Message of Love / True Love Is A Wonderful Feeling

Released in the early 1960s on the King Records subsidiary label, Message of Love / True Love Is A Wonderful Feeling captures the vibrant soul and R&B landscape of the era. The record reflects the label's commitment to showcasing vocal talent, often produced with the polished, tight arrangements that defined the Cincinnati-based King Records sound under the direction of Syd Nathan. It represents a period where independent soul vocalists were regularly paired with studio ensembles to reach both regional and national airplay.

The recording highlights the vocal styling of Rita Mathis, accompanied by The Notions, a group consistent with the era's trend of backing small-ensemble vocalists with harmonic support. The production focuses on clean, rhythmic instrumentation designed for jukeboxes and radio play. While the single did not achieve mainstream chart dominance, it remains a sought-after piece for collectors of mid-century soul, representing the prolific output of the King Records family of labels during its peak years of influence.