Work To Do

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I'd say it's a tie. Both versions, are good....

Vanessa's version is quite good and one of her best efforts on record. OTOH, the Isleys version is a classic.

JabarR74 said:

Work To Do

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I'm not even going to listen to Vanessa' version,

I'm a die-hard Isleys Fan.

They win hands down every time!

chriss said:

JabarR74 said:

Work To Do

I'm not even going to listen to Vanessa' version,

I'm a die-hard Isleys Fan.

They win hands down every time!

You should give it a listen. A die-hard Isleys fan (I'm one too) should appreciate a good cover!

It also has Dres of Black Sheep, one of the most distinctive rappers IMO.

chriss said:

I'm not even going to listen to Vanessa' version,

I'm a die-hard Isleys Fan.

They win hands down every time!

You're not gonna listen to Vanessa's version? You didnt hear it when it was a big Hit on Black radio & BET back in the 90's?

Ms. Williams did " Work To Do" justice, she sho' did.

Less be and get real...

The Isley Bros recording hands down.

TD3 said:

Ms. Williams did " Work To Do" justice, she sho' did.

Less be and get real...

The Isley Bros recording hands down.

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I like both versions. But my vote goes to The Isleys.

Actually, I had never even heard of this song until Vanessa recorded it. Although I like both versions, Vanessa wins this one for me. There are some cool remixes of her song, also.

kitbradley said:

Actually, I had never even heard of this song until Vanessa recorded it. Although I like both versions, Vanessa wins this one for me. There are some cool remixes of her song, also.

You never heard of it until Nessa recorded it? Kit your local R&B radio NEVER played Isley Classics in the 90's? You do realize the Video for the song followed the video release for "Save The Best for Last"....You NEVER saw Nessa's "Work to do" video on BET or Video Soul back in the day?

Chancellor said:

kitbradley said:

Actually, I had never even heard of this song until Vanessa recorded it. Although I like both versions, Vanessa wins this one for me. There are some cool remixes of her song, also.

You never heard of it until Nessa recorded it? Kit your local R&B radio NEVER played Isley Classics in the 90's? You do realize the Video for the song followed the video release for "Save The Best for Last"....You NEVER saw Nessa's "Work to do" video on BET or Video Soul back in the day?

Nope. We didn't have that particular Isley Brothers album and I never heard the Isley's song on the radio until after Vanessa covered it.

kitbradley said:

Chancellor said:

You never heard of it until Nessa recorded it? Kit your local R&B radio NEVER played Isley Classics in the 90's? You do realize the Video for the song followed the video release for "Save The Best for Last"....You NEVER saw Nessa's "Work to do" video on BET or Video Soul back in the day?

Nope. We didn't have that particular Isley Brothers album and I never heard the Isley's song on the radio until after Vanessa covered it.

Well, you should get it if you don't have it now. Brother, Brother, Brother is a great album and the true beginning of the glorious 3+3 era.

I always prefered The Main Ingrediants cover of this track, that said its such a good song they all do it justice

AlexdeParis said:

kitbradley said:

Nope. We didn't have that particular Isley Brothers album and I never heard the Isley's song on the radio until after Vanessa covered it.

Well, you should get it if you don't have it now. Brother, Brother, Brother is a great album and the true beginning of the glorious 3+3 era.

Yes, I not too long ago acquired a CD box set that includes 5 of their 70's albums that includes the one you mentioned above.

vanessa williams and it's not even close. she put her own spin on it. plus that song to me really didnt fit ron isley's voice.

Is this the same song?

Chancellor said:

chriss said:

I'm a die-hard Isleys Fan.

They win hands down every time!

You're not gonna listen to Vanessa's version? You didnt hear it when it was a big Hit on Black radio & BET back in the 90's?

Ok! Ok! I've listened to it. It's good, love the dancing and she is very good I've always admired her from the very start as Miss America,

BUT: The Isleys WIN IT! (and they play their own music too!)