Friends and Lovers

Gloria Loring, Carl Anderson

About Friends and Lovers

"Friends and Lovers" is a song written by Jay Gruska and Paul Gordon. The song was first recorded as a duet by Gloria Loring and Carl Anderson in 1985 for the soap opera Days of Our Lives, produced by Doug Lenier. That recording remained unreleased until the summer of 1986, when it was released shortly after a version by Juice Newton and Eddie Rabbitt hit country radio. The country version featured the altered title of "Both to Each Other (Friends and Lovers)".


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1998
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What would you think if I told you
I've always wanted to hold you?
I don't know what we're afraid of
Nothing would change if we made love

So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
'Cause, I know in our hearts we agree
We don't have to be one or the other

Yes, it's a chance that we're taking
And somebody's heart may be breaking
But we can't stop what's inside us
Our love for each other will guide us

So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
'Cause, I know in our hearts we agree
We don't have to be one or the other

I've been through you
And you've been through me
Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see
We always know when it's laid on the line
Nobody else is as easy to find

So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
Well, I know in our heart we agree
We don't have to be one or the other
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Carl Anderson

Carl Anderson was an American singer and actor, known for his soulful and powerful voice. He gained recognition for his role as Judas Iscariot in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" both on Broadway and in the film adaptation. Anderson released several solo albums and had a successful career in the R&B and gospel genres. However, he tragically passed away in 2004 at the age of 58. more »

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Written by: PAUL HOWARD GORDON, JAY GRUSKA

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Friends and Lovers" was released in 1986 by Carl Anderson and Gloria Loring.
Chart Success
The song was a success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Television Appearance
The song was used as the theme song for the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives", in which Loring starred.
Song Versions
Two versions of "Friends and Lovers" exist – the pop version that was released as a single and a slightly different version for the soap opera.
Song Writing
"Friends and Lovers" was written by Jay Gruska and Paul Gordon.
Carl Anderson
Before this hit, Carl Anderson was best known for playing Judas in the original Broadway production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."
Gloria Loring
This song remains Gloria Loring's most successful single. Beyond her singing career, she is also known for being the mother of R&B singer Robin Thicke.
Profits
Gloria Loring reported that for a long time she saw no profits from the song due to a bad contract. She later won a lawsuit allowing her to receive her deserved royalties.
Song Features
The song is noted for its soft rock influence and emotional lyrics about love and friendship.
Fun Fact
In a strange twist of fate, the song was actually covered by Anderson's co-star from "Jesus Christ Superstar," Yvonne Elliman, before he recorded his own version with Gloria Loring.

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