It's Time To Be Real
L.T.D. Lyrics
It’s time to be real
Why are so many people on ego trips?
Do you know what I’m talkin’ ’bout?
It’s so hard sometimes to relate
C’mon down to earth and let’s communicate
Cause now it's time to be real
Can’t you feel that now it’s time to be real?
There’s no reason why we can’t be real
It’s time to be real
It’s a shame and still it’s very true
There are some who think they're superior to you
If all men are created equally
Do away right now with ego and conceit
Now it’s time to be real
Can’t you feel that now it’s time to be real?
There’s no reason why we can’t be real
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L.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970s.
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: Read Full BioL.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970s.
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.
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: Read Full BioL.T.D. was a R&B, disco and funk band that had a string of hits in the 1970s.
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.
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Tyson Anderson
Togetherness Is MY Favorite Album From L.T.D.!!! Luv Mr. Jeffrey Osborne!!!
Stephanie parker
Yeah this is probably their BEST ALBUM overall!!!
charlton myers
love it more woow
Mix Master AL-B
Hands down one of my favorite L.T.D joints. J.O is one of best adlibers in music. The way he sings between the lines at the end is magical. Check him out at 2:41
Allen Tyson
I met Jeffrey Osborne on the inaugural Soul Train Cruise Feb. 2013. He is one helluva nice brother. This album is the soundtrack of my life when they dropped it in 1978. I'd just graduated from college, and getting ready to start living.
Macy Primm
Wow what a great memory 😍
14nitta
I love this song. The lyrics are still relevant because even in this day and age folks do think they are superior unto you. A good example: The Clippers owner and his warped views of his players.
James St. Patrick
yes,the words are very powerful with a strong message that today's music will never compare
James Walker
This applies to the situations today with trump in office.
Larry Roberts
this album catapulted them to major funk band status, and it was their best effort no doubt