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.
Dance 'N' Sing 'N'
L.T.D. Lyrics
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to live without your face
I am singing in another space
to live without your face
I am singing in another space
to live without your face
I am singing in another space
to live without your face
I am singing in another space
to live without your face
(Repeat Till End)
The lyrics to L.T.D.'s song Dance 'N' Sing 'N' are simple yet poignant. The repeated phrase "I am singing in another space, to live without your face" suggests that the singer, possibly suffering from a recent breakup or loss, is trying to move on and find solace in a new place. The act of singing in another space signifies a physical and emotional departure from the past, and the desire to live without the memory of the ex-lover's face.
The lyrics also convey a sense of transformation and growth as the singer seeks to redefine their identity without the presence of their former partner. The use of repetition reinforces the emotional intensity of these feelings and emphasizes the singer's commitment to finding their own way forward. Through the act of singing and expressing oneself through music, the singer is able to heal and move forward with newfound strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
I am singing in another space
I am channeling my energy into something other than being with you, occupying a different mental space than you
to live without your face
to continue living independently without your physical presence, learning to become comfortable with your absence
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MEL PELL
Hearing this groove takes me back to the summer of 1979, when I first heard it played on the radio. I almost forgot how good it is!
Steve the music man
KOMET MARTIN a fav of mine. 40 years ago. Wow
Terry Andrews
The last album J.O. did with LTD.Love the group with or without J.O...He's my favorite male singer of all time.Thanx for the memories and the music LTD.
Chester Alexander
Actually, the last album J.O. and his brother Billy did with LTD was "Shine On" in 1980. The memories.
Scott Bailey
It was 1979, I was 15 years old, I was listening to this song on 1300 WMAK (now WNQM) in Nashville, TN. It would be cool for 1300 Nashville to go back and play this music some. This is still good in the 2020s, this song will getting ya movin, Jeffery Osborne was Rockin!
anthony hines
Funk bass line
Marvin Woodard
87
Darrian Terry
Eight track day basement partys
Marcus Reeves
THANKS