Harvest for the World
The Isley Brothers, 1976, from Harvest for the World. Solo by Ernie Isley.
A socially conscious single with a short, melodic solo from Ernie Isley.
Harvest for the World is a socially conscious song carried by a gentle groove and close vocal harmonies, and Ernie Isley keeps his solo short and melodic. Rather than the long fuzz outros he was known for, he plays a compact, singing statement that follows the tune's contours closely. The tone is still rich with sustain, but the emphasis is on restraint, so the guitar supports the song's message instead of pulling focus. It shows his range: he could be a flamboyant soloist, yet also knew when a few well-chosen bars were enough. Listen for how each phrase ends on a note that leads naturally back into the vocal.
Harvest for the World by The Isley Brothers is featured in our Funk & Soul (#21) list. The solo is played by Ernie Isley and the song was released in 1976.
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Who played the guitar solo on Harvest for the World?
Ernie Isley played the solo on The Isley Brothers's Harvest for the World (1976).