Work to Do
The Isley Brothers
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I'm taking care of business, woman can't you see I've gotta make it for you and gotta make it for me Sometimes it seems girl I'm neglecting you Well I'd love to spend more time I got so many things to do Oh, I, I got work to do I got work baby I got a job baby I got work to do Said I got work to do Oh, I'm out here trying to make it Woman can't you see It takes a lot of money to make it Let's talk truthfully So keep your love light burnin' Oh, you've gotta have a little faith You might as well get used to me Coming home a little late Oh, I, I got work to do I got a job baby I got work to do I got work to do I'm taking care of business woman can't you see I gotta make it for you, I gotta make it for me Don't wanna make you feel I'm neglecting you I'd love to spend more time, oh But I got so many things to do Oh, I, I got work to do I got work baby I got a job baby I got work to do, everybody's got work to do Oh so much work baby, I got work
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Written by: O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Production"Work to Do" is a song by the American music group, The Isley Brothers.
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Album InformationIt was first released on their 1972 album, "Brother, Brother, Brother."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart in 1972.
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Cover Versions"Work to Do" was also featured on The Isley Brothers' 1996 Live album and was covered by several artists including Vanessa Williams and Average White Band.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics express a relationship's strain between a man’s work routine and his personal life.
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Band Members' ContributionAll members of the band, namely Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley Jr, took part in composing the song.
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Significant RecognitionThe song remains one of the band's signature songs today.
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Unique StyleConsistent with a lot of their music, "Work to Do" was a mix of soul, funk, and rock, a style that was characteristic of The Isley Brothers during the 1970s.
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Popularity Over TimeDespite not reaching the top 10 on its release, "Work to Do" has remained one of The Isley Brothers' most popular songs.
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Vanessa Williams' RenditionWhen Vanessa Williams covered the song in 1992, it reached No. 34 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 3 on the US Adult Contemporary chart. This shows the song's enduring popularity and crossover appeal.
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Work to Do's" ImpactThe song set the standard for the working man's anthem and has been sampled and covered numerous times in pop culture.
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