Love ballad
Jeffrey Osborne · Greatest Hits Live [2009]
In love, in love before
What a difference
How true love made in my life
So nice and so right
Lovers come and then lovers go
That's what the people say
Don't they know
How it feels when you love me
Hold me and say you care
And what we have is much more than they can see
And what we have is much more than they can see
Baby what we have is much more than they see
Oh baby, whoa yeah
I'm in love, I'm in love with you girl
I say love I never knew that a touch
Could mean, could mean so much
What a difference
And when we walk hand in hand
I feel, I feel so real
Lovers come and then lovers go
That's what the people say
Don't they know
How I feel when you love me
Hold me and say you care
And what we have is much more than they can see
And what we have is much more than they can see
Baby, what we have is much more than they can see
Love Ballad
Jeffrey Osborne's "Love Ballad" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, soulful R&B style, characterized by his distinctive falsetto and lush orchestral arrangements. Recorded for his 2009 greatest hits compilation, the track captures the romantic and polished aesthetic that defined Osborne's career during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song exemplifies the genre's emphasis on emotional depth and melodic sophistication, reflecting the era's popular sound while showcasing Osborne's signature vocal control. As part of a collection of his most beloved performances, the recording serves as a testament to his enduring appeal as a master of love songs and his significant contribution to the soul and R&B canon.