Lakeside - Shot of Love

Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Lakeside’s Sophomore Album “Shot of Love” Originally Released on April 10, 1978.

“Shot of Love” is the second album by the American funk band Lakeside. Released in 1978 on the SOLAR Records. 

The album peaked at #10 on the Billboard R&B Soul chart.

Three singles were released from the album  "It's All the Way Live", "Given in to Love" and "Visions of My Mind". 

 "It's All the Way Live" peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

"Given in to Love" reached #73 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. 

After Dick Griffey gave Lakeside a chance to write and co-produce their own music, Lakeside signed with Solar Records, and released this album which made them favorites among black audiences.

The album was the first of many concept albums by Lakeside, The album cover shows the band as Robin Hood-type archers; it was reissued in 1997 on compact disc by The Right Stuff label.

1. Shot Of Love

2. Hold On Tight

3. One Minute After Midnight

4. Time

5. Given In To Love

6. It's All The Way Live

7. Visions Of My Mind

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.