Love Reaction
Divine
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Love Reaction" by Divine is classified as a Hi-NRG song. Hi-NRG (High Energy) is a genre of uptempo disco or electronic dance music that originated in the United States during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Artist BackgroundThe artist, Divine, whose real name was Harris Glenn Milstead, was an American actor, singer, and drag queen. He is best known for his work with filmmaker John Waters.
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Release Date"Love Reaction" was released in 1983.
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Song Inspiration"Love Reaction" is notably similar to the 1981 song "Blue Monday" by New Order. It was allegedly created as a Hi-NRG answer to "Blue Monday."
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity in dance clubs, the song didn't chart well in Divine's home country of the United States. However, it reached #65 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1983.
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Record LabelThe song was released by the record label "O" Records.
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Music VideoNotably, the song has a music video, which was not a standard practice for all songs on the release year. The video is quite theatrical and showcases Divine's larger-than-life persona.
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Song LengthThe single version of "Love Reaction" has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Song Producers"Love Reaction" was produced by Bobby Orlando, a highly influential record producer who was one of the main contributors to the Hi-NRG genre.
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LegacyDivine's "Love Reaction" is still played in many LGBTQ+ clubs and events, and has retained a cult following since its release.
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