About the song
You’ve provided a detailed description of The Isley Brothers’ album “This Old Heart of Mine,” including its release year, label, and notable tracks. You’ve also highlighted the album’s significance in the group’s career, their subsequent departure from Motown, and a pop culture reference from the film “The Five Heartbeats.”
Crafting the Introduction:
Here’s a draft of an introduction, aiming for a sophisticated and informative tone suitable for an older, more educated audience:
*”Released in 1966 under the Motown Records banner, The Isley Brothers’ ‘This Old Heart of Mine’ marked a pivotal moment in the group’s illustrious career. This fourth studio album represented the band’s inaugural release with the Detroit-based label and introduced them to a wider audience. The title track, a soulful ballad that showcased the brothers’ harmonic prowess, became their biggest hit up to that point.
The album’s success was undeniable, yet the Isleys found themselves somewhat marginalized within the Motown hierarchy. Their departure from the label in favor of Buddah Records and the subsequent establishment of their own imprint, T-Neck Records, in 1969, signaled a desire for greater artistic control and autonomy.
‘This Old Heart of Mine’ is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a snapshot of an era when soul music was evolving and expanding its reach. The album’s enduring popularity is a testament to the Isleys’ timeless sound and their ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level. The album cover, which has become a subject of discussion among music fans and film enthusiasts alike, was later satirized in the 1991 film ‘The Five Heartbeats.’ This cultural reference further highlights the album’s significance and its enduring place in music history.”*
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Lyrics
This old heart of mine been broke a thousand times
Each time you break away, I fear you’ve gone to stay
Lonely nights that come, memories that flow, bringing you back again
Hurting me more and more
Maybe it’s my mistake to show this love I feel inside
‘Cause each day that passes by you got me
Never knowing if I’m coming or going, but I, I love you
This old heart darling, is weak for you
I love you, yes, I do
These old arms of mine miss having you around
Makes these tears inside start a-falling down
Always with half a kiss
You remind me of what I miss
Though I try to control myself
Like a fool I start grinnin’ ’cause my head starts spinnin’ ’cause I
I love you
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
I love you, yes I do, yes I do
Ooh, I try hard to hide, my hurt inside
This old heart of mine always keeps me cryin’
The way you’re treating me, leaves me incomplete
You’re here for the day, gone for the week now
But if you leave me a hundred times
A hundred times I’ll take you back
I’m yours whenever you want me
I’m not too proud to shout it, tell the world about it ’cause I
I love you
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
I love you
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
I love you
This is old heart, darling is weak for you
I love you, yes I do, yes I do
I love you, yes I do, darling is weak for you