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Soul R&B singles on the Island_ label...


The Soul Years - 1960-2001
Below is a list of Soul R&B songs released on the Island_ record label. Click on "Island_" in the label column on the right below to display the records in order of popularity with the best-selling songs first. Place mouse on to see information about song. Click on song title to play song and to read details about the song including lyrics (if available) and to add to playlist. Click on to play song. . Click on year to list all songs from that year.

More Soul R&B Songs From Island_ . . .

The following songs were released in Island_ but never made it into the Top 100 Chart.
Songs with chart position "---" either never made it into the US top 100 R&B or UK charts
of Island_ or we have no details of their highest chart positions if they did.

(Songs are sorted in highest US R&B Top 100 and/or UK Top 100 chart position order)
# Artist   (click for discography and biography of artist) Title    (click song title to play it, read lyrics etc.) Year Label
101 recordlabel: Island 49002
chartposition: US dance #28
writtenby: D.C. LaRue and Jerry Corbetta
album: Muse
Grace Jones On Your Knees 1979 Island
102 recordlabel: Island 572064
chartposition: RandB #22, US #75, UK #74
weeksinr&bchart: 20
writtenby: Myron Davis, Alex Cantrall and Diedre Roper
album: Destiny
Myron We Can Get Down 1997 Island
103 recordlabel: Island 99136
chartposition: RandB #14
writtenby: Miles Jaye
album: Irresistible
Miles Jaye Heaven 1990 Island
104 recordlabel: Island 99685
chartposition: RandB #17, US Dance #110
writtenby: Katreese Barnes and Jerry Barnes
album: Just for You
Gwen Guthrie Love in Moderation 1985 Island
105 recordlabel: Island 169
chartposition: UK #42
writtenby: Bob Marley and Curtis Mayfield
comments: re release [reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers One Love -- People Get Ready 1991 Island
106 recordlabel: Island 854538
chartposition: RandB #20, US #65
writtenby: Alfred Antoine, Andre Evans, Johnta Austin, Tim Patterson, Garfield Duncan, Lost Boyz and DJ Premier
album: 11 20 79
Mona Lisa featuring Lost Boyz Can't Be Wasting My Time 1996 Island
107 recordlabel: Island Def Jam 1(UK)
chartposition: UK #42
writtenby: Bob Marley
Bob Marley featuring MC Lyte Jammin' 2000 Island Def Jam (UK)
108 recordlabel: Island Jamaica 854 730 2
chartposition: UK #47
writtenby: Andy Fraser
album: For Every Kinda People
Chaka Demus & Pliers Every Kinda People 1996 Island Jamaica
109 recordlabel: Island 99772
chartposition: RandB #15, US Dance #24
writtenby: Larry Price, Malcolm McLaren, Ronald Larkins Jr. and Stephen Hague
album: Rappin'
comments: [hip hop]
The World's Famous Supreme Team Hey D.J. 1984 Island
110 recordlabel: Island 96502
chartposition: RandB #50, UK #48, US dance #40
writtenby: Will Downing and Greg Smith
album: Come Together As One
Will Downing Come Together As One 1990 Island
111 recordlabel: Island, Tuff Gong 000572302
chartposition: UK #49
writtenby: Bob Marley
album: Africa Unite: The Singles Collection
comments: [Reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers Africa Unite 2005 Island, Tuff Gong
112 recordlabel: Island 6488
chartposition: UK #50
writtenby: B.B. Seaton (as Harris Seaton) and R. Wilder
album: Everything Is Great
Inner Circle Stop Breaking My Heart 1979 Island
113 recordlabel: Island 160 (UK)
chartposition: UK #51
writtenby: Brinsley Forde, Angus Gaye and Tony Robinson
album: Rebel Souls
comments: [reggae]
Aswad Chasing for the Breeze 1984 Island(UK)
114 recordlabel: Island 99274
chartposition: RandB #17
writtenby: James Varner (as Jimmy Varner), Stan Sheppard and Terry Carter
album: By All Means
By All Means I'm the One Who Loves You 1988 Island
115 recordlabel: Island 6431 (UK)
chartposition: UK #51
writtenby: Lionel Richie
album: Where Is Your Love
comments: [reggae]
Jimmy Lindsay Easy 1978 Island(UK)
116 recordlabel: Island 8646
chartposition: RandB #76, US dance #17
writtenby: Gloria Covington, Kenny Lehman and Steve Boston
album: Discocide
Roundtree Get On Up (Get On Down) 1978 Island
117 recordlabel: Island 669(UK)
chartposition: UK #51
writtenby: Jason Chue, Melvin Ragin, Jazzie B and Raymond Simpson
album: Time for Change
Soul II Soul Pleasure Dome 1997 Island (UK)
118 recordlabel: Island 98992
chartposition: RandB #17
writtenby: Billy Sheppard, James Varner and Lynn Roderick
album: Beyond a Dream
comments: [beat ballad]
By All Means Do You Remember 1990 Island
119 recordlabel: Island 6496
chartposition: UK #56
writtenby: Bunny Rugs (as William Clarke)
album: The Story's Been Told
Third World Talk to Me 1979 Island
120 recordlabel: Island 007
chartposition: RandB #24, US #106
writtenby: Jerry Williams (as Jerry Williams Jr.) and Charlie Whitehead
Charlie Whitehead Love Being Your Fool 1975 Island
121 recordlabel: Island Def Jam 001191702
chartposition: UK #52, AC #11, R&B #116
writtenby: Lionel Richie , Akon (as Aliaune Thiam) and Clayton Haraba
album: Just Go
Lionel Richie Just Go 2009 Island Def Jam
122 recordlabel: Blue (Island) 4
chartposition: UK #55
writtenby: Peshay, Kym Mazelle and Lasse Jensen
Kym Mazelle with Peshay Truly 2000 Blue (Island)
123 recordlabel: Island 150 (UK)
chartposition: UK #56
writtenby: D. Simpson
album: Anthem
comments: [reggae]
Black Uhuru What Is Life? 1984 Island(UK)
124 recordlabel: Island 169
chartposition: UK #56
writtenby: Bob Marley
album: Survival
comments: [Reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers So Much Trouble in the World 1979 Island
125 recordlabel: Island 103 (UK)
chartposition: UK #56
writtenby: Grace Jones
album: Living My Life
Grace Jones My Jamaican Guy 1983 Island(UK)
126 recordlabel: Island (UK)
chartposition: UK #56
writtenby: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Damian Marley, Ini Kamoze and Stephen Marley
album: Africa Unite: The Singles Collection
comments: [Reggae]
Bob Marley & The Wailers Stand Up Jamrock 2005 Island (UK)
127 recordlabel: Island 6309
chartposition: RandB #37, US #51
writtenby: Vincent Ford
album: Rastaman Vibration
comments: [Reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers Roots, Rock, Reggae 1976 Island
128 recordlabel: Island 96721
chartposition: RandB #48, UK #58
writtenby: Deniece Williams, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts and Susaye Greene
album: Will Downing
Will Downing Free 1988 Island
129 recordlabel: Island 5629412
chartposition: UK #61
writtenby: E. Roderick Jackson, Hinda Hicks and Mike Hamilton
album: Everything To Me
mpcode: pmnbOcRZJlw
Hinda Hicks My Remedy 2000 Island
130 recordlabel: Island 852 (UK)
chartposition: UK #60
writtenby: Amy Winehouse , Salaam Remi, Nas (as Nasir Jones) and Jeremiah Lordan
album: Frank
comments: [neo soul] double A side
Amy Winehouse In My Bed -- You Sent Me Flying 2004 Island(UK)
131 recordlabel: Island 854586
chartposition: RandB #24, US #93
writtenby: R. Kelly
album: Mission to Please
comments: [slow jam]
The Isley Brothers Let's Lay Together 1996 Island
132 recordlabel: Island 854 363
chartposition: RandB #46, US #81, UK #60
album: Vybe
Vybe Warm Summer Daze 1995 Island
133 recordlabel: Island 379
chartposition: UK #60
writtenby: Clarence Satchell, James
album: Rhythm Killers
Sly & Robbie Fire 1987 Island
134 recordlabel: Island 168732
chartposition: US dance #20, R&B #114, US #121
writtenby: Ne Yo (as Shaffer Smith), Jermaine Dupri and Eric Stamile
album: Discipline
Janet Jackson Rock with U 2008 Island
135 recordlabel: Island 153 (UK)
chartposition: UK #61
writtenby: David Joseph, Ann Smith and Paul Phillips
album: The Joys of Life
David Joseph Joys of Life 1984 Island(UK)
136 recordlabel: Island 584
chartposition: UK #63, R&B #114
writtenby: Regina Werneck and Tanya Reis
album: The Quiet Revolution
comments: [smooth jazz funk]
Ronny Jordan Come with Me 1994 Island
137 recordlabel: Island 566
chartposition: UK #64
album: The Quiet Revolution
comments: [smooth jazz funk instrumental]
Ronny Jordan Tinsel Town 1994 Island
138 recordlabel: Island 865 (UK)
chartposition: UK #65
writtenby: Amy Winehouse, Salaam Remi and Jimmy Hogarth
album: Frank
comments: double A side
Amy Winehouse F Me Pumps -- Help Yourself 2004 Island(UK)
139 recordlabel: Island 571954
chartposition: RandB #50, US #108, UK #63
writtenby: Peter Lord, Jeff Smith, Wayne Hector and Lorne Tennant
Lorne Alistair Tennant (Ali) Love Letters 1998 Island
140 recordlabel: Island 99175
chartposition: RandB #35, UK #67
writtenby: Kenny Harris and Mark Holden
album: Come Together As One
Will Downing Test of Time 1989 Island
141 recordlabel: Island 170 (UK)
chartposition: UK #70
album: Rebel Souls
comments: [reggae]
Aswad 54 46 Was My Number 1984 Island(UK)
142 recordlabel: Island 6235 (UK)
chartposition: UK #69
writtenby: B. Marley, Rondor
album: Burnin'
comments: [Reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers I Shot The Sheriff 1973 Island(UK)
143 recordlabel: Island 146
chartposition: RandB #32, US dance #15
weeksinr&bchart: 12
album: Crazy Cuts
Grandmixer D.St. Crazy Cuts 1984 Island
144 recordlabel: Island (UK)
chartposition: UK #71
writtenby: Amy Winehouse and Salaam Remi
album: Frank
Amy Winehouse Stronger Than Me 2003 Island (UK)
145 recordlabel: Island Black Music 80072
chartposition: RandB #27, US #84
writtenby: Andrews and Cousin
album: Enter the Dru
comments: [slow jam]
Dru Hill You Are Everything 1999 Island Black Music
146 recordlabel: Island 565 (UK)
chartposition: RandB #72
album: The Quiet Revolution
comments: [hip hop, jazz fusion]
Ronny Jordan Under Your Spell 1993 Island(UK)
147 recordlabel: Island 961
chartposition: US Dance #16
writtenby: David Was and Don Was
album: Was (Not Was)
comments: [disco funk]
Was (Not Was) Out Come the Freaks 1981 Island
148 recordlabel: Island 854478
chartposition: RandB #28, US #108
weeksinr&bchart: 20
writtenby: Donald Lawrence and Stanley Brown
album: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood OST
comments: [gospel]
Island Inspirational All-Stars Don't Give Up 1996 Island
149 recordlabel: Island 5888441,110(UK)
chartposition: UK #77
writtenby: Bob Marley and Rita Marley
comments: [reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers I Know a Place 2001 Island ,(UK)
150 recordlabel: Island 9870
chartposition: RandB #25, US AC #30
writtenby: David Pomeranz and Richard Marx
album: Durell Coleman
comments: [new jack swing]
Durell Coleman Somebody Took My Love 1985 Island
151 recordlabel: Island 854976
chartposition: RandB #39, US #79
writtenby: DJ Quik, Hi C, Playa Ham, Robert Bacon
Suga Free If U Stay Ready 1997 Island
152 recordlabel: Island 301 (UK)
chartposition: UK #78
writtenby: Chris Amoo, Eddie Amoo
album: Journey To The Urge Within
comments: [smooth jazz soul ballad]
Courtney Pine featuring Susaye Green Children of the Ghetto 1986 Island(UK)
153 recordlabel: Island 128 (UK)
chartposition: UK #81
writtenby: David Joseph , Jeffrey Guishard and Ken Joseph
album: The Joys of Life
comments: [disco dance]
David Joseph Be a Star 1983 Island(UK)
154 recordlabel: Island 251 (UK)
chartposition: UK #83
album: Language Barrier
Sly & Robbie Make 'Em Move 1985 Island(UK)
155 recordlabel: Island 854630
chartposition: RandB #33, US #83
writtenby: Rachel Oden, Flex and Sabrina Sapp
album: 11 20 79
Mona Lisa You Said 1996 Island
156 recordlabel: Island 572036
chartposition: RandB #64, US #90
writtenby: Moses Davis, D. Dennis, Sly Dunbar,Chevelle Franklyn, E. Freeman, A. Kelly, C. Land
comments: [reggae dancehall]
Beenie Man featuring Chevelle Franklyn Dancehall Queen 1997 Island
157 recordlabel: Island 99268
chartposition: UK #92
writtenby: Cecil Womack and Linda Womack
album: Conscience
Womack & Womack MPB (Missin' Persons Bureau) 1989 Island
158 recordlabel: Island 086
chartposition: RandB #82, US Dance #30
writtenby: Trevor Lawrence
Wilton Place Street Band Baby Love, Sweet Sweet Love 1977 Island
159 recordlabel: Island 99185
chartposition: RandB #30
album: Irresistible
comments: [beat ballad]
Miles Jaye I'll Be There 1989 Island
160 recordlabel: Island 99406
chartposition: UK #95
writtenby: Bootsy Collins, Mico Wave and Robert Reed
album: Trouble Over Here Trouble Over There
Trouble Funk Trouble 1987 Island
161 recordlabel: Island 659(UK)
chartposition: UK #98
writtenby: Buddy Scott and Jimmy Radcliffe
album: Various Turn On Tune In (The Very Best Soul & Jazz From TV Commercials)
comments: [re release originally released in 1966]
Gloria Lynne Speaking of Happiness 1997 Island (UK)
162 recordlabel: Island 854914
chartposition: RandB #47, US #101
weeksinr&bchart: 14
comments: [hip hop]
Lil Bud & Tizone featuring Keith Sweat Gonna Let U Know 1997 Island
163 recordlabel: Island 603
chartposition: RandB #64, US dance #33
writtenby: Grace Jones and Barry Reynolds
album: Living My Life
comments: [electronic disco funk]
Grace Jones Cry Now Laugh Later 1983 Island
164 recordlabel: Island Urban 10623
chartposition: RandB #80, US#101
DJ Felli Fel ft. Kanye West, Jermaine Dupri, Fabolous & Ne-Yo Finer Things 2008 Island Urban
165 recordlabel: Island 168702
chartposition: RandB #34, US #102
writtenby: Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels and D'Mile
album: Discipline
Janet Jackson Luv 2008 Island
166 recordlabel: Island 11669
chartposition: US #109
writtenby: E. Piaf, Louiguy
Grace Jones Le Vie En Rose 1978 Island
167 recordlabel: Island 051
chartposition: US #108
writtenby: Pete Wingfield
album: Breakfast Special
Pete Wingfield Lovin' As You Wanna Be 1976 Island
168 recordlabel: So So Def/Island Urban 00949302
chartposition: RandB #49, US #113
writtenby: Brandon Casey, Brian Casey, Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin and Manuel Seal
album: Baby Makin' Project
comments: [slow jam]
Jagged Edge Put a Little Umph in It 2007 So So Def/Island Urb
169 recordlabel: Island 6966
chartposition: RandB #42, US #112
album: Vybe
Vybe Take It to the Front 1995 Island
170 recordlabel: Island 854834
chartposition: RandB #65, US #112
writtenby: Mona Lisa, Caldwell, Rodney Franklin and Alfons Kettner
album: 11 20 79
Mona Lisa Just Wanna Please U 1997 Island
171 recordlabel: Island 572458
chartposition: RandB #58, US #118
weeksinr&bchart: 12
comments: [gospel slow jam]
Bishop T.D. Jakes featuring Shirley Murdock The Lady, Her Lover and Lord 1998 Island
172 recordlabel: Island 572178
chartposition: RandB #53, US #119
weeksinr&bchart: 17
album: Destiny
Myron So Fly 1998 Island
173 recordlabel: Island 868 269
chartposition: RandB #42
album: Strong
Miles Jaye Sensuous 1991 Island
174 recordlabel: Island 91235
chartposition: RandB #42
album: Irresistible
Miles Jaye Irresistible 1990 Island
175 recordlabel: Island 99249
chartposition: RandB #42
writtenby: Dwight Wyatt, Isaac Scott, Jake Carter, Joe Sayles and Kevin Scott
album: D.O.A (Def on Arrival)
Atension Let Me Push It to Ya 1989 Island
176 recordlabel: Island 1201
chartposition: RandB #45
writtenby: Brian Jackson, Craig Derry, Danny Madden and Will Downing
album: Will Downing
Will Downing Sending Out an S.O.S. 1988 Island
177 recordlabel: Island 635
chartposition: UK #137
album: Light to Dark
comments: [instrumental]
Ronny Jordan The Law 1996 Island
178 recordlabel: Island Def Jam
chartposition: UK #143
writtenby: Chuckii Booker, Lionel Richie and Sean Garrett
album: Coming Home
Lionel Richie Why 2006 Island Def Jam
179 recordlabel: Island 768
chartposition: UK #146
writtenby: Brian Wilson (sample), Eric Martin and Michelle Gayle
album: As Far As I'm Concerned
Me One with Michelle Gayle In My Room 2000 Island
180 recordlabel: Island 524 542
chartposition: RandB #48
writtenby: Terry Callier and Larry Wade
album: Enter the Dru
comments: [slow jam]
Dru Hill The Love We Had (Stays on My Mind) 1999 Island
181 recordlabel: Island 510883
chartposition: RandB #51
album: The Antidote
comments: [smooth jazz funk instrumental]
Ronny Jordan After Hours 1992 Island
182 recordlabel: Island 99727
chartposition: RandB #52
writtenby: .18, .22, .28, .33 and .69
album: Hear on Earth
The Earons Beat Sixteen 1984 Island
183 recordlabel: Island 99660
chartposition: RandB #53
writtenby: Katreese Barnes and Jerry Barnes
album: Just for You
comments: [ballad]
Gwen Guthrie Just for You 1985 Island
184 recordlabel: Island 99822
chartposition: RandB #56
comments: [novelty]
New York Citi Peech Boys On a Journey 1983 Island
185 recordlabel: Island Def Jam
chartposition: RandB #57
writtenby: Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin and Manuel Seal
album: Coming Home
comments: [slow jam] [album cut]
Lionel Richie What You Are 2006 Island Def Jam
186 recordlabel: Island 7502
chartposition: US Dance #38
writtenby: Dean Swenson, Kenny Lehman and Steve Boston
album: Discocide
Roundtree Manhattan Fever 1979 Island
187 recordlabel: Island 49603
chartposition: US dance #20
album: Warm Leatherette
Grace Jones Warm Leatherette 1980 Island
188 recordlabel: Island 854648
chartposition: RandB #60
weeksinr&bchart: 12
writtenby: Mario Winans, Kenny Hickson and Donyell Boynton
album: Eddie: The Soundtrack
comments: [slow jam]
Nneka Say It Again 1996 Island
189 recordlabel: Island Def Jam 16261 2
chartposition: RandB #62
writtenby: Carolyn Franklin
album: Classic Moments
comments: [southern soul ballad]
Patti LaBelle featuring Mary J. Blige Ain't No Way 2005 Island Def Jam
190 recordlabel: Island 6885
chartposition: RandB #66
writtenby: Kevin Jackson and Erik White
album: Natural Thing
comments: [ballad]
Tanya Blount Hold On 1995 Island
191 recordlabel: Island 99286
chartposition: RandB #66
album: I Can Make It Good for You
comments: [ballad]
Millie Scott A Love of Your Own 1988 Island
192 recordlabel: Island 6677
chartposition: RandB #67
album: Strong
comments: [beat ballad]
Miles Jaye Strong for You 1991 Island
193 recordlabel: Island 422 862 685
chartposition: RandB #69
weeksinr&bchart: 12
album: You Can Be A Daddy, But Never Daddy O
comments: [hip hop]
Daddy-O Brooklyn Bounce 1993 Island
194 recordlabel: Island 99683
chartposition: RandB #69
writtenby: Larry Price, Ronald Larkins, Eric Thorngren, B. Baker and Jim Gregory
album: Rappin'
The World's Famous Supreme Team Radio Man 1984 Island
195 recordlabel: Island 063
chartposition: Cashbox RandB #76
writtenby: Bayete, Shrieve, Thrall, Harvey
Automatic Man My Pearl 1976 Island
196 recordlabel: Island 99206
chartposition: RandB #80
writtenby: Jake Carter, Joe Sayles, Kevin Scott, Dwight Wyatt and Isaac Scott
album: D.O.A (Def on Arrival)
comments: [new jack swing]
Atension Crazy 'Bout You 1989 Island
197 recordlabel: Island 614
chartposition: RandB #83
writtenby: Sly Dunbar
album: Padlock
comments: [disco funk]
Gwen Guthrie Peanut Butter 1983 Island
198 recordlabel: Island 1437
chartposition: RandB #87
writtenby: Paul Powell and Mica Paris
album: So Good
comments: [beat ballad]
Mica Paris Don't Give Me Up 1989 Island
199 recordlabel: Island 49531
chartposition: RandB #87
writtenby: Smokey Robinson
Grace Jones The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game 1980 Island
200 recordlabel: Island 99324
chartposition: RandB #90
Millie Scott It's My Life 1988 Island

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