Tribute to Rudolph Isley, featuring Sheldon Zoldan

Rudolph Isley, one of the original Isley Brothers and the flamboyant dresser of the three, was an integral member of the band although he wasn't the lead singer or songwriter. This episode is one of 44 tributes to significant figures in the music industry who passed away in 2023. Rudolph received a co-writing credit for "It's Your Thing," the first hit the Isley Brothers wrote and produced. It went to number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In the chapters, you'll see a picture of the brothers in 1969, with Rudolph on the left, Ronald in the middle, and O'Kelly Isley Jr. The photo, which is from a trade ad for "It's Your Thing," is attributed to T-Neck Records and available on Wikimedia Commons. To hear the song, go here.Also in the chapters, you can go right to the tribute by skipping my intro; feel free to skip my closing remarks too. Both are there to provide context for those who haven't listened to the other tributes.Sheldon Zoldan, a longtime writer and editor, wrote and recorded this tribute and the others in the series. Sheldon also writes Song of the Day, a music-related story sent daily to an email list of subscribers. To get on his subscriber list, email [email protected] with the subject line ADD ME TO SOTD.Audio engineer/musician Mike Villegas edited all the audio for this series. Hope you enjoy these intriguing glimpses into the lives of the people who made some of the music we love.Send us Fan MailThis is Kate Jones. Thank you for listening to Everyday Creation®, available on YouTube and in major podcast directories including Apple, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.