Who Did It Better? - The Main Ingredient vs. Ronnie Dyson (1974/1973)

Another installment. You know there rules. please listen to both songs, then share your thoughts. As an extra choice, we've included Marcia Griffiths' reggae version from 1974.
Have fun.
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"Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" is a song written by Bobby Eli, John Freeman and Vinnie Barrett, originally recorded in 1973 by Ronnie Dyson[1] and popularized internationally by The Main Ingredient. Dyson's version reached No. 60 in the US Pop chart, No. 30 Adult Contemporary, and No. 29 in the US R&B chart. Its flipside was "Point of No Return," a song written by Tom Bell & Linda Creed.

The Main Ingredient's version of the song released in 1974 on RCA Victor and reached No. 10 in the US, No. 8 in US R&B and No. 42 in US AC. It reached number seven in Canada. The recording was arranged by Bert de Coteaux. It became a gold record.

Freddie McGregor recorded the song in a reggae version and released in 1987. Consisted of Robbie Lyn on keyboards, synthesizer and drum programming and Dean Frazer on saxophone. Engineered by Errol Thompson and produced by Donovan Germain. McGregor's version reached #9 in the UK.[13]
In 1996, Filipino singer Regine Velasquez covered the song for her album Retro.
Other artists who covered this song include Horace Andy, The Blues Busters, Little John, Marcia Griffiths, Sanchez and Blue Magic. - wikipedia

[blacktigeress]

I like both versions. It's too bad that they didn't play Ronnie's version on the radio. He voice was very smooth. Rest in peace Ronnie 1950-1990🕊

[MoonLightOnWater]

I grew up on Ronnie Dyson’s version which my parents played quite often and I loved! Both versions take me back to a very sweet sure miss it❤️

[alphasmith]

I like Mr. Ronnie Dyson's version. He was a underestimate artist who had a beautiful voice. When he sung a song you could feel it deep down in your soul.

[monicahoward]

My version is Ronnie Dyson a million times over. I love it, I love it. He could sing bro. Jesus Christ this is one awesome song. Miss him terribly. Miss my teen days. This song was the rage. Love him.

[heathertea]

Mr. Gooding Sr.
"The MAIN Ingredient" man himself. 🎶🎶🎶

[islandgirl]

I Loved Ronnie Dyson! I played this album over and over. May he R I Paradise!!!!

[Emanual]

I love them all, but The Main Ingredient is the winner in my opinion.

[elihudcarter]

Ronnie Dyson is one of the most amazing supremely God gifted falsetto singers that I have ever heard.

[atmoms]

The clear angelic velvet voice of Ronnie Dyson wins hands down. He deserves far more recognition than he's received. RIP Ronnie

[rubychew]

Dyson's version is more relaxed and I like his delivery.

[obdiane]

I grew up with The Main Ingredient version, so that's the one that really hits me in a soothing way. It will always be The Main Ingredients version for me.

[tm]

All three versions have their place in an all-day house party. They all gave me goosebumps.

[karenhiggins]

Mr Dyson, such an amazing vocalist. I wish he was still here.

[iamlove]

Cuba’s daddy and dem was just plain cold blooded!

[dwightdavis]

Two great versions for two different moods. Love them both. Classics.

[TABA-sohp]

All of the above! All three fit different moods..🎶🎵

[jacquelinesmith]

Dyson/Marcia Griffiths, thanks for the memories during this lockdown 💕💕

[rickywright]

Mr. Dyson DELIVERS this ballad!!! So beautiful.

[loveone]

Come on everybody!! The Main Ingredient🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Resolutionon]

Galant efforts... The Main Ingredient hands Down!!