Caravan of Love (album) explained
Caravan of Love is the second album by Isley-Jasper-Isley, released in 1985.[2] According to Marc Taylor, "the trio made a conscious effort to add more of a soulful flavor to their 1985 follow-up album." Taylor called the title track "a beautiful, melodic, and lyrically powerful gem."[3] The song topped the US R&B chart for three weeks. The second single, "Insatiable Woman", is a "sweet, mid-tempo love song" that was dedicated to Jasper's wife. It peaked at number 13 on the R&B chart in early 1986. The album itself reached number three on the R&B albums chart.
Track listing
- All tracks written and arranged by Isley Jasper Isley
Information is based on liner notes.[4]
- Dancin' Around the World (6:04)
Lead vocals: Ernie Isley
- Insatiable Woman (5:12)
Lead vocals: Chris Jasper
- I Can Hardly Wait (4:12)
Lead vocals: Chris Jasper
- Liberation (5:26)
Lead vocals: Ernie Isley
- Caravan of Love (5:41)
Lead vocals: Chris Jasper
- If You Believe in Love (4:00)
Lead vocals: Ernie Isley
- High Heel Syndrome (5:08)
Lead vocals: Ernie Isley & Chris Jasper
- All backing vocals by Isley Jasper Isley.
Personnel
- Marvin Isley - Fender bass, bass synthesizer, Roland synthesizer, percussion
- Chris Jasper - Grand piano, electric piano, additional synthesizers, percussion
- Ernie Isley - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, drums, percussion
- David Dachinger - Recording engineer, audio mixing
- Tom Vercillo - Assistant engineer
Month of Release
Entered the Billboard 200 on 27th Oct. 1985 at #167.[5]
Notes and References
- News: Hunt . Dennis . ISLEY BROTHERS' 'SAILIN' ' BACK ON THE CHARTS . Los Angeles Times . 3 July 1987 . Calendar . 21.
- Web site: Isley Jasper Isley | Biography & History. AllMusic.
- Marc Taylor A Touch of Classic Soul 2: The Late 1970s - 2001 - Page 173
- Isley-Jasper-Isley. Caravan of Love (Album notes). Epic. 1985.
- Web site: Billboard 200, 27th October 1985 . Billboard.com . Billboard Media, LLC. . 13 August 2023.
