Love Is the Answer

Todd Rundgren, Utopia

About Love Is the Answer

"Love Is the Answer" is a song written by Todd Rundgren for his band Utopia. It is the closing track on their 1977 album Oops! Wrong Planet. Although Utopia's version did not reach the music charts, a cover version by England Dan & John Ford Coley reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1978 and spent two weeks atop the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. John Ford Coley was quoted as saying: "Of all the songs we released as singles, that was my favorite. The song first of all had a classical base, and the middle had a gospel section which I loved. "The song has been covered several times by Christian artists. Sheila Walsh recorded it in 1988 for her album Say So, and performed it on her very first The 700 Club appearance as co-hostess. Bill Cantos and Justo Almario covered it in 1995 for the album Who Are You. Cindy Morgan covered it in 2000 for her greatest hits album, Best So Far. Bob Carlisle and Bryan Duncan recorded a gospel blues version in 2001. Filipino singer Gary Valenciano also covered the song on his 2001 album, Revive. In 2004, Glen Campbell recorded the song as the title track of the album Love Is the Answer: 24 Songs of Faith, Hope and Love. Christian contemporary band Circle of Friends covered it on their 2012 album Chosen & Beloved, pairing it with the old hymn "Tell Me the Story of Jesus". 


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1977
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A ticket to paradise
I can't stay here any more
And i've looked high and low
I've been from shore to shore to shore
If there's a short cut i'd have found it
But there's no easy way around it

Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer

Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard
It's such a lonely world
People turn their heads and walk on by
Tell me, is it worth just another try?

Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet?
What are the chances?
Ask the man in your heart for the answers

And when you feel afraid, love one another
When you've lost your way, love one another
When you're all alone, love one another
When you're far from home, love one another
When you're down and out, love one another
All your hope's run out, love one another
When you need a friend, love one another
When you're near the end, love one another
We got to love one another

Light of the world, you got to shine
Love will be a means, yeah, yeah
Shine on us all
Know that love can save the day
Just give it one more chance
Lord you just can't let it stop lord
Love is the answer
Got to be free to let love into your life
Let it shine

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Todd Rundgren

Todd Harry Rundgren (born June 22, 1948) is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. Hailed in the early stage of his career as a new pop star, supported by the certified gold solo double LP Something/Anything? in 1972, his career has produced a diverse range of recordings as solo artist, and during the seventies and eighties with the band Utopia. He has also been prolific as a producer and engineer on the recorded work of other musicians. more »

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Written by: John Wilcox, Kasim Sulton, Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren

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8 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Love Is the Answer" is a song written by Todd Rundgren for his band Utopia. It was first released on Utopia's eponymous album in 1980.
Multiple Covers
The song has been covered many times by a diverse range of artists such as England Dan & John Ford Coley, Glen Campbell, Gary Valenciano, Bob Carlisle, and Cindy Morgan, each bringing their own unique styles to the song.
Chart Success
England Dan & John Ford Coley's version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1979. Their cover also became a number one single on the U.S. Billboard adult contemporary chart.
Grammy Winner
A gospel rendition by Bob Carlisle won a Grammy award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards in 1988.
Filipino Performance
Filipino music icon Gary Valenciano also released a rendition of "Love Is the Answer" which is widely known in the Philippines and is part of many of his live performances.
Country Genre
Glen Campbell, a country music legend, also covered the song in 1980s, adding a country music touch to the love anthem.
Religious Interpretations
The song has often been interpreted as a Christian praise song due to its lyrics and has therefore found a place in numerous religious-themed albums and performances. For instance, Cindy Morgan, known for her contemporary Christian music, covered the song on her album "Under the Waterfall" in 1995.
Todd Rundgren's Philosophy
Todd Rundgren, the original writer of the song, often talked about the song as being part of his personal philosophy. The message "Love Is the Answer" is a recurring theme in his music.

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