It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)

"It's a Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)" is a 1979 club hit for The Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck label as the second single from their gold-certified album Winner Takes All. The song is notable for being one of the few disco-based songs the Isley Brothers released. Beforehand, the group were known for their mixture of funk, rhythm and blues and rock. The song was led by brother Ronald IsleyDisco, Soul, Gold. “Happy Birthday, Rudolph Isley”. Facebook. 2 April 2015. while his brothers Kelly and Rudolph Isley chanted "rock don't stop" in the background. The song briefly charted on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 90, hitting number 27 on the R&B chart. Outside the US, "It's a Disco Night" reached number 14 on the UK Singles chart.

Chart positions Chart (1979)PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot 10090U.S. Billboard Disco Top 10044U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles27UK Singles Chart14

Credits Unless otherwise noted, information is based on Liner notes.The Isley Brothers. “Winner Takes All” (Album notes). T-Neck. 1979. Performance Lead vocals by Rudolph Isley and Ronald IsleyLaing, Dave. “Marvin Isley Obituary”. The Guardian. 9 June 2010. Background vocals by O'Kelly Isley Jr., Ronald Isley and Rudolph Isley Guitar, drums, congas and percussion by Ernie Isley Bass, percussion and background vocals by Marvin Isley Keyboards, congas and percussion by Chris Jasper

Technical George Carnell - Assistant engineer John Holbrook - Recording engineer, synthesizer programming

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