Although the Isleys recorded some good stuff for Motown in the late '60s, it's generally true that the label's attempts to fit them into the standard Motown production line inhibited their creativity and individuality. This 22-track retrospective of their Motown days is dominated by material from in-house songwriters like Eddie Holland, Smokey Robinson, and Ivory Joe Hunter and doesn't rank among the Isleys' best work, though it's respectable enough. The best tracks -- the Top Ten hit "This Old Heart of Mine," "Behind a Painted Smile," and "Take Some Time out for Love" -- are available on the Rhino best-of, but Isleys fans will find this a worthwhile summary of their brief Motown stay. Includes the original versions of two of their biggest hits cut for other labels, "Twist & Shout" and "It's Your Thing."--Review by Richie Unterberger, allmusic.com- ”
1. Twist And Shout
2. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
3. There's No Love Left
4. Take Some Time Out For Love
5. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love
6. I Guess I'll Always Love You
7. I Hear A Symphony
8. Nowhere To Run
9. Just Ain't Enough Love
10. Got To Have You Back
11. Behind A Painted Smile
12. Put Yourself In My Place
13. It's Out Of The Question
14. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me While)
15. Why When Love Is Gone
16. Little Miss Sweetness
17. All Because I Love You
18. Tell Me It's Just A Rumor Baby
19. My Love Is Your Love (Forever)
20. That's The Way Love Is
21. One Two Many Heartaches
22. It's Your Thing
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