Isley Brothers – Turn On Your Love Light
“Turn On Your Love Light” is a song written by Bobby “Blue” Bland and originally recorded by him in 1961. The song has been covered by many artists, including the Isley Brothers, who released their version in 1964. The Isley Brothers’ version of the song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the Hot R&B Singles chart.
Background and composition
“Turn On Your Love Light” was written by Bobby “Blue” Bland. The song is a blues ballad about a man who is begging his woman to turn on her love light. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of love and loss.
Recording and production
The Isley Brothers’ version of “Turn On Your Love Light” was recorded in 1964 at the United Sound Studios in Detroit, Michigan. The song was produced by the Isley Brothers and was arranged by Ernie Freeman.
The recording features Ronald Isley on lead vocals. Isley’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Turn On Your Love Light” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally written and recorded by Bobby “Blue” Bland in 1961.
- The Isley Brothers released their version of the song in 1964.
- The Isley Brothers’ version of the song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the Hot R&B Singles chart.
- “Turn On Your Love Light” has been covered by many artists, including Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker, and B.B. King.