Isley, Jasper, Isley – Caravan of Love

“Caravan of Love” – Single by Isley-Jasper-Isley from the album Caravan of Love
B-side “I Can’t Get over Losin’ You”
Released 1985
Label Epic
Songwriters Ernie Isley, Chris Jasper and Marvin Isley
Producers Ernie Isley, Chris Jasper and Marvin Isley

“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.

Chris Jasper explained in 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh: “I had been looking at the world scene quite a bit and I wasn’t pleased with what I was seeing. I just felt that we all needed a positive message. I had the melody in my head for about 4 months before I put pen to paper. When I did, I wrote the song in 20 minutes and those lyrics just poured out.”

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; 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.