Smooth Sailin'

Smooth Sailin is the 24th album released by The Isley Brothers on Warner Bros. Records on March 14, 1987. This album was the first album that the brothers released as a duo of Rudolph and Ronald after the untimely death of eldest brother O'Kelly, who had died in March of the previous year of a heart attack.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]

Hooking up with R&B singer-songwriter Angela Winbush for this album, the Isleys scored with the top 10 R&B title track and "I Wish", also an R&B top 40 hit.

Track listing

Side one
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Everything Is Alright"	Angela L. Winbush, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley	4:57
2.	"Dish It Out"	Angela L. Winbush, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley	4:55
3.	"It Takes a Good Woman"	Angela L. Winbush	5:05
4.	"Send a Message"	Angela L. Winbush	5:33

Side two
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
5.	"Smooth Sailin' Tonight"	Angela L. Winbush	4:59
6.	"Somebody I Used to Know"	Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, Angela L. Winbush	4:59
7.	"Come My Way"	Angela L. Winbush, René Moore	5:48
8.	"I Wish"	Raymond Reeder	6:47

Personnel

Keyboards & Moog synthesizers - Angela Winbush
Percussion - Paulinho da Costa
Bass - Nathan East, Louis Johnson
Additional synthesizers - Jeff Lorber
Guitar - Tony Maiden
Drums - Rayford Griffin, Andre Fischer
Bass synthesizers - Angela Winbush, Gregory Phillinganes
Drum machine - Angela Winbush, Raymond Reeder
String line & synthesizer - Raymond Reeder

External links

The Isley Brothers-Smooth Sailin' at Discogs

References

↑ Wynn, Ron. "The Isley Brothers – Smooth Sailin'". AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2014.

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

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