Between The Sheets

Album: Between The Sheets (1983)
Charted: 52
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Songfacts®:

  • This is one of the most famous R&B bedroom songs. The Isley's were known for a funk and soul sound, but this is similar to the work of Barry White and later-era Marvin Gaye ("Sexual Healing" was an influence on this song) in creating the sound of seduction. Ronald Isley sang lead. >>>
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    Bertrand - Paris, France
  • This was sampled by Notorious B.I.G for the track "Big Poppa," by Gwen Stefani for "Luxurious" and on Whitney Houston's "One Of These Days." >>>
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    Carl - Vacaville, CA

Comments: 2

  • Annabelle from Eugene, OrIn the lyrics posted here, there's an error. The written lyrics say: "I'm not gonna say let's make love". However, when I listen to the song, I actually hear, "Enough of the singin', let's make love!". Any suggestions as to how the part suddenly became, "I'm not gonna say let's make love"?
  • John from Nashville, TnWhile recording this song, tensions mounted between the older brothers (Ronald, Rudolph, Kelly) and the younger brothers (Ernie, Marvin, and Chris) over the financial and musical direction of this group. Therefore, the two camps split after recording this song.
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