I'm Only in It for the Love

John Conlee

About I'm Only in It for the Love

"I'm Only in It for the Love" is a song written by Kix Brooks, Deborah Allen and Rafe Van Hoy, and recorded by American country music artist John Conlee. It was released in June 1983 as the first single from the album In My Eyes. The song was Conlee's fourth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart.


Year:
1991
3:17
92 
#1

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There's something you got that really gets me going
It's hard to believe the way the feelings growing
Let me say before my heart starts showing
I'm only in it for the love
I want you to know you got my full attention
And every move is with my best intention
Before we go on I thought I aught to mention
I'm only in it for the love
I'm only in it for the love and affection
I think I'm heading in the right direction
Hence the question that I'm really asking
Is do you want a love that's everlasting
So many times I let my heart get broken
I close my eyes and left my heart wide open
Now I only deal in real emotions
I'm only in it for the love
I'm only in it for the love and affection
I think I'm heading in the right direction
Hence the question that I'm really asking
Is do you want a love that's everlasting
So many times I let my heart get broken
I close my eyes and left my heart wide open
Now I only deal in real emotions
I'm only in it for the love
I'm only in it for the love
I'm only in it for the love and affection
I think I'm heading in the right direction
Hence the question that I'm really asking
Is do you want a love that's everlasting
So many times I let my heart get broken
I close my eyes and left my heart wide open
Now I only deal in real emotions
I'm only in it for the love
I'm only in it for the love

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John Conlee

John Conlee (born August 11, 1946) is an American country music singer. Between 1978 and 2004, Conlee charted a total of thirty-two singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and recorded eleven studio albums. His singles include seven Number One hits: "Lady Lay Down," "Backside of Thirty," "Common Man," "I'm Only in It for the Love," "In My Eyes," "As Long As I'm Rockin' with You" and "Got My Heart Set on You." Besides these, Conlee has sent fourteen other songs into the Top Ten. more »

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Written by: RAFE VAN HOY, DEBORAH ALLEN, LEON BROOKS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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9 facts about this song

Artist Profile
John Conlee is a prominent American country music artist who gained fame throughout the 1970s and 1980s. "I'm Only in It for the Love" is one of his most popular hits.
Song Release and Reception
The song "I'm Only in It for the Love" was released in 1983 and quickly became a fan favorite. It topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles in both the US and Canada making it one of Conlee's biggest career hits.
Songwriters
The song was written by notable country music songwriters Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan. Both songwriters have written hits for several top country music stars such as Sylvia, Ronnie Milsap, and Barbara Mandrell.
Album Success
"I'm Only in It for the Love" hails from Conlee's fifth studio album "In My Eyes." Due to the song's success, the album also achieved significant commercial success and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Genre
Keeping true to John Conlee’s signature style, "I'm Only in It for the Love" falls under the classic country genre.
Cover Versions
While "I'm Only in It for the Love" is certainly attributed to the artistry of John Conlee, its popularity has led a few other artists to perform cover versions of this iconic country song.
Music Video
In the era of music videos, "I'm Only in It for the Love" does not have an official music video, which is not uncommon for country songs from the early 80's.
Live Performances
Despite the lack of a music video, the song remains a staple in Conlee's live performances, showcasing his rich vocals and emotional delivery.
Lyric Theme
The song's lyrical theme is reflective of Conlee's typical music style with the song telling a story centered around love and country living.

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