Originally signed to Philly Groove Records via a production contract with Norman Harris, the group came with Harris when he signed onboard the newly formed Salsoul. Most of Harris' work would be issued on the Gold Mind subsidiary of Salsoul - First Choice were no exception. The bulk of the group's offerings came from the stable of Baker/Harris/Young, but other producers and mixers would feature prominently, such as Tee Scott and Tom Moulton (whose mix of "Dr. Love" is the all-time favorite of Salsoul Label head Ken Cayre). "Let No Man Put Asunder" would not reach it's penultimate destination in every urban DJ's front crate until Shep Pettibone re-worked it inthe early 1980's. The group had recorded a Southern Soul styled version of Al Green's "Love and Happiness" for their sole Philly Groove album, where it sat alongside the major hit "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" and the minor hit "Smarty Pants". Salsould would eventually re-mix and re-issue all three tracks in various incarnations, leading to the misconception that they were vintage Salsoul cuts. In fact, they were vintage Baker/Harris/Young productions that preceded Salsoul and were acquire by the label after the fact.
Lead vocalist Rochelle Fleming enjoys a reputation as one of the legendary disco divas, and still lends vocals to the occassional one-off house track, such as Tom De Novy's "Summer Love".
First Choice was an American girl group vocal music trio from Philadelphia. The group produced the disco hits "Armed and Extremely Dangerous", "The Player", "Love Thang", "Let No Man Put Asunder" and "Dr. Love".
Career
Fleming was the main vocalist. The group was originally known as the Debronettes.
Philadelphia DJ Georgie Woods introduced the trio to Norman Harris, guitarist with MFSB, to produce their debut single, "This Is The House Where Love Died". Although it sold poorly, the record led to a recording contract with the Philly Groove record label, and the release of Armed and Extremely Dangerous. Also produced by Harris, the song was a hit first in the UK, where it reached the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart on Bell Records.
U.S. success followed and the later singles, "Smarty Pants" and "The Player," sold equally well.[citation needed] While producer Harris was associated with numerous hits during the disco boom of the late 1970s, the only later chart entry for First Choice was "Dr. Love," and, in 1984, the group split up.
In 1983, however, the group's 1977 album cut "Let No Man Put Asunder" was remixed by Shep Pettibone and Frankie Knuckles for club play, and became a staple for urban DJs and a classic for listeners. The centerpiece vocals and bass riff of the song were among the most sampled expressions of the emerging Chicago house music scene in the 1980s. Steve "Silk" Hurley used this bass line in his 1987 song "Jack Your Body," which went on to become the first house record to top the UK charts.
In 1987, Fleming re-formed the group with her cousin Laconya Fleming, and Lawrence Cottel, to record Love Itch (Prelude Records). In the same year, a reissue of "Let No Man Put Asunder" was a dancefloor hit in the UK.[citation needed]
Over the years, the group has seen some new success, as many of their songs have been remixed and re-released. Larry Levan remixed its "Double Cross" (Gold Mind, 1979) track, plus Tee Scott's first studio mix was "Love Thang" (1979)). It was also remixed by Tony Humphries in 1993 for the Salsoul remix project, two albums released on Double J Records. First Choice benefitted somewhat when Rhino Records put its Armed and Extremely Dangerous into the Soul Hits of the 70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind series, and also when the Salsoul catalog was digitally remastered and released in the 1990s.
Fleming has also provided guest vocals for the occasional house music release over the years.
Doctor Love
First Choice Lyrics
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When I'm feeling low
When my love starts to flow
He's got the power every hour
He's the reason why my face is all aglow
Just one kiss from his lips
Is like taking Vitamin C
A doctor does to me
(Doctor does to me)
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He can cure my every pain
He can make me well again
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He ain't got no competition
Only he writes my prescription
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
Ooh Doctor Love
I needed a major operation
Never thought that I'd survive
From a broken heart
He took me in as a patient
You better believe he knew where to start
There's no need for me
To eat an apple everyday
Oh he's all I'll ever need
To take any pain away
(Take any pain away)
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He can cure my every pain
He can make me well again
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He ain't got no competition
Only he writes my prescription
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
Ooh Doctor Love
Oh
(Doctor Love)
He can cure my every pain
He can make me well again
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He ain't got no competition
Only he writes my prescription
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He don't need no office light
Cuz he operates at night
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
What he does is keep me well
What he does I'll never tell
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
Doctor Love
Ooh Doctor Love
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
(Doctor Love)
Doctor Love
Yes he does
Oh yes he does
Squeeze me
He holds me
Doctor Love
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He ain't got no competition
Only he writes my prescription
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
He can cure my every pain
He can make me well again
Doctor Love
(Doctor Love)
Doctor Love
The lyrics of the song "Doctor Love" by First Choice are about a woman who sees her lover as the cure to all of her ailments. She describes him as having both the potion and the motion to make her feel better when she's feeling low or when her love isn't flowing properly. He has the power to make her feel good all day long, and just one kiss from him is like taking a dose of Vitamin C. The title of the song is "Doctor Love," which denotes the idea that love is the best medicine, and that the man in the song is the doctor who can provide it.
The woman in the song also implies that her 'doctor' had to perform major surgery on her because she was brokenhearted, but he knew how to fix her. She doesn't need to eat an apple every day because her lover's love is all she will ever need. Furthermore, she insinuates that he performs his healing duties mainly at night, in secret. The lyrics suggest that the man she is referring to represents love as a whole, and the way he makes her feel is how love should make her feel. So she sees him as the one who can cure all her ills and make her happy.
In conclusion, the song "Doctor Love" by First Choice is about a woman who sees her lover as a doctor who can cure her of all her emotional ills. She loves him because he's the one who knows how to fix her heartbreak and make her happy, and she values his love more than anything in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
He's got the potion and the motion
He possesses the exact combination of qualities that can instantly uplift my mood and make me feel loved.
When I'm feeling low
When I'm feeling depressed or sad.
When my love starts to flow
When my feelings of love and affection start to pour out of me.
He's got the power every hour
He is capable of making me feel better and loved at any given time, day or night.
He's the reason why my face is all aglow
He is the sole cause of my happy and glowing face that illustrates the love and affection that he bestows upon me.
Just one kiss from his lips
One kiss from him suffices to give me a healing effect.
Is like taking Vitamin C
Feels like my body is being infused with a dose of Vitamin C, something that can instantly replenish my energy levels and revitalize my spirits.
Oh you can't imagine what
There are no ways to explain in words the kind of effect that his love and affection has on me.
A doctor does to me
It is like he is a doctor who administers love and affection to cure my wounds and heal me from within.
He can cure my every pain
He has the power to cure any emotional pain that I might have and make me feel better.
He can make me well again
He has the capability of giving me the emotional support needed to get through my troubles and feel better once again.
He ain't got no competition
There's no other person who comes close to him or can replace him when it comes to his love and affection.
Only he writes my prescription
Only he knows what is truly needed to heal me emotionally and make me feel better.
He don't need no office light
He doesn't need any kind of fancy setting or props to make me feel better, just his love and affection suffices.
Cuz he operates at night
He is always available for me whenever I need him, be it during the day or night.
What he does is keep me well
His love and affection is what keeps me emotionally healthy, happy and thriving.
What he does I'll never tell
His love and affection are too precious to be explained in words, it is something that only I can feel and cherish.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN WAYNE FELDER, NORMAN HARRIS, RONALD TYSON
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@milespettiford2844
Philly stand up. Peace to Allen Felder. My cousin wrote and produced this marvelous hit.
@briangarrett9820
Props... PHILLY PHILLY IN THE HOUSE!
@cliftonmoore3460
One of my favorite songs 🎵 !
@aaronrecordsgomez6636
Awesome thanks to him I forget we're living under this pandemic.
@knightvibesjoy
I’m pretty sure this was written by Norman Harris (Baker-Harris-Young Records). I think your cousin wrote "Where were you when the lights went out in ny city" by the Trammps.
@grimreaperx89ify
North philly coming at ya right here playa
@floriangalli2544
The strings are so beautiful. One of the best Disco tracks of all time
@marquisehicks2677
Word
@emjay5577
Ahhh, it's 1978, I'm 22 again and out in the discos!
@natty.roots.423
Must have been 😋 🎉🎉🎉🎉😅