I had 2 babies and no job in the recession of the early 90s. In Philly. Somehow I hooked on to a teamster job unloading trucks at night. This song came on my radio and a flood of relief and happiness came over me. I’ve never forgotten the song and how I felt that night
@@gailgreen5621I'm a 1963 baby and days like this a music like this I long for but every so often when you get to listen you can go back for that brief moment in time and it's lovely❤
In the morning before work before they dropped me off for school...my grandfather would sing this song to my grandma... he's been gone and she just passed August 5th....oh how l miss them both...rest in peace pa-pa & nana... love you alway's ❤
My condolences for you Nakia… I can tell they were wonderful Grandparents by the way you talk about them 😊… my Mom passed in ‘76 at a young 40 yrs. back in the Bronx, and I kept her memory alive by always calling my grandma and talking about my Mom. My prayers for you that you have peace in your heart, and take comfort in what the Bible tells us about our Grand Creator Jehovah God, when his son Jesus Christ said at Luke 20:38 “...He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him…” … yes, your beloved grandparents are in God's memory 😊
@@juliovegaBronxthank you so much❤ l miss them so terribly especially my nana she passed August 5, 2024...she had early onset dementia...she was my heart and now that she's gone l feel like apart of me is broken...but l get through it by playing a country music play list of songs l heard while riding in the truck with them in the mornings...it was her favorite....
My condolences for you Nakia… I can tell they were wonderful Grandparents by the way you talk about them 😊… my Mom passed in ‘76 at a young 40 yrs. back in the Bronx, and I kept her memory alive by always calling my grandma and talking about my Mom. My prayers for you that you have peace in your heart, and take comfort in what the Bible tells us about our Grand Creator Jehovah God, when his son Jesus Christ said at Luke 20:38 “...He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him…” … yes, your beloved grandparents are in God's memory 😊
A great joy to hear this song again after many years on Radio BBC6 last weekend ! Used to love dancing to this , and all their other incredible songs! Superb band of musicians and singers.
I heard this song back in the 70’s and I heard again on a plane traveling to Hawaii it was the lead song to a movie. I was grooving on my seat with my headsets on.
@@culcharmediaproductions3201 Years this song was released: Isley Brothers (1972) The Main Ingredient(1973) Average White Band (1974) Vanessa Williams (1991) Fattburguer(2004)
See from earlier comments that this came out in 1972 -what a great tune, I was born in 1968 and grew up listening to Motown ,Philly and all the wonderful music from that era. What memories - the world seemed so less complicated back then compared to now.
Geez. I never thought she was that bad. Just that maybe she wasn't getting it yet. Maybe never had that in her life. Like this was the first time she'd ever seen this. What you've never experienced, you don't know about, YET.....
No, no problem, I remember when her version came out, it too was a monster hit, so easy to think it was originally hers, that's the thing, so many songs have been covered so many times, people don't even know who originally did the song, see how Robin Thicke was sued by Marvin Gaye's family, there are people still around, who remember,..Godspeed, Peace ✌
I'm sitting here right now working on Broken Saints: Miami Charter, a Sons of Anarchy/Mayans literary spinoff. And this classic, for some reason, inspires me to keep writing. 👍
I hear you this is the theme song for people between jobs Jobs they need to support their family Jobs they love and need energy and a little extra push 💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏿💐🏃🏿♀️
Man....been putting out hits since 1956. It's your thing ....twist and shout.... They were my fams group....back in the 70s....he loved The Isley Brother's....on life!
My theme song for all of 2025.... Mad focused on building this brand, got alot of work 2 do.... Thanks 4 the classic sounds Isley Bros... Much love from Inglewood, CA by the way of Toledo, Oh....
Still here in 2024 getting it in.
I had 2 babies and no job in the recession of the early 90s. In Philly. Somehow I hooked on to a teamster job unloading trucks at night. This song came on my radio and a flood of relief and happiness came over me. I’ve never forgotten the song and how I felt that night
Bless you and for making it thru!
AMAZING how music links us to so much of our memories, feelings, time and place thing. And that's because I GOT WORK TO DO !
April 8, 2024 today is the eclipse, still here for the Isley’s 🏆🏆🏆
We struggle in silence but it's always worth it when we arrive in our families life ready to work more 🙏🏾 😊
Good for you!
Whose still listening in 2024?
Yes sir
A challenge brought me here, I said Isley Bros, my clown co-worker said Ohio Players
Grown Folks' Music! Never gets old!
Year in year out this never gets old. Unlike me.
Here from move Roleplay😅
Born in 1962 and raised in the 70s, that was some good times, music, food, and comm-unity!
I agree that was my generation too😊😊😊
Right On!
Absolutely today's world is so depressing at times but when you hear this kind of music it takes you back even if it's just for the brief moments❤
@@gailgreen5621I'm a 1963 baby and days like this a music like this I long for but every so often when you get to listen you can go back for that brief moment in time and it's lovely❤
Yesss! 1963 baby, here! Yes, indeed! Good times, they were, indeed!
Nothing like real instruments played skillfully! The Isley Brothers Band - powerful!
January 2024 and I got work baby !!!
Work iz the last resort to make money..money is the easiest thing to get but u may have to work however..
The average white band does just gr8 job too
June 2024 let’s go!!
Hustlers theme song right here 💪🏾💪🏾
Born 92'
Listening in 2023. And I truly believe this what good taste sounds like.
Born in 97 & I love this music 😊 helpin a young brotha get thru college thru these stressful times. Praying for everyone 🙏🏽
Stay up! Keep grinding. It’ll lay off. Prayers your way as well. 🤙🏾
Stay blessed.
Born in ‘99 and Same Here.
You gon get there brother jiggy, keep takin care of bizness!
'95 same
Real music, real talk, real life, this is a real MAN!!!
Yes ma'am, this reminds me of fighting against a vehicle build deadline, or risk getting your facility skuttled.
My Momma & Father played this while we cleaned the House on Saturdays! The Good Ol Days!!!!!!!
I love that
Jesus if you’re listening bring this sound back!
As you wish.
80’s baby bumping this In 2020 💪🏾
Baby making is Barry White! Love him❤❤
2000 born listening to this in 2022
Wtf you said
In the morning before work before they dropped me off for school...my grandfather would sing this song to my grandma... he's been gone and she just passed August 5th....oh how l miss them both...rest in peace pa-pa & nana... love you alway's ❤
My condolences for you Nakia… I can tell they were wonderful Grandparents by the way you talk about them 😊… my Mom passed in ‘76 at a young 40 yrs. back in the Bronx, and I kept her memory alive by always calling my grandma and talking about my Mom.
My prayers for you that you have peace in your heart, and take comfort in what the Bible tells us about our Grand Creator Jehovah God, when his son Jesus Christ said at
Luke 20:38
“...He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him…” … yes, your beloved grandparents are in God's memory 😊
@@juliovegaBronxthank you so much❤ l miss them so terribly especially my nana she passed August 5, 2024...she had early onset dementia...she was my heart and now that she's gone l feel like apart of me is broken...but l get through it by playing a country music play list of songs l heard while riding in the truck with them in the mornings...it was her favorite....
this song went to #11 on the R&B charts in 1972!!!
dint know it' was that old 47 years good song though
@@sebastianwelcome2080
1972
I just love 💕💕 that banging ass piano 🎹🎹 WOW 😲😲 !!!!
Is that Chris Jasper on the keys?
Happy Labor Day to all of the American workers. Playing WORK TO DO by the Isleys
I used to play this jam on my way to work
Yassss hunnies!! Sang Ron.
My condolences for you Nakia… I can tell they were wonderful Grandparents by the way you talk about them 😊… my Mom passed in ‘76 at a young 40 yrs. back in the Bronx, and I kept her memory alive by always calling my grandma and talking about my Mom.
My prayers for you that you have peace in your heart, and take comfort in what the Bible tells us about our Grand Creator Jehovah God, when his son Jesus Christ said at
Luke 20:38
“...He is a God, not of the dead, but of the living, for they are all living to him…” … yes, your beloved grandparents are in God's memory 😊
Legendary ♨️
You just don't hear good music like this in this era. Nothing like the good old days.🙌🙌
The Isleys join so many great 70’s musicians who shared The Funk style & helped us get through life. Thank you :)
Over 30 years on the job, I feel this way in the morning 😊
Vanessa Williams brought me here with her great cover of this classic ❤
Cool to hear the original
There's a remake?
@ yea AWB has a cover of this song, it’s pretty good
Musically incredible
RIP Rudolf Isley! love and affection for all th music!!!
I love me some Isleys!!!❤❤❤
2024🤲🏿
Love them and average white band.There both great groups! Classic music is the greatest!😎
yupyupyup get sweaty moving
Grew up on the Isley Brothers, but I have to say I like the AWB version much more!
@@williamwatkins1663 i didnt know they had a version. i was probably 2 when this song came out so i missed out lol. wil look up soon
A great joy to hear this song again after many years on Radio BBC6 last weekend ! Used to love dancing to this , and all their other incredible songs! Superb band of musicians and singers.
These guys started in the early sixties!! Look up some of the old black and white videos..Jimi played with them, where he learned his sense of groove
Dont mean to shade your response, but the Isleys began in the 50's, not the 60's. Their first BIG hit came in 1959 with SHOUT.
@@fostermac7170yes!!! I Got Work…
Love this song!
Classic mayne!!!!! Classic!!!!!!
Classic! One of my favorites!
This played in a Home Depot. Fitting.
Lol I heard this at the store too.
I heard this song back in the 70’s and I heard again on a plane traveling to Hawaii it was the lead song to a movie. I was grooving on my seat with my headsets on.
I like main ingredient version
Born in 53 & I love this music
Great song!
Their best ever... let me know!
One of many!!
Had to send this to my wife when I was working 7 days a week while she was pregnant. I got work to Do baby
Should've pulled out
@crapfleck2283 nahh this what I wanted. It's just women forget that part of all the providing a man does, takes a lotta time out his day
Good music stops you in your tracks. Such a cool song & motivator :)
Nice to finally the hear the original. Average White Band turned me onto this in the 70's.
Dude, you look like Patrick Wilson
Which one came first?
@@culcharmediaproductions3201 Isley's version was released first.
@@culcharmediaproductions3201
Years this song was released:
Isley Brothers (1972)
The Main Ingredient(1973)
Average White Band (1974)
Vanessa Williams (1991)
Fattburguer(2004)
@@eddiemerc1986 neat
You appreciate this music much more when this real thing hit you we call life
See from earlier comments that this came out in 1972 -what a great tune, I was born in 1968 and grew up listening to Motown ,Philly and all the wonderful music from that era. What memories - the world seemed so less complicated back then compared to now.
Currently unemployed but when I get a job the isleys will be collecting a royalty check for sure.
Damn That's a great jam. Cincinnati boys
New Jersey. Their record label was named T-Neck for a reason: Teaneck, NJ.
They're originally from Cincinnati Ohio
You can hear the frustration in Ron's voice. Working day and night and the wifey still ain't satisfied!
Geez. I never thought she was that bad. Just that maybe she wasn't getting it yet. Maybe never had that in her life. Like this was the first time she'd ever seen this. What you've never experienced, you don't know about, YET.....
Might wanna rethink the wife 😂😂😂
MY FAVE SONG WHEN AM AT COLLEGE
That's the way to do it ❤
Halleluyah ❤️
My song heading to work. Gets me going
Me too.
Why did my young ass think this was Vanessa Williams' song? This version packs a harder punch. You can't beat the original.
It beat out the Average White Band's remake as well.
What were they thinking?
Lol
No, no problem, I remember when her version came out, it too was a monster hit, so easy to think it was originally hers, that's the thing, so many songs have been covered so many times, people don't even know who originally did the song, see how Robin Thicke was sued by Marvin Gaye's family, there are people still around, who remember,..Godspeed, Peace ✌
@@TheAudivisioner No no no The A.W.B did i great version, (if you're white and british). But yes The Isleys are the benchmark for sure.
AWB's Version was on Point !!!
One of my favorites by the Isley Brothers
The chorus of this song often bounces around in my head.
I was 18yrs old when that song by the Isley Brothers first came out.
Such a legacy of work by that group for our generation!
This is the song that makes you want to go to work hard for the big paycheck.
I'm sitting here right now working on Broken Saints: Miami Charter, a Sons of Anarchy/Mayans literary spinoff. And this classic, for some reason, inspires me to keep writing. 👍
The Best Music ever ♥
Good times everyone got alone 🎉😅
Wow, this song is perfect.
Love this so much . Thank you
Born in 89 but my parents who grew up in these times played nothing but this music so this is all I know !!!!
April 31st 2024 Got work 2 do bae 💪🏾🔥
Listening 2024🎉❤
This particular upload has really enhanced sound. Thx.
JBP bought me here,so i rolled up and listen to my uncles. We got work too do!!
Great song❤️
Hey Michael, listen to their entire catalog - these guys nail it,. especially their Motown era .. . . .
Tee Jay thx I’ll go check it out
TIMELESS ❤️🔥💯
I hear you this is the theme song for people between jobs
Jobs they need to support their family
Jobs they love and need energy and a little extra push 💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏿💐🏃🏿♀️
Right on!
Great ! Thank you.
I didn't no this was the Isleys whatttttttt!!!!!😅
The earliest tracks 👣
Man....been putting out hits since 1956.
It's your thing ....twist and shout....
They were my fams group....back in the 70s....he loved The Isley Brother's....on life!
The mood today.
I was a kid when this song was out.😊
Tremendous song!
Staple of early FM Free-form radio in the 70s, sounds as good now as it did when was a teen
Masterpiece ❤️
I got some work to do ?The hard you work I got you .That make the work easy .To come home to you.
Vanessa Williams does a great job with this song.
Nothing eve again like the Isleys
This will forever be my Anthem otw to work 🔥🔥🔥🎉🎉🎉
Soulful.
I like this song
Yo yo the funk will do it
Timeless🎉🔥
Drummer is funky too
✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Such a successful band through many genres. So satisfying to me. I began with the Beatles.
My theme song for all of 2025.... Mad focused on building this brand, got alot of work 2 do.... Thanks 4 the classic sounds Isley Bros... Much love from Inglewood, CA by the way of Toledo, Oh....
419! Raised near Lawrence and Palmwood!
@@redd_xiii Not too far from where I was raised in the area of Dorr & Parkside...
This songs brings back a lot of memories
It's so cooool !!!!
This album cover looks like it should be somewhere in Dead Presidents.. if you know you know.. 😂 #85born
Did the Hughes brothers use the album cover art as inspiration hmmm
what a fucking song lol god damn
I was born in 1969. I like this song.
Sideral no clube 18 de Julho em Olaria Rio de Janeiro . 1975 Movimento Black.
I LOVE this song 🔥❤
I'm checking here in 2023 from Texas! UA-cam fam, where you all at?
FRIDAY JULY 8 2022
Maaaan, WHAT a song!