Love Is the Answer

Glen Campbell

About Love Is the Answer

"Love Is the Answer" is a song written by Todd Rundgren for his band Utopia. It is the closing track on their 1977 album Oops! Wrong Planet. Although Utopia's version did not reach the music charts, a cover version by England Dan & John Ford Coley reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1978 and spent two weeks atop the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. John Ford Coley was quoted as saying: "Of all the songs we released as singles, that was my favorite. The song first of all had a classical base, and the middle had a gospel section which I loved. "The song has been covered several times by Christian artists. Sheila Walsh recorded it in 1988 for her album Say So, and performed it on her very first The 700 Club appearance as co-hostess. Bill Cantos and Justo Almario covered it in 1995 for the album Who Are You. Cindy Morgan covered it in 2000 for her greatest hits album, Best So Far. Bob Carlisle and Bryan Duncan recorded a gospel blues version in 2001. Filipino singer Gary Valenciano also covered the song on his 2001 album, Revive. In 2004, Glen Campbell recorded the song as the title track of the album Love Is the Answer: 24 Songs of Faith, Hope and Love. Christian contemporary band Circle of Friends covered it on their 2012 album Chosen & Beloved, pairing it with the old hymn "Tell Me the Story of Jesus". 


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2004
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Name your price,
A ticket to paradise
I can't stay here anymore

And I've looked high and low
I've been from shore to shore to shore
If there's a shortcut, I'd have found it
But there's no easy way around it.

[Chorus]
Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer.

Who knows why,
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls

And we are never heard,
It's such a lonely, lonely, lonely world.
People turn their heads and walk on by
Tell me is it worth just another try ?

[Chorus]

Tell me, are we alive or a just a dying planet ?
What are the chances ?
Ask the man in your heart for the answers.

And when you feel afraid, love one another
When you've lost your way, love one another
And when you're all alone, love one another
And when you're far from home, love one another.
And when you're down and out, love one another
And when your hope runs out, love one another
And when you need a friend, love one another
And when you're near the end, love
We got to love
We got to love one another.

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Glen Campbell

Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. more »

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Written by: John Wilcox, Kasim Sulton, Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Love Is the Answer" is a song written by Todd Rundgren for his band Utopia. It was first released on Utopia's eponymous album in 1980.
Multiple Covers
The song has been covered many times by a diverse range of artists such as England Dan & John Ford Coley, Glen Campbell, Gary Valenciano, Bob Carlisle, and Cindy Morgan, each bringing their own unique styles to the song.
Chart Success
England Dan & John Ford Coley's version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979. Their cover also became a number one single on the U.S. Billboard adult contemporary chart.
Grammy Winner
A gospel rendition by Bob Carlisle won a Grammy award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards in 1988.
Filipino Performance
Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano also released a rendition of "Love Is the Answer" which is widely known in the Philippines and is part of many of his live performances.
Country Genre
Glen Campbell, a country music legend, also covered the song in 1980s, adding a country music touch to the love anthem.
Religious Interpretations
The song has often been interpreted as a Christian praise song due to its lyrics and has therefore found a place in numerous religious-themed albums and performances. For instance, Cindy Morgan, known for her contemporary Christian music, covered the song on her album "Under the Waterfall" in 1995.
Todd Rundgren's Philosophy
Todd Rundgren, the original writer of the song, often talked about the song as being part of his personal philosophy. The message "Love Is the Answer" is a recurring theme in his music.

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