Love Song
The Damned
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I'll be the ticket if you're my collector I've got the fare if you're my inspector I'll be the luggage, if you'll be the porter I'll be the parcel if you'll be my sorter Just for you here's a love song Just for you here's a love song And it makes me glad to say It's been a lovely day And it's okay I'll be the mail, you'll be the guard I'll be the ink on your season ticket card I'll be the rubbish, you'll be the bin I'll be the paint on the sign if you'll be the tin Just for you here's a love song Just for you here's a love song And it makes me glad to say It's been a lovely day And it's okay Just for you here's a love song Just for you here's a love song And it makes me glad to say It's been a lovely day And it's okay It's okay It's okay
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Written by: Madonna L. Ciccone, Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © ANGLO-ROCK, INC. , Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Band Details"Love Song" was sung by The Damned, an English rock band that originated in London in 1976. They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single and an album, secure a recording contract, and tour the United States.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1979 as a single and is the opening track on their album "Machine Gun Etiquette."
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Chart PerformanceWhen it was first released, "Love Song" peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, making it The Damned's first song to enter the Top 20.
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Significant SongIt marked a significant change in the band's musical style, with a more melodic punk sound compared to the raw punk sound of their first two albums.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed in the Roundhouse venue in London during one of the band's concert performances.
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Dedicated LoveThe song is dedicated to the Damned’s dedicated following, with each band member’s name inserted into the lyrics.
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Unique Packaging"Love Song" is notable for its unique packaging, where each of the first 20,000 copies of the 7" single was encased in one of four different picture sleeves featuring a member of the band with his name on the cover.
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ReissuesThe song was reissued in 1982 on the Big Beat label, reaching number 64 on the UK Singles Chart.
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ImpactDespite not being an immediate mainstream hit, "Love Song" has been praised for its melody and energy, and its positive response played a major role in the music industry taking punk music more seriously.
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AccoladesThe song "Love Song" was featured on Pitchfork's list of "The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1970s."
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Live Performances"Love Song" has been a staple of the band's live setlist since its release.
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B-SideThe B-side to the "Love Song" single was a track named "Noise Noise Noise."
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Pop CultureReferences to the song have occurred in popular culture, indicating its on-going influence; it is featured in 2019's "The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead" documentary.
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Different VersionsThere are several versions of "Love Song" on various Damned albums and singles, testifying to the song's popularity within their catalogue.
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Cover VersionIn 2008, The King Blues covered "Love Song" as a B-side to their own single "My Boulder."
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