Power Of Love/Love Power

Luther Vandross

About Power Of Love/Love Power

"Power of Love/Love Power" is a single by American singer-songwriter Luther Vandross. It was released on April 9, 1991 as the lead single from his 1991 album of the same name. The hit song spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart, and peaked at number four on the US pop chart, becoming his biggest pop solo hit. The song is a medley of two songs titled "Power of Love" and "Love Power." "Love Power" had been a minor hit in 1968 for the one-hit wonder R&B group The Sandpebbles. The Sandpebbles version of "Love Power" had made it number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 14 on the R&B singles chart. Donna Summer recorded a version of the song for the 2005 album So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross. 


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I'll protect you from the hooded claw
Keep the vampires from your door

Feels like fire
I'm so in love with you
Dreams are like angels
They keep bad at bay-bad at bay
Love is the light
Scaring darkness away-yeah

I'm so in love with you
Purge the soul
Make love your goal

The power of love
A force from above
Cleaning my soul
Flame on burn desire
Love with tongues of fire
Purge the soul
Make love your goal

I'll protect you from the hooded claw
Keep the vampires from your door
When the chips are down 
I'll be around

With my undying, death-defying
Love for you
Envy will hurt itself
Let yourself be beautiful

Sparkling love, flowers
And pearls and pretty girls
Love is like an energy
Rushin' rushin' inside of me

The power of love
A force from above
Cleaning my soul
Flame on burn desire
Love with tongues of fire
Purge the soul
Make love your goal

This time we go sublime
Lovers entwine-divine divine
Love is danger, love is pleasure
Love is pure-the only treasure

I'm so in love with you
Purge the soul
Make love your goal

The power of love
A force from above
Cleaning my soul
The power of love
A force from above
A sky-scraping dove

Flame on burn desire
Love with tongues of fire
Purge the soul
Make love your goal

I'll protect you from the hooded claw
Keep the vampires from your door

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER R. VANDROSS

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Power of Love/Love Power" is a single by the iconic American singer Luther Vandross, released in 1991.
Chart Performance
The song topped Billboard’s R&B chart, Latinvpop, and also peaked at number four on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100, thereby becoming a major hit for Vandross.
Music & Lyrics
The song is a medley of the songs "Power of Love" and "Love Power," and it features Vandross's smooth vocals over a catchy rhythm and blues backing track.
Awards & Honors
Vandross's memorable record won him the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 1992, securing his place as a leading figure in the music industry.
Album
"Power of Love/Love Power" is a track from Luther Vandross’s seventh studio album, “Power of Love.” The song is also the opener of the album.
Song Producers
The song was written by Luther Vandross himself, along with record producers Marcus Miller and Teddy Vann.
Music Video
The song's music video features Vandross performing in a futuristic setting, presenting a futuristic vibe that coincides with the sound of the music.
Cultural Impact
It's considered one of Vandross's signature songs, embodying the smooth R&B style he was famous for. It continues to enjoy significant airplay on adult contemporary and classic soul radio stations.
Cover Versions
The song doesn’t have any officially recognized cover versions; however, it has undisputedly influenced many R&B and pop musicians over the years.
Legacy
"Power of Love/Love Power" established Luther Vandross as a superstar in the music industry. The song is still a popular choice at events like weddings due to its stirring lyrics about the power of love.

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