Light Of Love
T. Rex
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La la la la La la la la La the light of love * Oh light of love Won`t you shine on me Won`t you shine on me, Light of love Oh won`t you burn, Won`t you burn it for me Won`t you burn it for me, The light of love The light of love It won`t shine It won`t shine for me, yeah ** *Repeat Oh the light of love, Won`t you let it shine, Won`t you let it shine, The light of love Oh the fire of love, Won`t you let it burn, Won`t you let it burn, The light of love *** **Repeat *Repeat ***Repeat Oh light of love, Won`t you shine for me, Won`t you shine for me, The light of love
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Light of Love" was released on 23rd August 1974, as part of the album "Bolan's Zip Gun".
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SongwriterThe song was written by Marc Bolan, the frontman of the band, who dominated the British pop scene in the early '70s.
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Album PopularityThe album "Bolan's Zip Gun" didn't perform well on the UK Album Charts, but the single "Light of Love" managed to enter the top 25 in the UK Singles Charts.
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Notable Release"Light of Love" was first released in America before it was released in the UK, which was a departure from the band's usual release strategy.
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Version DifferencesThe American and UK versions of the song have different arrangements. The UK version is more of an acoustic version, while the American version is reportedly heavier.
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Uncommon GenreUnlike many of T. Rex's other songs that can be classified under the genre of 'glam rock,' 'Light of Love' had a distinct 'rock and roll' sound to it.
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InspirationThe song is popularly speculated to have been inspired by the deep affection that Bolan had for his girlfriend (later wife), Gloria Jones.
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Artistic Combination"Light of Love" successfully combined Bolan's poetic lyricism with the band's classic guitar-driven rock sound.
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Posthumous ReleasesAlthough T. Rex disbanded in 1977 after Bolan's untimely death, "Light of Love" has been included in numerous compilation albums and reissues, attesting to its enduring popularity.
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Temporary Band NameIn the USA, the album "Light of Love" was released under the name "Marc Bolan & T. Rex" instead of just "T. Rex".
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