Love Is in the Air

John Paul Young

About Love Is in the Air

"Love Is in the Air" is a 1977 disco song sung by John Paul Young. The song was written by George Young and Harry Vanda and it became a worldwide hit in 1978, peaking at No. 3 on the Australian charts and No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, the song peaked at No. 7 on the pop chart and spent two weeks at No. 1 on the adult contemporary chart, his only US top 40 hit. The song plays at 122 beats per minute, a typical 1970s disco rhythm. The song was released as the lead single from Young's fourth studio album, Love Is in the Air (1978). A Spanish version has been recorded under the name, "El Amor Está En El Aire". In 2017, the song was selected for preservation in the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia collection. 


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John Paul Young

John Paul Young OAM (born John Inglis Young on 21 June 1950 in Glasgow, Scotland), known as JPY or Squeak to fans, is a Scottish-born Australian pop singer who had a 1978 worldwide hit with "Love Is in the Air". Initially performing as John Young, he was associated with songwriters/producers Vanda & Young (ex-The Easybeats), who provided him with "Love Is in the Air", "Yesterday's Hero", "I Hate the Music" and "Standing in the Rain". more »

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Love Is in the Air" was released in 1978.
Artist
This song is performed by the Australian pop singer John Paul Young.
Album
It is the lead single from the artist's fourth studio album under the same name.
Composer
The song was written by Harry Vanda and George Young, a former member of the Easybeats.
Chart Success
The song topped the charts in Australia, reached number two in the United States, and was a top 10 hit in multiple other countries including UK, South Africa, and Canada.
Movie Appearance
"Love Is in the Air" gained renewed popularity when it was used in the movie "Strictly Ballroom" in 1992, and its subsequent soundtrack.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many different artists over the years, including Tom Jones and Gary Barlow.
Disco Music Jungle
The version used in the "Strictly Ballroom" soundtrack is a more disco-styled version, which gave it a new appeal to a younger audience.
Award
In 2001, 'Love is in the air' was recognized by APRA (Australian Performing Right Association) as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time.
Music Video
The music video was shot in a classic disco-style setting complete with vibrant colours, a mirrored ball, and a smoky scene.
Certification
The song is certified platinum in Australia.
Language
It has been translated into multiple languages and enjoyed global success.
Genre
The song is generally classified as a pop/soft rock song with elements of disco.
Multiple Releases
The song has been released and re-released multiple times — in 1978, 1982, 1987, and 1992.
Duration
The song, which runs for around five minutes, is an anthem to the excitement and mystery wrapped up in romance.

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