I Don't Go Shopping

"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. American R&B singer Patti LaBelle covered the song for her fourth studio album Released produced by Allen Tousaint and released by Epic in 1980. The song was issued as the second single, peaking at number 26 on the Hot Soul Singles chart in early 1981. She has performed the song since its release.

Critical reception

Upon release, "I Don't Go Shopping" received positive reviews from music critics. Winston-Salem Chronicle wrote With "Released" "Labelle dips back into her Blue Bell days for some soul searching out and out blues like I Don't Go Shopping'". 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."

Peter Allen version

The song was included on Allen's Bi-Coastal album and The Very Best of Peter Allen: The Boy from Down Under, a greatest hits album released in Australia in August 1992 by A&M Records.

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from album's liner notes.

Peter Allen - Lead Vocals & Acoustic Piano
Peter Allen - Acoustic Piano
David Foster - Keyboards
Dave McDaniel - Bass
Ralph Humphries - Drums
Lon Price - Alto Saxophone
Erich Bulling - String Arrangement
David Foster - Producer

Cover versions

The song was released by David Lasley on his Demos album. It was covered by Scottish singer Lulu in 1982 on her album Take Me to Your Heart Again.