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Wikipedia article"'Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love)'" is a 1980 soul and quiet storm record by the Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck imprint. The track was released as the first single from their 1980 platinum album, 'Go All the Way'. Song backgroundThe song, which was released as an answer of sorts to Teddy Pendergrass' hit, "Turn Off the Lights", was an ode to love sung by Ronald Isley, who begs his lady in his trademark falsetto to give him her love, stating if "people say that love is for the giving/so lemme love you, girl". Chart performanceThe song was also their last Top 40 pop hit in 16 years, peaking at number 39 pop while reaching number one on the R&B singles chart. Personnel*Ronald Isley: lead and background vocals *O'Kelly Isley Jr. and Rudolph Isley: background vocals *Ernie Isley: guitars, drums *Marvin Isley: bass *Chris Jasper: keyboards, piano, string synthesizers ReferencesCategory:1980 songs Category:1980 singles Category:The Isley Brothers songs Category:Songs written by Chris Jasper Category:Songs written by Ernie Isley Category:Songs written by Rudolph Isley Category:Songs written by O'Kelly Isley Jr. Category:Songs written by Ronald Isley Category:Songs written by Marvin Isley Category:Soul ballads Category:T-Neck Records singles Category:1980s ballads Category:Quiet storm songs | |
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