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Caravan of Love

Caravan of Love

1985 song

For the album, see Caravan of Love (album). For the film, see Karavan Lyubvi.

"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.

Quick Facts Single by Isley-Jasper-Isley, from the album ...

Original Isley-Jasper-Isley version

After breaking away from the family group, the group (notably Chris Jasper) 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 number 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart and number 51 on the Billboard pop chart in 1985;[1] 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

Track listings

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

More information Chart (1985), Peak position ...

The Housemartins version

Quick Facts Single by the Housemartins, B-side ...

British indie band the Housemartins released "Caravan of Love" in November 1986. The a cappella song was a success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart on 16 December 1986 (only the second a cappella recording to do so, after "Only You" by the Flying Pickets in 1983), before being denied the Christmas number one single by a posthumous re-release of Jackie Wilson's "Reet Petite".[4] The song was included on the Housemartins' greatest hits compilation Now That's What I Call Quite Good.

Track listings

7-inch vinyl single

Side one

  1. "Caravan of Love" – 3:40

Side two

  1. "When I First Met Jesus" – 2:46

12-inch 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 (Sermonette)"

Weekly charts

More information Chart (1986–1987), Peak position ...

Year-end charts

More information Chart (1987), Position ...

Certifications

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Other versions

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