Thelma Houston - (i Guess) It Must Be: Love (extended Version)

"Since we've been together / Everyone's been telling me / There's been a change in my behavior / I wonder what's come over me"

Released in on MCA Records as part of her album Qualifying Heat , the track is a masterclass in early-to-mid 80s dance production. It was written and produced by Monte Moir , a key member of The Time and a frequent collaborator within the Prince-adjacent funk scene. "Since we've been together / Everyone's been telling

While Thelma Houston is forever etched in music history for the disco anthem "Don't Leave Me This Way," her mid-80s output captured a sophisticated transition into synth-heavy R&B and club music. A standout from this era is particularly the Extended Version , which remains a favorite for crate-diggers and fans of the "Minneapolis Sound". The Sound of the Mid-80s A standout from this era is particularly the

From her 1984 MCA album "Qualifying Heat", this song reached #59 on the R&B chart in 1985. YouTube·Kandyman1028 (I Guess) IT MUST BE LOVE - Thelma Houston "Since we've been together / Everyone's been telling

The song explores the classic theme of falling in love unexpectedly. Houston’s powerhouse vocals shift from a controlled, almost cautious delivery in the verses to a full-bodied soulful release in the chorus.