Band formation
L.T.D. (which stood for Love, Togetherness and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968 by keyboardist Jimmie "J.D." Davis and saxophonist Abraham "Onion" Miller. Both were former backing musicians for soul duo Sam and Dave. The band was originally named Love Men, Ltd.
The other members of the band were recruited following the relocation of Jimmie and Abraham to New York City:
Henry Davis, bassist
Johnny McGhee, guitarist
Carle Vickers, trumpeter
Arthur "Lorenzo" Carnegie, saxophonist
Toby Wynn, saxophonist
Jake Riley, Jr., trombonist
Jeffrey Osborne, singer and drummer
The group then settled in Los Angeles, where Osborne's brother, Billy Osborne joined the lineup as the keyboardist.
Discography
L.T.D. signed with the A&M label to issue their 1974 debut Love, Togetherness and Devotion. On their third LP, 1976's Love to the World, the group scored their first Top 20 pop hit, Love Ballad. The follow-up, 1977's Something to Love, included the top five track (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again. Four years later L.T.D. returned to the Top 40 once again with Shine On.
Concentrate On You
L.T.D. Lyrics
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I love to remember
Oh it helps me through these hours I spend
Away from you
People wonder how I do it
Oh it ain't nothin' to it
These gentle thoughts of you
Makes it worth goin' through
Makes it so easy and oh so pleasin'
To concentrate on you
Concentrate on you
It takes separation
To bring appreciation
And I want to thank you for all the love too
The secret lies within our minds
The love we share and the time that binds
Help me concentrate on you
Concentrate on you
Concentrate on you
Concentrate on you
The secret lies within our minds
The love we share and the time that binds
Help me concentrate on you
Do you remember?
When I used to come by
And pick you up and take you out
We had a love call, yes we did girl
And it went something like this
(Love call)
Ha, ha, that was our love call
And in a distance I heard you say
(Love call)
And I'd say, that's my sweet baby
That's my sweet baby
And you know what, it would always
Make me, make me sit down
And concentrate on you
Concentrate on you
The song "Concentrate On You" by L.T.D has deep lyrics that describe the feeling of separation from a loved one. The opening lines "You're a silhouette of splendor, I love to remember" create a vivid image of the absent lover as a form of beauty in the mind's eye. The singer finds solace in the memories of the loved one while away from them. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love is more intense when they are apart; this distance helps to bring appreciation for the relationship, and it is the love that makes it worthwhile to go through the distance.
In the second verse, the line "the secret lies within our minds, the love we share and the time that binds" highlights the idea that even though the lovers are miles apart, the love they share is still the bond that holds them together. These memories of love serve as a reminder of the connection the two have, and it helps the singer to concentrate on the thought of the loved one. Finally, the repetition of "Concentrate on you" at the end of the song emphasizes the importance of focusing on the good part of a relationship, even in times of separation.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a silhouette of splendor
You are a beautiful representation of grace and elegance
I love to remember
I adore reminiscing about you
Oh it helps me through these hours I spend
Thinking of you makes the time without you easier to endure
Away from you
When we're apart
People wonder how I do it
Others are curious about how I cope
Oh it ain't nothin' to it
It's actually quite simple
These gentle thoughts of you
Thinking of you lovingly
Makes it worth goin' through
It makes the separation worth it
You gave me a special kind of feelin'
You gave me a unique and wonderful feeling
Makes it so easy and oh so pleasin'
It makes everything effortless and enjoyable
To concentrate on you
To focus my thoughts on you
It takes separation
Being apart is necessary
To bring appreciation
To truly value what we have when we're together
And I want to thank you for all the love too
I am grateful for all the love and affection you give to me
The secret lies within our minds
The key to success is in our thoughts
The love we share and the time that binds
Our affection for each other and time spent together connects us
Help me concentrate on you
Assist me in focusing on you
Do you remember?
Do you recollect?
When I used to come by
When I visited you
And pick you up and take you out
And take you on dates
We had a love call, yes we did girl
We had our own special way of communicating
And it went something like this
It sounded like this
(Love call)
Love call
Ha, ha, that was our love call
That was the sound of our special love call
And in a distance I heard you say
I could hear you in the distance saying
(Love call)
Love call
And I'd say, that's my sweet baby
And I would respond, that's my beloved
And you know what, it would always
And you know what, it would consistently
Make me, make me sit down
Force me to sit and think
And concentrate on you
And focus solely on you
Concentrate on you
Focus on you
Concentrate on you
Think about you
Concentrate on you
Fixate on you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD JOHNSON
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