Power of Love/Love Power

Luther Vandross

About Power of Love/Love Power

"Power of Love/Love Power" is a single by American singer-songwriter Luther Vandross. It was released on April 9, 1991 as the lead single from his 1991 album of the same name. The hit song spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart, and peaked at number four on the US pop chart, becoming his biggest pop solo hit. The song is a medley of two songs titled "Power of Love" and "Love Power." "Love Power" had been a minor hit in 1968 for the one-hit wonder R&B group The Sandpebbles. The Sandpebbles version of "Love Power" had made it number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 14 on the R&B singles chart. Donna Summer recorded a version of the song for the 2005 album So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross. 


Year:
1991
6:42
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When I say goodbye it is never for long
'Cause I know our love still lives on
It will be again exactly like it was
'Cause I believe in the power of love

When you're close I can feel the power
When it's love I can always tell
Love for me is the best thing now
It's something that I know so well

Hold me closer and every minute
Of every hour, feel the power of love, yeah
Hold me tighter and take me higher
And feel the fire of the power of love

Did you know that your feelings show
You thought, your love was locked up inside
But when your senses start to overload
Love is something you should never hide

You've got to believe in love
It's a feeling that's next to none
Can't stop until we are one
With the power of love

Tell everyone to try
I promise you'll reach the sky
One thing that we can't deny
Is the power of love

So close your eyes and you can feel it
Comin' straight from above, it's the power of love
You can't deny it, so don't even try it
Let the feelin' sweep you off your feet

You've got to believe in love
It's a feeling that's next to none
Can't stop until we are one
With the power of love

Tell everyone you see
How much better the world could be
For them and for you, for me
With the power of love

Ooh, ooh, ooh
You've got to feel the power
Yeah, yeah

So listen up and you will hear it
A symphony from above, it's the power of love
So glad we've found it, now there's no way around it
Just let the feeling sweep you off your feet

You've got to believe in love
It's a feeling that's next to none
Can't stop until we are one
With the power of love

Tell everyone to try
I promise you'll reach the sky
One thing that you can't deny
Is the power of love

When we walk down the street
We don't care who we see or who we meet
Don't need to run, don't need to hide
'Cause we've got something burning inside, yeah

We've got love, power
It's the greatest power of them all, ooh ooh
We've got love, power
And together we can't fall

We've got love (love) power (power)
It's the greatest power of them all
Oh, we've got love (love), we got all the power (power)
And together we can't fall, and all the good love

(We've got love) ooh, we've got love (power), yes, we do
(It's the greatest power of them all)
(We've got love) love, love, love (power)
(And together) together (we can't fall) We'll never fall if we've got

(We've got love) If we've got love (Power)
(It's the greatest power of them all)
(We've got love) tell the world we got love (power) tell the people about it
(And together we can't fall) and it's all because we've got, we've got

We've got love (love), all of the power (power)
Oh, it's the greatest power of them all and if you believe me
We've got more love (love), more of the power (power)
And together we can't fall, I know, can't fall

We can't fall (love) when there's a love power (power)
'Cause it's the greatest power of them all

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER R. VANDROSS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Power of Love/Love Power" is a single by the iconic American singer Luther Vandross, released in 1991.
Chart Performance
The song topped Billboard’s R&B chart, Latinvpop, and also peaked at number four on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100, thereby becoming a major hit for Vandross.
Music & Lyrics
The song is a medley of the songs "Power of Love" and "Love Power," and it features Vandross's smooth vocals over a catchy rhythm and blues backing track.
Awards & Honors
Vandross's memorable record won him the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1992, securing his place as a leading figure in the music industry.
Album
"Power of Love/Love Power" is a track from Luther Vandross’s seventh studio album, “Power of Love.” The song is also the opener of the album.
Song Producers
The song was written by Luther Vandross himself, along with record producers Marcus Miller and Teddy Vann.
Music Video
The song's music video features Vandross performing in a futuristic setting, presenting a futuristic vibe that coincides with the sound of the music.
Cultural Impact
It's considered one of Vandross's signature songs, embodying the smooth R&B style he was famous for. It continues to enjoy significant airplay on adult contemporary and classic soul radio stations.
Cover Versions
The song doesn’t have any officially recognized cover versions; however, it has undisputedly influenced many R&B and pop musicians over the years.
Legacy
"Power of Love/Love Power" established Luther Vandross as a superstar in the music industry. The song is still a popular choice at events like weddings due to its stirring lyrics about the power of love.

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