Do You Love Somebody

• Artist: Luther Ingram
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• Release Date: 1977
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Luther Ingram's final LP for Stax's Koko imprint features ten songs written by Ingram, Tommy Tate, and Johnny Baylor (Ingram's late, notorious manager; many feel his gangster tactics caused Stax's end). In the past, Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, and others wrote Ingram's songs; these fail to meet the previous standard. The best include the lilting "Do You Love Somebody," which stiffed, and "Get to Me," a little-heard single. "Ain't Good for Nothing," an upbeat stomper where he sings about not being good for anything but loving his woman, has Northern Soul appeal. Other solid cuts include "Do You Think There's a Chance" and "Trying to Find My Love," the B-side of "Get to Me." To Ingram's credit, he sings everything with passion: even the weak stuff. ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide