Originally written for singer Anita Baker, who had to decline due to her pregnancy, it was eventually recorded by Braxton and featured on the soundtrack to Reginald Hudlin's romantic comedy film Boomerang (1992).

Released in October 1992, "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" became Braxton's second consecutive top 40 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, following "Give U My Heart," her duet with Babyface, charting at number thirty-three.

"Love Shoulda Brought You Home" was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Daryl Simmons, and Bo Watson, and originally to be recorded by Anita Baker.

[1] The song served as the follow-up to Braxton's duet with Babyface, titled "Give U My Heart", her debut as a solo singer, which was also included on the soundtrack of Eddie Murphy's film, Boomerang (1992).

[6] In the United States, "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" peaked number five on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart on December 5, 1992.

[14] The music video for "Love Shoulda Brought You Home", directed by Ralph Ziman, shows an angry Braxton—alternating between a long sweater, worn as a dress, and a suit complete with tie.