The Isley Brothers may be known more for smooth, soul-induced records. But with “Fight the Power”, they showed they were more than capable of flipping the switch. This was their foray into funk. Power grooves. Power lead vocals, sung in unison by Ron, Rudy and Kelly. And a powerful statement, sent and received. When asked why he uttered “bullshit” in the recording, Ron’s response was this: “because it needed to be said.”

“Time is truly wastin'. There's no guarantee. Smile's in the makin'. You gotta fight the powers that be.”