Let Love Come Between Us Explained

"Let Love Come Between Us" is a song written by Joe Sobotka and Johnny Wyker and performed by James & Bobby Purify. The song was featured on their 1968 album, The Pure Sound of The Purifys - James & Bobby.^[2] The song was produced by Papa Don Enterprises.^[3]

Chart performance

"Let Love Come Between Us" reached #18 on the US R&B chart, #23 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #51 on the UK Singles Chart in 1967.^[4]

Other versions

• The Rubber Band, featuring the one of the song's writers, Wyker, released the original version of the song as a single in 1966.^[5]
• Mark Williams covered the song on his 1975 album, Mark Williams.
• Peters and Lee released a version of the song as a single in 1977.^[6]
• Mavis Staples released a version of the song on her 1979 album, Oh What A Feeling.^[7]
• Delbert McClinton released a version of the song as a single in 1981.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Book: Unterberger, Richie. Various Artists - Soulful Pop (1996). Bogdanov. Vladimir. Erlewine . Michael . Erlewine . Stephen Thomas . Unterberger . Richie . Woodstra . Chris. January 1, 1997. AllMusic Guide to Rock. Miller Freeman, Inc.. San Francisco. 1091.
2. Web site: James & Bobby Purify, The Pure Sound of The Purifys - James & Bobby. . September 1967 . January 24, 2017.
3. Web site: James & Bobby Purify, "Let Love Come Between Us" Single Release. January 24, 2017.
4. Web site: James & Bobby Purify, "Let Love Come Between Us" Chart Positions. January 24, 2017.
5. Web site: The Rubber Band, "Let Love Come Between Us" Single Release. January 24, 2017.
6. Web site: Peters and Lee, "Let Love Come Between Us" Single Release. January 24, 2017.
7. Web site: Mavis Staples, Oh What A Feeling. . 1979 . January 24, 2017.
8. Web site: Delbert McClinton, "Let Love Come Between Us" Single Release. January 24, 2017.