Harvest for the World

by The Isley Brothers

Overview

The Isley Brothers came with love, funk and the too seldom mentioned socially consicous songs; this album is titled after one of those social gems. However, "Who Loves You Better," with its disco flair, was the album's first release. Ronald Isley's aggressive delivery blends nicely with Ernie Isley's tantalizing guitar solos. It was a top three single on the Billboard R&B charts. The title track is a tour de force. Preceded by a mellow intro in which Ronald Isley's earnest plea rings with urgency, the timeless lyric and festive rhythm make "Harvest for the World" a welcomed anthem for all the people of the world. It cracked the Billboard R&B top ten at number nine. Ronald Isley changes his tone on some of these compositions by adding a roughness to his still smooth tenor, like on the relentless jams "People of Today" and "You Wanna Stay Down." Then there are those priceless ballads like "Let Me Know" and "Let Me Down Easy"; Ronald Isley sweetly caresses the lyric with compassion and agility. Neither of these two selections were releases but remain staples on R&B radio. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/2008
Label:	Legacy
UPC:	0886972374222
Rank:	31168

Tracks

1. Harvest For the World
2. Harvest For the World
3. People of Today
4. Who Loves You Better
5. You Are Love, (At Your Best)
6. Let Me Down Easy
7. So You Wanna Stay Down
8. You Still Feel the Need
9. Summer Breeze

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Isley Brothers   Primary Artist
Ernie Isley   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String Acoustic),Drums
Marvin Isley   Bass,Cowbell,Percussion
Chris Jasper   Piano,Clavinet,ARP Synthesizer,Piano (Electric)

Technical Credits

The Isley Brothers   Producer
Ernie Isley   Arranger,Composer,Producer
John Holbrook   Live Recording
Leo Sacks   Release Preparation
Joseph M. Palmaccio   Mastering
Ronald Isley   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Rudolph Isley   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Marvin Isley   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
O'Kelly Isley   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Gary Jackson   Liner Notes
Malcolm Cecil   Engineer,Associate Producer
Chris Jasper   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Jim Seals   Composer
Dash Crofts   Composer
Howard Fritzon   Art Direction
Micaela Boland   Design
Al Clayton   Photography
Stephen Moore   Project Director
Don Hunstein   Photography
Eddie Cornelius   Composer