In the 1980s, George Benson was one of the few artists who could seamlessly blend master-level jazz guitar skills with a charismatic pop and R&B vocal style. The song "Inside Love (So Personal)" is a perfect example of that unique fusion. With its infectious funk-pop groove, it was one of his later hits that solidified his status as a pop star before he eventually returned to his jazz roots. The song was written by James "J. D." Nicholas and Kevin North. "Inside Love (So Personal)" was released