There was one major factor that separated L.T.D. from the glut of funk bands that populated the music scene in the mid ‘70s; their lead singer, Jeffrey Osborne. Although Osborne is best known now as a balladeer, he’s an expressive and versatile vocalist who is equally capable with slow jams or funk workouts. I’d actually argue that his uptempo jaunts are better than the ballads: “On The Wings Of Love” makes me want to gouge my ears out. Anyway…

“(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again” was L.T.D.’s crossover breakthrough (also the only top 10 pop hit released by them OR Osborne as a solo artist). Interestingly, while most bands of their ilk crossed all the way over with a ballad, “Back In Love Again” is a light funk groove. There’s great interplay between the bass and drums, a sprightly horn chart, and a playful vocal from Osborne. Here’s music that doesn’t take it too seriously; the groove drops out and drops in again. It’s danceable but not disco. And while the album version lays on the ad-libs and groove a little too much, that single edit is golden.