Love Is All
Roger Glover & Friends, Dio, Ronnie James Dio
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Everybody's got to live together All the people got to understand So, love your neighbour Like you love your brother Come on and join the band Well, all you need is love and understanding Ring the bell and let the people know We're so happy and we're celebratin' Come on and let your feelings show Love is all, well love is all, Love is all, can't you hear the call Oh, love is all you need Love is all you need at the Butterfly Ball Ain't you happy that we're all together At the ball in nature's countryside And although we're wearing different faces Nobody wants to hide Love is all and all is love and It's easy, yes it's so easy At the Butterfly Ball where love is all And it's so easy All you need is love and understanding Hey, ring the bell and let the people know We're so happy and we're celebratin' Let your feelings show Love is all, yes love is all at the Butterfly Ball Love is big, love is small Love is free, love is all At the Butterfly Ball When you back's to the wall When you're starting to fall You got something to lean on Love is everything It can make you sing at the Butterfly Ball Love is all, I say love is all, yes love is all At the Butterfly Ball
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Written by: Edward Hardin, Roger Glover
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Love Is All" is a song from the concept album "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast" that was released in 1974. The album was produced by "Deep Purple's" bassist Roger Glover. There, he collaborated with his former bandmate, guitarist Ronnie James Dio.
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Album's ThemeThe album is influenced by a children's poem book of the same title, written by Alan Aldridge. The book consists of moralistic stories based on both animals and insects.
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Frog's AttireIn the music video of "Love Is All," the principal character is a frog, who wears a top hat and dances around, spreading happiness wherever he goes. This portrayal is another adoption from the poem book, where the character signifies love.
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Ronnie James DioRonnie James Dio, the lead vocalist for "Love is All," is an iconic figure in the history of heavy metal music. Despite his heavy metal background, the style of this song is significantly softer and mellower compared to Dio's other works.
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Commercial FameSurprisingly, this song didn't do much for the album's sales initially. However, it gained tremendous popularity in France and the Netherlands after it got featured in a television animated special.
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Different Language VersionsDue to the song's immense popularity, it was redone in various other languages including French and Dutch.
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Animated SpecialAn animated film was created using the songs from the album. The animated film was initially a television special that was later released on VHS and DVD. "Love Is All" opens the film with the frog character.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, reflecting its enduring popularity among various genres.
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RecognitionDespite the early setback, the song "Love Is All" was ranked No. 1 in the Netherlands and No. 2 in Belgium, eventually gaining gold status.
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RevivalIronically, even after decades of its release, the song managed to regain its fame when it was utilized in a commercial advertisement by a French broadband company in the early 2000s.
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Legacy"Love Is All" is considered one of Ronnie James Dio's most loved songs, despite its departure from his usual heavy metal style. The light-hearted nature and positive message of the song have contributed to its enduring appeal.
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