Bobby McClure (April 21, 1942, Chicago, Illinois – November 13, 1992, Los A… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby McClure (April 21, 1942, Chicago, Illinois – November 13, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American soul singer. McClure was raised in St. Louis and sang in church and gospel groups in his youth. He sang with The Soul Stirrers (then led by Sam Cooke) in the 1950s, and moved into secular music soon after, singing with Bobby & the Vocals, Big Daddy Jenkins, and Oliver Sain. McClure scored two hit singles in the U.S. in 1965, and thereafter helped launch the careers of Little Milton and Fontella Bass; during this time he also played with Otis Clay and Shirley Brown.

McClure moved on from music in the 1970s, working in an Illinois jail as a corrections officer, though he recorded some singles in the 1980s.[1] McClure suffered a brain aneurysm in 1992 and died of complications from a stroke soon after.

[edit] Charting singles
"Don't Mess Up a Good Thing" (1965) US #33, US Black Singles #5[2]
"You'll Miss Me (When I'm Gone)" (1965) US #91, US Black Singles #27[2]

Peak Of Love
Bobby McClure Lyrics

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I've heard of love
That makes you shiver
That's what I want
That's what I want

I've heard of kisses
That make your liver quiver
That's what I want

That's what I want

I wanna reach the peak of love
I wanna reach the peak of love
That's what I want
That's what I want

I've read books of boss lovers
That's what I want
A boss lover

I've seen movies
Where love's discovered
That's what I want
I wanna discover

I wanna reach the peak of love
Baby, I got to reach the peak of love
Ooh, I wanna reach the peak of love
That's what I want
That's what I want

I'm gonna do all the things
I've heard and seen
I want action and all that
I'm gonna try everything, yes, I am
Right down to the fraction, oh, yeah

I've heard of love
That makes you shiver
That's what I want
That's what I want

I've heard of kisses
That makes your liver quiver
That's what I want
That's what I want

I wanna reach the peak of love
Baby, I wanna reach the peak of love
That's what I want
That's what I want

Ooh, I wanna reach the peak of love
Baby, I got to reach the peak of love
That's what I want
That's what I want

Ooh, I wanna reach the peak of love
Girl, I got to reach the peak of love
Ooh wee, baby

I wanna reach the peak of love
I got to reach the peak of love

Ooh wee, reach the peak of love
Baby, I wanna reach the peak of love

Overall Meaning

The song "Peak of Love" by Bobby McClure is all about finding the ultimate love experience. The singer expresses his desire to experience the kind of love that leaves you trembling and makes your liver quiver with just a kiss. He is inspired by books and movies that depict powerful and all-consuming love affairs, and he wants to discover that kind of love for himself. The singer believes that he needs to try everything to reach the peak of love, down to the smallest detail.

The repeated line "I wanna reach the peak of love" highlights the singer's strong desire to experience this kind of love. It's clear that he not only wants to find love but also wants to explore the full range of what it can be. He is willing to take risks and try new things in the pursuit of this goal. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the lengths people will go to find it.

Line by Line Meaning

I've heard of love That makes you shiver That's what I want That's what I want
Singer has heard of intense love that gives the feeling of trembling and he desires to experience it himself.

I've heard of kisses That make your liver quiver That's what I want That's what I want
Singer has heard of passionate kisses that stimulate the liver and he desires to have such a kiss.

I wanna reach the peak of love I wanna reach the peak of love That's what I want That's what I want
Singer desires to achieve the pinnacle of love and seeks it desperately.

I've read books of boss lovers That's what I want A boss lover
Singer has read about exemplary lovers and he desires to be a great lover himself.

I've seen movies Where love's discovered That's what I want I wanna discover
Singer has watched movies where love is found and he desires to find love himself.

Baby, I got to reach the peak of love Ooh, I wanna reach the peak of love That's what I want That's what I want
Singer feels a strong urge to achieve peak love and it's all he desires currently.

I'm gonna do all the things I've heard and seen I want action and all that I'm gonna try everything, yes, I am Right down to the fraction, oh, yeah
Singer is eager to experiment with everything he has heard and seen regarding love and relationships, down to the smallest detail.

Ooh, I wanna reach the peak of love Baby, I got to reach the peak of love That's what I want That's what I want
Singer has an intense desire to experience peak love and it's his utmost priority.

Ooh, I wanna reach the peak of love Girl, I got to reach the peak of love Ooh wee, baby I wanna reach the peak of love I got to reach the peak of love Ooh wee, reach the peak of love Baby, I wanna reach the peak of love
Singer repeats his desire to achieve peak love and is willing to go to any lengths to make it a reality as it's his only aspiration currently.

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Carla Huckaby

8y↑2

This real 60' s soul music I remember as child my folks having all 45 of these records! Motown, Stax, and Chess Checker!

Shirley Brown

AWW ,THATS HIM
MY MAN !!! HE WAS RIGHT ALONG OF THE TIME WHEN MALE SOUL SINGERS WERE REAL SINGERS HE LOVED SAM COOKE, BOBBY WOMACK ,ALL OF THE CLASSIC CATS THAT WERE SERIOUS ABOUT THE GAME, SOULFUL TEAR JERKER SONGS HEART FELT ,GREAT LIVE STAGE SHOWS RIP MY MAN!!!
YOUR FRIEND FOR LIFE SHIRLEYBROWN