Saturday Love Video of the Day: Bernard Wright “Who Do You Love” (’85)
Laid-back bass, satin keys, and a vocal that glides—Bernard Wright’s “Who Do You Love” is the definition of Saturday evening cool. Released in 1985 as the lead single from Mr. Wright, it became his highest-charting R&B record, peaking at #6.
Fast Facts:
- Year/Album/Label: 1985, Mr. Wright (Manhattan Records).
- Peak: #6 on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Wikipedia
- Producers: Jazz-fusion great Lenny White and the legendary Marcus Miller. Wikipedia
- Co-writers: Bernard Wright & Lenny White. Wikipedia
- Female co-vocalist: Marla Adler (that duet texture you hear on the hook). Wikipedia+1
- Lasting footprint: Famously sampled on LL Cool J’s “Loungin (Remix)”—if that track feels familiar, this is the source. WhoSampled
- Video trivia: A clip from the video was used in the opening title sequence of Video Music Box—NYC kids know the vibes. frontlinerecords.us
Press play, pour something smooth, and let this glide set the tone. Got a memory tied to this song? Drop it in the comments—and tell me your all-time favorite Bernard Wright cut.
