Bobby Byrd - If You Got A Love You Better (Hold On To It)

Year Released: 1973
Genre: Funk / Soul

Description:
Released on Brownstone Records, “If You Got A Love, You Better (Hold On To It)” finds Bobby Byrd, longtime James Brown collaborator and member of The J.B.’s, delivering a powerhouse funk workout steeped in the groove-heavy energy of early-’70s soul.

The track features classic J.B.’s-style instrumentation — tight drumming, popping basslines, and sharp horn riffs — under Byrd’s gritty, impassioned vocals urging loyalty and perseverance in love. Its driving rhythm and unfiltered funk energy have made it a staple for rare groove collectors and DJs looking for that raw, break-ready sound of the era.

Though less sampled than Byrd’s other hits like “Hot Pants (I’m Coming, I’m Coming, I’m Coming)” or “I Know You Got Soul,” this single captures the unmistakable essence of early funk — earthy, urgent, and built to move the floor.