Harvest for the World

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"Harvest for the World" is a 1976 single released by American musical group The Isley Brothers on their T-Neck imprint. It was the title track from their 1976 album Harvest for the World.


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All babies together, everyone a seed
Half of us are satisfied, half of us in need
Love´s bountiful in us, tarnished by our greed
When will there be a harvest for the world

A nation planted, so concerned with gain
As the seasons come and go, greater grows the pain
And far too many feelin´ the strain
When will there be a harvest for the world

Gather everyman, gather everywoman
Celebrate your lives, give thanks for your children
Gather everyone, gather all together
Overlooking none, hopin´ life gets better for the world

Dress me up for battle, when all I want is peace
Those of us who pay the price, come home with the least
Nation after nation, turning into beast
When will there be a harvest for the world

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The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers ( /ˈaɪzliː/ YZ-lee) are an American musical group consisting of brothers Ron and Ernie Isley. The founding members of the band were Ronald Isley, older brothers Rudy and Kelly and younger brother Vernon. Originally formed as a gospel quartet, following the death of brother Vernon, the remaining trio launched a career into doo-wop scoring with their first million-selling hit single, "Shout", in 1959. Follow-up successes came with the 1962 single, "Twist and Shout" and the 1966 Motown single, "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)". more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JASPER, CHRISTOPHER H JASPER, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Harvest for the World" by The Isley Brothers was first released in 1976.
Genre Classification
The song can be categorized under both Soul and R&B genres.
Album Appearance
"Harvest for the World" was the title track for The Isley Brothers' 14th album bearing the same name.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 63 on Billboard Hot 100 and it also reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Meaning
This song talks about unfortunate social conditions and poverty that the world is facing. It remains a potent statement about global poverty and hunger.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of artists, notably British pop band The Christians in 1988.
Songwriters
The track was written by all the six Isley brothers - Ernest Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr., Marvin Isley, and Chris Jasper.
Notable Recognition
"Harvest for the World" continues to be one of the band’s most popular and well-known songs.
Music Video
Although The Isley Brothers didn't make an official music video for "Harvest for the World", an unofficial, fan-made video helps keep the song’s message alive on platforms like YouTube.
Use in Popular Culture
The song is well-referenced and used in several films and TV series such as Mike Bassett: England Manager and Everybody Hates Chris.

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