Love Song
Simple Minds
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In coats of many colour Reptile man drop Stay below it [Repeat: x4] Temperature drop America's a boyfriend Untouched by flesh of hand Heartbeat under [Repeat: x4] Some promised land Love song [Repeat: x4] On and on and On and on and Flesh of heart Heart of steel So well so well I cut my hair Paint my face Break a finger Tell a lie So well so well America's a boyfriend Untouched by flesh of hand Stay below it Stay below In glory days that come and go Some promised land Love song [Repeat: x4] And on and on and On and on and On and on and Stay below Shout below Flesh of heart Heart of steel Flesh of heart Heart of steel Flesh of heart Heart of steel Flesh of heart Heart of steel Love song Love song Love song And love song Stay below Shout below In glory days that come and go Stay below Shout below In glory days that come and go Love song Love song Love song On and on and On and on and On and on and And on and on and
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Written by: Brian McGee, Charles Burchill, Derek Forbes, Michael Joseph Macneil, James Kerr
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Love Song" by Simple Minds was released in August 1981.
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Album InformationThe song is from "Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call," the album which marked the band's transition from post-punk to new wave.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 47 in the UK Singles Chart and was the band's first chart success in the US, reaching number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Band Line UpThe lineup for the band during this period was Jim Kerr (vocals), Charles Burchill (guitar, violin), Derek Forbes (bass guitar), Mick MacNeil (keyboards), and Brian McGee (drums).
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Video ConceptThe music video for the song highlighted the industrial landscape of the band's native Glasgow.
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Critical Response"Love Song" is often praised for its innovative use of synthesizers and its catchy chorus.
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Live PerformancesThe track remains a staple in the band’s setlist and is often played during their live performances.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by Moby (Richard Melville Hall) for his album "Random."
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Releases"Love Song" has been included in various compilation albums, featuring the best of Simple Minds.
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SongwritingLead vocalist Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill, the primary songwriters of the band, wrote the song.
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ProductionThe production of the song was done by Steve Hillage, an English musician and producer known for his work in the progressive rock genre.
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Album SuccessThe "Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call" album, which features "Love Song," reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart, further establishing Simple Minds' presence in the music scene.
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