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Lorraine Ellison
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Hello soul family, welcome back to the channel! ✨🎶 Thanks so much for tuning in again — today we’re celebrating a deep and emotional gem from the great Lou Courtney: “Just To Let Him Break Your Heart” 💔🎤 Let’s dive into the story, credits and the soul behind this track 👇 🎵 Song Details Title: Just To Let Him Break Your Heart Artist: Lou Courtney Album: I’m In Need Of Love (1974) Format: Also released as the B-side to Somebody New Is Lovin’ On You Genre: Soul / R&B / Early Funk Length: approx. 4:27 Label Era: Mid-1970s Soul Renaissance Sound: Smooth strings, heartfelt delivery, deep groove, emotional storytelling 🎻🥁 👨‍🎤 About Lou Courtney Lou Courtney was one of those soulful voices you never forget — a singer, songwriter, and producer known for his emotional depth and smooth-yet-gritty tone. He blended New York soul, funk influences, and powerful emotional delivery, making him a unique figure in the 70s soul scene. An underrated legend who deserves way more flowers 🌹🎙️ 📝 Credits Written by: Lou Courtney ✍️ Produced by: Lou Courtney & Jerry Ragovoy 🎛️ (Ragovoy was known for his work with soul icons like Lorraine Ellison & Howard Tate) Vocals: Lou Courtney Arrangements: Classic 70s orchestral soul styling 🎷🎻 🎧 Song Meaning & Vibe This track tells the painful yet poetic story of someone watching a love slip away — not fighting, not begging… just accepting heartbreak with dignity and sadness 💔 A true reflection of mature soul — not just about pain, but the strength inside it ✨ The instrumentation is lush and warm, the vocals honest and emotional, and the production carries that classic mid-70s sophistication. A soul lover’s treasure 🏆🎶 📢 Outro If you love rare soul gems like this, you're in the right place! Drop your favorite Lou Courtney track in the comments ⬇️ Remember to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share 💬 to support the channel and keep the soul alive! Thank you for watching — see you in the next deep-soul journey! 🌟🎵 Stay soulful and blessed! 🙏❤️ 🏷️ Tags #LouCourtney #JustToLetHimBreakYourHeart #SoulMusic #RareSoul #DeepSoul #70sSoul #JerryRagovoy #VinylCollectors #SoulGems #R&BClassics #ImInNeedOfLove #SweetSoul #MusicHistory #UnderratedSoul #SoulBallad

About Lorraine Ellison

Lorraine Ellison was an American soul singer and songwriter known for her recording of the song "Stay with Me" in 1966.

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