Betty Wright - Let Me Be Your Lovemaker / Jealous Man

Year Released: 1973
Genre: Soul / Funk / Miami Sound

Description:

Released on Alston Records in 1973, “Let Me Be Your Lovemaker” captures Betty Wright at the height of her expressive power and sensual confidence. Blending the polished instrumentation of the Miami soul scene with funk-infused rhythms, the track is driven by tight drumming, a slinky bassline, and Wright’s commanding, gospel-trained voice.

The single’s A-side is a bold, assertive declaration of female empowerment — playful yet powerful — while the B-side, “Jealous Man,” leans toward a slower, emotionally charged groove that showcases her vocal range and storytelling finesse. Together, the two tracks reflect the golden era of early-’70s Miami soul: warm, rhythmic, and deeply human.