3 + 3

This what I call their breakthrough album. The Isleys had had sporadic success during the 60's without quite making it into the mainstream. 3+3 changed all that , with it's blend of original material and well chosen covers. Opening with a searing reinterpretation of their own , That lady , featuring an inspired Ernie Isley on guitar in what would become a trademark of their uptempo funk workouts. Their versions of James Taylor's Don't let me be lonely tonight & Seal's & Croft's Summer Breeze , the later featuring another superb guitar solo leave the originals seeming tepid & tame in comparison. The album is start of what call their imperial phase , as all the albums that followed up to & including 1980's Go all the way , are all either excellent or at the least very good. 50 years on this album still feels fresh, vibrant & funky. A sound investment of anyone's money.

I first heard this album at a friends house, his Dad had bought it and we were just old enough to be trusted to put vinyl on the turntable. For me at that time there were 2 standout tracks that have stayed in my head for over 20 years (until I bought this CD and now they are in my ears too!), "Dont let me be lonely tonight" and "You walk your way" - totally ignoring the amazing (and full length) "That Lady (Part 1 & 2)" - remake of 63's "Who's that Lady" - "Summer breeze" and "Highways of my life".Crammed with classics its a grower with some huge and memorable hits on it. Repeat listenings advised (even if only in your head for 20 years!!)p.s. the other album I remember from my friends dads collection was by the Sadistic Mika Band and featured a wonderful song called "Tokyo sunrise" which still plays in my head!

3+3 is one of the classic 70's soul albums everyone should own.I bought the original album when it was released in 1973 and have loved it ever since, so it's nice to have a crisp clear CD copy to give my vinyl a bit of a rest!Not a duff track in sight and Ron's vocals are at his peak.Just buy it!

Great service CD arrived 7 days ahead of pre advice. Excellent quality product. a real bargain.

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It's good to have this album again, after many years.

Arrived safely and very well packed.No problems. All good , thankyou. .

Great album, this replaces my old vinyl copy. The only problem is the cover says there is an extra track, but it's not there.