Is This Love

Whitesnake

About Is This Love

"Is This Love" is a song by British rock band Whitesnake. It was released in 1987 as the second single from their self-titled album. The single was a hit for Whitesnake, reaching number nine in the UK Singles Chart and number two in the US singles chart (barred from the top spot by George Michael's smash hit "Faith"), making it their second-biggest US hit after "Here I Go Again", which hit number one. The single was reissued in 1994 to promote Whitesnake's Greatest Hits. This version reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. "Is This Love" has been a mainstay in Whitesnake's live shows since 1987. As such, it is featured on several of their live albums, including Live: In the Shadow of the Blues (2006) and Live at Donington 1990 (2011). John Sykes played it live in 2004 (Bad Boy Live!). 


Year:
1999
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I should have known better
Than to let you go alone
It's times like these
I can't make it on my own
Wasted days, and sleepless nights
An' I can't wait to see you again

I find I spend my time
Waiting on your call
How can I tell you, babe
My back's against the wall
I need you by my side
To tell me it's alright
'Cause I don't think I can take anymore

Is this love that I'm feeling
Is this the love that I've been searching for
Is this love or am I dreaming
This must be love
'Cause it's really got a hold on me
A hold on me

I can't stop the feeling
I've been this way before
But, with you I've found the key
To open any door
I can feel my love for you
Growing stronger day by day
An' I can't wait too see you again
So I can hold you in my arms

Is this love that I'm feeling
Is this the love that I've been searching for
Is this love or am I dreaming
This must be love
'Cause it's really got a hold on me
A hold on me

Is this love that I'm feeling
Is this the love that I've been searching for

Is this love or am I dreaming
Is this the love that I've been searching for
Is this love or am I dreaming
Is this the love that I've been searching for
Is this love or am I dreaming
Is this the love that I've been searching for
Is this love or am I dreaming
Is this the love that I've been searching for
Is this love or am I dreaming
Is this the love that I've been searching for

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Whitesnake

Whitesnake is a British rock band, founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. Their early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple, but by the mid 1980s they had moved to a more commercial hard rock style. Four of the band's earliest albums reached the top 10 in the UK, with Ready an' Willing (1980), Come an' Get It (1981), Saints & Sinners (1982) and Slide It In (1984). The band's 1987 self-titled album was their most commercially successful worldwide, and contained three of their most recognisable songs, "Here I Go Again", "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love". In 1988, Whitesnake was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. In 2005, Whitesnake was named the 85th greatest hard ro… more »

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Written by: DAVID COVERDALE

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Is This Love" is a song by the English rock band Whitesnake. It was released in 1987 as the second single from their self-titled album.
Group Formation
Whitesnake was formed in 1978 by David Coverdale, who was the former frontman for Deep Purple.
Song Writing
"Is This Love" was co-written by David Coverdale and guitarist John Sykes.
Initial Intention
The song was initially written for Tina Turner but ended up being included in Whitesnake's self-titled album.
Chart Performance
"Is This Love" reached No. 1 in the US on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of Whitesnake's most successful singles.
Music Video
The music video for "Is This Love" features David Coverdale's then-girlfriend, actress Tawny Kitaen.
Album Success
Whitesnake's self-titled album, also known as '1987' in Europe, was a massive commercial success, selling over eight million copies in the United States alone.
Song Recognition
As of today, "Is This Love" remains one of the band's most recognized songs and is often played on classic rock radio stations.
Live Performances
"Is This Love" has been a mainstay of Whitesnake's live performances since it was released.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, with versions ranging from soft rock renditions to heavy metal covers.

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