Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong explained

"Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong" is a blues song written and recorded by Albert King. The song was first released on Bobbin Records, but it became King's first hit record after its release on King Records in 1961.

Recording and release

King recorded "Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong" in St. Louis with Ike Turner on piano.^[1] It was originally released on Little Milton's St. Louis-based label, Bobbin Records, in October 1961. When the record sold well locally, it was leased to King Records and reissued in November 1961.^{[2] [3]} The song became Albert King's first hit single. It reached No. 14 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 34 on the Cash Box R&B chart in December 1961.^{[4] [5]}

The song appeared on King's debut album The Big Blues, released on King Records in 1962.

Chart performance

!Chart (1961)!Peak
position

US Billboard Hot R&B Sides	14
US Cash Box Top 50 R&B<ref name=":3" />	34

Notes and References

1. Book: Obrecht, Jas. Rollin' and Tumblin': The Postwar Blues Guitarists. 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. 978-0-87930-613-7. 349. en.
2. Book: Bogdanov. Vladimir. All Music Guide to the Blues: The Definitive Guide to the Blues. Woodstra. Chris. Erlewine. Stephen Thomas. 2003. Hal Leonard Corporation. 978-0-87930-736-3. 306. en.
3. November 6, 1961. Reviews of New Records: Rhythm & Blues. Billboard. 51.
4. December 11, 1961. Hot R&B Sides. Billboard. 36.
5. Web site: Cash Box Top 50 In R&B Locations 12/23/61. cashboxmagazine.com. 2020-05-26.