Genius of Love
Tom Tom Club
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What you gonna do when you get out of jail? I'm gonna have some fun What do you consider fun? Fun, natural fun I'm in heaven With my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend There's no beginning and there is no end Time isn't present in that dimension He'll take my arm When we're walkin', rolling and rocking It's one time I'm glad I'm not a man Feels like I'm dreaming, but I'm not sleeping I'm in heaven With the maven of funk mutation Clinton's musicians such as Bootsy Collins Raise expectations to a new intention No one can sing Quite like Smokey, Smokey Robinson Wailin' and shakin' to Bob Marley Reggae's expanding with Sly and Robbie All the weekend Boyfriend was missing I surely miss him The way he'd hold me in his warm arms We went insane when we took cocaine. Stepping in a rhythm to a Kurtis Blow Who needs to think when your feet just go With a hiditihi and a hipitiho Who needs to think when your feet just go ... Who needs to think when your feet just go ... James Brown, James Brown James Brown, James Brown If you see him Please remind him, unhappy boyfriend Well he's the genius of love He's got a greater depth of feeling Well he's the genius of love He's so deep.
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Written by: Tina Weymouth, Christopher Frantz, Adrian Belew, Steven J.C. Stanley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Song and Music Video"Genius of Love" was released in 1981 by "Tom Tom Club," a side project formed by Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, two members of the popular band "Talking Heads."
- The song's music video was one of the first to incorporate animations, and it was showcased as part of the first-year broadcast on MTV.
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Commercial SuccessIt reached #1 on the US Billboard Dance chart, establishing Tom Tom Club's presence in the music world.
- The single achieved a certified gold status by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 copies.
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Musical Style"Genius of Love" is characterized by its unique fusion of Afrobeat, reggae, and funk, which made it stand out musically at the time.
- It is best known for its catchy refrain “I'm in heaven, with my boyfriend, my laughing boyfriend.”
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Critical AcclaimCritics often applaud "Genius of Love" for its innovative sound that inspired a new wave of dance-oriented pop music.
- The single has been recognized as one of the classic tracks of the early 80s, appreciated for its ingenuity and its earthy, infectious rhythm.
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Influence and Legacy"Genius of Love" has been extensively sampled by various artists, such as Mariah Carey in her number one hit "Fantasy," and Tupac Shakur in his song "High Speed."
- The song is still revered as a classic in the genre, having been featured in different media over the years, like the popular movie "Bridget Jones's Baby."
- It continues to be a popular choice on music-streaming platforms and radio, indicating its long-lasting appeal.
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Recording and ProductionThe song was recorded in the Bahamas at Compass Point Studios, a sought-after recording studio during the early '80s.
- It was produced by Weymouth, Frantz, along with Steven Stanley, a renowned record producer.
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Lyrics & InspirationThe lyrics include references to multiple influential musicians, including James Brown and Bob Marley.
- It's noted that the song was inspired by the burgeoning hip-hop scene in New York City.
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Live Performance"Genius of Love" has been performed numerous times in various live settings by Tom Tom Club, often as the highlight of their live shows.
- The Talking Heads also included it in their Speaking in Tongues tour in 1983.
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