L.T.D., Where Did We Go Wrong | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 72^nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Where Did We Go Wrong” by L.T.D.. 

The vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶! Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.  The records that grace this column are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils 🦴! All genres of music are welcome. In the 72nd edition of Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 (2023), we recollect and reflect on 🎵 “Where Did We Go Wrong”, performed by 🎙 L.T.D..

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“Where did we go wrong? / Now won’t you tell me what went wrong with love.” Oh, the plight of love, captured by a terrific, four-and-a-half-minute, 1980s R&B ballad! 🎙 Jeffrey Osborne and 🎙 L.T.D. (Love, Togetherness, and Devotion, btw)  landed a top-10 R&B hit with 🎵 “Where Did We Go Wrong”. “Where Did We Go Wrong” hails from the collective’s 1980 album, 💿 Shine On.  “Where Did We Go Wrong” failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 – bummer! At least the title track gave L.T.D. a top-40 hit 🤷🏾‍♂️.  Despite failing to achieve mainstream appeal like early classics 🎵 “Love Ballad” and especially 🎵 “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again”, “Where Did We Go Wrong” is quite accomplished – a surefire winner.

The biggest selling are the expressive lead vocals by Jeffrey Osborne.  He sings these love-oriented lyrics authentically and relatable.   He asserts, “And if our love was meant to be, oh girl / We’ll find a way to save it / We’ll build a road of love, baby.” Sigh, oh, the feels! Featuring memorable songwriting, particularly the chorus, Osborne penned “Where Did We Go Wrong” alongside 🎼 ✍  Sam Dees. Another selling point is the lush production, courtesy of  🎛  Bobby Martin.  The decadent ear candy comprises of electric piano 🎹, a robust bass line, a simple but effective groove, and the secret weapon, strings 🎻! Although the love has gone south, there is nothing broken regarding 🎵 “Where Did We Go Wrong”.

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🎙 L.T.D. • 💿 Shine On • 🏷 A&M • 🗓 1980

L.T.D., “Where Did We Go Wrong”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 72 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; A&M; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via  Pixabay]