Love
John Lennon, Plastic Ono Band
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Love is real, real is love Love is feeling, feeling love Love is wanting to be loved Love is touch, touch is love Love is reaching, reaching love Love is asking to be loved Love is you You and me Love is knowing We can be Love is free, free is love Love is living, living love Love is needing to be loved
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Love" is a song from John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band's album, "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band," released in 1970.
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Song Theme"Love" is a simple, melodic tune that describes love in a minimalist, poetic way, reflecting Lennon's raw honesty and emotional depth.
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Piano AchievementThe song features only Lennon playing a piano and Phil Spector adding a touch of orchestration.
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PopularityDespite not being released as a single, "Love" has become one of Lennon's most popular songs, beloved by fans and critics.
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Album SuccessThe album, which "Love" is part of, "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band," is considered one of Lennon's finest solo efforts, ranking #22 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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Covered by Multiple ArtistsThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Elton John and Elliott Smith.
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Manuscript AuctionIn 2016, the original handwritten manuscript of the song, along with a piano used by Lennon during the recording, was sold at auction for more than $900,000.
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Inspirational SourceThe song is said to have been inspired by Lennon's love for Yoko Ono, whom he married in 1969, a year before the song was released.
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Shared Among BeatlesThe phrase "Love is Real," which appears in the song, was shared among The Beatles in the period when they were a group. It appears in George Harrison's creation "Real Love."
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Feature in Films"Love" has been used in various films, such as the 2003 movie "Mona Lisa Smile," the 2009 film "He's Just Not That Into You," and the 2012 film "Silver Linings Playbook."
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