Bobby Womack, ‘Lookin’ For A Love’ (‘Record World’ magazine, January 19, 1974). Click to enlarge.

Bobby Womack’s “Lookin’ For A Love” originally appeared on his similarly titled LP in January of 1974.

As revealed in the ad above, the tune, written by James Alexander and Zelda Samuels, was originally a gospel number. After some pop adjustments and a Womack recording “Lookin’ For A Love” shot up to #10 on the US Hot 100.

Previously on Vintage Ads: John Lennon, ‘Mind Games’ (1973)

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