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Released 47 years ago this June

Winner Takes All

The Isley Brothers · 1979

72 min · 14 tracks · R&B · soul

A vibrant fusion of soul and disco that captures the essence of late '70s dance floors.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor anthems for celebration
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • romantic vibes for late nights
  • soulful grooves for social gatherings
  • nostalgic energy of the 70s

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, punchy tracks
  • dislike extended musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 16, 1979, 'Winner Takes All' was The Isley Brothers' follow-up to their successful album 'Go All the Way,' which established them as prominent figures in the disco movement. By this time, the band had evolved from their earlier rhythm and blues roots, embracing a more polished sound that reflected the changing musical landscape.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Wanna Be With You, Parts 1 & 2 6:22
  • 2 Liquid Love 5:17
  • 3 Winner Takes All 4:18
  • 4 Life In The City 7:56
  • 5 It’s a Disco Night (Rock Don’t Stop), Parts 1 & 2 5:16
  • 6 (Can’t You See) What You Do To Me 4:13
  • 7 Let’s Fall in Love, Parts 1 & 2 4:43
  • 8 How Lucky I Am, Parts 1 & 2 5:42
  • 9 You’re the Key to My Heart 3:22
  • 10 You’re Beside Me, Parts 1 & 2 5:38
  • 11 Let Me in Your Life, Parts 1 & 2 5:10
  • 12 Love Comes and Goes, Parts 1 & 2 5:09
  • 13 Go for What You Know 3:27
  • 14 Mind Over Matter, Parts 1 & 2 6:03

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