Love Is Alive
Gary Wright
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Well I think it's time to get ready To realize just what I have found I have lived only half of what I am It's all clear to me now My heart is on fire My soul's like a wheel that's turnin' My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah There's something inside That's making me crazy I'll try to keep it together 'Cause what I say may not happen the same way Now could be forever My heart is on fire My soul's like a wheel that's turnin' My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah There's a mirror moving inside my mind Reflecting the love that you shine on me Hold on now to that feeling Let it flow, let it grow, yeah, yeah My heart is on fire My soul's like a wheel that's turnin' My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Gary Wright
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Love Is Alive" by Gary Wright falls under the genre of soft rock and pop rock.
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Album and RankingThe song is part of Gary Wright's album called “The Dream Weaver.” It is the most commercially successful song from the album, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1976.
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Use of SynthesizerThe song is characterized by the use of synthesizer sound which became a distinctive feature of Wright's music and made a significant contribution to the development of the electronic rock genre.
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Song Duration“Love is Alive” is a relatively short song by modern standards, with a duration of only 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
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AdaptationIt has been adapted numerous times by various artists, notably by Joan Osborne in 2000 and Anastacia in 2016.
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PerformanceWright performed "Love Is Alive" live on the Midnight Special television program in 1976, showcasing his use of the keyboard setup he called "Dream Machine."
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InspirationGary Wright has said that his inspiration for "Love Is Alive" came from his fascination with Indian culture and philosophy, and its concept of universal love.
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SongwriterThe song "Love Is Alive" was written solely by Gary Wright, making it a personal work of the artist.
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Influence"Love is Alive" had a profound influence on pop-psychedelic music and has been mentioned as one of the most iconic songs from the mid-1970s.
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DifferenceUnlike many songs of Gary Wright, "Love is Alive" features no guitars or organic instruments, with the sounds being generated entirely through keyboards and synthesizers.
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LegacyThe song's legacy continues today with it being frequently used in movies, television shows and commercials due to its timeless and upbeat message.
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