What It Comes Down To

The Isley Brothers

About What It Comes Down To

"What It Comes Down To" is a song by The Isley Brothers, who released it in late 1973 as a follow-up to the group's crossover pop hit, "That Lady, Pt. 1 & 2".


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1973
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Here I am loving you, you're like a dream come true
For so long I've waited for this time
Girl what you mean to me, in reality, is more than I ever hoped for
You will always be, more than right for me, each day I love you more

Well what it comes down to, this is all I want from you
Same as you want from me; that can only be
Love and understanding
For what we have at stake, a little give and take
It's better than demanding

Why do we stay together, talking about you and me,
You got your reasons, I got mine
Oh, if it had to be, one and only me, sure would be a drag now,
Need somebody who, needs somebody to, keep from being sad now

Well what it comes down to, this is all I want from you
Same as you want from me; that can only be
Love and understanding
For what we have at stake, a little give and take
It's better than demanding

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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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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"What It Comes Down To" by the Isley Brothers was released in 1973.
Album Information
It is part of the album "3 + 3", which was the band's eleventh studio album.
Chart Performance
"What it Comes Down To" peaked at number 5 in the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
Musical Style
The song is reminiscent of the soul and funk genres, showcasing the evolution of the Isley Brothers' sound over their career.
Band Line-Up
"What It Comes Down To" was produced after the three original Isley Brothers (O'Kelly, Rudolph, and Ronald) were joined by three younger brothers (Ernie, Marvin, and Chris Jasper).
Instrumentation
The track stands out for its funk rhythms, with Ernie Isley playing a bottleneck guitar, adding a distinctive sound.
Innovative Approach
This song, like the others on the "3 + 3" album, showcases the Isley Brothers' innovative fusion of rock and soul music, which helped to shape their signature style.
Commercial Success
"What It Comes Down To" was one of the pivotal songs that helped the "3 + 3" album achieve Double Platinum status, meaning it sold over 2 million copies.
Lasting Impact
Despite being released in the 70s, "What It Comes Down To" continues to be recognized and frequently played due to the timeless quality of its sound.
Timeless Appeal
The song was later sampled by hip-hop artists including The Notorious B.I.G., making it resonate with a new generation of music lovers.

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