Rose Royce | Love Don't Live Here Anymore (1978)
"Love Don't Live Here Anymore" is a song written by Miles Gregory and originally recorded by Rose Royce.
1978-11-11 19:00:00 - Music Video
It was produced by former Motown songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield for Whitfield Records.
Lead vocals were sung by Gwen Dickey and the song was released as the second single from their third studio album Strikes Again.
The song was developed as a result of producer Whitfield's interest to work with Paul Buckmaster, the British arranger and composer. Together they asked songwriter Miles Gregory to write a song for them. Gregory's undergoing medical care for his deteriorating physical health became the inspiration behind the song.
"Love Don't Live Here Anymore" incorporated the use of the Electronic LinnDrum machine, and was one of the first songs to effectively use the sound reverbs of the instrument.
The song was mainly recorded at music contractor Gene Bianco's house, where Dickey was present during the recording.