Ed Townsend - For Your Love (Original)

Ed was originally from Tennessee and he became a lawyer, a songwriter, a producer, and perhaps reluctantly, a singer. In 1958 Ed took a song he had written, "For Your Love", to Capitol Records hoping to interest Nat King Cole in recording it. After he had completed a demo of the song, Capitol decided they would just as soon have Ed record it, and this became his only hit peaking at #13 in April of 1958. He battled drug addiction in later years, but was able to combine talents with Marvin Gaye in the writing and producing of "Let's Get It On" in 1973.

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[anndandridge]

MR. ED TOWNSEND was introduced to me by GENE "Poo Poo" Anderson and he co-wrote Let's Get it On with MARVIN GAYE, he was a fine Mentor to me and helped me throug a difficult time in my life! We talked a few days before his Death and I will Cherish him Forever!

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[Nocaro]

@anndandridge Ann...thanks for the comments. I would love to have known the man as you did...Lanny (Nocaro)

[butch19571]

When we have nothing else....music....recalls such sweet heart-felt moments of innocence, just plain good feelings about your mate at the time......just broke up with one of my firstloves, at 19, many more were in the future....and each can be reached in just a second or so of hearing the relevant song.....thank you Carol sue for this one....Butch...

[MattieGG1]

I'm posting music from my High School years 1956-1960 Great music then ,still great

[oopsadaze]

This was/is a Great Song

[srcourtofficer]

WHEN I SAW HIM SING IT AT THE APOLLO THEATRE HE SANG IT TWICE. SECOND TIME SEEMED BETTER THEN THE FIRST TIME.

[donw53]

Great oldies I would love to have more songs of a bygone era.

[hotrod3able]

IF MY VERY GOOD BUDDY NUNNIE AT TUJAGUES REST IS WATCHING I SEND THIS TUNE OUT TO HIM .THIS IS HIS MOST FAVORITE SONG.HOT ROD

[orbrittany]

RIP Mr. Townsend. You were such a gentleman and such a great singer. I will miss you forever!

[capatga]

they used to play this at the roller rink where I went as a teenager

[fogologo100]

Bobby Hatfield covered this song on his "Blue Eyed Soul" album. He did a really good job on it. But not as good as this . R.I.P. Ed you left us with a great song.

[0917gva]

OMG - you just cannot beat this original. This really touches me deep, deep within my heart and do I ever have chills! God, this is such a special love song. It is one of the love songs that reached the zenith of love songs. That music and the background chorus - what a fabulous song. This is almost so beautiful I could just cry. Thank you more than I can express for this perfect love song.