I Love You

Recorded in 1976 at RCA Studios B and E in New York City for the album Sinbad. The track features Don Blackman on lead vocals, with Weldon Irvine on keyboards and synthesizer and supporting players including Eric Gale, Michael Brecker, Steve Gadd, and Gordon Edwards. It stood out on Sinbad as one of the album’s softest, most melodic cuts, and AllMusic highlighted its “soft pastels” within the record’s mix of soul-jazz and funk. The song also showcased Don Blackman’s vocal writing and performance in a setting that balanced elegance with groove. The track became a crate-digger favorite and has been sampled by Theo Parrish, Slum Village, and Flamingosis, extending its reach well beyond Weldon Irvine’s original audience. Its continuing circulation in reissue culture and sample-based music has kept it relevant among modern soul, jazz, and hip-hop listeners.