Testify by The Isley Brothers

Album: It's Our Thing (1964)

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To "Testify" is to speak in church about a religious experience. The practice is common in black churches and is a very powerful spiritual experience, as members of the congregation share their stories of how God has touched their lives.
This was the first single released on The Isley Brothers' own label, T-neck records.
Jimi Hendrix, known then as Jimmy Hendricks, is featured on guitar. The 21 year-old unknown was touring as a backup musician with The Isleys at the time.

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