In 1979, Isaacs recorded "Just Like a Sea", in combination with Roots Radics and deejay Jah Thomas, and released his debut album of the same name (also issued as More Love), produced by Witty Reid.
[5] In 1982, he teamed up with Winston "Niney" Holness for the album Happy Ending, released on Dynamic Sounds,[6] which had been preceded by the Love & Devotion set.
Because Lloyd Ricketts was unable to get a visa for all of these years, David supported the three-part harmony, and added his own special qualities.
However, over the course of time, the importance of having David Isaacs and Ronnie Davis tour with the band became known by audience response.
David Isaacs toured more over the years than Ronnie Davis or, of course, Lloyd Ricketts because he did work with Keith Porter when Keith Porter was promoting the Itals as his particular line-up which consisted of his daughter and usually included David Isaacs.