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Love Can Make It Easier

The Friends of Distinction · 1971

43 min · 11 tracks · R&B ยท soul ยท psychedelic soul

A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and uplifting harmonies that encapsulate early '70s optimism.

Love Can Make It Easier is an album by The Friends of Distinction, released in 1971. A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and uplifting harmonies that encapsulate early '70s optimism. This album features the hit single 'Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)', which contributed to the group's commercial success and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies helped elevate the Friends of Distinction as significant contributors to the soul music scene during the 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Love Can Make It Easier sound like?

A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and uplifting harmonies that encapsulate early '70s optimism. Rooted in R&B and soul.

What makes Love Can Make It Easier by The Friends of Distinction notable?

This album features the hit single 'Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)', which contributed to the group's commercial success and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies helped elevate the Friends of Distinction as significant contributors to the soul music scene during the 1970s. Released in 1971, 'Love Can Make It Easier' was the Friends of Distinction's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Grazin'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their sound within the burgeoning psychedelic soul genre, blending elements of pop, R&B, and sunshine pop to craft a unique identity.

How many songs are on Love Can Make It Easier?

Love Can Make It Easier has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·43:17

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Love Can Make It Easier Standout 4:39
  • 2 No One's Gonna Be A Fool Forever Standout 3:13
  • 3 Now Is The Time 3:42
  • 4 Believe In Me 4:19
  • 5 You're Gonna Make It 3:34
  • 6 The Chittlin' Song 3:52
  • 7 Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got) Standout 3:33
  • 8 The Way We Planned It 4:21
  • 9 Thumb Trippin' (I'll Be Movin' On) 3:40
  • 10 Easy Evil 3:50
  • 11 Only Give Love 4:34

Release Date

January 1, 1971

Genre

psychedelic soul, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

43 min 17 sec