LUTHER INGRAM-ain't hat loving you(for more reason than one)
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Born Luther Thomas Ingram in Jackson, Tennessee, his early interest in music led to him making his first record in 1965 at the age of 28. His first three recordings failed to chart but that changed when he signed for KoKo Records in the late 1960s, and his first hit "My Honey And Me" peaked at #55 on the Hot 100 on 14 February 1970. Many of his songs appeared in the pop and R&B charts, even though Koko was only a small label, owned by his manager and record producer, Johnny Baylor. Koko and Baylor were closely associated with the Memphis based Stax Records label during the height of its commercial success.
Ingram is best known for the hit, "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right", written by Homer Banks, Carl Hampton and Raymond Jackson. The song reached number one on Billboard 's R&B chart and peaked at number three on that publication's Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1972. The track stayed in the Hot 100 for 18 weeks, ultimately selling a reported four million copies.[1] The song was later successfully covered by Millie Jackson and Barbara Mandrell; it has also been recorded by Bobby "Blue" Bland, Rod Stewart and Isaac Hayes.
Other popular tracks for Ingram included "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)", "Let's Steal Away To The Hideaway" and "I'll Be Your Shelter." He also co-authored "Respect Yourself", a million seller for the Staples Singers in 1971.[1] The acetate demo version of Ingram's, "Exus Trek", became a sought after Northern soul track.[2] With the Stax connections, Ingram recorded at the Memphis label's studios, as well as other southern-based studios such as Muscle Shoals. He was opening act for Isaac Hayes for some years, and often used Hayes' Movement band and female backing group for his 1970s recordings. He recorded into the 1980s, and whilst only managing lower R&B chart hits, he remained a popular stage draw.
Ingram died on March 19, 2007, at a Belleville, Illinois, hospital of heart failure. According to his wife Jacqui Ingram, he had suffered for years from diabetes, kidney disease and partial blindness
Still the hit in 2024!
wish we could go back to this era in life times were great
...belly rubbing music
Me to. Laid back night spot, with a few drinks and some slow dancing with your baby.
That song makes you want to be in love!❤
Luther Ingram was a powerful storyteller. His music is timeless and it's real. After listening to a lot of the older songs, which were mostly love songs, it's hard to listen to whatever it is they are playing today.
Luther has always had a way with singing ANY song. He was a very talented singer during a era of violence, demonstrations, police brutality, political corruption, social injustices, etc. His music made life more bearable & tolerable, May he rest in Peace
Sat back to take a nap, fell into a dream. As clear as a bell heard the opening lines to this song...out of the blue. Had to find it on YT
Brings back memories of my wife Brenda, we used to dance to this in 1979-80. Now she is my wife of 36 years. ain't that loving her?
Now that is What's Up King Ray Goins, you and The Queen keep it moving My Brother. RIGHT ON!!!
Ray Goins keep loving Her brother,and may you enjoy 36 more.
yes, that is loving her for more reason then 1
44 for me nov.30th
Yes sir it is
Mom and dad's favorite song.
Luther has a style like no other
Who's still listening in 2022? Love this song.
To all the women that came into my life I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart 💝❤️❣️. Each one of you will always be special to me and I was so grateful that you chose me to have a relationship with. Just like this song says, I 💕😘 Love each and every one of you because you were all had different qualities that me fall for you. This song made me smile and I will never forget how all of you made me feel. So ✌️ peace and love 😻😻😘 Love 💕💕. God Bless.
I remember this record as a little girl. We lived in an apartment on Fulton Ave in West Baltimore, Our downstairs neighbor Miss Edith used to play this record to death. She loved Mr June her boyfriend. Boy oh Boy did she love this record and him.
Sweet story
In an era when Men knew how to romance Women. Yassss💝
"I love you for what you may become"... DAMN
I know right!?!
A song of a Man in love from his heart..we need songs like this today💖
Agreed
This song just reminds me of my now deceased husband of 44 years. God blessed me!!!!
I LOVE this song, because he explains why he LOVES this woman. Whoever wrote this song is a genius. When I was a little girl about 5 or 5 years old Miss Edith who lived in the apartment below us would play this song over and over and over again. I never forgot it. This is how Troy explains how he loves me. This song is very special to me.
thank you father God for allowing us to see another day. and bless this man and his family..amen and praise 🙏
everyone likes "if loving you is wrong" but this is my favorite by Luther Ingram. great love song.
Reinaldo Green Yes I agree, this song is so beautifully sung.......Great classic!
+Reinaldo Green Mine too
Totally agree
This was my favorite too.
Mine Too !!!!!
Love like it was yesterday missing all y'all💗
My late mother had the 45 (single) of this record and she would play it over and over so I heard it many, many times, but this is the first time I’ve actually listened to it and it’s a beautiful song. I see why Mama loved it so much. Thanks for posting.
Hey....just gotta say your dear mother had great taste and that the apple sure did not fall far from the tree!!!👍👍👍👍
This Song Dropped When I Was 10, (I'm 63 now☺️) And I've Love Loved It Ever Since. Play It Every Chance I Get!
I was in Newark NJ, and the first time a man called me "His Wife" instead of "His Girlfriend" Sooo Young!
ARTS HIGH
I no that's right
I POSTED ABOUT THIS
SONG 2 YEAR'S AGO!!!!
I FORGOT TO SAY THANK'S
MOMMY FOR ALWAYS PLAYING
THIS SONG BACK TO BACK!!!!
NOW I UNDERSTOOD WHY IT
STAYED ON REPEAT!!!!!
Magnificent Masterpice Trully Designed To Devastate Your Soul
This is the era when men woo the women and the women appreciated it.
THERE IS NOTHING MORE APPEALING WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC THAN UNDERSTANDING IT....I LOVE THE INSTRUMENTS ,U CAN ACTUALLY HEAR EVERY WORD..JUST PURE MUSIC FOR THE SOUL..DEFINITELY TAKES U TO A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE..YES,I REMEMBER WHAT I WAS DOING AND WHO..LOL..JUST LOVING IT AND ALL THE OLD SCHOOL MUSIC..
So true Debra, I feel you. I knew who I was with and what I was doing....Great memories....Peace and Love....
Where are Luther's children saving this wonderful legacy?
My favorite song. I love you Luther Ingram
Damn great song by one of the best in the 70's. He never got his just due. Had the voice, style and grace. I always thought this was his best song, hands down. Although if loving you is wrong, got most of the airplay, this was his best song...Brings back so many good memories, so many great memories of my youth....Peace and Love....
Sky Pilot, I don't think it was so much him not getting his due, as it was just SO MUCH TALENT in (that) Our Era. He really was one of the Absolute Best in my opinion.
You are so right, so much talent during that era. He was one of the best...Peace and Love...
I agree
I think that “loving is wrong” was thought of as HIS song. Although others did it ( Bobby bland, Millie Jackson to name a few). They did the song, but not as good as him..
Likewise, this a great song, and a good version of it, but I always Associate this song as belonging to Johnny Taylor. In my opinion JT, really sang his soul out on this song. No disrespect to Luther at all because he was great artist.
@@hadbl12 it ithought this was Johnnie taylor song
Man my favorite Luther Ingram song!
Mine too
Me THREE LOL
Perfect love song right to the last seconds.
"Love the way you swivel your hips" Great lyric
Now he took his time and did his thang on this cut!!!
Oh yea...my next door neighbor
...yesss SIR:...Hate When They CUT The SONG...or RUSH right Thru ..it ...WHY i/m not @ ...These PHONY Baloney concerts anymore...Buncha ...BullshiTT...!!
A truly unsung voice of soul gone under appreciated! Not I and scores of others, however.
Long Before LUTHER VANDROSS. LUTHER INGRAM was crooning Soul Music..1970s circa
Mitchell Steven Yes,
he sure was
Mitchell Steven I love this song still rite still this day
He started back in the 1950s, with Ike Turner
Even though most of the singers from this period did not write their own music this does not take away from the true Artist that they have become
This song pop in my head today.
My. Jam. When I. Was. A. Kid. Now i.m all. Grown. Up. Still. My. Jam.
I remembe listening to aunt and my uncle playing songs like this one i miss them days but now im playing them and hopefully my kids will continue afterwards me to their kids 😍😍
Memories and the feeling are true now
I dare a radio station to play this here.........ya know
This is music that you do not hear anymore he could sing thanks you tube for keeping this going
What a great song
Luther, baby, you could do no wrong.
Not to take anything away from Porter & Hayes, who wrote the song, this is the version that does it for me!!! Luther's presentation of this song is one of the influences for my particular singing style and delivery. A Timeless Classic!!
aaronrbrundidge Porter an x hsyez didn't write this one. It was written by Homer Banks and Allen Jones.
A beautiful sentimental song from the 70’s
I feel this Man's words. Wish a Man would bring this kind of Love to me.
Another Masterpiece for future generations to enjoy! Thank you Luther Ingram!
Written By Allen Jones and Homer Banks of Stax records and East Memphis Music
@@CARLWISE2008 They don't write lyrics like these anymore. I wish they did.
...Damn Shame asked a ...20...year old Let''s DO THE BUMP...Got on Dance Floor its SLOW DRAG Music...HEr Response...What's...THAT...!! ..P.S. Finally got HEr HOME SHOWED HER BELLY RUBBING MUSIC...now she''s FATAL Attraction...P.S. careful with these BITCHES Teaching them New shiTT...might comeback Bite you in the ...BUTT...!!
One of the best love songs ever. His best song ever, hands down. Peace ✌️ and 💕 love.
I woke up with this song on my mind at 6:30 this morning. Still love it. Wow 💕
nice slow jam
Classic Soul
My favorite by Luther Ingram❣️
Written By Allen Jones and Homer Banks of Stax records and East Memphis Music
The Way He Says ...."BUT I LOOOOVE YOU" Is So Beautiful! 😍
Hunnie.... that's what's up. Real, meaningful music.
This is what we use to call down home soul…… it use to play on the radio stations WDAS FM Philadelphia and WSID 1010 Baltimore in the early 70’s…. I still play it today
...yessss
He poured his Soul into that Song 🖤
This is my favorite song by Luther Ingram they do not play songs like this anymore watts stack had some gifted artists
Almost make you weep thinking Abt someone you love or have lost deep that is truly a love ballad ❤
ALL OF MUSIC IS BEAUTIFUL 😍
54mrbig....I couldn't agree more. I LOVE this song. Many folks have done it, but Luther takes it over the TOP. Still loving it in 2020.
2021 yeah
I love this song. Sung so soulfully like back in the day. 🎤💜🎶🎵🎸😎👍🏿
It is from back in the day 😊...it came out in 1972. Beautiful song.
To bad they don't make it like this anymore. I'm 69 but when I hear this song I feel like I'm young again instead of a sexy senior citizen that I am.😂
I miss that era sooo, much!! This music touches the soul. Beautiful !!! Sorry he's gone.
I woke up early one morning with this song on my mind. It makes me smile all over. talking about complete love. .We need this as women.
Luther Ingram. Singer. Period. Thanks for the upload. Blessings
Still a classic! Still relevant. Takes me on a beautiful journey back to days when Black solidarity and family was a common theme!
This song takes me back to a certain young lady that I wish I had with me today. I really Love this song. The instrumental and the vocal parts are outstanding, and the organ sound is beautiful.
Outstanding
Luther Ingram was so underrated he was right up there with the other great singers of soul music in the 70S and i feel this should have been a bigger hit for him it still is classic soul.
Never knew this was his song 1st - I only new the reggae version, me like them both
sweet🇺🇸🇯🇲
Who sings the reggae version? I would ❤ to hear it.
@@misst3016 Alton Ellis
I love this song.
Listening to Lou Rawls tonight and though his rendition is lovely... I wanted something that was lacking... And found it here
Love this song sets the mood for everything
this is real music at its finest
Written By Allen Jones and Homer Banks of Stax records and East Memphis Music
@@CARLWISE2008 wow. I didn't know that. Thanks for the music lesson. 🎶
Love this beautiful song by the first "Luther" who soulfully sang this with great music backing, horns and rhythm section take me to music heaven, doesn't get much better, SOUL music at it's best, thank you Mr Ingram
+Kenneth Craddock Yes this song is so beautiful. I listen to it as a child, but now that I am married it is even more beautiful
Brother from St Louis love this song
Written By Allen Jones and Homer Banks of Stax records and East Memphis Music
@@stevendarden8541 ...yepsame as my favorite BLUES SINGER...with 15...children...''B.B.-KING...
This song had deep meaning,it’s awesome
Very heartfelt
CLASSIC SOUL AT ITS FINEST
The lyrics..💕💕💕
This right here is to the bone. Pure expressive soul. Don't make them like this anymore.
Written By Allen Jones and Homer Banks of Stax records and East Memphis Music
Yessssss EXPRESSIVE POIYANT
A True LEGEND!!!
I love song I had ▶️ play the this song over and over
Ok
Classic Gold Soul. Feelin the soul. I love this song.
Rip greatest writers Homer Banks And Carl Hampton
This old school music!
Wow just realized that this song was actually sampled twice by two of my favorite reggae artists. Beres Hammond and Dennis Brown.
Now this is MUSIC!!!!
+mompsybaby94 Damn good soul music....Peace and Love...
+Larry Diggs ... Thanks
You know it girl....lol...Peace and Love...
Written By Allen Jones and Homer Banks of Stax records and East Memphis Music
Yes indeed
I love this song!!! Really takes me back.
. my wife & I mete 50years ago 6-2 2023, on your music.
This is his best by far. So sexy. Something about this man. So heartfelt. Peace and Love for more reasons than one. So good,.
I love this song!!!!
Makes my emotions
Sooooo mixed up!!!!!!
I love this song 🎵
Yall don't know about that ,gotta be a boss.
What a great classic this is as this song is so beautifully sung.....
I love this song since I was a lil girl I was raise up on songs can sing the whole song brings back good memories
I LOVE YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE, AND WHAT YOU MAY BECOME
AIN'T THAT LOVING YOU!
This song reminds me of a love I Left North Carolina Donna K Brown❤ L J
Perfect presentation. Such vocal control.
Jam!!! 🤗
The Great Luther Ingram. I think this was his best song . Just my opinion.
I agree
Love this song!!!!
Love this song👉
Good soul music
Allen Jones co writer of this awesome song also resurrected the BAR- Kay's after plane crash with Otis Redding and managed , produced , wrote and funded this historical legendary group . 12 years on Mercury Records all Gold and Platinum releases .
Ha Haahh!
1970 and in the 7th grade. At a hooky party. Getting my slow dance grind on. When the girls were shy and sweet. "I'll do it. If she do it" days. Lol!!
This is definitely gown folks music.
Beautiful