Love Train

Holly Johnson

About Love Train

"Love Train" is a song by English singer Holly Johnson, released in 1989 as the lead single from his debut solo album Blast. It was written by Johnson, and produced by Andy Richards and Steve Lovell, with additional production by Stephen Hague. The song reached No. 4 in the UK, spending 11 weeks on the chart, and was certified Silver by BPI in February 1989. In the US, the song reached No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100."Love Train" features a guitar solo from Queen guitarist Brian May, and backing vocals from Don Snow and Lance Ellington. The single's B-side, "Murder in Paradise", was a non-album track exclusive to the single. A music video was filmed to promote the single, directed by Marco Cerere, while Johnson also performed the song on the UK music show Top of the Pops. 


Year:
1989
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You're a work of art
You're the Trevi Fountain
You're a golden heart
You're the highest mountain.
You bring me flowers every day of my life
You save me from the worry and the strife.

Take me in your arms
baby
baby
I'm on a winning streak
When I met you I reached my peak.
Your perfect view makes me feel brand-new
yeah
Well
you're just right to keep me up all night
up all night.

Working all the time to make you mine all mine
yeah
Riding the love train
stroke it up
riding the love train.
Lovin' all the time to keep you feeling fine
yeah
Riding the love train
stroke it up
riding the love train.

You make time stand still
Your children laughter
love's overspill
I'll come running after.
You bring the spring right through my door
You're everything that's worth living for.

Thrill me with your charms
baby
baby
baby
me knees are weak
I need you now
don't play hide and seek.
No times long enough
leaving you is tough
You're just right to keep me up all night
up all night.

Refrain

Keep the flames burning
let your spirit fly
Stay on the right track
baby
till the day I die
Keep the coal coming.

Baby
baby
I'm on a winning streak
When I met you I reached my peak.
Your perfect view makes me feel brand-new
yeah
Well
you're just right to keep me up all night
up all night.

Refrain (2x)

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Holly Johnson

Holly Johnson (born William Johnson; 9 February 1960; legal name William Holly Johnson) is an English artist, musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and former bassist for Big in Japan. He released his debut solo album in 1989 and in the 1990s embarked on a painting career. more »

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Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Artist History
Holly Johnson is an English pop-star artist who gained fame as the lead singer of the band Frankie Goes to Hollywood in the 1980s. His solo career began after he left the band.
Song Success
"Love Train" was his debut single as a solo artist, which was released in 1989.
Chart Performance
It did phenomenally well and peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Genre
The track is a lively dance-pop number with stylized 80s synthesizer music.
Album Association
"Love Train" is featured on Johnson's debut solo album, "Blast," which gained a platinum status in the UK.
Fan Encouragement
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of unity and love, encouraging listeners to join the love train.
Musical Style
Holly Johnson is known for his distinguished contralto vocals.
Video Contribution
The music video accompanying the song is an animated, creatively designed piece, popular in that era.
Cover Songs
"Love Train" was later covered by schools across the UK in 2007 for the BBC School Choir of the Year competition.
Modern Usage
In 2014, Holly Johnson included a live version of "Love Train" on his album "Unleashed From the Pleasuredome," showing his continuous affection for the song he released 25 years prior.
Songwriting
Holly Johnson wrote this single and most of his other songs, showing his prowess not only as a performer but also as a songwriter.

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