The Isley Brothers – Contagious
“Contagious” is a song written by Ronald Isley and Rudolph Isley, and recorded by The Isley Brothers for their T-Neck label. It was released in 1975 as the lead single from their album The Heat Is On. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart. It also became a gold record.
Background and composition
“Contagious” was written by Ronald Isley and Rudolph Isley. The song is a classic funk song about the power of love. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of love.
Recording and production
“Contagious” was recorded at the T-Neck Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California. The song was produced by Ronald Isley and Rudolph Isley.
The recording features Ronald Isley on lead vocals. Isley’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Contagious” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Ronald Isley and Rudolph Isley.
- The song was released in 1975 as the lead single from The Isley Brothers’ album The Heat Is On.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart.
- “Contagious” has been covered by many artists, including Michael Jackson, Elton John, and Luther Vandross.