Spend the Night (The Isley Brothers album)

Spend the Night is the 25th album released by The Isley Brothers on Warner Bros. Records on October 5, 1989. The last official record featuring original members Rudolph and Ronald recording together, Rudolph officially left the group after recording this album which explains why Ronald is the only Isley Brothers member on the cover.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]

Essentially considered a Ronald Isley solo album and co-conceived by his manager and then-girlfriend Angela Winbush, the album also included a guest rap by Kool Moe Dee on the song "Come Together" and spawn three top 30 R&B chart hits.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Angela Winbush.

Side one
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Spend the Night (Ce Soir)"	6:07
2.	"You'll Never Walk Alone"	6:11
3.	"One of a Kind"	5:10
4.	"Real Woman"	4:37

Side two
No.	Title	Length
5.	"Come Together"	6:44
6.	"If You Ever Need Somebody"	5:20
7.	"Baby Come Back Home"	6:55
8.	"One of a Kind (Reprise)"	1:16

Personnel

Angela Winbush - Synthesizer, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Flute Solo
John Robinson - Additional Drums
Nathan East - Bass
Jeff Lorber - Additional Synthesizers
Tony Maiden - Lead Guitar
Rayford Griffin - Drums/Toms
Gene Page - String Arrangements
Kool Moe Dee - Rap Guest on "Come Together"

External links

The Isley Brothers Featuring Ronald Isley-Smooth Sailin' at Discogs

References

↑ Wynn, Ron. "The Isley Brothers – Spend the Night". AllMusic. Retrieved June 22, 2014.

The Isley Brothers

Ernie Isley Marvin Isley O'Kelly Isley, Jr. Ronald Isley Rudolph Isley Chris Jasper

Studio albums	Shout! Twist & Shout Twisting and Shouting This Old Heart of Mine Soul on the Rocks It's Our Thing The Brothers: Isley Get into Something Givin' It Back Brother, Brother, Brother 3 + 3 Live It Up The Heat Is On Harvest for the World Go for Your Guns Showdown Winner Takes All Go All the Way Grand Slam Inside You The Real Deal Between the Sheets Masterpiece Smooth Sailin' Spend the Night Tracks of Life Mission to Please Eternal Body Kiss Baby Makin' Music

Live albums	Live at Yankee Stadium The Isleys Live Live!

Compilation albums	Timeless

Singles	"I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door" "Shout (Part 1)" "How Deep Is the Ocean?" "Twist and Shout" "Nobody but Me" "Testify (Part 1)" "Love Is a Wonderful Thing" "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)" "I Guess I'll Always Love You" "That's the Way Love Is" "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" "Behind a Painted Smile" "Put Yourself in My Place" "It's Your Thing" "I Turned You On" "Keep On Doin'" "Freedom" "Love the One You're With" "Spill the Wine" "Lay Lady Lay" "Lay-Away" "Pop That Thang" "Work to Do" "It's Too Late" "That Lady (Part 1)" "What It Comes Down To" "Summer Breeze" "Live It Up" "Fight the Power (Part 1)" "For the Love of You" "Harvest for the World" "The Pride" "Livin' in the Life" "Voyage to Atlantis" "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1)" "Groove with You" "I Wanna Be with You (Part 1)" "It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)" "Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love) (Parts 1 & 2)" "Between the Sheets" "Choosey Lover" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Contagious"

See also	Discography T-Neck Records Isley-Jasper-Isley

Book:The Isley Brothers Category:The Isley Brothers Portal:R&B and Soul Music

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