The Isley Brothers – Harvest for the World (T-Neck PZ 33809)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Isley Brothers – Harvest for the World   T-Neck PZ 33809

 

 

 

 

T-Neck records 1976 ‎– PZ 33809

 

 

 notes:

Released in 1976, Harvest For The World is one of 
The Isley Brothers’ most accomplished soul and funk albums 
of the mid-1970s. Issued on their T-Neck label as PZ 33809, 
the album combines socially conscious songwriting, 
sophisticated funk grooves, smooth soul ballads and 
the distinctive vocal harmonies 
that defined the group’s classic period.

The title song, “Harvest For The World,” became one of
 the Isleys’ best-known socially conscious recordings. 
Written by the six-member Isley Brothers/Chris Jasper creative team,
 the song addresses inequality, conflict, peace and the 
hope for a better world. The track was recorded at 
Record Plant in Los Angeles and features Ronald Isley 
on lead vocals, with O’Kelly and Rudolph Isley providing background vocals.

The album was produced by The Isley Brothers, with Chris Jasper
 receiving co-production credit on the title track. Malcolm Cecil 
worked as engineer and programmer on several recordings.
 The Isley Brothers’ combination of Ernie Isley’s guitar and drums, 
Marvin Isley’s bass, and Chris Jasper’s keyboards, synthesizers 
and clavinet created the polished funk-soul s
ound that became a hallmark of the group during this era.

credits:

Line-Up & Musicians
Ronald Isley – lead vocals, background vocals, acoustic guitar
O’Kelly Isley Jr. – lead/background vocals, songwriting, arrangements
Rudolph Isley – lead/background vocals, songwriting, arrangements
Ernie Isley – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, drums, 
percussion, congas, background vocals
Marvin Isley – bass guitar, cowbell, percussion, background vocals
Chris Jasper – piano, electric piano, ARP synthesizer, clavinet,
 percussion, background vocals
Malcolm Cecil – programming, recording engineer
John Henning, Steve Hodge & Dino Rod – assistant engineering 
on selected tracks
John Holbrook – live recording engineer for the later 
live “Summer Breeze” recording
Recording Date & Studio

The album was recorded during 1975–1976, with the main 
studio sessions taking place at Record Plant, Los Angeles, 
California. Ronald Isley later recalled that “Harvest For The World” 
was recorded at Record Plant in Los Angeles.

The title track itself dates from 1975. It was recorded during
 the same period as “Fight the Power,” before ultimately being 
held for the Harvest For The World album.

tracklist:

   
Producer, Written-By, Vocals – The Isley Brothers

A1     Harvest For The World (Prelude) 2:11
A2     Harvest For The World 3:51
A3     People Of Today 4:42
A4     Who Loves You Better 5:31
B1     (At Your Best) You Are Love 5:23
B2     Let Me Down Easy 6:30
B3     So You Wanna Stay Down 3:51
B4     You Still Feel The Need 4:50

 

 

 

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