Thomas and Taylor

Thomas & Taylor - Love Somebody (1987)
This song is nice in that it has conscious lyrics. They are husband and wife who married in 1970. This duo were also known as producers. Based in New York Lamar Thomas and Judy Taylor first made an impression on the UK soul scene with 'You Can't Blame Love' on their own Thom/Tay label.

Co arranged/produced by Patrick Adams, the song later featured on True Love (1988). Earlier Lamar had recorded as a solo artist for Epic records (Chained To Your Love 1979). As producers Thomas and Taylor have worked with Johnny Bristol and Ronnie Dyson.

Lamar Thomas returned to recording with a gospel outing entitled 'I Get Lifted', in 2001 and in 2002, Lamar returned with a new single entitled 'Life And Love'. As producers, Thomas & Taylor have worked with many artists including Ronnie Dyson, Dorothy Moore (who has recorded two of their songs), James Brown, Maynard Ferguson, Nancy Wilson, The Main Ingredient and Johnny Bristol (who has recorded six of the couples tunes).

They also contributed one song on the last album recorded by the late Johnnie Taylor (a particular favourite artist of Lamar's). The song was entitled 'Woman Don't Be Afraid', a track previously recorded by Chuck Jackson - Ralph Tee & Soulwalking