Inside Love (So Personal)
George Benson
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Using our private light We plan for the quiet night Whispers and lover's sighs And it was so personal It sounded so personal And when we're face to face Let not a moment waste I feel like it's lover's fate Cause it's so personal Sincerely personal Seems like the stronger force Stronger than you and me We'll let it take it's course Building intensity It's our love Just the two of us in our love It's our love I can't help but feel It's forever love It's our love Just the two of us in our love It's our love You know it's in our hearts The topics that we discuss My favorite is always lust We're building an inside love Making it personal and Keeping it personal Honey, I sure would like For us to take the night And hide from those prying eyes Making it personal Sincerely personal Seems like the stronger force Stronger than you and me We'll let it take it's course Building intensity It's our love Just the two of us in our love It's our love, ooh, baby I can't help but feel It's forever love It's our love Just the two of us in our love It's our love It's in our hearts We'll let it take it's course Building intensity It's our love Just the two of us in our love It's our love I can't help believe It's forever love It's our love It's our love You know it's in our hearts It's our love It's our love
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Written by: MICHAEL JONES, MICHAEL KASHIF JONES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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21 facts about this song
Release Date"Inside Love (So Personal)" was released in 1983 as part of the "In Your Eyes" album.
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Writer InputThe song was written by Kashif and "Lil" Louis Vega, both of whom are renowned for their contributions to the R&B and jazz genres.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Inside Love (So Personal)" reached the top ten on Billboard’s R&B chart.
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Music GenreThe song is a blend of jazz, R&B and soul, typical of George Benson's sophisticated sound.
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Album SuccessThe "In Your Eyes" album, which contains this song, won a Grammy in 1984.
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Integral Band MembersAmong the band members featured in the song included George Benson himself (on guitar and vocals), and also prominent musicians like Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis and Steve Khan.
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Live Performances"Inside Love (So Personal)" has been regularly performed live by George Benson throughout his career, and remains one of his most popular concert numbers.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was critically acclaimed for its smooth harmonies, catchy rhythms and Benson's masterful guitar playing.
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Official Music VideoAlthough an official music video for this song does not exist, live performance videos can be found on video sharing platforms.
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Musical Inspirations"Inside Love (So Personal)" incorporates elements of 80s pop, showcasing the evolution of Benson's music to include more mainstream trends of that era.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics address a deep and personal love, hence the title, "Inside Love (So Personal)". This adheres to the wider theme of love and relationships permeating throughout the "In Your Eyes" album.
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Composer & Producer" Classification"Inside Love (So Personal)" was written by Kashif, a well-known R&B artist and producer of the 1980s. He has worked with other noted artists like Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, and Evelyn "Champagne" King.
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Album Appearance" ClassificationThe song is part of George Benson's album "In Your Eyes", which was released in 1983. The album is one of Benson's most successful ones, reaching #1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
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Genre" ClassificationIt's a R&B song that showcases Benson's smooth voice and guitar-playing skills. The song is characteristic of George Benson's transition from Jazz to becoming more mainstream Pop and R&B.
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Chart Performance" Classification"Inside Love (So Personal)" peaked at #10 in the R&B chart of Billboard, demonstrating the song's popularity during its peak.
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Music Video" ClassificationA music video was made for the song which shows George Benson performing the song together with his band.
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Cover Versions" ClassificationAlthough the song has not been widely covered by other artists, its strong R&B rhythm and catchy tune makes it a favorite among fans of George Benson's music.
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Live Performances" ClassificationGeorge Benson has performed "Inside Love (So Personal)" live on several occasions during his concerts, both in his prime and later in his career.
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Collaboration" ClassificationThe backing vocals for the song were performed by famed singer-songwriter James Ingram, who also worked with Benson on other songs in the "In Your Eyes" album.
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Musicians" ClassificationBesides Benson's vocals and guitar, the song features a keyboard solo by Kashif and a saxophone solo by David Sanborn, both key contributors on the "In Your Eyes" album.
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Critical Reception" ClassificationThe song generally received positive reviews from music critics for its catchy rhythm, Benson's soulful vocals and his remarkable guitar solo.
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