Spinners - (Medley) Cupid - I've Loved You For A Long Time / Pipedream

Year Released: 1980
Label: Atlantic Records
Genre: Soul / Disco / Quiet Storm

Description:
By 1980, The Spinners had transitioned gracefully from their Philadelphia soul roots into a smoother, more dance-oriented sound. Their “Cupid / I’ve Loved You for a Long Time” medley reimagines Sam Cooke’s “Cupid” as a silky disco-soul anthem, laced with lush strings, four-on-the-floor rhythm, and the group’s trademark harmonies.

Produced by Michael Zager, the medley became a Top 10 R&B hit and an enduring radio favorite, demonstrating the group’s adaptability during the disco era while keeping the warmth and vocal sophistication that defined their earlier work.

The flip, “Pipedream,” continues in the same sonic vein — a smooth, mid-tempo groove with jazz-inflected instrumentation and a romantic, late-night atmosphere.

“Cupid / I’ve Loved You for a Long Time” has been sampled in modern R&B edits and remains a DJ staple at soul weekender events. It stands as one of The Spinners’ last big hits of the decade, closing out their classic era with polish, charm, and effortless grace.