What It Comes Down To
The Isley Brothers
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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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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.
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Album InformationIt is part of the album "3 + 3", which was the band's eleventh studio album.
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Chart Performance"What it Comes Down To" peaked at number 5 in the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.
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Musical StyleThe song is reminiscent of the soul and funk genres, showcasing the evolution of the Isley Brothers' sound over their career.
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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).
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InstrumentationThe track stands out for its funk rhythms, with Ernie Isley playing a bottleneck guitar, adding a distinctive sound.
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Innovative ApproachThis 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.
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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.
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Lasting ImpactDespite 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.
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Timeless AppealThe 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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