From the Love Side

Recorded during Hank Ballard's mid-1970s comeback period after signing with Stang Records. The track featured contemporary funk arrangements that updated Ballard's sound while retaining his distinctive vocal style. The recording reflected Ballard's successful adaptation to the funk era after his earlier R&B and rock and roll successes. It became one of the standout tracks from his later-career recordings and found an audience among soul and funk listeners. The song achieved lasting recognition through its adoption by hip-hop producers and breakbeat collectors. Its groove and rhythm section have made it a recurring source for sampling and rare-groove DJ sets.