![]() ![]() ![]() The song is noted for its unique guitar timbre which can be heard on other Isley Brother tracks, such as "Voyage to Atlantis." The song would later be the basis of a sample years later first by rap group Compton's Most Wanted on their album Straight Checkn 'Em on the track "Can I Kill It?" and rapper Ice Cube, who used the musical instrumental of the song for his breakthrough hit, " It Was a Good Day". While the song didn't chart on the pop singles chart, it still garnered popularity initially for its weary groove, solemn lyrics, and the haunting falsetto of Ron Isley. The song is featured in the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV on the fictional R&B radio station The Vibe 98.8. The track also marked Ron Isley's growing transition into singing more ballads, compared to the band's earlier funk approach. ![]() It was the B-side to "Groove with You", which reached number 16 on the R&B singles chart. " Footsteps in the Dark" is a 1977 slow jam recorded by The Isley Brothers as an album track featured on the group's album Go for Your Guns. ![]()
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