In this Series of Posts, I will writing about a Particular Classic Soul/Funk Album from the 60's 70's and 80's
The LP's that stand out in my Mind, as The Best Albums ever Released. All of them, I have purchased on Vinyl many Years ago and now have them on CD or Download today.
You may have Differing view's (as we all do) on these Choices, but these are my Favorites!
#19.......THE ISLEY BROTHERS.......HARVEST FOR THE WORLD
In May of 1976, The Isley Brothers Released their 14th Studio Album on Their Own T-Neck Record Label, it was Called "Harvest For The World"
I can Quite clearly Remember Walking to the Record Shop (Airfield Tapes & Records 2) in our Town, to Buy this Album.
What a Great Album this is, No Sub-Standard Track's, Great Ballads and Typical Isley Brothers Uptempo Track's!
It was Recorded at The Record Plant Recording Studios in Los Angeles, All the Track's were Written, Arranged, Composed and Produced by The Isley Brothers (including Chris Jasper).
The Album Sold 1/2 Million Copies within 3 Weeks of its Release, and eventually went Platinum!
Track Listing:
The Album Reached Number 9 in the US Billboard Pop Chart, and Number 1 on the US Soul Album Chart, it also Peaked at Number 50 in the UK Pop Album Chart.
3 Singles were Released from the Album, Positions as follows:
US Pop US R&B US Dance
Harvest for the World 63 9 -
Who Loves You Better 47 3 2
People of Today - - 3
What a Great Voice "Ronald Isley" has, He would be in My Top 5 Soul Singer's!
My Favorite Tracks on the Album and in Order of Preference:
Track's 5, 3 and Track 2.
Here's a Great In-Depth Blog Post concerning the "Harvest For the World" Album, its written by DereksMusic Blog!
In May of 1976, The Isley Brothers Released their 14th Studio Album on Their Own T-Neck Record Label, it was Called "Harvest For The World"
What a Great Album this is, No Sub-Standard Track's, Great Ballads and Typical Isley Brothers Uptempo Track's!
It was Recorded at The Record Plant Recording Studios in Los Angeles, All the Track's were Written, Arranged, Composed and Produced by The Isley Brothers (including Chris Jasper).
The Album Sold 1/2 Million Copies within 3 Weeks of its Release, and eventually went Platinum!
- "Harvest for the World (Prelude)" - 2:10
- "Harvest for the World" - 3:53
- "People of Today" - 4:40
- "Who Loves You Better" - 5:32
- "(At Your Best) You Are Love" - 5:24
- "Let Me Down Easy" - 6:31
- "So You Wanna Stay Down" - 3:52
- "You Still Feel the Need" - 4:52
The Album Reached Number 9 in the US Billboard Pop Chart, and Number 1 on the US Soul Album Chart, it also Peaked at Number 50 in the UK Pop Album Chart.
3 Singles were Released from the Album, Positions as follows:
US Pop US R&B US Dance
Harvest for the World 63 9 -
Who Loves You Better 47 3 2
People of Today - - 3
My Favorite Tracks on the Album and in Order of Preference:
Track's 5, 3 and Track 2.
Personnel
- Ronald Isley: lead and background vocals
- O'Kelly Isley, Jr.: background vocals (lead vocals on "Let Me Down Easy")
- Rudolph Isley: background vocals (lead vocals on "You Still Feel the Need")
- Ernie Isley: guitars, drums, percussion, congas, timbales, maracas
- Marvin Isley: bass, cowbell, woodblock, percussion
- Chris Jasper: piano, keyboards, ARP synthesizer, clavinet, tambourine, percussion
Here's a Great In-Depth Blog Post concerning the "Harvest For the World" Album, its written by DereksMusic Blog!
