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"'Love Land'" is a song written by Rose Marie McCoy and Luther Dixon. It was first recorded by Al Hibbler in 1958.

Charles Wright recording



Charles Wright and Don Trotter covered Al Hibbler's recording and performed by Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. It was released in 1970 on the Warner Bros label. It reached #16 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and #23 on the U.S. R&B chart.[http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Love+Land+by+Charles+Wright+%26+the+Watts+103rd+Street+Rhythm+Band&id=8271 Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, "Love Land" chart positions] Retrieved July 1, 2016. The song was featured on their 1969 album, 'In the Jungle, Babe'.[https://www.discogs.com/The-Watts-103rd-Street-Rhythm-Band-In-The-Jungle-Babe/release/923625 Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, 'In the Jungle, Babe'] Retrieved July 1, 2016.

The song was produced by Wright. Lead vocals on the cut were performed by the band's drummer James Gadsen (who would later become an in-demand session drummer).[http://www.45cat.com/record/7365 Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, "Love Land" single release] Retrieved July 1, 2016.

The single ranked #50 on 'Billboard's' Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1970.

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*It was later covered by Tower of Power on their, "Great American Soulbook" Lp, released in 2009.

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Category:1970 songs

Category:1970 singles

Category:Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band songs

Category:Warner Records singles

Category:Songs written by Rose Marie McCoy

Category:Songs written by Luther Dixon


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