Guilty of Love

Whitesnake

About Guilty of Love

"Guilty of Love" is a single by the English hard rock band Whitesnake, from their 1984 album Slide It In. The song peaked at number 31 on the UK singles charts. The song is led by the twin guitar leads of Mel Galley and Micky Moody (John Sykes in the US remix), and much of the lyrics are the chorus being chanted over and over again. Even though the song is featured on the album Slide It In, it was actually released a year prior. The song was performed at 1983 Monsters of Rock festival and was the only new song in the band's set, but the entire Slide It In album was supposed to be released in time for the festival. The song was just released, so that the band could have something to promote the new album. Notable is that the two songs on this single are the only released material from the first sessions for the Slide It In album with producer Eddie Kramer. Kramer was dismissed and the album re-recorded with Martin Birch as producer. A music video was also made, which is compiled from different live performances, some of which are taken from the 1983 Monsters of Rock show. 


Year:
2002
3:26
72 
#2

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I believe my love for you
Is a love that will last forever,
An' I'm here to testify
I'm a prisoner of your heart
Baby don't you believe
When I tell you I love you
That I really mean it,
Don't you walk away,
Don't you turn your back on me 

I'm guilty of love,
It's a crime of passion
Guilty of love,
An' there's no doubt about it,
No doubt about it 

I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty,
In the first degree
Guilty of love,
I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty,
In the first degree 

I can never forget the times
When I took what you gave me for granted
So I stand accused
An' I plead guilty to the crime
You can lock me away if you want
Just as long as your arms are around me,
An' I won't mind
If you just throw away the key 

I'm guilty of love,
It's a crime of passion
Guilty of love,
An' there's no doubt about it,
No doubt about it 

Guilty of love,
I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty,
In the first degree
Guilty of love,
I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty,
In the first degree 

Guilty of love

I'm guilty of love,
It's a crime of passion
Guilty of love,
An' there's no doubt about it,
No doubt about it 

Guilty of love,
I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty,
In the first degree
Guilty of love,
I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty 

Guilty of love,
I'm guilty of love,
I'm guilty,
In the first degree

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Whitesnake

Whitesnake is a British rock band, founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. Their early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple, but by the mid 1980s they had moved to a more commercial hard rock style. Four of the band's earliest albums reached the top 10 in the UK, with Ready an' Willing (1980), Come an' Get It (1981), Saints & Sinners (1982) and Slide It In (1984). The band's 1987 self-titled album was their most commercially successful worldwide, and contained three of their most recognisable songs, "Here I Go Again", "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love". In 1988, Whitesnake was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. In 2005, Whitesnake was named the 85th greatest hard ro… more »

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Written by: DAVID COVERDALE

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Song Facts
"Guilty of Love" is a song by the British rock band Whitesnake. - The song was released in 1983 in the UK as the lead single of their album “Slide It In.” - It didn't make much impact on the UK Singles Chart, coming in at number 31. - However, it became a staple in their live performances and is still loved by fans.
Album Facts
The album "Slide It In" was Whitesnake's sixth studio album. - It was considered their breakthrough album in the United States. - The release was remixed for the US market, leading to two different versions of the album. - The album featured hit songs like "Slow an' Easy" and "Love Ain't No Stranger" in addition to "Guilty of Love."
Band Facts
Whitesnake was formed in 1978 by David Coverdale, the former lead vocalist of Deep Purple. - The band has released 13 studio albums to date, with several lineup changes over the years. - Whitesnake is known for its energetic performances and has had successful tours all around the world. - Their song "Here I Go Again" made it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics and Theme
As the title indicates, "Guilty of Love" is a song about being guilty of being in love with someone. - It has a cheerful, upbeat tune, juxtaposed with a solemn title, which has become a trademark of Whitesnake.
Music Videos and Performances
The music video for "Guilty of Love" mainly features Whitesnake's live performances. - Band members are shown playing their instruments energetically, with various shots of the enthusiastic crowd. - David Coverdale's charismatic performance is a standout feature in this music video.

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