L-O-V-E

Al Green

About L-O-V-E

"L-O-V-E (Love)" is a 1975 Soul single by Al Green. The single was from the LP Al Green Is Love and continued a string of number one R&B hits throughout the 1970s. "L-O-V-E (Love) was at the top spot on the R&B charts for two weeks and made it to thirteen on the pop singles chart. The single was produced by Willie Mitchell, who also co-wrote the song along with Al Green and Mabon Hodges.


Year:
1977
45 
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I started to write this song about you
And then I decided that I would write it all about love
And it appeared to me
That you wasn't happy
And that's for sure, positively

That's what the world is made of
So give me more L-O-V-E, love
Love is a walk down Main street (oh love)
Love is an apple that is so sweet (love)
Love is something that can't be beat (love)

L-O-V-E is strange to me, Oh
I can't explain this feeling
Can't you see that salvation is freeing
It's all in the heavens, can't you see
You can always depend on me
To give you love

Love is a flower in my soul (oh love)
Love is a story that just can't be told (love)
Can't you feel it burning more and more (love)
Stop and look at the big wheel roll

I can't explain this feeling
Can't you see that salvation is freeing
I would give my life for the glory
Just to be able to tell the story

About love
I didn't mean to make you mad
A sweet story, I thought I had
But maybe time will bring us together

And I can be such a happy fella
About love
Love is something that is so divine (oh love)
Love is a feeling that's a friend of mine (love)

It can't be measured by no sign (love)
In your heart or even in your mind
About love, Love is as bright as the morning sun

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Al Green

Albert Greene (born April 13, 1946), better known as Al Green or Reverend Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together". In 2005, Rolling Stone named him No. 66 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. The nomination stated that "people are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Green in 1995, referring to him as "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music." Green has sold more than 20 million records. more »

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Written by: AUSTIN N GREEN, RODNEY PRICE, MICHAEL GREENE

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"L-O-V-E" is one of the tracks in "Full of Fire." The album where the song belongs was released on January 31, 1976, by Al Green, a renowned soul singer.
Song Writer Details
The song was co-written by Al Green himself and Willie Mitchell. Mitchell was not just a co-writer but also a record producer and the co-owner of Hi Records.
Popular Record Label
"L-O-V-E" was released under Hi Records, a Memphis, Tennessee based record label company. Hi Records was a crucial player in the soul music and southern rock genre during the 1970s.
Chart Performance
Even though "L-O-V-E" did not individually chart on the Billboards, its parent album, "Full of Fire," reached number 1 on Billboard's Top Soul Albums and number 27 on the Billboard 200.
Classic Soul Style
Al Green's "L-O-V-E" is a classic example of his smooth and soulful singing style, reflective of the late '70s soul music trend.
Collaborations
Besides Willie Mitchell, musician Mabon "Teenie" Hodges also participated in the songwriting process. Hodges and Mitchell often collaborated with Green to produce many of his hits during his tenure with Hi Records.
Song Legacy
“L-O-V-E” is still celebrated today as a wonderful example of Al Green's soulful music, deeply influencing many modern R&B and soul artists.
Song Meaning
Like most of Green's songs from the era, "L-O-V-E" talks about love, but with a twist. It portrays a deep sense of longing, bundled up with the traditional soul theme of romantic love.
Vocals & Instrumentation
The song features Al Green's effortless falsetto complemented by an arrangement of rich rhythms and melodic music instruments typical of southern soul music in the ’70s, such as guitar, piano, brass, and subtle drum beats.
Notable Covers
While “L-O-V-E” has been primarily celebrated in the original form, it has also been covered by a variety of artists across genres, solidifying its status as a classic soul track.

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