![]() ![]() But then, more than 25 years later, lightning struck again. A year later, after the Contours’ lead singer Dennis Edwards was asked to replace the departed David Ruffin of The Temptations, The Contours disbanded.Ĭover of 1988's 'More Dirty Dancing' CD, which includes the Contours' original 1962 hit song 'Do You Love Me?,' which hit the 'Billboard Hot 100' for a second time in 1988. By 1967, the group’s seven-year contract with Motown had expired. ![]() Although no other Top 40 hits materialized for the Contours on the pop charts, they did turn out several other successful dance tunes that rose into the R&B Top 40, including, “Shake Sherry”(1962), “First I Look at The Purse” (1965), and “Just A Little Misunderstanding” (1966), among others. The Contours, meanwhile, became a headlining act for Motown and were part of the first Motor Town Revue tour. The Dave Clark Five also did a version of the song in 1964 that went to No. by a group named Brian Poole and the Tremeloes and went No. “Do You Love Me?” was also covered in the U.K. The single sold over 1 million copies and the album had respectable sales as well. ![]() An album titled, Do You Love Me? (Now That I Can Dance), was also released in October 1962 - the first album ever released on the Gordy Records label. 3 on the Billboard pop singles chart, and was No. “Do You Love Me?,” released in late June 1962, peaked at No. Original Gordy record label 45 rpm recording of 'Do You Love Me?,' first issued in June 1962. In fact, the Contours were then in danger of being dropped from the label, until that afternoon when fate smiled upon them. The group had recorded and released two previous singles - “Whole Lotta’ Woman” and “The Stretch” - but neither had charted. The Contours then consisted of singers Billy Gordon, Hubert Johnson, Billy Hoggs, Joe Billingslea, Sylvester Potts, and guitarist Hugh Davis. “Do You Love Me?” became a major 1962 hit single for The Contours on Motown’s “Gordy” record label, with Berry Gordy writing and producing the song. But the Temptations couldn’t be found they were out working a gospel review.Īs it happened that day, Gordy ran into another group of Motown artists in the hallways of his studio a group called The Contours, the group that finally recorded the song. Berry Gordy, Jr., of Motown Records was in a swivet. He was itching to record a new piece of music he was sure would be a hit record. The name of the song was “Do You Love Me?,” a jumpy dance tune that Gordy thought would be perfect for The Temptations, a new singing group destined to become one of Motown’s top performers.Īt the time, however, the Temptations had no hit records. But Gordy believed his new song would be just the ticket to send them on their way. So on that day he was on a frantic search to find the group to record the song. Whether you're trying to find a nostalgic song for your first wedding dance, something to, err, make love to, or an upbeat anthem to blast while doing some quarantine cleaning, read on for a list of the best, most romantic love songs of the 1990s that span all genres.2003 album cover showing The Contours. They cover the excitement of finding the one (K-Ci & JoJo's "All My Life"), wrestle with feeling shy around a crush (Aaliyah's "4 Page Letter"), picking up the pieces post-heartbreak (The Cranberries' "Linger"), and all themes in between. The hits on this list are united by their emotional candor. Björk's "Hyperballad" and Melissa Etheridge's "Come to My Window" deal with the changing nature of love, and what it takes to stay happy in a relationship. ![]() Ginuwine's "Pony" continues to feel sensual and futuristic, Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You" remains a peerless alt anthem, and Mariah Carey's "Emotions" still captures the rapturous feeling of falling head over heels for someone. Everything from pop rock power ballads to bouncy California rap, and R&B, ruled the charts, giving fans plenty of options for their Walkman or tape deck.Īnd while some '90s love songs feel as dated as the styles that have yet to make a comeback, many of them have held up well. Music in the decade was incredibly varied. The 1990s were known for many things-butterfly hair clips, flannel shirts, and baggy jeans come to mind-but beyond those fashion trends, it was also a great time for something else: the love song. ![]()
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