Between 1980 and 1982 The Isley Brothers released 4 Albums, all Self Produced, all on their T-Neck Label Through Epic Record's and all Recorded at The Bearsville Studio's in New York City.
In April 1980 the First of these Album's and the Highest Chart Entry was the LP "Go All The Way" it reached number 8 in US Pop Chart and their last album for sometime to Reach Number 1 in the US R&B Chart's.
The Biggest Hit Single off this Platinum Selling Album was the Track "Dont Say Goodnight (its time for love)" it got to Number 1 in the US R&B Charts and stayed there for 3 weeks!
Critics at the time said this was The Isley's answer to Teddy Pendergrass' hit "Turn Off The Lights"
The 2 best Track's on Album were "I Once Had Your Love" and "Hurry Up & Wait"
The Biggest Hit on the Album was "Inside You, part 1 & 2"
It was said around this time that the Older Isley's were constantly Arguing with the Younger Brothers & Cousin, about the Direction of the Group, this Finally came to a Head in 1984, when the 3 Younger Members split to form "
1982 saw the Release of "The Real Deal" Album, this marked a Change of Musical Direction for the Group.
After Hearing the Album's of 2 different Artists "The Gap Band" and "Rick James" the Isley's decided to change their Sound!
Although this did'nt help too much, musical wise, as the Chart Position's were Number 87 in US Pop & Number 9 in US R&B Chart's, this has it turned out was The Isley's Lowest Pop Chart Position in 13 Year's!The Album had a Great Single Release called "Stone Cold Lover" this is one of my Favorite Isley Track's of All Time!
Go All The Way
Grand Slam
Inside You
The Real Deal
Here's a few Track's from the 4 Album's
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