It's Only Love

Simply Red

About It's Only Love

"It's Only Love Doing Its Thing" is a track featured on Barry White's album The Man. British soul band Simply Red later covered the song, under the shortened title "It's Only Love", as the lead single for their third studio album, A New Flame. The Simply Red cover had its greatest success by charting at number one in Italy. The song later features in several greatest-hits albums and a ballad collection of the same name, and it remains a live favorite. Elements from the song were sampled in "21 Questions" by 50 Cent. In 2008, the song was featured on Grand Theft Auto IV's fictional soul/R&B radio station The Vibe 98.8. 


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2013
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It's only love
It's only love

Don't be afraid to touch me babe
Girl let's be real
There's nothing wrong
With the way we're carrying on
So enjoy and live
Because
It's only love doing its thing baby
It's only love that you're feeling
It's only love doing its thing baby
It's only love that you're giving

I want to stay with you night and day
Until the end of time
It's okay when you lay
Lay your body next to mine
Because
It's only love doing its thing baby
It's only love that you're feeling
It's only love doing its thing baby
It's only love that you're giving

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Simply Red

Simply Red were an English soul band that sold more than 50 million albums over a 25-year career. Their style drew influences from blue-eyed soul, New Romantic, rock, reggae and jazz. Since their early days the main driving force behind the band was singer Mick Hucknall, who by the time the band was disbanded in 2010 was the only original member left. At the 1992 and 1993 Brit Awards they received the award for Best British Group. more »

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Written by: JIMMIE L. CAMERON, VELLA M. CAMERON

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Album Release
"It's Only Love" was released on Simply Red's sophomore album, "Men and Women," in 1987, two years after their successful debut.
Song Popularity
The song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, cementing the band's standing as one of the essential UK music acts of the late 80s.
Band Composition
Simply Red, a British band led by Mick Hucknall, primarily focuses on pop and blue-eyed soul music, a blend that is evident in "It's Only Love."
Band Honors
With "It's Only Love," Simply Red contributed to the numerous honors and accolades that they would accumulate over the years, including Grammy and Brit Awards.
Song Reception
"It's Only Love" has remained one of Simply Red's enduring hits, ranking high on many fans' list of favorite songs from the band, based on various polls and social media interactions.
Song Impact
As suggestive of the title itself, the concept of the song is to focus on how love is an essential and singlemost emotion that can significantly impact one's life.
Video Popularity
The accompanying music video for "It's Only Love" was regularly broadcasted on the UK's music television channels, adding to the song's popularity.
Re-release
"It's Only Love" was rereleased in the Simply Red compilation "It's Only Love" in 2000, proving the song's enduring appeal.
Album Theme
The "Men and Women" album, which features "It's Only love", focused on themes of romance and relationships, making this song in line with its overall narrative and tone.
Song Style
The song is noted for its snappy tempo and soulful melodies, showcasing Hucknall's powerful vocals and the band's ability to create catchy, pop-oriented hooks.
Critical Reception
Though not universally lauded upon its initial release, "It's Only Love" has aged quite well, with contemporary critics praising its musical depth.
Song Influence
The song's pop-soul sensibility influenced many aspiring UK musicians at the time and became an important marker for British pop music in the 1980s.
Concert Favorite
"It's Only Love" is known to be a crowd favorite during live concerts, often performed as an encore or at the height of the band's set list.

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