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. The song is featured on the soundtrack to the video game MLB The Show 25.

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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
  1. "Work to Do" – 3:54
  2. "Work to Do" – 4:52
  3. "Work to Do" " – 3:07
  4. "Work to Do" – 6:02
  5. "Work to Do" – 2:30
  6. "Work to Do" – 2:53
  • UK CD maxi-single
  1. "Work to Do" – 3:54
  2. "Work to Do" – 3:54
  3. "Work to Do" " – 6:02
Remixed by Kenny "Dope" Gonzales and "Little" Louie Vega

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Other cover versions