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Thread started 05/02/06 12:05pm

FuNkeNsteiN

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Work To Do - AWB or The Isleys?

Which version of this jam do you prefer, the original by The Isley Brothers or the cover by Average White Band? As much as I love them both, I'm going to have to go with AWB's version... it has more energy to it and it's a bit longer.
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Reply #1 posted 05/02/06 12:23pm

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They BOTH do what they do!!!!! But since Average White Band inspired a MILLION casino cover bands, I give the edge to MR. BIGGS & the boys!!!!!
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Reply #2 posted 05/02/06 12:55pm

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AWB's version is a bit by the numbers, but I dig the vocals and the horns. The Isley's did it best. I prefer their version of just about any song. As a strictly top 40 number, I didn't mind Vanessa Williams' version either.
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Reply #3 posted 05/02/06 12:56pm

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RipHer2Shreds said:

AWB's version is a bit by the numbers, but I dig the vocals and the horns. The Isley's did it best. I prefer their version of just about any song. As a strictly top 40 number, I didn't mind Vanessa Williams' version either.


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Reply #4 posted 05/02/06 2:44pm

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lilgish said:

RipHer2Shreds said:

AWB's version is a bit by the numbers, but I dig the vocals and the horns. The Isley's did it best. I prefer their version of just about any song. As a strictly top 40 number, I didn't mind Vanessa Williams' version either.


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Reply #5 posted 05/02/06 2:52pm

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ISLEY'S!!!!! Vanessa Williams (Miss America) did a cool version back in the 90's also.
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Reply #6 posted 05/02/06 2:57pm

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SPYZFAN1 said:

ISLEY'S!!!!! Vanessa Williams (Miss America) did a cool version back in the 90's also.

I agree Spyz. I was gonna mention Vanessa but u beat me to it. But uh, yeah, The Isley's HANDS DOWN.
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Reply #7 posted 05/02/06 3:03pm

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The Isleys, no question...Ronald's vocals just Kill me!!




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Reply #8 posted 05/02/06 3:10pm

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RipHer2Shreds said:

AWB's version is a bit by the numbers, but I dig the vocals and the horns. The Isley's did it best. I prefer their version of just about any song. As a strictly top 40 number, I didn't mind Vanessa Williams' version either.
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Reply #9 posted 05/02/06 11:08pm

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The Isley's were damn near untouchable during that period. Vanessa's version is cool, too.
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Reply #10 posted 05/03/06 2:40am

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paligap said:

The Isleys, no question...Ronald's vocals just Kill me!!


nod I prefer their version,too.I like the way Ronald "attacks" these lyrics.Listen to his vocal as he sings this line...


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Reply #11 posted 05/03/06 3:02am

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The Isleys. As people have said, Ron's vocals are killer!

I'm glad there are others who like Vanessa's cover.
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