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Also available in a 3-pack with THE HEAT IS ON and GO FOR YOUR GUNS. The Isley Brothers: O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper. Personnel: The Isley Brothers (vocals); Ernie Isley (guitar, drums, percussion); Chris Jasper (keyboards, percussion); Marvin Isley (percussion). Audio Remixer: F. Byron Clark. Liner Note Author: Shelley Nicole. Recording information: Bearsville Studios. Arranger: The Isley Brothers. Compared to their past material, Between the Sheets lacks a consistent mix of sultry ballads and funky dance numbers. There are really only two Isley Brothers' classics on this project: "Choosey Lover" and the title song "Between the Sheets." The former has a romantic flow and the latter is just shy of mid-tempo but not a bona fide ballad. (When one thinks of a quiet thundering storm, this song's bassline comes to mind; as soothing as it is, it also has that trembling effect.) It fell short of number one, peaking at three on the Billboard R&B charts. It was becoming obvious that the group's continuity was fading -- not so much from dissension within the group, but more so from dwindling interest in the music industry among group members (it was the group's last album as 3 + 3). Marvin and Ernie Isley and their brother in-law Chris Jasper would release an album the following year as Isley Jasper Isley. ~ Craig Lytle
