(At Your Best) You Are Love
The Isley Brothers
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Let me know, let me know Let me know, let me know Let me know When I feel what I feel Sometimes it's hard to tell you so You may not be in the mood to learn what you think you know There are times when I find You want to keep yourself from me When I don't have the strength; I'm just a mirror of what I see [Chorus] But at your best you are love You're a positive motivating force within my life Should you ever feel the need to wonder why Let me know, let me know When you feel what you feel Oh, how hard for me to understand So many things have taken place before this love affair began But when you feel, oh, like I feel Confusion can give way to doubt And there are times when I fall short of what I say what I say I'm all about, all about [Chorus] Tell me what it is (Tell me what it is) Make believe, no need to make believe Look beyond your own (Look beyond your own) Try and find another place for me 'Cause [Chorus] See, at your best baby
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Written by: Chris Jasper, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley
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10 facts about this song
Origin"(At Your Best) You Are Love" was originally released by American band The Isley Brothers on their 1976 album "Harvest for the World."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a successful single for The Isley Brothers, reaching #18 on the Pop Singles chart and #2 on the Soul Singles chart in the US.
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GenreThis song delivers a smooth blend of soul and R&B that was characteristic of The Isley Brothers' work during the 1970s.
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Song's InspirationThe Isley Brothers dedicated the song to their mother, in honour of her unerring support and love.
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ReimaginingAmerican R&B singer Aaliyah famously covered "At Your Best (You Are Love)" for her debut album "Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number" in 1994. This cover further increased the popularity of the song.
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Memorable PerformanceAaliyah's version was performed at her memorial service, held at Saint Ignatius Loyola Church in Manhattan, New York City on August 31, 2001.
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Remixed Version ControversyR&B singer Frank Ocean also referenced "At Your Best (You Are Love)" in a track titled "At Your Best (You Are Luhh)." The existence of this track sparked controversy as it was claimed to be an unauthorized remix.
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Notable Cultural ImpactThe original song has been sampled in numerous other songs, showcasing The Isley Brothers' significant influence on multiple generations of musicians.
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Songwriting CreditsThe members of the Isley Brothers credited for writing the song were O'Kelly Isley Jr., Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, and Chris Jasper.
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Enduring PopularityThe enduring popularity of this song illustrates the timeless appeal of The Isley Brothers' music, which continues to be relevant and loved by audiences today.
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