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1972 funk song by the Isley Brothers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"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]
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"Work to Do" | ||||
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Single by The Isley Brothers | ||||
from the album Brother, Brother, Brother | ||||
B-side | "Beautiful" | |||
Released | October 15, 1972 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:11 | |||
Label | T-Neck | |||
Songwriter(s) | The Isley Brothers | |||
Producer(s) | The Isley Brothers | |||
The Isley Brothers singles chronology | ||||
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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.
Chart (1972) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 51 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 11 |
"Work to Do" | ||||
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Single by Vanessa Williams | ||||
from the album The Comfort Zone | ||||
Released | July 22, 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1991 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:36 | |||
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Vanessa Williams singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Vanessa Williams - Work To Do" on YouTube |
Vanessa Williams recorded the song for her 1991 album The Comfort Zone. In 1992, her version became a Top 5 US Billboard R&B hit at No. 3 and Top 10 US Billboard Dance hit at No. 8. It was her fifth and final single from the album.
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 52 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[9] | 4 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 24 |
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