Showdown (The Isley Brothers album)

Showdown is a 1978 funk album released by The Isley Brothers on their T-Neck imprint.

Reception

Spawning the #1 funk/disco hit, "Take Me to the Next Phase" and the top 20 R&B slower, "Groove With You", the album became another platinum album for the Isleys. Many say that this was the last seemingly great record from the 3 + 3 lineup of the group. It also was their fifth R&B Album chartopper.

Track listing

• All Songs Written By Ronald Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley & Chris Jasper.

1. "Showdown, Pt. 1 & 2" 5:25
2. "Groove With You" 4:52
3. "Ain't Givin' Up No Love" 4:43
4. "Rockin' With Fire, Pt. 1 & 2" 5:58
5. "Take Me to the Next Phase, Pt. 1 & 2" 5:10
6. "Coolin' Me Out, Pt. 1 & 2" 6:04
7. "Fun & Games" 4:37
8. "Love Fever, Pt. 1 & 2" 5:00

Personnel

• Ronald Isley: lead and background vocals
• O'Kelly Isley, Jr. and Rudolph Isley: background vocals
• Chris Jasper: piano, keyboards, ARP synthesizers, clavinet, tambourine, percussion
• Marvin Isley: bass, woodblock, cowbell, percussion
• Ernie Isley: guitar, drums, percussion, congas, timbales, maracas

Charts

Singles

Samples & Covers

• Warren G sampled "Coolin' Me Out" on his song "Smokin' Me Out" on his album Take a Look Over Your Shoulder in 1997.

See also

• List of number-one R&B albums of 1978 (U.S.)

External links

• The Isley Brothers-Showdown at Discogs

References