Love and Affection

Nelson

About Love and Affection

"(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" is a song by American hard rock band Nelson. It was released in 1990 on Geffen Records and backed with "Will You Love Me". The song was based on a crush on Cindy Crawford. The music video features model and actress Judie Aronson who first appears on the cover of a magazine called "Vague", a parody of Vogue magazine. The song itself is known for its technical drumming involving syncopation and double bass, and virtuoso guitar soloing. The production on the single and its B-side, "Will You Love Me", was done by David Thoener and Marc Tanner. It also appears as the first track on Nelson's album, After the Rain. The song is used in X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men. American boyband Natural covered the song for their 2002 album Keep It Natural. 


Year:
2001
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Here she comes, mm, just like an angel.
Seems like forever that she's been on my mind.
Nothing has changed, she thinks I'm a waste of her time.
 
There she goes.
No, she don't know what she's missing.
Can't she see I'll never give up the fight.
I'll do all I can.
She understands my desire.
 
I've been on the outside looking in.
Let me into your heart.
Oh. There's nothing on earth that should keep us apart.
Baby, I can't live without your love and affection.
I can't face another night on my own.
I'd give up my pride to save me from being alone,
'cause I can't live without your love.
Oo your love.
 
So I wait, mm, here for an answer.
Wonder if tomorrow will be like this today.
I keep holding on, can't go on living this way, baby.
 
I've been on the outside looking in.
Bring my tears to an end, oh.
I realize it's no use for me to pretend.
Oh, yeah.  I can't live without your love and affection.
I can't face another night on my own.
I'd give up my pride to save me from being alone,
'cause I can't live without your love.
 
With your love, I put my arms around you.
Can't find the words to tell you that I can't live without your love.
I can't live without your love and affection.
I can't face another night on my own.
I'd give up my pride to save me from being alone.
Baby, I can't live without your love and affection.
I just can't go on this way any more.
As hard as I try there's one thing that I know for sure.
I can't live without your love.
 
There she goes. 
I can't live without your love, baby.
There she goes. 
I can't live without your love, baby.
There she goes. 
I can't live without your love, baby.

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Nelson

Nelson is an American rock band founded by singer/songwriters Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (twin sons of Ricky Nelson and Kristin Nelson). The band achieved huge success during the early 90s with their debut album After the Rain. The album featured the No. 1 hit "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" and also reached multi-platinum. more »

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Written by: GUNNAR ERIC NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON, MARC TANNER

Lyrics © AUSTINTATIOUS TUNES, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Love and Affection" was the debut single of the American rock band, Nelson. It achieved massive appeal, reaching the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990.
Group History
Nelson was formed by twin brothers Gunnar and Matthew Nelson. "Love and Affection" was the lead single from their debut album, "After the Rain."
Family Connection
The Nelson siblings are the sons of rock and roll pioneer Ricky Nelson, making them part of a long musical lineage. They are the grandsons of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, stars of the classic American sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet."
Record-Breaking Achievement
With the success of "Love and Affection," the Nelson brothers set a record. They became the first family to have number-one hits in three successive generations (Ozzie, Ricky, and Matthew/Gunnar).
Genre Classification
Despite its rock classification, "Love and Affection" also features elements of glam metal, a sub-genre characterized by pop-infused hooks and theatrical, fashion-driven performances.
Continued Popularity
Three decades after its release, "Love and Affection" is still a favorite on classic rock radio and 80s retrospectives.
Album Success
The album "After the Rain," which contains "Love and Affection," went multi-platinum. Over 3 million copies were sold within a year of its release.
Music Video
The music video for "Love and Affection" prominently showcased the twins' long blond locks and photogenic features, becoming an MTV favorite.
Songwriting
Despite the romantic themes of the song, the Nelson brothers have said that they wrote "Love and Affection" about the bond they share with each other, which has often been misinterpreted by listeners.
Concert Staple
"Love and Affection" is routinely performed at Nelson concerts and it usually garners a large applause due to its popularity and recognizability.

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