“Dead End Street” is not only one of Lou Rawls’ most socially conscious songs—it’s one of the boldest tracks in 1960s soul to combine raw social commentary with genre-defying musicality. “Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing” wasn’t just a hit—it was Lou Rawls’ breakthrough moment that announced his arrival as a force in soul music. If there’s one song that defines Rawls’ romantic side, it’s “Lady Love.”