Highlights of a concert filmed … Discover releases, reviews, track listings, recommendations, and more about The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing - The Story Of The Isley Brothers at Discogs. Sheet music is available for Piano, Voice, Guitar with 3 scorings and 1 notation in 3 genres. "It's Your Thing" is a funk single by The Isley Brothers. [2] Ike & Tina Turner who are featured in the film are not included on the live album because they didn't not participate in the original concert. Similar success came with two more singles from their Motown catalog that were hits well after their Motown departure. [3], It's your Thing was released by Medford Films in theaters in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles on August 21, 1970. This article is about the Isley Brothers song. It's your thing, do what you want to do. [4] Mayor John V. Lindsay of New York attended a special preview of the film a day before its release. [2][5], "Isley's 'Thing' Film Debuts N.Y. 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The Isley Brothers is a highly influential, successful and long-running American music group consisting of different line-ups of six brothers, and a brother-in-law, Chris Jasper.The founding members were O'Kelly Isley, Jr. (1937 - 1986), Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and Vernon Isley (1942–1955). It was also covered by Melody Beecher, The Source [Kansas, US], Jimmy Copley, Allison Durbin and other artists. It's your thing. It's your thing Do what you wanna do I can't tell you Who to sock it to. The label's first official release was the funk anthem, "It's Your Thing" (1969), which turned to be a huge success, peaking at #1 on the R&B singles chart as well as #2 on the pop chart, and selling over a million copies. Released in 1969, the funk (and feminist) anthem was an artistic response to Motown chief Berry Gordy's demanding hold on his artists after the Isleys left the label in late 1968. Now, girl I can't tell you Who to sock it to. Browse our 2 arrangements of "It's Your Thing." It's your thing, do what you wanna do. Song "It's Your Thing" is a funk single by The Isley Brothers.Released in 1969, the anthem was an artistic response to Motown chief Berry Gordy's demanding hold on his artists after the Isleys left the label in late 1968.. It's Your Thing:The Isley Brothers. Cause it's your thing You do what you wanna do I can't tell you Who to sock it to I'm not trying to run your life I know you wanna do, do what's right Give your love girl, to whomever you choose, whomever you choose To whomever you choose, whomever you choose To whomever you choose, whomever you choose It's your thing! If you want me to love you, maybe I will I need you woman, it ain't no big deal You need love now, just as bad as I do Make's me no difference now, who you give your thing to. One single found success on the charts, "It's Your Thing", which featured Master P, made it to #96 on the Billboard Hot 100 Ah, do what you wanna do, do. If you want me to love you, maybe I will. Classic cut, with Elaine dancing the tiny steps dance, as George looks on. Believe me woman, it ain't no big deal. I can't tell you, who to sock it to. Their segment was filmed separately in 1970 and added to the film. How can you lose, uh, with the stuff you use. The It's Your Thing album stayed at number two R&B for two weeks while going to number 22 pop. 1 hit in the latter. Believe me woman, it ain't no big deal. Make's me no difference now, who you give your thing to. [Chorusx2] I'm not trying to run your … Tags: Funk, Jazz-Funk, Grammy Award Winner, Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Songs, US R&B #1 Hit, More Than 20 Covers, US #2 Hit. Producers: Ron Isley, Rudolph Isley, O'Kelly Isley. The brothers' decision to leave Motown came after a successful UK tour, where they had a bigger fan base than in America. The film was directed by Mike Gargiulo and the production was supervised by Betty Sperber. [2] Upon the song's release and ascent to success, Gordy threatened to sue the group for releasing it in an attempt to bring them back to Motown, but he eventually cancelled his threat, and in February 1970 the brothers became the first former Motown act to win a Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. It was recorded and subsequently released as a live album titled Live at Yankee Stadium on T-Neck Records in October 1969. The song is ranked No. by The Isley Brothers. 420 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It's your thing, do what you wanna do. Some Canadian commercials for the, Saxophone and arrangement by George Patterson, This page was last edited on 6 April 2021, at 03:07. It's your Thing is an independently filmed 1970 concert film funded by the Isley Brothers. Released in 1969, the anthem was an artistic response to Motown chief Berry Gordy's demanding hold on his artists after the Isleys left the label in late 1968. Recorded in two takes and featuring the first appearance of 16-year-old Ernie on bass and Skip Pitts on guitar. The lyrics of the chorus, which also serve as first verse, run: "It's your thing/ Do what you wanna do/ I can't tell you/ Who to sock it to". Rear End (267 words) exact match in snippet view article find links to article the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. "It's Your Thing" is an influential funk single by the Isley Brothers. The song was released as a single on February 16, 1969, and quickly rose to the top of both the Billboard pop and R&B singles charts, peaking at No. F Dm7 I … It is sampled by Dickie Goodman. T-Neck Records-Wikipedia Title It’s Your Thing Composer Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr. Composition’s Year 1969 First Recording Artist The Isley Brothers Aretha’s First Recording Year 1982 Lyrics Oooh yeah Get out (get out) We’re gonna throw down, yeah (throw down) Get out (get out) Oh, we’re gonna throw down (oh, we’re gonna throw down) It's Your Thing (1970) - IMDb Directed by Mike Gargiulo. It's your thing. It's your thing Do what you wanna do now I can't tell you Who to sock it to. [1], The concert was filmed at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York on June 21, 1969. Oh, give your love girl to 'ever you choose. Complete your The Isley Brothers collection. It's your thing, do what you wanna do. "It's Your Thing" is a funk single by The Isley Brothers. You need love now, just as bad as I do. Released in 1969, the anthem was an artistic response to Motown chief Berry Gordy's demanding hold on his artists after the Isleys left the label in late 1968. After scoring one popular hit with the label, with the song "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)", the Isleys felt typecast in the role as a second-tier act while well-established Detroit acts like The Temptations, The Miracles, and the Four Tops got more promotion from the label Motown. The lead singer said that he thought of the melody and some of the lyrics in his head. 2 on the former, (behind Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension),[1] and marking their first No. Do what you wanna do, do. Well it's your thing! Berry Gordy allowed the brothers to leave the label, and the Isleys reactivated their own label, T-Neck Records, which they had originally started a few years prior to their Motown signing. Main genre: Soul / Funk / Disco. For the Mercedes song, see, The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing (Audio), Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Addams Family Values: Music from the Motion Picture, https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1969-05-03, "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada", "Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 27, 1969", https://www.allmusic.com/album/hot-dog-mw0000110521, "Samples of It's Your Thing by Lou Donaldson", "WALK THE MOON to Release 'Different Colors' EP", https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11690862/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd, Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While), Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love) (Parts 1 & 2), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=It%27s_Your_Thing&oldid=1016237365, Articles needing additional references from June 2019, All articles needing additional references, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2016, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, The song has been credited for being one of the first fully-fledged, The song also has been heavily sampled by, Like many of their earlier singles, the song has been featured in commercials. I know you wanna, do, do what's right. The Isley Brothers originally released It's Your Thing written by O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers released it on the single It's Your Thing in 1969. [1] Proceeds from the New York premiere went to the Mayor's Commission on Youth and Physical Fitness. #2 R&B and #1 on BB Hot 100 on T-NECK Records in 1969. I … Complete your … Lyrics begin: "It's your thing, do what you wanna do." [3], The film has not been released on home video. Motown sued the group for breach of contract, saying the recording was done while the group was still signed to the label. searching for It's Your Thing 42 found (113 total) alternate case: it's Your Thing. It's Our Thing is the sixth album released by The Isley Brothers on their own T-Neck Records imprint on April 26, 1969. The film was directed by Mike Gargiulo and the production was supervised by Betty Sperber. It's Our Thing T-Neck, Inc. 1969. The UCLA Film & Television Archive has a non-circulating "research and student center" copy of this film on VHS and 35 mm reels. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for It's Your Thing: The Story of the Isley Brothers - The Isley Brothers on AllMusic - 1999 - … Make's me no difference now, who you give your thing to. Make's me no difference now, who you give your thing to. The lyrics of the chorus, which also serve as first verse, run: "It's your thing/ Do what you wanna do/ I can't tell you/ Who to sock it to". The lyrics of the chorus read: "It's your thing / Do what you wanna do / I can't tell you / Who to sock it to". INTRO: F Bb F Eb..Bb F Eb CHORUS: Eb F Bb F Dm7 It's your thing, do what you wanna do. I … If you want me to love you, maybe I will. Believe me woman, it ain't no big deal. It's your Thing is an independently filmed 1970 concert film funded by the Isley Brothers. For Buddah Records, the Isleys recorded "It's Your Thing" which Ronald wrote upon arriving home after taking his daughter Tawana to school. With The Isley Brothers, Cold Grits, Patti Austin, The Brooklyn Bridge. A re-release of "This Old Heart" had reached number three on the UK pop singles chart. You need love now, just as bad as I do. You need love now, just as bad as I do. It's your thing, do what you wanna do. I can't tell you, who to sock it to. Find your perfect arrangement and access a variety of transpositions so you can print and play instantly, anywhere. Over 60 artists have recorded their own version of the song. Have no time to run your life. It's Your Thing. If you want me to love you, maybe I will. Baby I can't tell you who to sock it to. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing at Discogs. His older brothers O'Kelly and Rudolph helped compose more lyrics. I can't tell you, who to sock it to. 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