Here's My Love cover

Here's My Love

Linda Clifford · 1979

35 min · 7 tracks · house music

Soulful melodies intertwine with disco grooves, creating an infectious rhythm perfect for the dance floor.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Here’s My Love — This track stands out with its lush orchestration and powerful vocal delivery, encapsulating the essence of Clifford's emotive style.
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    Lonely Night — The song showcases a more introspective side of Clifford, with its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics creating a captivating atmosphere.
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    King for a Night — This opening track sets an energetic tone for the album, blending upbeat rhythms with confident lyrics that invite listeners to the dance floor.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album delivers solid disco grooves with soulful melodies but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its era.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong disco groove on 'King for a Night,' establishing a danceable rhythm that persists throughout.
  • Each track features prominent bass lines and syncopated rhythms, typical of late 70s disco, creating an infectious energy.
  • Vocals are layered with harmonies, particularly in the chorus of 'Here’s My Love,' enhancing the soulful quality of the tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • inviting dance floor energy
  • uplifting grooves for celebration
  • soulful expressions of love
  • catchy melodies for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • dislike upbeat dance vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Here's My Love marked Linda Clifford's first album released under the RSO label, following her successful singles in the 1970s. By this time, she had already gained recognition for her contributions to soul and disco music, positioning her as a notable figure in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Chaka Khan· Donna Summer· Sylvester

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Lonely Night

    Clifford shifts from describing solitude to expressing a yearning for connection feels particularly poignant.

    This transition emphasizes vulnerability, contrasting the earlier sentiments of isolation with a deep desire for intimacy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 King for a Night 3:10
  • 2 Here’s My Love 5:15
  • 3 I Just Wanna Wanna 5:06
  • 4 Bailin’ Out 4:24
  • 5 Never Gonna Stop 4:39
  • 6 Lonely Night 7:12
  • 7 Repossessed 5:36

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