The Isley Brothers - Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2 (Official Audio) 

I’ve loved Ice Cube’s version for years. But listening to this for the first time today… this version blows it out of the water.

The holy grail of hiphop sampling

Just waking up in the morning, gotta thank GOD

These Isley Bros certainly gave Ice Cube a reason to say "It was a Good Day"

Without this song, It Was A Good Day would not be the same

This song is genius. The walking baseline that literally sounds like footsteps. Ron's falsetto sounds like light in the darkness. The complex harmonies in the chorus layered over dynamics. Genius.

Bass line so tough in this song. Classic.

29 years old and swaying my newborn daughter to sleep to this...thankful for my father raising me on this and many other black musicians. RIP Dad 😔

I'll never forget being 16 years old, with an old soul, introducing a girl I liked, Celina, to this. Just sitting on the couch vibing. We replayed this at least 10 times. I started singing the lyrics quietly and saw her staring at me. I ended up with a kiss and a fine, fine girlfriend at the end

My 10 yr old daughter loves this song.She always asks me to play it when cruising on a sunday.happy I was able to show her what real music is.

Thundercat used the beginning of the drums here for his song 'them changes'

I’m just here in 2024 just to say the soul of music never dies

Should have won a "Grammy" for this album.

70's: Footsteps in the dark 90's: Footsteps in da hood

Still listening in 2024? ❤ ❤ ❤

My Dad told me all about how cool the 70s and 80s were. 23 now. Gonna raise my kids with these great classics someday.

Didn't even have to use my AK

41 year old white southern male and this is real music

I use to listen to this song every getting ready for school. My granddaddy use to pass by my room and asked me what did I know about that before singing along with this song and 2-stepping..lol. He's been gone for 12 years now. Listening to this jam thinking about him. 😢😢

Oh Liberty City, I Miss You.

As an adult now all my parents music hits so differently makes me cry I miss all my family and friends that have passed over the years

The isley brothers are pure genius. their music puts you in the mood of making love. I have been a fan of their music for a long time.

Many hip hop songs would not have been made if not for this song lol. They don't make music as good as this anymore.

One of the coolest most haunting and ethereal guitar riffs ever.

Lyrics for anyone that wants them. Are we really sure That a love that lasted for so long Still endures? Do I, really care? Hey hey Let's talk about the distractions going on elsewhere I, keep hearing footsteps baby In the dark, oh in the dark Why? I keep hearing footsteps baby In the dark Oh in the dark, hoo My mind Just now and then Looking down dark corridors and wonders what might have been Something's up ahead Hey, should I keep this same direction Or go back instead? I, keep hearing footsteps baby In the dark, oh in the dark Why? I keep hearing footsteps baby In the dark Oh in the dark, hoo Honey let's stop walking around When there's love lost to be found Aah, you Know I still care, I still care What's the sense in going elsewhere? Who feels, really sure? Can I really guarantee your happiness shall endure? Do we, really care? Hey hey Let's look at what's been happening and try to be more aware I, keep hearing footsteps baby In the dark, oh in the dark Why? I keep hearing footsteps baby In the dark Oh in the dark, hoo Let's stop walking around Well when there's love, lost to be found Oh baby, you Know, I still care, I still care What's the sense in going elsewhere? Let's stop walking around Well when there's love, lost to be found Oh baby, you Know, I still care, I still care What's the sense in going elsewhere?

the only group that able to stand with The O'Jays and out stage in proformance

The 70s was the Best Decade for Black Americans everything was Masterfully performed from the music to the movies and Television shows.

Song is almost 45 years old and still slaps to this day

Everything about this song is just phenomenal! The bass, Ron’s voice, the drums, the guitar, the keyboards, just a masterpiece

Real music man. It never dies, just ages like fine wine

I think the isley brothers are the reason I was born salute

That harmony at the hook though. Then the snare being played like actual footsteps at the same time.

im ashamed of what im going to say. I first heard of these songs in juvenile hall. over 35 years ago. I still treasure them brings back good memories of my childhood love

Ernie Isley wrote this song. Haunting groove.

Born in 84, I knew right off where Ice Cube sampled the beat. As a lover of ALL music, Both songs are great in their own way.

Lost my grandpa in November of 2020 to Covid. Last song I was riding around with him was to this song before he dropped me off. Love you PoPo. I know you're trying your best to look out for me, even now.

Little did the Isley Brothers know that when they made this in 1977, they created one of the best rap beats of all time

Niko driving in the liberty city at night, rainy weather, the vibes radio, this song

My buddy asked girl to dance to this song in 1978 she shyly accepted now have been married for almost 32 years and they still dance to it

Who's Listening in 2020 to the legendary, iconic and funk masters of this song by The Isley Brothers? Me: Everyday, All day & all the time.

SMOOTH AS SILK 🎶🎶🎶🎶

One of the beautiful things about the Isley Brothers is that each album was always miles ahead of its time. What a great legacy!! Those arrangements were so unique, a touch of magic, pure joy, masterful interplay, and great craftsmanship. These brothers are real virtuosos.

I'm playing the isley brothers now in memory of my aunt who died of cancer too and my mom just keeping her memory alive she loved her some ronny

The lyrics to this, priceless. These were meaningful love songs. You felt it!

GTA brought me to Ice Cube - Today was a good day. Then scrolling through the comments I learnt about this song. Now after listening for the first time, I am loving it.

Those background harmonies are so ethereal. Makes the song feel kinda dreamy and mystical.

Now this is some real music for you youngsters out there

Never gets old...such clarity in his voice. Music today can't come close...

The Vibe 98.8 :)

Crazy how soul and funk had a rebirth through the best hip hop ever, that was made in the 90's . So many of us who were adopted into the culture, not born into it, have had to find these gems. It is so cool to find these connections and homages to the giants that paved the way for continuations of great music. Generation to generation, what a gift from the Isley brothers.

God always knows what he's doing amen.

My mom loved the Isley Brothers. Especially Ron. R.I.P. mom

A Masterpiece....Case Closed....The Bass, The Drums, The Guitars and the beautiful vocal arrangement....Black Music

It Was a Good Day. -Ice Cube

This song Plays in the end of my game, when niko and Kate was driving to the wedding. Niko was promissing Kate that he will protect her, 5 minutes later Kate dies in his arms... GTA 4 is a masterpiece.

I can't help but sing- Just wakin' up in the morning gotta thank God ❤

This is easily one of my favorite songs of all time

0:06 was used for the drums in Thundercat’s ‘Changes’ 0:07 was used in Ice Cube’s ‘today was a good day’

R.i.p. grandmama thanks for showing me real music.

My daughters mother left almost a few months ago. I used to think of her every time I heard this and that hasn’t changed. I sang it to her. I stumbled across this once again after thinking it didn’t hurt for all these months, and I finally just broke and cried. What’s the sense of going elsewhere? Why did she go elsewhere? I don’t know which hurts more, that there was someone else or that she just could care less about our little baby girl.

One of the greatest slow jams of all-time

The harmonies in the chorus are incredible!!

If you like this try 'Voyage to Atlantis' Ernie's guitar work is fierce.

I look up what it meant when he was sayin “I keep hearing footsteps in the dark” It said cuz Ronald Isley mourns for his broken relationship and he also mourning for his life feeling both loneliness and fear..i felt bad bc hes my favorite Isley:’)..

Isley brothers the most smoothest brothers ever in music

Not gonna lie. Here from GTA IV. When I was driving on a rainy day, I heard the song from the radio and the feeling I had was priceless. Thanks to the band for creating this.

Rest in Paradise to the co founder of this iconic band 1939- 2023

Im 45 so i grew up in the 80s and 90s we will never have R&B like this again my kids 23 17 and 14 and i raised them on good music

I’m back here after Power Rasing:Kanon to jam to this classic!

2024

This and Kool and the Gang's "Summer Madness": two of the greatest songs ever just to unwind to.

I'm 36 yrs old n remember being the only Puerto Rican in the projects. Ppl catch me listening to this n they think I'm crazy. Great memories in the cookouts man!

It’s a badass song, kinda sad too.

That drum pattern is heavenly

this goes hard as fuck

My great grandmother fav song

I love the whole song, but this has one of, if not, the best choruses ever (lyrics, vocals, and instrumental).

The Isley Brothers… ☮🔥

lembranças da minha mãe me levando à escola e escutando rádio Antena 1. A arte é atemporal. Quem somos sem lembranças?

Who ever never mixed this song should get a pay rise leaving it sounding raw makes it even more special.

This bass line is the whole song!

Today was a good day

In the 70s they were playing músic of the future!!!!it seems they are from other planet!

Ron Isley is the KING. Sorry, Elvis.

If this song wasn’t around, we wouldn’t have a song to vibe with when we have a good day

Without this song it would've been a bad day

Who remember this song Footsteps in the dark? Part 1 & 2? This my jam back in the day. I loved this song I had the CD and my older sister Beverlee before she passed away she had the album as well. WBLS use to play this song on the slow jams especially during the night fall.

The Isley's and Ronald Isley's voice is timeless. Ronald has that voice that make you holler. Sang Ronald!

I listen to this at least once a day

Every aspect and instrument of this tune is phenomenal. As a 70's baby, I love the fact that I used to hear this on 8-track tapes in my Dad's Torino and Cadillac. Never thought I'd appreciate it as much as I do and still blast this religiously when I yearn for good music. Love this group.

TUPAC HAD MAD LOVE FOR THE ISLEY BROTHERS IM CHICANO FROM 5 POINTS OF DENVER, COLORADO AND RAISED BY A POOR PRECIOUS MOTHER ESTELLA CARRASCO WHO JAMMED THE ISLEY BROTHERS SO I RELATE TO THIS PRECIOUS REAL MUSIC 🎶 🎵 THANK YOU GOD FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR PRECIOUS SON JESUS CHRIST WHO COMES FIRST AND ALL GOODNESS FOLLOWS GABRIEL CAT 🐈 ARCHULETA

I'm 52 and this, right here right now, is my first time listening to this original version. And I happen to be a huge fan of R&B and hip hop. How this escaped me is beyond me lol. I was in my early 20's listening of course to Ice Cube's rendition back in the day, and more recently the cover by Cannons. All three versions are amazing imo, but much appreciation for the Isley Brothers for creating this incredible song! That bass, percussion, lyrics and vocals, need I say more.

Man!!! This song has such a deep meaning!!!

Old school in the house. Me and my husband of 45 years dance to this when we were teenagers. I was 15 when i met him and knew he was the one. We have 2 grown sons ages 26 and 45 years old. Have a lot of grands and great grands. My husband took me to prom. These songs bring back memories. The love of my life is very ill both now is 65 years old. Retired nurse taking care of him.

Ron 'Mr Big' Isley - LYRICS 👌🏾👏🏾

Oh the memories of cruising along Lake Shore Drive late nights and early mornings. Just me, him, and the Isleys

Sensacional!!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

"just wakin' up, had to thank god. I dunno, but today seems kinda odd." - someone who deserves all good things that have and will happen to them.

This song touches my heart and soul. Year 2020 and still listening

That feel when you're driving back to the safehouse at midnight with the vehicle density set to 10 and this song starts playing on the radio...😌