Work to Do

"Work to Do" is a 1972 funk song by The Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck imprint. The song, written and produced by the group, was issued on their 1972 album, Brother, Brother, Brother, and charted at #51 pop and #11 R&B upon its initial charting.^[1] Lyrically, the song explicates a troubled situation between a man and his girlfriend/wife, concerning the lack of quality time spent with each other. The man pleads that as much as he cannot wait to get home and spend time with her, he has a more pressing obligation/commitment to attend to work.

Cover versions

Over the years, the song has got more success courtesy to various cover versions

The Main Ingredient in 1973 (Afrodisiac)
Average White Band in 1974 (AWB)
R&B singer Zan (aka William Aquart) recorded a version for his self-titled album in 1989.
Vanessa L. Williams, who recorded the track in 1991 (The Comfort Zone), and turned it into a Top 5 R&B hit in 1992.
Mayer Hawthorne covered the song on his Impressions - The Covers EP in 2011.
Emily King performed this song at Tin Angel in Philadelphia, PA in 2012.

Credits

Ronald Isley: lead vocals
O'Kelly Isley, Jr. and Rudolph Isley: background vocals
Ernie Isley: guitars and percussion
Marvin Isley: bass, percussion
Chris Jasper: piano, keyboards
George Moreland: drums
Karl Potter: congas

References

↑ "Billboard Singles". All Media Guide / Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-01.

The Isley Brothers

Ernie Isley Marvin Isley O'Kelly Isley, Jr. Ronald Isley Rudolph Isley Chris Jasper

Studio albums	Shout! Twist & Shout Twisting and Shouting This Old Heart of Mine Soul on the Rocks It's Our Thing The Brothers: Isley Get into Something Givin' It Back Brother, Brother, Brother 3 + 3 Live It Up The Heat Is On Harvest for the World Go for Your Guns Showdown Winner Takes All Go All the Way Grand Slam Inside You The Real Deal Between the Sheets Masterpiece Smooth Sailin' Spend the Night Tracks of Life Mission to Please Eternal Body Kiss Baby Makin' Music

Live albums	Live at Yankee Stadium The Isleys Live Live!

Compilation albums	Timeless

Singles	"I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door" "Shout (Part 1)" "How Deep Is the Ocean?" "Twist and Shout" "Nobody but Me" "Testify (Part 1)" "Love Is a Wonderful Thing" "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)" "I Guess I'll Always Love You" "That's the Way Love Is" "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" "Behind a Painted Smile" "Put Yourself in My Place" "It's Your Thing" "I Turned You On" "Keep On Doin'" "Freedom" "Love the One You're With" "Spill the Wine" "Lay Lady Lay" "Lay-Away" "Pop That Thang" "Work to Do" "It's Too Late" "That Lady (Part 1)" "What It Comes Down To" "Summer Breeze" "Live It Up" "Fight the Power (Part 1)" "For the Love of You" "Harvest for the World" "The Pride" "Livin' in the Life" "Voyage to Atlantis" "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1)" "Groove with You" "I Wanna Be with You (Part 1)" "It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)" "Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love) (Parts 1 & 2)" "Between the Sheets" "Choosey Lover" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Contagious"

See also	Discography T-Neck Records Isley-Jasper-Isley

Book:The Isley Brothers Category:The Isley Brothers Portal:R&B and Soul Music

Vanessa Williams singles

The Right Stuff	"The Right Stuff" "(He's Got) the Look" "Dreamin'" "The Right Stuff" (re-mix) "Darlin' I"

The Comfort Zone	"Running Back to You" "The Comfort Zone" "Save the Best for Last" "Work to Do" "Just for Tonight" "Still in Love"

Beverly Hills 90210: The Soundtrack	"Love Is"

The Sweetest Days	"The Sweetest Days" "The Way That You Love" "You Can't Run" "Higher Ground" "Betcha Never"

Eraser	"Where Do We Go from Here?"

Star Bright	"Do You Hear What I Hear / The Little Drummer Boy"

Next	"Happiness" "Who Were You Thinkin' Bout?" "First Thing on Your Mind" "Oh How the Years Go By"

Dance with Me Soundtrack	"You Are My Home / Refugio de Amor"

Silver & Gold	"Silver & Gold" "Merry Christmas Darling"

Everlasting Love	"You Are Everything"

The Real Thing	"Breathless" "Just Friends" "The Real Thing"

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