L.T.D - Lovers Everywhere 1980

From the 1980 Album Shine On
Shine On was the last album from L.T.D
where Billy and Jeffrey Osbone were a member of L.T.D

Since the group's first national hit "Love Ballad," Jeffrey Osborne had been the featured vocalist for LTD.
However, this recording would be his last one with the group before pursuing a solo career.
This album spawned two upstanding singles -- "Where Did We Go Wrong" and "Shine On" -- the former being a rhythmic ballad enhanced by some stylish background vocals, leaving Jeffrey Osborne substantial space to demonstrate his commanding vocal ability.
In spite of having all the right ingredients to attain that number one status, the single peaked at number seven after 20 weeks on the Billboard R&B charts.
It would be the group's last single to crack the Top Ten.
"Shine On" is arranged with noticeable crossover appeal augmented by Osborne's crooning vocals; the single peaked at 19 before fizzling out after 18 weeks.

L.T.D (which stands for Love, Togetherness, and Devotion), was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1968, when Arthur "Lorenzo" Carnegie (alto and tenor saxes, flute, guitar), Jake Riley (trombone) Carle Wayne Vickers (trumpet, flute, soprano sax) and Abraham "Onion" Miller (tenor sax, vocals), who had been working as members of the 15 piece "Fantastic Soul Men Orchestra" backing the ever popular duo of Sam & Dave, along with Jimmy "J.D." Davis (keyboards, vocals), formed their own band named Love Men Ltd. Then they drove to New York City, in a car that they purchased together (a 1956 Chevy), and lived in Spanish Harlem on 149th and Broadway, where Toby Wynn (baritone sax) joined them. While performing on a gig in Providence, Rhode Island, Jeffrey Osborne (drums, lead vocals) was recruited by them.

After two years in New York, they drove two cars and a trailer to Los Angeles, California, where Jeffrey's brother, Billy Osborne (organ, drums, keyboards, co-lead vocals), Celeste Cole (vocals), Henry E. Davis (bass, vocals) and Robert Santiel (congas, percussion) joined them. 1974 found them signing with A&M Records as L.T.D (Love Togetherness & Devotion). In 1976, Johnny McGhee (guitar) joined the band. Jeffrey was moved out front as the lead vocalist, and Alvino Bennett replaced him on drums in 1978.

The group then went on to produce songs such as "Love Ballad", "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again", "Concentrate On You", "Holding On (When Love Is Gone)", and many others. Soon after the band's 1980 album Shine On, Jeffrey and Billy Osborne departed to start solo careers. Andre Ray and Leslie Wilson (Formerly of New Birth) were then chosen as lead vocalists their next album Love Magic which produced two more hits, "April Love", and "Kicking Back". Leslie Wilson left to continue his solo career and L.T.D stayed busy in the music industry by recording for small independent record labels, and doing their own personal music projects.

In 1999, a L.T.D copycat band lost a federal court battle with the current five original members of L.T.D retaining the rights, and ownership of the name L.T.D The five original members, Henry E. Davis (bass, keys, guitar, flute, lead & bg vocals), Jimmy "JD" Davis (keyboards, lead & bg vocals), Arthur "Lorenzo" Carnegie (saxes, flute, guitar), Carle Wayne Vickers (trumpet, flute, soprano sax), Johnny McGhee (guitar, vocals), along with new members, Andre Ray (keys, lead & bg vocals), Richard Moorings (keys, lead & bg vocals, trombone), and Tefere Hazy (drums, vocals) have been touring all over the U.S. since 1999. Jake Riley (original trombonist), died in 2000, and James "JD" Davis (keyboards, vocals), died on May 22, 2008.

[Kenyatta-jrfq]

Love this song!!! Love me some LTD, Love Jeffrey Osborne

[RickyFreeman]

one of the most profound love songs...
still hitting today!!!

[marcussmith]

I was in my junior year of high school whenthis song came out. I was in love with this girl named Lisa Bailey. I finally got a chance to slow dance with her to this song. After that I played this song over and over again! Love this song!

[jtturner]

This was my grandmother's jam. RIP moma, we used to play this song on 14th and Walnut okc. Love Always Big JT.

[Johnbrisbon]

Lovers Everywhere and Love Ballard. Sheesh! If these don’t get it done, it was never meant to be done. Lol😊

[vashonclark]

Damn I ain't heard this jam in God knows when I was little now I'm 50 hell I miss those 1980s😢 wish we could turn back the memories and hands of time Thanks LTD

[randyhaynie]

A lost gem LTD 4 life Jeffery Osborne one the most soulful singers of this era ...

[sORrYiMLaTe_wHAtdiDiMisS]

*One of my favourite songs of all time!*

[shawnshabazz]

Wow go Jeffrey it don't get no better 😉

[reneesatchel]

1980? I'm 53, and I've slept on this one. What a gem🎤📻

[latanyaclement]

Geesh!! Good Ole Music!! Teenage years of the 80's!!

[JazzyFaReal]

32 years, I've finally found this song again! thank you!

[jeffery]

This Was and Still is A Cold Piece 💯💯💯💯 LOVERS Senior Year in High School 1980 !

[Sinister]

ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE A HEARD THIS ONE OF MY FAVORITE!!!!

[martingayle]

Played on the rare groove circuit, by the DJs named Mistri, Touch of Class, Desi G & Barry white, Company Soul Sound, Tony P, Latest Edition and many many more. This track still gets played today and is a big hit on the dance floor

[richardkhelama]

I don't know what sounds more beautiful, the lyrics, or the music. It's too bad that the only thing this generation knows about this is how to remake it to rap. This is beyond mesmerizing....💯👍💞

[the_onlyninitaylor]

I can't even describe how much I love this song

[johnsondes]

classic. Got me waving my hands from side to side up in heeea

[leroystover]

One of my favorite song in 1980 LTD MY FRESHMAN YEAR ❤😊

[Mrtalkupdating]

One of the greatest songs ever, and very surprised that a big artist hasn't covered it over the past 25 years 🤔