Look of Love
ABC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"The Look of Love" was composed by the British new wave band, ABC. It is one of their most popular songs and was released as their debut single.
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Album InclusionThis classic song was included in their first studio album, "The Lexicon of Love", which was released in 1982.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the 4th spot on the UK Singles Chart after its release. It also charted in the top 20 in Australia and Canada and made it to the top 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CreationThe band’s lead singer, Martin Fry, revealed in an interview that the "The Look of Love" was written after a break-up, with the song being an exploration of the emotions he was feeling at that time.
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Music CompositionThe music of "The Look of Love" is known for its sophisticated production quality, with elements of a string orchestra and various synthesizer sounds.
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Grammy Nomination"The Look of Love" was nominated in the 1983 Grammy Awards for Best Pop Vocal Performance but lost to "Shock the Monkey" by Peter Gabriel.
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Song PartsThe song was released in several parts. "The Look of Love (Part 1)" was the main single, while "The Look of Love (Part 2)" was an instrumental track closely related to the main track. "The Look of Love (Part 3)" and "The Look of Love (Part 4)" appear in the B-sides and the 12" version of the single respectively.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Look of Love" is black-and-white, possibly to give a classic look. This made it stand out amongst other music videos of that time period.
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Album Legacy"The Look of Love's" parent album, "The Lexicon of Love" has been considered as one of the great pop albums, featuring an entire side of an ongoing love story concept.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "The Look of Love" over the years, signifying its popularity and influence on subsequent musicians. Some of these artists include British pop duo, AlunaGeorge, and K-pop boy band, Stray Kids.
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