Darlene Love, 85, has recently been the focus of a new documentary titled Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Directed by Barry Avrich and produced by Taraji P. Henson, this film is the first to fully explore Love’s life and career. Known for her powerful voice, Love has been a significant figure in music history, though she often went uncredited for her work in her early years. The documentary features performances of her classic songs, including "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" and "He's a Rebel," which she says are a way for her to reclaim and celebrate her past. Love continues to perform regularly, especially around the Christmas season, and she takes breaks during concerts to rest her voice and share stories with the audience. She emphasizes the importance of voice care, explaining that talking can be more taxing on the vocal cords than singing itself. To protect her voice, she quit smoking decades ago and avoids going out after shows. Her husband, Alton Allison, often has a glass of wine ready for her after performances. Love’s career has spanned several decades, beginning in a Christian household where secular music was considered "the devil's music." She later worked with producer Phil Spector, who gave her her stage name and recorded some of her most beloved songs. However, Spector also hindered her career by releasing songs for other artists, like the Crystals. By the late 1970s, Love had fallen out of the music industry and even worked as a house cleaner for ten months to support her family. Despite feeling disillusioned, she eventually returned to singing and continued to perform. Though she doesn’t speak negatively about Spector, who died in prison in 2021 after being convicted of murder, Love has remained active in music. She was featured in the 2013 Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, which highlighted the contributions of backup singers. The new documentary includes testimonials from notable figures such as Bruce Springsteen and Lou Adler, who praised her talent. Love reflects on the lasting appeal of her music, acknowledging that while younger generations may have different tastes, her songs continue to be widely appreciated.