What Is Love

Howard Jones

About What Is Love

"What Is Love?" is the second single by musician Howard Jones. Released in 1983, from the album Human's Lib, it reached no. 2 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the singer's highest chart placing to date. In the US, it peaked at no. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the summer of 1984. The song was originally entitled "Love?" on the demo tape (listing below) which Howard Jones recorded in 1982, which itself was available at his gigs. Jones also used the question mark motif around this time on posters advertising his gigs; posters which also hung behind him on stage at his early 1980s Marquee Club appearances and which read simply "Howard Jones?". In 2003 it was remade by Hakan Lidbo Featuring Emma Holmgren on vocals and featured on the CDs From Hackney to Caracas and Private Lounge 2. A second recording is also featured on the CD Musique Pour Le Bain Volume 2. 


Year:
2001
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I love you whether or not you love me
I love you even if you think that I don't
Sometimes I find you doubt my love for you, but I don't mind
Why should I mind, Why should I mind

What is love anyway, does anybody love anybody anyway
What is love anyway, does anybody love anybody anyway

Can anybody love anyone so much that they will never fear
Never worry never be sad
The answer is they cannot love this much nobody can
This is why I don't mind you doubting

And maybe love is letting people be just what they want to be
The door always must be left unlocked
To love when circumstance may lead someone away from you
And not to spend the time just doubting

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Howard Jones

Howard Jones (born John Howard Jones, 23 February 1955, Southampton, Hampshire, England) is a British musician, singer and songwriter. According to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, "Jones is an accomplished singer-songwriter who was a regular chart visitor in the mid 1980s with his brand of synthpop. Jones, who was equally popular in the U.S., appeared at Live Aid".Allmusic journalist, Stephen Thomas Erlewine adds, "Jones was one of the defining figures of mid 1980s synthpop. His music merged the technology intensive sound of New Wave with the cheery optimism of hippies and late 1960s pop. Jones racked up a string of hits in the mid and late 1980s, before he retreated into being a cult figure in the 1990s". more »

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Written by: HOWARD JONES, WILLIAM BRYANT

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Howard Jones is a renowned British musician and songwriter known for his work in the new wave and synth-pop genres, and "What Is Love" is one of his most iconic songs.
Release Date
The song was first released on November 30, 1983.
Album Participation
"What Is Love" is part of Howard Jones' debut studio album, "Human's Lib" which was released in 1984.
Chart Performance
The song was a huge success in the UK Singles Chart reaching number 2. It was also a top twenty hit in several other countries including the United States, where it reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Lyric Inspiration
"What Is Love" was penned by Howard Jones himself and the lyrics ask about the nature and essence of love; it explores the emotional hardships and uncertainties faced in relationships.
Music Composition
The song is best recognized for its electronic sound, which was seminal in shaping the synth-pop genre in the 1980s.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by renowned film and music video director, Steve Barron, who is known for his work with other artists such as Michael Jackson and A-ha.
Live Performances
Howard Jones often includes the song in his concert setlists, showcasing his exceptional keyboard-playing skills.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song was covered by several other artists, including Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band in 1992, proving its timeless appeal.
Legacy
"What Is Love" is considered one of the classic tracks of the 80s new wave and synth-pop movement, and it continues to be a popular choice on radio stations that feature classics from this era.

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