Song of the Day: "Respect Yourself" (The Staple Singers)

"Respect Yourself" - The Staple Singers

• Writers: Luther Ingram and Mark Rice
• Producer: Al Bell
• Classification: Gospel Soul, Southern Soul, Smooth Soul,
• Record Label: Stax Records
• Released in 1971 from Be Altitude: Respect Yourself
• Peaked at #12 on Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard Hot Soul Singles

Song of the Day: "Respect Yourself" (The Staple Singers)

"Respect Yourself" - The Staple Singers

• Writers: Luther Ingram and Mark Rice
• Producer: Al Bell
• Classification: Gospel Soul, Southern Soul, Smooth Soul,
• Record Label: Stax Records
• Released in 1971 from Be Altitude: Respect Yourself
• Peaked at #12 on Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on Billboard Hot Soul Singles

Song of the Day: "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" (Luther Ingram)

"(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" - Luther Ingram

• Writers: Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, Raymond Jackson
• Producer: John Baylor
• Record Label: KoKo Records
• Released in 1972 from "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right"
• Peaked at #1 on the R&B Charts 

Song of the Day: "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" (Luther Ingram)

"(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" - Luther Ingram

• Writers: Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, Raymond Jackson
• Producer: John Baylor
• Record Label: KoKo Records
• Released in 1972 from "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right"
• Peaked at #1 on the R&B Charts 

Song of the Day: "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" (Luther Ingram)

"(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" - Luther Ingram

• Writers: Homer Banks, Carl Hampton, Raymond Jackson
• Producer: John Baylor
• Classification: Old-School Soul & Southern Soul
• Record Label: KoKo Records
• Released in 1972 from "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right"
• Peaked at #1 on the R&B Charts 

Second Listen: "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" (Luther Ingram)

Considered Luther Ingram's signature song, "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" is a powerful and poignant ballad from the Stax crooner. One of the hottest songs back in 1972, "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" still stands the test of time as an unforgettable classic. Take a listen bellow and Enjoy!