Work to Do
# 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.

## Charts

### Weekly charts

| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 51 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 11 |

## Credits

* Lead vocals – Ronald Isley
* Backing vocals – O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley
* Percussion, guitars – Ernie Isley
* Bass, percussion – Marvin Isley
* Piano, keyboards – Chris Jasper
* Drums – George Moreland
* Congas – Karl Potter

## 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
* "Work to Do" (Radio Mix w/Rap) – 3:54
* "Work to Do" (Super Dope Remix w/Rap) – 4:52
* "Work to Do" (Ken Lou Radio Mix)" – 3:07
* "Work to Do" (Choice Club) – 6:02
* "Work to Do" (Choice Dub) – 2:30
* "Work to Do" (5-Oh Beats w/Rap) – 2:53
* UK CD maxi-single
* "Work to Do" (7" Mix) – 3:54
* "Work to Do" (Ken Lou 7" Mix With Rap) – 3:54
* "Work to Do" (Choice Club)" – 6:02

Remixed by Kenny "Dope" Gonzales and "Little" Louie Vega

### Charts

**Weekly charts**

| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 52 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 3 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 8 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard) | 4 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard) | 24 |

### Credits

* Lead vocals – Vanessa Williams
* Guitar – Ira Siege
* Backing Vocals – Táta Vega
* Rap vocals – Dres
* Piano – Jorgen Kaufma
* Producer – Dr. Jam, Gerry Brown, Phase 5
* Remix producer – Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, "Little" Louie Vega

## Other cover versions

* Average White Band in 1974 from their album AWB, the single peaked to No. 10 on US Billboard's Disco chart.
