Mighty Love

Todd Rundgren

About Mighty Love

"Mighty Love" is a 1973 song recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as "Detroit Spinners" in the UK). The song was co-written by Joseph B. Jefferson, Bruce Hawes and Charles Simmons and was produced by Thom Bell. Recorded at Philly's Sigma Sound Studios, the house band MFSB provided the backing. Bobbie Smith and Philippé Wynne rotate lead vocals during the first half of the song, with Wynne taking over completely for the final two and half minutes. During live performances by the Spinners, the song was often used to showcase Wynne's exceptional ad-lib ability. When it was released as the lead single from the album of the same name, the song was split into two parts and "Mighty Love – Pt.1" became another hit for the group, holding the number one spot on the US R&B Singles chart for two weeks in March 1974 while also reaching number twenty on the Pop Singles chart. Todd Rundgren, Lisa Stansfield and Phil Perry are among those who have covered the song. The song appears in Richard Pryor's 1986 film, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling. 


Year:
1999
3:21
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Once there was a boy and girl
Boy said "I love you so"
Girl said "I'll never leave you"
They grew older and left each other
'Cause that's the way love goes
Then there's a time
Seems like you'll never find
Someone willing to love you
Keep on looking you'll soon discover
A mighty love
Can sometimes make a weak man moan
Said a mighty love
You sit all day by the telephone
'Cause you're all alone
You need a mighty love
Some say that you're sure to find
True love and piece of mind
At the end of the rainbow
There's no sign in the sky to follow
'Cause that's the way love goes
And so there's a rhyme
That says life will soon be fine
Love is just what you make it
Keep on loving, you'll soon discover
A mighty love
Can sometimes make a weak man strong
A mighty love
Can sometimes make a rich man weep
And knock him off his feet
To have a mighty love

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Todd Rundgren

Todd Harry Rundgren (born June 22, 1948) is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. Hailed in the early stage of his career as a new pop star, supported by the certified gold solo double LP Something/Anything? in 1972, his career has produced a diverse range of recordings as solo artist, and during the seventies and eighties with the band Utopia. He has also been prolific as a producer and engineer on the recorded work of other musicians. more »

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Written by: BRUCE HAWES, CHARLES SIMMONS, JOSEPH B. JEFFERSON

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The Spinners
"Mighty Love" was originally recorded by The Spinners, a popular American rhythm-and-blues soul music group. The album was released in 1974, during their run of top-charting songs. - This particular album reached number one on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. It stayed at the top for a period of three weeks. - Moreover, the title track "Mighty Love" also achieved considerable success, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Lisa Stansfield
English singer Lisa Stansfield covered "Mighty Love" for her 2014 album, "Seven+". This particular version served as a bonus track with more of an R&B/pop genre styling. - Stansfield's take on the song was in collaboration with Andy Morris and Ian Devaney, her longtime collaborators.
Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren, a notable American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer, also released a cover of "Mighty Love" in 1975 as part of his album titled, "A Wizard, a True Star." - Unlike the other versions, Rundgren's rendition leaned more towards the progressive rock genre, giving the song a unique and experimental twist.
General Facts
"Mighty Love" was written by Joseph B. Jefferson, Bruce Hawes and Charles Simmons. The song's message centers around the unifying and powerful force of love. - Over the years, several other artists have also covered "Mighty Love," illustrating the timeless appeal and universal message of the song. - Despite the song being covered by various artists, each rendition reflects the style and approach of the individual performers, offering listeners a diverse experience of the same track.

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