Love Is Alright Tonite
Rick Springfield
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I'm pickin' up my baby tonight Though daddy's makin' trouble it'll be alright I'm workin' hard I don't know why I'm like a working class dog and I just get by Tonight I'm crawlin' out from in it why'know we're livin' on the brink Second by second by minute by minute Love is alright tonight We're gonna be alright Love is alright Love is alright Tonight Everyone's sayin' the sky's gonna fall Don't know where it's gonna stop if it stops at all I know the world's goin' crazy alright I hope it holds together for one more night Tonight I'm crawlin' out from in it You know we're livin' on the brink Second by second by minute by minute Love is alright tonight Baby We're gonna be alright Love is alright Love is alright Tonight Don't worry daddy I'll have her home at a respectable hour Go to sleep daddy you won't slink about tonight With the night comes the feeling that I've got this incredible power To quote another daddy she'll be feelin' it tonight Alright It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright Love is alright tonight Baby We're gonna be alright Love is alright Love is alright Tonight
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Written by: RICK SPRINGFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Love Is Alright Tonite" is a song by Australian-American singer and musician Rick Springfield. It was released in 1981 as a single.
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Album InclusionThe song is taken from his album "Working Class Dog," which is Springfield's fifth studio album.
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Song Ranking"Love Is Alright Tonite" made it to number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, demonstrating its popularity and chart success.
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Music Video FactsThe music video of the song, featuring Springfield performing the track in front of a large screen showing various film snippets and animations, was among the first music videos aired on MTV, marking a significant milestone in music history.
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Television AppearanceThe song also gained popularity by being used in the TV show "Jessie's Girl," a popular American sitcom aired during the early '80s. Springfield starred in the sitcom, offering the song higher exposure.
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Song Content"Love Is Alright Tonite" is often described as a feel-good song. Its lyrics convey a sense of positivity and freedom, which made it a fan-favourite tune.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Rick Springfield himself, showing his talent not only in performing but also in songwriting.
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Live Performances"Love Is Alright Tonite" has been a staple of Rick Springfield's live performance setlist for many years, showing its timeless appeal and popularity.
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Grammy Nominated AlbumThe album "Working Class Dog," housing "Love Is Alright Tonite," earned Springfield a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1982.
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Album Cover InspirationThe album cover for "Working Class Dog," featuring Springfield and his bull terrier Ronnie, projected an image of cool, casual rock 'n' roll, reflecting the tone and mood of songs like "Love Is Alright Tonite."
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