"Love The One You're With," Stephen Stills
Aug 31, 2005 22:47:39 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2005 22:47:39 GMT -5
This song was originally performed by Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. However, it's basically a classic and other versions were done by The Isley Brothers, Luther Vandross, and Aretha Franklin among others.
Stephen Stills
Hot 100: #14
It was Stephen Still's biggest solo hit.
The Isley Brothers
Hot 100: #18
Black Singles: #3
Luther Vandross
Hot 100: #95
Oddly enough, despite being the lowest peaking single version of this song, Luther Vandross's version has received the most airplay of all versions in recent years.
Stephen Stills
Hot 100: #14
It was Stephen Still's biggest solo hit.
The Isley Brothers
Hot 100: #18
Black Singles: #3
Luther Vandross
Hot 100: #95
Oddly enough, despite being the lowest peaking single version of this song, Luther Vandross's version has received the most airplay of all versions in recent years.
Inspired by a phrase said at a party by Billy Preston, "Love the One Your With" is a song, according to Stephen Stills, that has been "very, very good to me." Aside from Neil Young tracks, such as "Heart of Gold," this song is indeed the biggest post CSN&Y-related recording. A suburb acoustic guitar riff and an infectious overall feel that has nonstop momentum propel a cross between upbeat folk-rock and heavy Latin stylings. Stills underpins this with some tasteful, funky steel drums, giving the track an unusual, Caribbean flavor. Lyrically, it's a simple yet effective karmic message of taking a chance on love, wherever you find it. If the harmonies on the track sound familiar, it indeed is CSN, plus Cass Elliot and others, creating a great gospel feel.
