Slave - Just a Touch of Love

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Slave’s 4th Studio Album “Just a Touch of Love” Originally Released on June 23, 1979.

“Just a Touch of Love” is the fourth album by the American funk band Slave, released in 1979 on Cotillion Records.

The album peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #92 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Two singles were released from the album, the title track "Just A Touch Of Love " and "Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)".

"Just A Touch Of Love " peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart and at #26 on the U.S. Billboard Disco Club Play charts.

"Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)" reached #55 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles charts.

“Just a Touch of Love” was the band's second album with the vocals of Steve Arrington and Starleana Young. Vocalist Curt Jones joined the band at this time.

The song “Just a Touch of Love” was covered by R&B singer Keith Sweat in 1997. It was titled “Just a Touch” and appears on the album of the same name.

Track-listing

1. Just a Touch of Love

2. Are You Ready for Love?

3. Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)

4. Roots

5. Painted Pictures

6. Thank You

7. Shine

8. Warning

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.