Love Is the Drug

Roxy Music

About Love Is the Drug

"Love Is the Drug" is a 1975 single from English rock band Roxy Music's fifth studio album Siren.


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2000
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T'ain't no big thing
To wait for the bell to ring
T'ain't no big thing
The toll of the bell
Aggravated, spare for days

I troll downtown the red light place
Jump up bubble up, what's in store
Love is the drug and I need to score
Showing out, showing out, hit and run
Boy meets girl where the beat goes on
Stitched up tight, can't shake free
Love is the drug, got a hook on me

Oh oh catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh oh can't you see
Love is the drug for me
Late that night I park my car
Stake my place in the singles bar
Face to face, toe to toe
Heart to heart as we hit the floor
Lumber up, limbo down

The locked embrace, the stumble round
I say go, she say yes
Dim the lights, you can guess the rest
Oh oh catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh oh can't you see
Love is the drug, got a hook in me
Oh oh catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh oh can't you see
Love is the drug for me

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Roxy Music

Roxy Music are an English art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe) and Paul Thompson (drums and percussion). Former members include Brian Eno (synthesiser and "treatments"), and Eddie Jobson (synthesiser and violin). Although the band took a break from group activities in 1976 and again in 1983, they reunited for a concert tour in 2001, and have toured together intermittently since that time. more »

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Written by: Andrew McKay, Bryan Ferry

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11 facts about this song

Classic Line-up
"Love Is the Drug" is one of Roxy Music's most popular songs, played by its classic line-up comprising Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Paul Thompson, and Phil Manzanera.
Release Date
The song was released as a single in 1975, serving as the lead song from their fifth album, "Siren".
Chart Performance
"Love Is the Drug" was Roxy Music's first top 10 hit in the United States, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
International Performance
It performed exceptionally well in the UK as well, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriter
The song was written by Roxy Music members Bryan Ferry, the band's lead vocalist and keyboardist, and Andy Mackay, who played oboe and saxophone.
Grammy Nominee
In 1976, "Love is the Drug" earned Roxy Music a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance by a Group.
Unique Sound
The song's distinct mix of rock and roll and disco was innovative for its time, and has since become a defining characteristic of Roxy Music's sound.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, including Grace Jones, The Divinyls, and Bryan Ferry himself in his solo career.
Influence
It is considered a major influence in the development of punk and new wave music.
Usage in Pop Culture
"Love is the Drug" has been used in the soundtracks of various films and TV shows, including "Casino", "Sucker Punch" and HBO's "Vinyl".
Legacy
Even decades after its release, the song remains a pop culture staple and continues to receive airplay on Classic Rock and Adult Contemporary radio formats.

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