Caravan of Love


"Caravan of Love" is a 1985 R&B hit originally recorded by Isley-Jasper-Isley, the second half of The Isley Brothers' 3 + 3 lineup of the 1970s.

Original Isley-Jasper-Isley version

After breaking away from the legendary family group, the group wrote and produced this single, which was Jasper's interpolation intending to reach audiences by presenting Christian beliefs in his music. The song became the trio's biggest hit going to #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart and #51 on the Billboard pop chart in 1985; it would be their only prominent hit before they splintered into solo careers in 1988. The music video was filmed on-location in New York City.

Personnel

7" vinyl single

Side one
  1. "Caravan of Love" – 4:15
Side two
  1. "I Can't Get over Losin' You" – 4:05

    12" vinyl single

Side one
  1. "Caravan of Love" – 5:43
Side two
  1. "I Can't Get over Losin' You" – 4:05

    Chart performance

The Housemartins version

band The Housemartins released "Caravan of Love" in November 1986. The a cappella song was a success, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart on 16 December 1986, before being denied the Christmas number one single by a posthumous re-release of Jackie Wilson's "Reet Petite".
The song was released on the greatest hits compilation Now That's What I Call Quite Good.

Track listings

7" vinyl single

Side one
  1. "Caravan of Love" – 3:40
Side two
  1. "When I First Met Jesus" – 2:46

    12" vinyl single

Side one
  1. "Caravan of Love"
  2. "We Shall Not Be Moved"
Side two
  1. "When I First Met Jesus"
  2. "So Much in Love"
  3. "Heaven Help Us All "

    Chart performance

Other versions