Grand Slam is the nineteenth album by the Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck imprint via CBS Records on March 21, 1981. The album was recorded and mixed digitally.
The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983.
Reception
Grand Slam was successful on both the pop and R&B album charts, where it reached #28 and #3, respectively. It eventually went gold after selling 500,000 copies.
Track listing
Personnel The Isley Brothers Ronald Isley — lead vocals, background vocals, musical arrangement O'Kelly Isley — background vocals, musical arrangement Rudolph Isley — background vocals, musical arrangement Ernie Isley — background vocals (2)The Isley Brothers. "I Once Had Your Love...". YouTube: The Isley Brothers - Topic. August 22, 2015. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e1VRCXPgm8w, musical arrangement, guitars, drums, percussion Marvin Isley — background vocals (2), musical arrangement, bass guitar, percussion Chris Jasper — background vocals (2), musical arrangement, keyboards, congas, other percussion Guest Musicians Eve Otto — harp (1) Kevin Jones — congas (1–2, 4–5, 7) Everett Collins — drums (1, 7)
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1981) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1981) Position US Top Soul Albums (Billboard) 27
Singles Year Single Chart positions USPop USSoul1981 "Who Said?" - 20 "Hurry Up And Wait" 58 17 "I Once Had Your Love (And I Can't Let Go)" - 57
Certifications
References
External links The Isley Brothers-Grand Slam at Discogs