Nothing's Real But Love

Rebecca Ferguson

About Nothing's Real But Love

"Nothing's Real but Love" is the debut single by English singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson. The song serves as the lead single from the debut studio album, Heaven, and was released in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2011, having originally been scheduled for release the following week. The release was brought forward to coincide with the first official performance of the song on the eighth series of The X Factor. The song was written by Rebecca Ferguson herself and Eg White, the song was also produced by him. "Nothing's Real but Love" is a midtempo soul and pop song. The song also features on Ferguson's debut EP, iTunes Festival: London 2012. "Nothing's Real but Love" received positive reviews from critics, praising the gentle acoustics and the lyrics. On November 26, the song debuted at number ten on the UK Singles Chart, The song made the top ten in Scottish Singles Chart as well, and charted at 23 in the Irish Singles Chart. The song also received international success, with the song charting in the top twenty in Italian and Australian singles chart. "Nothing's Real but Love" was certified Gold in Australian for shifting 35,000 copies. The song was used in a television advertisement campaign for Nescafé Gold Blend coffee, and was covered by Karise Eden of The Voice Australia. Ferguson has performed the track live a few times, including on The Today Show, where she made her U. S. television debut. 


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2011
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Standing in a line
Wonder why it don't move
Tryna get a hand
Watching people break the rules
And maybe the man in charge
Doesn't like my face
But then this world's not always good

And nothing's real but love
Nothing's real but love
No money, no house, no car,
Can beat love

They watch us open-mouthed
As we joke around like fools
See who can be the worst
Watch what I can do
But then the door gets slammed,
Slammed right in my face
And I guess this world's not always good

And nothing's real but love
Nothing's real but love
No house, no car, no job
Can beat love

It won't fill you up
No money, no house, no car
Is like love

La la la la la la la la
Yeaaah

I put it all away
Holding it back for a rainy day
But what if that day don't come
I need love

No money, no house, no car
Is like love

It don't fill you up
It won't build you up
It won't fill you up
It's not love!

And nothing's real but love
No money, no house, no car
Is like love

Nothing's real but love

No money, no house, no car
Is like love

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Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Caroline Ferguson (born 21 July 1986) is a British singer-songwriter. Ferguson came to prominence in 2010 when she became the runner-up of the seventh series of The X Factor. She subsequently signed a joint record deal with Syco Music and Epic Records in the UK. She later signed in the United States to Columbia Records. more »

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Written by: FRANCIS EG WHITE, REBECCA FERGUSON

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11 facts about this song

Song Details
"Nothing's Real But Love" was a song performed by Rebecca Ferguson and covered by Karise Eden.
Regarding Rebecca Ferguson
She is a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame after becoming the runner-up of the seventh series of the UK version of "The X Factor" in 2010. - "Nothing's Real but Love" was released as her debut single on 20 November 2011 in the United Kingdom.
Regarding Karise Eden
Karise Eden is an Australian singer and songwriter who shot to fame after winning the first season of "The Voice Australia" in 2012. - She performed a cover version of "Nothing's Real But the Love" during the contest, showcasing her powerful vocals. Her rendition was highly praised and contributed significantly to her eventual victory.
Song Creation
"Nothing's Real But Love" was written by Rebecca Ferguson herself along with her co-writer, Eg White.
Chart Performance
Rebecca Ferguson's version of "Nothing's Real But Love" peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. - The single was also a commercial success in other parts of Europe, peaking within the top twenty of the charts in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Karise Eden's Performance
When Karise Eden performed this song in the Finals of The Voice Australia, she received a standing ovation from all the coaches.
Lyrics and Themes
The song's lyrics discuss the idea of rising above material possessions and societal expectations, with the main message being that love is the most important thing in life. This strong and relatable theme contributes significantly to its popularity.
Music Video
The music video for Rebecca Ferguson's "Nothing's Real But Love" was directed by Dawn Shadforth and has over 12 million views on YouTube.
Critical Reception
The song was positively received by music critics. They praised Ferguson's powerful and soulful vocals and commended the song's emotional depth and mature lyrical content.
Recognition
Despite not winning the top spot, the song became one of Rebecca Ferguson's signature songs and has since been covered by a number of artists worldwide including Karise Eden.
Impact on Career
For Karise Eden, her rendition of "Nothing's Real But Love" on The Voice Australia was a defining point in her career. It showed Australia, and the world, her incredible vocal strength and musical artistry.

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