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About Your Love
“Your Love” is a song by the English rock band The Outfield, taken from their debut album Play Deep (1985). The song was written by the band's guitarist John Spinks. In the United States, the song reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Mainstream Rock chart in 1986.
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The Outfield
The Outfield are an English pop rock/power pop power trio based in London, England. The Outfield are unusual for a British band in that they enjoyed commercial success in the U.S., but never enjoyed a similar success in their homeland. They began recording during the mid-1980s, and they released their first album, Play Deep, in 1985 through Columbia Records. The album reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 list and then reached triple platinum in America. Their single "Your Love" reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as No. 7 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and it became their signature song. It went on to be featured in a number of 80s-themed compilation albums, and over 1,000 covers and remixes by other artists have been released physically and/or online… more »
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Written by: John Fredrick Spinks
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
CHART PERFORMANCEThe song "Your Love" reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 7 on the Mainstream Rock chart in the United States in 1986. |
WRITERSThe song was written by The Outfield's guitarist John Spinks. |
ALBUM"Your Love" is a single from The Outfield's debut album 'Play Deep', which has been certified triple Platinum in the U.S. |
STYLEThe song is known for its distinctive high vocals by singer Tony Lewis, which is a hallmark of The Outfield’s sound. |
POPULARITY ON RADIOAs of 2014, the song still receives massive radio airplay and is frequently found on 1980s-themed compilations and playlists. |
REMIXES AND VERSIONSThe song has been covered and remixed many times, further showing its enduring popularity. |
SPORTS ANTHEMIt has also become a popular anthem at sporting events, often played in stadiums during professional baseball games. |
USAGE IN POP CULTUREBeyond radio and sports, the song has been used in various TV shows, films, and advertising campaigns, further amplifying its cultural impact. |
LEAD VOCALISTThe impressive range of lead vocalist Tony Lewis set the song apart at the time of its release, and is still noted for its distinctive sound. |
LEGACYDespite The Outfield never achieving a top 5 hit, "Your Love" maintains a legacy as an iconic 80s rock track that remains popular with audiences today. |
MUSICAL FORMThe song uses common pop song structure, making it accessible and relatable for listeners: Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus. |
INFLUENCESThe song is often cited for its blend of British pop songwriting influences with American rock production and energy. |
RECORD PRODUCERThe song was produced by William Wittman, a notable American record producer, and sound engineer, who has also worked with artists like Cyndi Lauper, The Fixx, and The Hooters. |
RECEPTIONThe catchy sound and broad appeal of "Your Love" helped The Outfield gain traction in both the American and global music scene. |
DEATH OF THE SONGWRITERTragically, the song's writer John Spinks died in 2014 due to liver cancer. The band disbanded following his death. |
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