Rita Coolidge - It's Only Love (1975) Vinyl LP • Born to Love Me, Am I Blue

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Vinyl plays occasional light-crackles, except for a few light-clicks during "Born To Love Me" (play-graded). Cover has gloss on pictures, matte otherwise, a few creases near edges; some scuffing, small surface impressions, tiny surface abrasions, slight discoloration (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (A&M ads). Spine is readable with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier along bottom-edge and corners. Both edges entirely unglued. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Writing on inner-sleeve denoting side length. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Born To Love Me
2. I Wanted It All
3. Keep The Candle Burning
4. Don't Let Love Pass You By
5. It's Only Love
6. Star
7. Late Again
8. My Rock And Roll Man
9. Mean To Me
10. Am I Blue

About The Record:

It's Only Love by Rita Coolidge, is a smooth collection of pop and soft rock tracks that showcase her warm, soulful vocals on a mix of originals and covers including Born To Love Me, Keep The Candle Burning, My Rock And Roll Man, Mean To Me, and Am I Blue, with the title track standing out as a reflective fan-favorite for its introspective lyrics about love's complexities. The album captures Coolidge during her mid-1970s "hippie goddess" phase marked by laid-back yet polished production at Sunset Sound Studios and features standout interpretations like her tender take on the standard Am I Blue. A unique aspect is how it blends country-tinged emotions with accessible pop arrangements, appealing to fans of her earlier work with Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. The album itself reached No. 85 on the US Billboard 200.