Barbara George – I Know You Don’t Love Me No More (1961

 

 

 

 

 

 Barbara George – I Know You Don’t Love Me (1961 Soul Classic)

 

 

 

 

 

A.F.O. records 1961   – LP 5001

 

notes:

Few songs capture the raw emotion of early soul music 
quite like I Know You Don’t Love Me No More. Released in 1961,
 this unforgettable track by Barbara George became a defining
 moment in the evolution of New Orleans R&B and helped 
shape the sound of modern soul.
Know You Don’t Love Me No More was released in 1961 and 
quickly climbed the charts, reaching #1 on the R&B chart and 
crossing over into the pop Top 10. Its success made Barbara 
George one of the standout voices of early soul music.
The song blends gospel-influenced vocals with a stripped-down 
rhythm and blues arrangement, creating an emotional intensity
 that resonated widely with listeners. Its simple yet powerful 
structure became a blueprint for many soul recordings that followed.
Barbara George was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up 
singing in church—an influence that is clearly heard in her vocal delivery. 
Like many soul artists of her era, her style was rooted in gospel traditions, 
but she brought a distinct vulnerability and authenticity to her recordings.
Despite her early success, she never achieved the same level of commercial 
impact again, making this song her signature hit. Still, her contribution to 
soul music remains significant, especially within 
the rich musical heritage of New Orleans.

credits:

Arranged By – Harold Battiste (tracks: A1, A2, A4, A5, B1 To B6)
Bass – Peter Badie
Cornet [Solo] – Melvin Lastie (tracks: A1)
Drums – John Boudreaux
Guitar, Arranged By – Roy Montrell (tracks: A3)
Piano – Marcel Richardson
Piano, Tenor Saxophone – Harold Battiste
Saxophone – Alvin "Red" Tyler
Supervised By [Album Production] – Juggy Murray
Tenor Saxophone – Nat Perrilliat
Vocals [Background] – A. F. O. Studio Singers
Written-By – B. George

recorded:
Session type: shared AFO date (Barbara George + Prince La La)
A. F. O. Records Inc., 712 N. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, La.
Engineer – Cosimo Matassa

tracklist:

A1        I Know
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Cornet [Solo] – Melvin Lastie
Written-By – B. George*
A2        Whip O Will
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
A3        Since I Fell For You
Arranged By – Roy Montrell
Written-By – Buddy Johnson
A4        Don't Ask Me No Questions
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
A5        Without Love
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
A6        Talk About Love
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
B1        Love
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
B2        I Never Knew
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
B3        Hurted
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
B4        I'm In A Strain
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
B5        Honest I Do
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*
B6        Let's Steal Away
Arranged By – Harold Battiste
Written-By – B. George*

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