Inside You

Inside You is the 20th album by the Isley Brothers, released on T-Neck Records on December 1, 1981.

Inside You
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 1, 1981
Recorded1981
StudioBearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York
GenreFunk, soul
Length38:59
LabelT-Neck Records
ProducerThe Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers chronology
Grand Slam
(1981)
Inside You
(1981)
The Real Deal
(1982)

The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The title track was one of their notable hits in the beginning of the 1980s though it didn't return the Isley Brothers to their past glory. The older and younger Isleys, in the meantime, were arguing over the group's direction. Disagreements would eventually lead to an implosion in the 3 + 3 lineup.

Track listing

All tracks are written by O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley, Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper, except where noted

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Inside You (Part I & II)"9:03
2."Baby Hold On"4:22
3."Don't Hold Back Your Love (Part I & II)"6:20
Total length:19:45
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
4."First Love"David Townsend4:37
5."Love Merry-Go-Round" 5:07
6."Welcome to My Heart" 5:02
7."Love Zone" 4:28
Total length:19:14

Personnel

The Isley Brothers[2]
Guest Musicians[2]
  • Everett Collins - drums (tracks 1, 3-7)
  • Kevin Jones - congas, percussion
  • Gene Orloff โ€“ concertmaster (tracks 1-3, 5-7)
  • Marilyn Wright - violin (tracks 1-3, 5-7)
  • Harold Kohon - violin (tracks 1-3, 5-7)
  • Winteron Garvey - violin (tracks 1-3, 5-7)
  • Marvin Morgenstern - violin (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6)
  • Richard Young - violin (tracks 1-3, 5-7)
  • Anahid Ajemian - violin (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6)
  • Fred Buldrini - violin (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6)
  • Kermit Moore - cello (tracks 1-3, 5-7)
  • Johnathan Abramowitz - cello (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6)
  • Alfred V. Brown - viola (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6)
  • Julian C. Barber - viola (tracks 1-3, 5-7)
  • Gloria Agostini - harp (track 3)
  • Eve Otto - harp (track 6)
  • Guy Lumis - violin (tracks 2, 7)
  • Gerald Tarack - violin (tracks 2, 7)
  • Louann Montesi - violin (tracks 2, 7)
  • Fred Zlotkin - cello (tracks 2, 7)
  • Mitsue Takayama - viola (tracks 2, 7)
  • Mike Spengler, Pete Ramaglia โ€“ trumpet (track 4)
  • Wayne A. Wofford โ€“ alto saxophone (track 4)

Charts

Chart (1981) Peak
position
Billboard Pop Albums[3] 45
Billboard Top Soul Albums[3] 8

Singles

Year Single Chart positions[4]
US
R&B
1981 "Inside You" 10
1982 "Welcome Into My Heart" 45

References

  1. The Isley Brothers: Inside You > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
  2. Inside You (booklet). T-Neck Records. 1981.
  3. "The Isley Brothers US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
  4. "The Isley Brothers US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
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