Latimore
Benjamin William Lattimore, widely recognized by his stage name Latimore, is an influential American soul singer, songwriter, and pianist born on September 7, 1939, in Charleston, Tennessee. His musical journey began at a young age, influenced by his musically inclined family. He started playing the family piano and later sang in church, where he developed his love for music.
Latimore's career is marked by significant success in the blues and R&B genres. He gained widespread recognition in the music industry for his powerful voice and songwriting abilities. Notably, he achieved a #1 R&B hit in 1974 with the song “Let's Straighten It Out,” which solidified his status as a prominent artist in the soul music scene.
Over the years, Latimore has released numerous albums and singles that showcase his unique style and contribution to music. His work has not only resonated with fans but has also influenced emerging artists across genres. Latimore's legacy continues to thrive as he remains a celebrated figure in American soul music.
Dig A Little Deeper
Written-By – B. Latimore
3:48
A2 Out To Get 'Cha
Written-By – B. Latimore
5:38
A3 We Got To Hit It Off
Written-By – B. Latimore
4:00
A4 Ain't Nothing Like A Sweet Woman's Love
Written-By – George Jackson
4:37
B1 Too Hot To Handle
Written-By – Mickey Buckins
5:40
B2 Dig A Little Deeper
Written-By – B. Latimore
5:40
B3 Tonight's The Night
Written-By – R. Stewart
6:16
Label: Glades – 7515
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul
Every Way But Wrong
Written-By – Denise LaSalle, Larry Addison
4:44
A2 Body Shop
Written-By – Phillip Mitchell
3:38
A3 This Love Is Real
Written-By – Cliff Thomas, Larry Addison
4:11
A4 It Won't Get Better Than This
Written-By – Larry Addison
3:24
A5 My Mind Went Blank
Written-By – A.D. Prestage, Joe Shamwell, Walter Godbold
3:27
B1 Sunshine Lady
Written-By – Homer Banks, Lester Snell
4:11
B2 Put Out The Fire
Written-By – Denise LaSalle
4:03
B3 There's No Limit To My Love
Written-By – Cliff Thomas, Larry Addison
3:12
B4 Second Wind
Written-By – Earl Randle, Raymond Moore, Raymond Settle
4:04
B5 She's All That
Written-By – Phillip Mitchell
4:00
Label: Malaco Records – MAL 7436
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul. Blues
Good Time Man
Written-By – Denise LaSalle, Leonard Gibson
4:38
A2 Sometimes
Written-By – B. Anderson
3:52
A3 Good Time Man
Written-By – Leonard Gibson
4:08
A4 Falling To Pieces Together
Written-By – Denise LaSalle, Leonard Gibson
3:33
A5 Cry To Me
Written-By – Bert Russell
4:20
B1 Too Crowded In My Bed
Written-By – Denise LaSalle, Leonard Gibson
4:13
B2 Snuggle Up With Somebody
Written-By – George Jackson
3:30
B3 Wake Me Up
Written-By – Leonard Gibson
4:23
B4 Too Thin
Written-By – Frederick Knight
4:00
B5 We Ain't Through Yet
Written-By – Leonard Gibson, Rick Lucas
4:23
Label: Malaco Records – MAL 7423
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: R&B Soul, Blues
Style: Southern Soul
Latimore 's 1985 Good Time Man album, released on Malaco Records, offers classic, smooth soul and blues, showcasing his distinctive, laid-back vocals on tracks like the funky "Catches up on Love" and ballads such as "Shake the Sheets," blending seductive slow jams with soulful grooves, solidifying his reputation as a master of the genre with its intelligent, matter-of-fact delivery of heartfelt lyrics.
The album continues Latimore's signature smooth, soulful sound, focusing on heartfelt delivery rather than vocal acrobatics, making it relatable and deeply emotional.
It features throbbing funk, straight blues, and seductive slow ballads, including covers like Clarence Carter's "Snatchin' It Back" and "I Smell a Rat," alongside original gems. Tracks like "Shake the Sheets" (a Billy Ray Charles tune) and the funk-infused "Catches up on Love" are frequently mentioned as standout moments.
Reviewers often praise his ability to convey emotion simply and effectively, making familiar themes feel fresh, with one critic noting he "just puts those lyrics across, intelligent and matter-of-fact, as if you've never heard them before".
In essence, Good Time Man is a well-crafted soul album that delivers exactly what fans expect from Latimore: sophisticated, smooth, and undeniably soulful music for relaxing and enjoying good vibes.
I'll Do Anything For You
Written-By – Denise LaSalle
4:00
2 Out To Lunch
Written-By – George Jackson
4:10
3 Let's Straighten It Out
Written-By – Benny Latimore
5:32
4 You
Written-By – Frederick Knight
3:44
5 I'll Do Anything For You
Written-By – Don Cook, Rock Killough
4:07
6 Sara Smile
Written-By – Daryl Hall, John Oates
3:28
7 One Shirt, Soulless Shoes
Written-By – David Rhodes, George Jackson
4:10
8 We Don't Make Love Anymore
Written-By – Frank Johnson
4:10
9 Take Me Down
Written-By – J.P. Pennington, Mark Gray
3:52
Label: Malaco Records – MCD 7414
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul
It Ain't Where You Been
More, More, More, Latimore
Written-By – D. Malone, J. Scott
2:53
A2 Snap Your Fingers
Written-By – Zantis, Martin
3:41
A3 That's How It Is
Written-By – Willie Hale
5:10
A4 Let's Straighten It Out
Written-By – B. Latimore
5:12
B1 Ain't Nobody Gonna Make Me Change My Mind
Written-By – Willie Hale
5:30
B2 I Don't Know
Written-By – Willie Mabon
4:05
B3 Put Pride Aside
Written-By – B. Latimore, S. Alaimo
2:55
B4 Everyday
Written-By – W. York
6:10
Label: Glades – ST-6503
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1974
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul
Singing In The Key Of Love
Written-By – George Jackson (3), Robert Alton Miller
4:46
A2 Let The Doorknob Hit'cha
Written-By – B. Latimore
3:47
A3 Singing In The Key Of Love
Written-By – B. Latimore
4:23
A4 Here I Am Again
Written-By – Phillip Mitchell
4:21
A5 Brother, Doctor, Sister, Nurse
Written-By – Mickey Jupp
5:10
B1 Baby Come And Lay Down
Written-By – B. Latimore
5:25
B2 Do That To Me One More Time
Written-By – Toni Tennile
5:00
B3 Let's Get High On Each Other
Written-By – B. Latimore
6:05
B4 Ain't Nothing You Can Do
Written-By – Chuck Brooks
5:31
Label: Malaco Records – MAL 7409
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul, Blues
Slow Down
2 That's The Way That I Do It 5:15
3 Get Up, Start Dancing 3:40
4 Breakdown 4:20
5 Careful Man 3:45
6 All You'll Ever Need 5:23
7 One Man One Woman One Love 4:30
8 Too Many Lovers 4:43
9 Paradise 4:03
10 Blues Territory 4:48
11 You Still Make Me Feel Good 5:24
Label: Malaco Records – MAL 7443
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: R&B Soul, Funk, Blues
Style: Southern Soul
Sweet Vibrations... The Best of Latimore
2 Ain't Nothing You Can Do
3 Snap Your Fingers
4 Let's Straighten It Out
5 Keep The Home Fires Burnin'
6 There's A Red-Neck In The Soul Band
7 Qualified Man
8 It Ain't Where You Been
9 Somethin' Bout Cha
10 Sweet Vibrations
11 I Get Lifted
12 Dig A Little Deeper
13 Long Distance Love
Label: Stateside – 7243 5 77733 2 4
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 2004
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul, Blues
The Only Way Is Up
Written-By – Larry Byrom, Randy McCormick, Steve Bassett
3:56
2 The Only Way Is Up
Written-By – George Jackson, Johnny Henderson
5:35
3 Take Me To The Mountaintop
Written-By – Benny Latimore
3:59
4 If I Wasn't A Gentleman
Written-By – Jimmy Lewis
4:37
5 A Home Away From Home
Written-By – Rich Cason
3:56
6 It Ain't What's On A Woman
Written-By – Jimmy Lewis
5:00
7 Stop Half Lovin' These Woman
Written-By – Jimmy Lewis
3:13
8 I'm Going To See Her Again
Written-By – Dan Tyler
3:58
9 Here Comes That Woman Of Mine
Written-By – Jimmy Lewis
5:03
10 Can't Stop
Written-By – Jimmy Lewis
4:42
Label: Malaco Records – MAL 7456
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul
Turnin' Up The Mood
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason
4:51
2 Quiet Time (Turnin' Up The Mood)
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason, Zuri
4:54
3 Little Black Book
Written-By – Robert Johnson, Sam Mosley
4:32
4 I Was Never There For You
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason
5:41
5 Love You Like A Man Possessed
Written-By – Monty Holmes
3:24
6 I'll Start All Over Again
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason
5:29
7 People Lie
Written-By – Benny Latimore
4:47
8 Put Yourself In My Place
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason
5:02
9 'Bout Us
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason
4:30
10 I Want You Back
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason, The Corporation, Zuri
3:38
11 Love Has Got Me
Written-By – Charles Richard Cason
5:52
12 You Still Move Me
Written-By – Dan Seals
5:18
Label: J-Town Records – JTD55001
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1996
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Southern Soul