(At Your Best) You Are Love

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"(At Your Best) You Are Love" is a song by The Isley Brothers, originally a radio hit in 1976. It was originally dedicated to their mother.


Year:
2003
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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

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
For there are times when I fall short of what I say
What I say I'm all about, all about

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

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 a place for me
'Cause

But at your best you are love
You're a positive motivating force within my life
And if you ever feel the need to wonder why
Let me know, let me know

See, at your best baby

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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: 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."
Chart Performance
The 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.
Genre
This song delivers a smooth blend of soul and R&B that was characteristic of The Isley Brothers' work during the 1970s.
Song's Inspiration
The Isley Brothers dedicated the song to their mother, in honour of her unerring support and love.
Reimagining
American 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.
Memorable Performance
Aaliyah's version was performed at her memorial service, held at Saint Ignatius Loyola Church in Manhattan, New York City on August 31, 2001.
Remixed Version Controversy
R&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.
Notable Cultural Impact
The original song has been sampled in numerous other songs, showcasing The Isley Brothers' significant influence on multiple generations of musicians.
Songwriting Credits
The 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.
Enduring Popularity
The 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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