Calvin is also known as C-Rich to his fans. His debut solo album was 1999's 'Country Boy'. In 2003 he released his sophomore effort '2:35PM'.
Calvin's third album, When Love Comes, was released in 2008.
North Carolina native Calvin Richardson is a gritty, gospel-minded urban contemporary/neo-soul vocalist and songwriter whose influences have ranged from Sam Cooke, Bobby Womack, Donny Hathaway, and Marvin Gaye to Jodeci, K-Ci & JoJo, and R. Kelly. Like other neo-soulsters who emerged in the '90s and 2000s, Richardson looks to different R&B eras for inspiration. The classic soul of the '60s and '70s has had an impact on his singing and writing, but so have the urban contemporary and hip-hop of the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. At times, Richardson can be flat-out retro; some of his material would have been right at home on an old Stax or Motown LP from R&B's pre-'80s, pre-urban contemporary, pre-hip-hop era. But other times, he has a more modern, hip-hop-influenced outlook. In other words, the Southerner has some songs that are quite friendly to urban radio, and others that would be too old-school for urban radio.
Born and raised in Monroe, NC (where he was the fifth of nine children), Richardson had a very musical upbringing -- one that included a steady diet of R&B and African-American gospel. Richardson's mother led a local gospel group called the Willing Wonders, and he sang with them consistently. When he wasn't listening to gospel, Richardson listened to secular soul and funk -- and his favorites included Bobby Womack, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Donny Hathaway, and the Gap Band. Richardson, in fact, has cited all of those artists as early influences. North Carolina's gospel circuit is where, as a kid, Richardson met longtime friends Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey and his brother Joel "JoJo" Hailey, who went on to achieve urban contemporary stardom in the early '90s as members of the vocal group Jodeci; subsequently, the siblings recorded for MCA as the duo K-Ci & JoJo.
When Jodeci hit big, their success inspired Richardson to form his own urban contemporary vocal group, Undacova (whose song "Love Slave" appeared on the New Jersey Drive soundtrack in 1995). Undacova (as opposed to Undacover) didn't last long, and Richardson went on to become a full-time solo artist. His first solo album, Country Boy, was released on Uptown/Universal in 1999; after that, he switched to Hollywood Records and recorded his second solo album, 2:35 PM, which came out in 2003. Richardson switched to Shanachie Records for his next three albums: 2003's When Love Comes; the 2009 tribute album Facts of Life: The Soul of Bobby Womack; and his 2010 effort, America's Most Wanted. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi
True Love
Calvin Richardson Lyrics
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So I thought I'd let you know
I hope I'm not intruding
By telling the world I love you so
I thought I'd get to know you
What your love is about
I'm always thinking of you
Ohh, search the world to find your love into two
How long have I been looking for you
I've never searched so hard in my life
To find someone
True love is hard to find
Someone to treat you right
And if true love you need
Then you will find in me
I hope that you will measure
The contents of my heart
I hope that you will treasure
The way that I feel for you
And if you chance you'll understand
The sentiments of a man, yeah
I know you won't be curious
'Cause my love will keep you walking by
It's true I search the world to find a love like you
I've been looking in a sky full of stars
That you are, just to fine
My only peace of mind
True love is hard to find
Someone to treat you right
And if true love you need
Then you will find in me
Calvin Richardson's song "True Love" is a soulful ballad that expresses the artist's hopes and dreams of finding love. The song opens with Richardson confessing that he is always thinking of the woman he loves and does not want to intrude by telling the world that he loves her. He then talks about his efforts to get to know her and how she lives inside his dreams. The chorus emphasizes the difficulty of finding true love and the importance of finding someone who treats you right.
Richardson's lyrics reveal the depth of his emotions and his desire for the woman to understand his feelings. He hopes that she will measure the contents of his heart and treasure his affection. In the bridge, he suggests that his love for her will keep her walking by his side, suggesting a commitment to being there for her. The final chorus shows that despite the challenges of finding love, Richardson is willing to offer true love to the woman he loves.
Overall, the song "True Love" is a moving and heartfelt expression of love and devotion. It captures the longing for deep connection and the willingness to make oneself vulnerable in pursuit of it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always thinking of you
I can't stop thinking about you, you're always on my mind
So I thought I'd let you know
I wanted to tell you how I feel
I hope I'm not intruding
I hope I'm not bothering you with my feelings
By telling the world I love you so
By expressing my love for you publicly
I thought I'd get to know you
I wanted to get to know you better
What your love is about
Understand what love means to you
I'm always thinking of you
You're always on my mind
'Cause you live inside my dreams
Because you appear in my dreams
Ohh, search the world to find your love into two
I searched the whole world to find someone like you
How long have I been looking for you
I've been looking for you for a long time
I've never searched so hard in my life
I've never tried so hard to find someone
To find someone
To find someone like you
True love is hard to find
Finding true love is difficult
Someone to treat you right
Finding someone who will treat you well
And if true love you need
If you're looking for true love
Then you will find in me
I am the one you're looking for
I hope that you will measure
I hope you take the time to understand
The contents of my heart
How much I care for you
I hope that you will treasure
I hope you value
The way that I feel for you
How much I love you
And if you chance you'll understand
If you have a moment to listen
The sentiments of a man, yeah
How much I care for you
I know you won't be curious
I know you won't question
'Cause my love will keep you walking by
Because my love will support you
It's true I search the world to find a love like you
I really tried hard to find someone like you
I've been looking in a sky full of stars
I've been searching everywhere
That you are, just to fine
To find someone as great as you
My only peace of mind
You bring happiness to my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREA LYNICE BORDENAVE, JONATHAN A. CHICO DEBARGE
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rae27410
I have loved Calvin since he's been out. So under acknowledged but true fans know.
Bria Rucker
EXACTLY
Talib Huie
Facts
SthrnBelle
Calvin Richardson is so sadly underrated.👑
tanyanelson57
I AM A HUGE FAN!! HE IS TOTALLY UNDER RATED...
Bigfuturenick
He is very underated in my book. He's one of the best!
Tyler Salahub
I remember listening to this song getting ready for school on B.E.T. and I've spent more than 10 years looking for it!
Shadysif
ditto
ShaiJai
I love this darn man....his voice is like a waterfall, and not too bad on the eyes either not bad at all
Shauna E
Wow! We should be hearing great music like this on the radio.