The Barrino Brothers' 'Livin High Off The Goodness Of Your Love' is one of soul music’s hidden crown jewels—a singular full-length from a North Carolina family band that blends deep, gospel-rooted harmonies with irresistible funk grooves. Released in 1973 on Invictus, the label founded by Holland-Dozier-Holland post-Motown, the album was hamstrung by distribution woes and never received its due, making original copies sought-after pieces among crate diggers. What makes this record special isn’t just its rarity, but the pure sincerity at its core: tracks like 'I Had It All' and the title cut radiate warmth and hope, elevated by lush arrangements and the brothers’ striking vocal interplay. There’s a sense of communal uplift in every note, echoing the optimism and struggle of their era. For collectors, it’s an essential time capsule of early ’70s soul, where the groove is deep and the messages ring true. Whether you’re drawn by familial harmonies, vintage funk, or the story of lost gems finally getting their due, The Barrino Brothers deliver a listening experience that’s both a celebration of Black musical artistry and a rare delight for the vinyl shelf.
Track List:
1 - I Had It All -
2 - It Doesn't Have To Be That Way -
3 - Rain -
4 - Try It, You'll Like It -
5 - I Can't Believe You're Gone -
6 - Livin High Off The Goodness Of Your Love -
7 - When Love Was A Child -
8 - Well Worth Waiting For You Love -