Live It Up

The Isley Brothers

About Live It Up

"Live It Up, Pt. 1 & 2" is a funk/rock song released by the Isley Brothers, on their album of the same name in 1974 on their T-Neck imprint. The song attacked conformity and advocated control, and it was much like some of the group's "Do What You Wanna Do" records of the time.


Year:
1984
6:11
53 
#2

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You never want to comfort me
Knowing what you really need
You always say youve had enough
You never want to give it up

But everybodys got to move and
Everybodys got to groove
Everybody needs love sure enough
Everybody ought to live it up
Well what did I do that was wrong
I just want to have some fun
Weve been holding back for too 
And I want to live, weve gotta live it up
Ive got to ease your mind
I know Ill have a bit of luck
To make you have a good time
I've got to make you live it up

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The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers ( /ˈaɪzliː/ YZ-lee) are an American musical group consisting of brothers Ron and Ernie Isley. The founding members of the band were Ronald Isley, older brothers Rudy and Kelly and younger brother Vernon. Originally formed as a gospel quartet, following the death of brother Vernon, the remaining trio launched a career into doo-wop scoring with their first million-selling hit single, "Shout", in 1959. Follow-up successes came with the 1962 single, "Twist and Shout" and the 1966 Motown single, "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)". more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY

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9 facts about this song

Release
"Live It Up" is a song by American musical group, The Isley Brothers. It was released as an album track from the album of the same name in 1974.
Production
The song is known for being produced by the three original members of the group, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, and O'Kelly Isley.
Chart Performance
The album "Live It Up", from which the single originates, peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums and at No. 14 on the Billboard Pop Albums.
Dub Version
There's also a 7-minute long 'Dub Version' of "Live It Up" included in the album. This version consists of instrumental and vocal studio sessions of the band.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song hold themes of positivity and living life to its fullest, a common theme in The Isley Brothers' musical catalogue.
Genre
The Isley Brothers are known for their unique blend of genres, and "Live it Up" prominently showcases their R&B and Soul influences.
Influence
The song, like many of The Isley Brothers tracks, is considered influential in the development of the R&B, funk and soul music genres.
Reception
“Live It Up” was widely praised by critics for its upbeat tone and positive message. It further helped solidify The Isley Brothers as dominant figures in the music industry during the 70s.
Legacy
Even after decades of its release, the song continues to be played and covered by various artists. It is considered one of the iconic works of The Isley Brothers.

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