Livin' Inside Your Love
George Benson · 1979
66 min · 12 tracks · funk · R&B · smooth jazz
A smooth blend of jazz, funk, and R&B that envelops listeners in lush melodies and heartfelt vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed evenings heartfelt vocals for romantic moments lush melodies during quiet afternoons
- Context
- By 1979, George Benson was experiencing commercial success following his breakthrough album 'Breezin' (1976). 'Livin' Inside Your Love' represented his transition into more polished, soulful sounds while solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres.
- If you like
- funk, R&B, smooth jazz
Livin' Inside Your Love is an album by George Benson, released in 1979. A smooth blend of jazz, funk, and R&B that envelops listeners in lush melodies and heartfelt vocals. This album features the hit single 'Hey Girl,' which helped it reach No. 9 on the Billboard R&B charts. Moreover, its blend of jazz and pop elements influenced a generation of smooth jazz musicians and contributed to the genre's burgeoning popularity during the late 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Livin' Inside Your Love sound like?
A smooth blend of jazz, funk, and R&B that envelops listeners in lush melodies and heartfelt vocals. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes Livin' Inside Your Love by George Benson notable?
This album features the hit single 'Hey Girl,' which helped it reach No. 9 on the Billboard R&B charts. Moreover, its blend of jazz and pop elements influenced a generation of smooth jazz musicians and contributed to the genre's burgeoning popularity during the late 1970s. By 1979, George Benson was experiencing commercial success following his breakthrough album 'Breezin' (1976). 'Livin' Inside Your Love' represented his transition into more polished, soulful sounds while solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing genres.
Who is Livin' Inside Your Love for?
Livin' Inside Your Love works well if you're into steady pacing for relaxed evenings, heartfelt vocals for romantic moments and lush melodies during quiet afternoons.
How many songs are on Livin' Inside Your Love?
Livin' Inside Your Love has 12 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Livin’ Inside Your Love Standout 6:37
- 2 Hey Girl Standout 4:31
- 3 Nassau Day 6:10
- 4 Soulful Strut 5:38
- 5 Prelude to Fall 6:30
- 6 A Change Is Gonna Come Standout 3:43
- 7 Love Ballad 5:16
- 8 You’re Never Too Far From Me 6:44
- 9 Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing 4:25
- 10 Welcome Into My World 4:09
- 11 Before You Go 6:28
- 12 Unchained Melody 6:31
Release Date
January 1, 1979
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
66 min 48 sec
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