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Here are five classic, must-have, Isley Brothers albums from the 1970′s.   (From the top) Harvest for the World (1976 ) Including “Harvest for the World,” “People of Today,” and “Who Loves You Better” (and that’s just Side One);  3+3  (1973 ) Including “That Lady Parts 1 and 2,” “What It Comes Down To,” “You Walk Your Way” and “Summer Breeze”The Heat Is On (1975) Including “Fight the Power Parts 1 and 2,” and “For the Love of You Parts 1 and 2″Showdown (1978 ) Including “Take Me to the Next Phase Parts 1 and 2,” and “Groove With You” and Live It Up (1974) Including “Hello It’s Me,”, “Live It Up” and “Midnight Sky” on T-Neck Records/Epic.   The Isley Brothers:  Ernie, Ronald, Rudolph, O’Kelly and Marvin Isley with brother-in-law Chris Jasper produced one of the greatest soul sounds of all time — a distinctive blend of soul and funk and rock led by Ernie’s guitar and Ronald’s vocals.  These recordings can make you dance, break your heart or just thank god for their deep soulful emotion and joy.  And check out those outfits!

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Spring has sprung!

The Honeydreamers   “Brighten Up and Dance to Really Livin’ Music …  RKO Records

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When Irish eyes are smiling

An Irish Evening with Willie Brady  (Recorded in Ireland)   Avoca Records

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Green day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  “Music for Emerald Isle Leprechauns”  Recorded Live in Dublin’s swinging Irish Club by Brendan Hogan’s Ballinakill Ceili Band  Capitol Records

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Love thy neighbor

“Mi Vecino”  (“My Neighbor”)  Ivonne Moreira  Fadisa Records

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Bling bling!

Marilyn on the cover of this Spanish EP on Belter Records  The original ELO – The Enoch Light Orchestra that is!

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“I WANT TO BE HAPPY!

Emil Stern and his Orchestra  Mercury Records

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Trans fusion express

De Locura con Los Graduados   Zeida Records

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Tears for beers

“Ich Weine in Mein Bier”  Bobbejaan e conjunto  Copacabana/Palette Records (Brazil)

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Still life with matchbox

“Cocktail Party”  Pierre Thibaud, Pepe Alvarido and Jacky Bamboo  Pretoria Records (France)

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