On April 22, 1978, “T-Neck” label released “Showdown”, the 16^th Isley Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1978, at “Bearsville Studios” in Bearsville, New York, and was produced by Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper, Marvin Isley and Ernie Isley.

Personnel:

• Ronald Isley – lead and backing vocals
• Marvin Isley – bass, percussion, woodblock, cowbell, foot stomps, backing vocals
• Chris Jasper – piano, keyboards, synthesizers, clavinet, tambourine, foot stomps, backing vocals
• Ernie Isley – guitar, drums, congas, percussion, foot stomps, timbales, maracas, backing vocals
• O’Kelly Isley, Jr. – backing vocals
• Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
• John Holbrook – recording
• Thomas Mark – recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper, Rudolph Isley, O’Kelly Isley and Ronald Isley.

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)