Perhaps Love

Plácido Domingo, John Denver

About Perhaps Love

"Perhaps Love" is a song that John Denver wrote and recorded as a duet with Plácido Domingo. The song appeared on Domingo's 1981 album of the same title. "Perhaps Love" is the only song on the album with Denver's vocals alongside Domingo's. However, Denver also appears on the album's cover version of his composition "Annie's Song", where he accompanies Domingo on guitar. Released as a single with "Annie's Song" on the B side, "Perhaps Love" peaked at #22 on the U. S. Adult Contemporary chart and #59 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. Remaining in print, the song sold almost four million copies by 2008. 


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2007
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Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home

Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through

Oh, love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know

Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you

And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know

Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you

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John Denver

Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997), known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After traveling and living in numerous locations while growing up in his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success was as a solo singer. Throughout his life, Denver recorded and released approximately 300 songs, about 200 of which he composed. He performed primarily with an acoustic guitar and sang about his joy in nature, his enthusiasm for music, and relationship trials. Denver's music appeared on a variety of charts, including country and western, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult contemporary, in all earning him 1… more »

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Written by: JOHN DENVER

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10 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"Perhaps Love" is a merging of the pop and operatic genres, incorporating elements from both. John Denver, a folk-pop singer-songwriter, wrote the song.
Vocals by Two Legends
The song features a duet between John Denver and operatic tenor Plácido Domingo. While Denver was known for his soft, soothing voice, Domingo was revered for his powerful operatic delivery. Their contrasting styles added a unique flavor to the song.
Album Release
The song first appeared on Plácido Domingo's 1981 cross-genre album, also named "Perhaps Love". It was the only song from the album composed by John Denver.
Hit Song
"Perhaps Love" was one of John Denver's biggest hits and it received substantial airplay on both pop and country radio stations.
Alan Bergman Involvement
Notably, the lyrics of "Perhaps Love" were penned by Alan Bergman, one of America's most accomplished lyricists. He had previously written words for music legends like Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.
Musical Arrangement
With its gentle acoustic guitar backing and subtle orchestral accompaniment, the musical arrangement of "Perhaps Love" reflected the easy-listening pop stylings of the era.
Display of Friendship
Denver and Domingo's performances in the song and the mutual respect they had for each other were evident, cementing "Perhaps Love" as a wonderful display of artistic collaboration and friendship.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Perhaps Love" has been covered by numerous artists across a variety of genres, attesting to its universal appeal and timeless quality.
Positive Reception
The song received positive critical reception for its moving lyrics and the exceptional vocal performances of Denver and Domingo.
Legacy
Today, "Perhaps Love" remains one of the most well-known and loved songs in both John Denver and Plácido Domingo’s discographies, and continues to touch the hearts of listeners around the world.

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