer Breeze” (1973) – 3 + 3
“Voyage to Atlantis” (1977) – Go for Your Guns
“Who Loves You Better” (1976) – Harvest for the World
“Work to Do” (1972) – Brother, Brother, Brother
Watch the full Jam Fans Forum 20 Top Isley Brothers Songs episode here