So Full Of Love is a 1978 album by the O'Jays.[2] The album contains the No. 1 R&B hit "Use ta Be My Girl", and was awarded RIAA Platinum Certification for sales of 1,000,000 copies.[3]
So Full of Love | ||||
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Studio albumby | ||||
Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1977–1978 | |||
Studio | Sigma Sound, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[1] | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 38:32 | |||
Label | Philadelphia International | |||
Producer | Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Bunny Sigler | |||
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The single "Brandy" has long been speculated by many fans to be about a woman. However, in 2013, production team Gamble and Huff revealed the song was written about a dog.[4]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
Christgau's Record Guide | C+[6] |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | [7] |
The Bay State Banner praised "the O'Jays' best harmonizing since 'I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow' and their most casual smoochie lyrics in nearly that many years."[8]
Tracks 1-3 written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff; all others as noted.[9]
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Year | Single | Chart positions[14] | |
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US | US R&B | ||
1978 | "Brandy (I Really Miss You)" | 79 | 21 |
"Use ta Be My Girl" | 4 | 1 |