Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Isley Brothers - Showdown

Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of The Isley Brothers’ 16th Studio Album “Showdown” Originally Released on April 22, 1978.

 

Showdown is sixteenth studio album by The Isley Brothers Released in April 1978, on their T-Neck label distributed by Epic Records .

 

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Top R&B  Albums chart and at #4 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

 

The album released two hit singles "Take Me to the Next Phase” and “Groove with You “.

 

"Take Me to the Next Phase" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

 

“Groove with You “ peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

 

“Showdown” became another platinum album for the Isley Brothers. Though not released as a single, the smooth funk jam "Coolin' Me Out" was also a hit.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Showdown (Part 1 & 2)

2. Groove With You

3. Ain't Givin' Up No Love

4. Rockin' With Fire (Part 1 & 2)

5. Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)

6. Coolin' Me Out (Part 1 & 2)

7. Fun and Games

8. Love Fever (Part 1 & 2)

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

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