"Lay Away" is a 1972 funk-rock single released by The Isley Brothers on their T-Neck imprint. Released as the first record off their Brother, Brother, Brother album, the song depicted the narrator's description of how his lover's love was so special that he wanted to have for keeps just in case (hence the lyrics going back to get (your love) on a rainy day/your love is safe in my lay-away). The song took the riff of Honey Cone's "Want Ads" especially in the bridges. The song was significant for showcasing brother Ernie on lead guitar for the first time on an Isley Brothers record. Written and produced by elder brothers O'Kelly, Rudolph and Ronald, the song charted at number fifty-four pop and number six R&B in the spring of 1972. Credits Lead vocals by Ronald Isley Background vocals by O'Kelly Isley, Jr. and Rudolph Isley Instrumentation by the Isley Brothers: Ernie Isley: guitars Chris Jasper: piano Marvin Isley: bass guitar Other instrumentation by assorted musicians References External links 1972 singles The Isley Brothers songs Songs written by Rudolph Isley Songs written by O'Kelly Isley Jr. Songs written by Ronald Isley T-Neck Records singles