Percy Larkins
Percy Larkins was an American soul and R&B singer known for his emotive, heartfelt vocal style in the 1980s modern soul and boogie scenes. Detailed biographical information on his early life, birth date, or full career trajectory remains scarce in available records, with most sources focusing on his discography rather than personal history.
Larkins released music around 1985 on the UK-based Move Records label. His notable LP, Music of Passion, featured boogie and modern soul tracks produced by Ronald. Standout singles include "I Need to See You Again," a soulful ballad about longing and reconnection that highlights his expressive delivery.
He gained a cult following in soul circles, with tracks available on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Larkins' work evokes deep emotions tied to love and relationships, though he never achieved mainstream commercial success. No confirmed death date or later career shifts appear in records, distinguishing him from contemporaries like Spencer Wiggins, who shared Memphis music ties via family.
Music Of Passion
2 Strangers Into Lovers 3:13
3 I Need To See You Again 4:37
4 Second Chance At Love 3:21
5 Positive Reaction 3:55
6 I Got His Feeling For You 4:10
7 You Be Here For Me 3:55
8 I Can Love You Better 3:09
Label: Encore Records
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre:
R&B Soul
Style: Eighties Soul, Disco Funk
Music of Passion is a rare modern soul and disco/funk/boogie album by Percy Larkins released in 1985 on the Encore Records label. The album a highly regarded and highly sought-after within the modern soul music community.
It features a blend of R&B, soul, disco, and funk styles and is known for its smooth, contemporary sound typical of mid-80s soul music. One notable uptempo track mentioned in descriptions is "Positive Reaction."
The album's standout track, however, is "I Need To See You Again", released as a 7-inch vinyl single in 1982 - a soul-stirring duet ballad characterized by Larkins' emotive vocals and responses from an unnamed female vocalist. It has been described as a deep soul track of "beautiful heartbreaking pure emotion".
The lyrics delve into themes of yearning, loss, and the intense desire for reconnection with a loved one. The track features a melodic arrangement that complements the emotional weight of the lyrics, including a "fantastic use of organ" in the background.
A Facebook post suggests the song was written after the tragic death of Larkins' daughters, adding a profound layer of tragedy and personal loss to the music, making the emotion palpable to listeners.