Love and Touch was released after his move over to Columbia Records.

Primarily produced by Leo Graham with the exception of two songs ("Saving My Love for You" and "Turn Back the Hands of Time"), which were handled by Carl Davis and Tom Tom 84.

"Turning Point" was the album's lead single and reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart in February 1976.

Two follow ups, "It's So Good (To Be Home with You)" and "Ever Lovin' Girl", peaked at Nos.