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Wikipedia / Work to Do

"Work to Do" is a 1972 funk song by the Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck imprint. The song, written and produced by the group, was issued on their 1972 album, Brother, Brother, Brother, and charted at #51 pop and #11 R&B upon its initial charting.

Lyrically, the song explicates a troubled situation between a man and his girlfriend/wife, concerning the lack of quality time spent with each other. The man pleads that as much as he cannot wait to get home and spend time with her, he has a more pressing obligation/commitment to attend to work.

Charts

Weekly charts

Credits

Vanessa Williams version

Vanessa Williams recorded the song for her 1991 album The Comfort Zone. In 1992, her version became a Top 5 US Billboard R&B hit at No. 3 and Top 10 US Billboard Dance hit at No. 8. It was her fifth and final single from the album.

Track listings

  • US CD maxi-single

  • "Work to Do" (Radio Mix w/Rap) – 3:54

  • "Work to Do" (Super Dope Remix w/Rap) – 4:52

  • "Work to Do" (Ken Lou Radio Mix)" – 3:07

  • "Work to Do" (Choice Club) – 6:02

  • "Work to Do" (Choice Dub) – 2:30

  • "Work to Do" (5-Oh Beats w/Rap) – 2:53

  • UK CD maxi-single

  • "Work to Do" (7" Mix) – 3:54

  • "Work to Do" (Ken Lou 7" Mix With Rap) – 3:54

  • "Work to Do" (Choice Club)" – 6:02

Remixed by Kenny "Dope" Gonzales and "Little" Louie Vega

Charts

Weekly charts

Credits

  • Lead vocals – Vanessa Williams

  • Guitar – Ira Siege

  • Backing Vocals – Táta Vega

  • Rap vocals – Dres

  • Piano – Jorgen Kaufma

  • Producer – Dr. Jam, Gerry Brown, Phase 5

  • Remix producer – Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, "Little" Louie Vega

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