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    Marvin Isley and Mickey Jones RIP

    Just heard that Marvin Isley has died aged 56. He was the youngest, I think.

    Always loved the Isleys. RIP.

    Also RIP to Mickey Jones from Man. They seemed to play the Boat Club in Nottingham every two weeks about 1970 and were different every time. A fun bunch too.

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    Marvin Isley and Mickey Jones RIP

    Ah, sad news about Marvin Isley.

    Jones died a couple of months ago, though.

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      Marvin Isley and Mickey Jones RIP

      I only heard about Jones recently and as he hadn't been mentioned I thought I should. He was an honest toiler at the rock'n'roll coal face for years and deserved a tribute.

      My Isleys top five:

      That Lady (3+3 version)
      Harvest For the World
      This Old Heart Of Mine
      Its Your Thing
      Shout

      I should try and find a place for

      Twist and Shout
      Behind A Painted Smile
      Tell Me Its Just A Rumor Baby
      Between The Sheets
      Summer Breeze

      Which would make it a top ten

      And a fine version of 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight'.

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        Marvin Isley and Mickey Jones RIP

        Twist and Shout would be my first choice by a considerable distance — God, I loved that 45. Played it down to the thickness of licorice paper. I'd want Nobody But Me and their storming version of Stagger Lee too. Basically all pre-Motown. I thought they lost their identity somewhat and became kind of a Div 2 version of the Four Tops when they signed with Gordy.

        Marvin couldn't have been on the early records right? He'd have been about seven when Twist and Shout was recorded.

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          Marvin Isley and Mickey Jones RIP

          He was drafted in for 3+3, I think.

          I'd do a Top 5, but I'd get no sleep.

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