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.
Dr 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 COh you can't imagine what
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
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 song Dr Love by First Choice is a disco classic about a woman who is in love with her doctor. The song describes how the doctor has the power to cure her pain and make her well again. She compares his kiss to taking a vitamin C and goes on to say that he is the reason why her face is all aglow. The lyrics suggest that the doctor has the potion and the motion to heal her when she's feeling low and when her love starts to flow. The song portrays the doctor as someone who doesn't have any competition when it comes to satisfying her needs and writing her prescription. In the end, the woman says that the doctor calls her right away, and that he makes her feel real good deep down inside. Overall, the lyrics suggest that the doctor is not only a physician but also a lover.
Line by Line Meaning
He's got the potion and the motion
He has the right combination of physical and emotional appeal
When I'm feeling low
When I am emotionally down
When my love starts to flow
When I am in love and feeling emotional
He's got the power every hour
He has the ability to make me feel good at any time
He's the reason why my face is all aglow
He is the reason why I have a radiant and happy appearance
Just one kiss from his lips
A simple kiss from him
Is like taking Vitamin C
Has a very positive and healthy effect on me
Oh you can't imagine what
It is hard to put into words how it feels
A doctor does to me
How much he affects me emotionally
He can cure my every pain
He has the power to heal any emotional pain I am feeling
He can make me well again
He can make me feel emotionally healthy and happy
He ain't got no competition
There is no one else who can do what he does
Only he writes my prescription
Only he can provide me with what I need to feel better
He don't need no office light
He does not need a traditional office to operate or help me
Cuz he operates at night
He is available to help me anytime, day or night
What he does is keep me well
He is the reason why I feel emotionally healthy and happy
What he does I will never tell
The details of what he does to make me feel better are private and personal
He gives me what I need
He provides me with what I need to feel emotionally healthy and happy
He thrills me
I feel excited and alive when I am with him
Morning noon and night
At any time of day or night
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN WAYNE FELDER, NORMAN HARRIS, RONALD TYSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ellisjahfinelcraddock
Fun Fact: Ursula Herring was my high schoolteacher & she's a friend of my aunt & my mother since they met each other at the chruch.
@rick73239
You had a beautiful teacher
@Powerfulchange712
I follow her on Facebook and she’s absolutely awesome!!!
@ellisjahfinelcraddock
@@Powerfulchange712 so awesome!!!
@ellisjahfinelcraddock
@@rick73239 thank you.
@rodneyplayer5785
I'm guessing Ursula was the lead singer.
@openheartsopenmind
Doesn't get any better than this ... the words... the SINGING ability ... THE MUSIC.... PERFECTION....😊
@CaesarDarias
I love their natural voices- a combination of silky smoothness, pop and soul.
@aaronrecordsgomez6636
We could easily hear the birth of House Music, but not yet until the early 1980s. Thank you gorgeous woman, this group is fantastic 💘
@spngled8654
house music is discos revenge