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3 + 3 is a 1973 studio album by the Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck label. Its title refers to the expansion of the established vocal trio with younger family members Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, and Chris Jasper, whose guitar, bass, and keyboards helped define the group's funk-rock sound. The album includes "That Lady," "What It Comes Down To," and interpretations of songs by James Taylor, the Doobie Brothers, and Seals and Crofts.
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What does the title 3 + 3 mean?
It marks the union of the established trio, O'Kelly, Rudolph, and Ronald Isley, with Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, and Chris Jasper. The expanded lineup added prominent guitar, bass, and keyboards to the brothers' vocal foundation.
Which rock song did the Isley Brothers cover on 3 + 3?
They transformed Seals and Crofts' "Summer Breeze" into a slower soul-funk performance featuring Ernie Isley's electric guitar. The album also includes their interpretation of the Doobie Brothers' "Listen to the Music."
Which original hits are on 3 + 3?
"That Lady" and "What It Comes Down To" are key Isley originals from the album. "That Lady" reworks the group's earlier song "Who's That Lady" with an extended Ernie Isley guitar solo.
Why is 3 + 3 important in the Isley Brothers' catalog?
The 1973 album formalized the six-member configuration that powered later records such as The Heat Is On and Go for Your Guns. It also broadened the group's sound by combining harmony singing with progressive rock guitar and synthesizer textures.
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