"I Don't Go Shopping" is a song written by Peter Allen and David Lasley originally recorded by Allen on his Bi-Coastal album released in 1980 by A&M Records.
"Let's write a song about shopping," said David Lasley, a new collaborator and Peter thought to himself, oh God.
[3] Upon release, "I Don't Go Shopping" received positive reviews from music critics.
Cashbox praised LaBelle's vocal delivery writing she "turns to what she does best here, stone blues" and the production, describing it as "underscored by subdued string arrangements and a touch of brass.
Male backup chorus at the close is an added bonus" and called it a "spirited B/C chart contender.