The Livin Inn - Its Hard To Stop When I Start Lovin You

Review by José Antonio Guzmán

The Livin Inn’s It’s Hard To Stop When I Start Lovin’ You – A Raw Soul Punch to the Gut Man, let me tell ya, this album hits like a freight train of funk and soul. Released back in ’75 by The Livin Inn, it’s one of those records that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Produced by Ernest Burt Sr., with arrangements from Melvin Griffith and Paul Riser, this thing is dripping with that golden-era vibe—raw, unfiltered, straight-up heart-on-your-sleeve goodness. And damn, does it deliver. First off, the title track, “It’s Hard To Stop (When I Start Lovin’ You),” is just... chef’s kiss. It slaps so hard it should come with a warning label. From the opening bassline to the soaring horns, it's clear these guys weren’t messing around. This isn’t some soft love ballad; nah, this is passion on fire. J. Dean, J. Glover, C. Robinson, and E. Burt Sr.’s writing feels like they pulled it straight outta their own messy relationships. That hook? Insanely catchy. You’ll be humming it for days, trust me. The groove locks you in tight, and before you know it, you’re vibing so hard your neighbors are probably wondering what the hell’s going on over there. Then there’s “With Your Love Came…”—a slower burner but no less impactful. If the first track punches you in the chest, this one sneaks up behind you and whispers sweet nothings into your ear. The strings? Gorgeous. The vocals? Smooth as butter melting on hot toast. There’s something about how the band builds tension here—it’s subtle, almost understated, but when it all comes together, it’s pure magic. Like staring at a sunset while someone you care about leans against you. Damn near poetic if you ask me. What makes this album stand out isn’t just its sound—it’s the goddamn honesty. These aren’t perfect studio creations scrubbed clean of personality. No, this feels alive, real, like they recorded it live in one take after a long night of arguing and laughing and crying. That grit? That raw emotion? That’s why people still talk about this record nearly 50 years later. But here’s the kicker: listening to this now feels kinda bittersweet. Why? Because music like this doesn’t get made anymore. Not like this. We’re too busy chasing trends or trying to squeeze every last drop out of streaming algorithms. Back then, artists poured everything into an album because it had to mean something. And man, does It’s Hard To Stop When I Start Lovin’ You mean something. So yeah, go grab yourself a copy—or stream it, whatever floats your boat—and crank it loud. Let it remind you what music used to feel like before we got all polished and plastic. Oh, and one last thing: don’t blame me if your significant other starts giving you googly eyes during track two. That’s on you.

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Artist: The Livin Inn
Album: Its Hard To Stop When I Start Lovin You

Funk / Soul

Soul

1975

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
It's Hard To Stop (When I Start Lovin You)	2:59
With Your Love Came	3:09

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Catalog Numbers

8-50104

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Epic

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Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Promo
Stereo
Mono

Companies

Role	Company
Produced For	Magic City
Phonographic Copyright (p)	CBS Inc.
Published By	Delrick Publishing Co.
Mastered At	Frankford/Wayne Recording Labs
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Melvin Griffith, Paul Riser
Lacquer Cut By	NS.
Producer	Ernest Burt Sr.
Written By	J. Dean/J. Glover/C. Robinson/E. Burt Sr.

Notes

Demonstration - Not For Sale
A-side: Stereo; B-Side: Mono.
Longer version than the store stock version.
"A Magic City Hit Production"

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (A Side Label): ZSS 160547
Matrix / Runout (B Side Label): ZSP 160546
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout Etching): p ZSS-160547 X MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS. 2
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout Etching): p ZSP-160546 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS. 1
Matrix / Runout (A Side): ZSS 160547
Matrix / Runout (B Side): ZSS 160548

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *It’s Hard To Stop When I Start Lovin You* by The Livin Inn is a hidden gem from 1975. It’s pure soul, with smooth grooves that feel like a warm hug. What makes it special? The tracks were arranged by two legendary names in the music world—Melvin Griffith and Paul Riser. These guys helped shape the sound of Motown and beyond. And get this—the album was released on Epic Records, home to some of the biggest artists of the time. Not bad for a project born in the U.S.! Tracks like “It’s Hard To Stop (When I Start Lovin You)” still resonate with fans of funk and soul today.

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columbuscoffeereview

2025-03-15

Originally by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles on their last studio album together (Flyin' High Together). Okay Lamont Dozier-type voice leading the song but the vocals are not as strong as Smokey's which I think is because the producer undermixed the song.