All You Get from Love Is a Love Song
Carpenters
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Like sailin' on a sailin' ship to nowhere Love took over my heart like an ocean breeze As seagulls fly I knew that I was losin' Love was washed away with the driftin' tide Oh it's a dirty old shame When all you get from love is a love song That's got you layin' up nights just waitin' For the music to start It's such a dirty old shame when you got to Take the blame for a love song Because the best love songs are written With a broken heart And now the tears in my eyes are ever blinding The future that lies before me I cannot see Although tomorrow I know the sun is rising Lighting up the world for everyone, but not for me Oh it's a dirty old shame When all you get from love is a love song That's got you layin' up nights just waitin' For the music to start It's such a dirty old shame when you got to Take the blame for a love song Because the best love songs are written With a broken heart (Look at, look at, the future I cannot see) Oh it's a dirty old shame When all you get from love is a love song That's got you layin' up nights just waitin' For the music to start It's such a dirty old shame when you got to Take the blame for a love song Because the best love songs are written With a broken heart It's a dirty old shame When all you get from love is a love song That's got you layin' up nights just waitin' For the music to start Oh it's a dirty old shame When all you get from love is a love song
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Written by: STEVEN PAUL EATON
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"All You Get from Love Is a Love Song" was released in May 1977.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Steve Eaton, who also wrote songs for other popular artists like Art Garfunkel.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit for the Carpenters, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was more successful in Canada and the UK, reaching No. 3 and No. 12 respectively.
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Album Inclusion"All You Get from Love Is a Love Song" is a track from the Carpenters' album "Passage", which was their eighth studio album.
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Music StyleThis song, like many of the Carpenters' hits, is classified as pop and adult contemporary music.
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Critical ReviewsThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, lauded for its harmonious melody, catchy beat, and Karen Carpenter's seemingly effortless vocals.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists including Anne Murray, Mary MacGregor, and Johnny Mathis.
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TV PerformancesThe Carpenters performed "All You Get from Love Is a Love Song" on multiple TV shows, including "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson".
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Grammy NominationDespite its success, the song did not win any Grammy Awards, but the album "Passage", where it was featured, was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Hit TeamThe Carpenters were a successful American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. They are known for their distinctive soft musical style and are among the best-selling artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold worldwide.
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