On this day March 21 1981 the legendary R&B group The Isley Brothers released their 19th studio album Grand Slam. The album reached number 28 on the Billboard 200 and continued the group’s signature blend of funk soul and smooth ballads.
Featuring tracks like Tryin’ to See Another Day and I Once Had Your Love the album showcased the Isley Brothers’ ability to evolve with the changing sound of R&B in the early 80s. While not as commercially successful as some of their previous albums Grand Slam remains a favorite among longtime fans.
80s insight: The Isley Brothers were one of the few groups to achieve success across multiple decades starting in the 1950s and continuing well into the 80s.
Featuring tracks like Tryin’ to See Another Day and I Once Had Your Love the album showcased the Isley Brothers’ ability to evolve with the changing sound of R&B in the early 80s. While not as commercially successful as some of their previous albums Grand Slam remains a favorite among longtime fans.
80s insight: The Isley Brothers were one of the few groups to achieve success across multiple decades starting in the 1950s and continuing well into the 80s.
