Lillo Thomas
Lillo Thomas is an American soul musician born in 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, who rose to prominence in the 1980s with hits like "Sexy Girl" and "I'm in Love."
Thomas grew up singing in his father's church and excelled as a sprint runner, setting a world record in the 200 meters at age 16. A car accident in Brazil ended his Olympic hopes for 1984, prompting a shift to music and art studies at Parsons School of Design.
He began as a session vocalist for artists like Evelyn "Champagne" King, Kashif, and Melba Moore, writing her hit "Mind Up Tonight." Signed to Capitol Records, his 1983 debut album Let Me Be Yours featured the Top 10 R&B single "(You're a) Good Girl," followed by All of You (1984) and the self-titled Lillo (1987).
Thomas toured with Eddie Murphy in 1985 and achieved UK chart success with "Sexy Girl" (Top 25). Later releases include Come and Get It (2010) and contributions like vocals on Stetsasonic's 2024 album.
He resides in Westchester with his wife Kim and pursues painting as an accomplished artist.
Let Me Be Yours
Written-By – Paul Lawrence Jones III 5:23
A2 Trust Me
Written-By – Freddy Jackson, Paul Lawrence Jones III 3:59
A3 Who Do You Think You Are?
Written-By – Paul Lawrence Jones III 5:10
A4 Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield 4:53
B1 Hot Love
Written-By – Lillo, Paul Lawrence Jones III 4:43
B2 (You're A) Good Girl
Written-By – Paul Lawrence Jones III 5:25
B3 Joy Of Your Love
Written-By – Paul Lawrence Jones III 4:55
B4 Let Me Be Yours
Written-By – Lillo, Paul Lawrence Jones III 5:15
Label: Capitol Records – ST-12290
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Eighties Soul, Contemporary R&B, Boogie
Let Me Be Yours is the 1983 debut studio album by American R&B singer Lillo Thomas, released under Capitol Records. The album is characterized by its early 1980s post-disco and boogie sound, blending smooth R&B with electronic production elements like synthesizers and drum machines.
The album is a mix of soul, funk, and boogie, often compared to the style Michael Jackson popularized in the late 1970s.
It was primarily produced and co-written by Paul Laurence (credited as Paul Lawrence Jones III), a key figure in the "Hush Productions" sound of the 80s.
The album features backing vocals from notable artists such as Freddie Jackson and Melba Moore.
It reached #23 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. It spawned two notable Billboard R&B singles: "(You're A) Good Girl", a mid-tempo track that peaked at #22 and "Who Do You Think You Are", an upbeat dance cut that peaked at #68.
Soul fans generally hold the album in high regard, often citing it as a classic 1980s R&B "groover" with high production value.