Love's a Prima Donna

Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley

About Love's a Prima Donna

"(I Believe) Love's a Prima Donna" is a song by the British rock band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released in 1976 as the second single from their fifth studio album Love's a Prima Donna. It was written and produced by Harley. The song reached No. 41 in the UK and would be the band's last charting single before their split in 1977.


Year:
2001
4:09
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I should say by the way that you're acting today
I can tell by the sigh in your eye
I can sure understand by the palm of your hand
That you know I'm so hot I could fry
Because I've chased you, embraced you 'n' turned round
'n' faced you
Crowned you the truth of my youth
But you give me the line in the words of our time
It's like living a stew that's what most lovers do
It's like escaping the sun, there's nowwhere you can run

Chorus: I believe, I believe love's a lover's honour
I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too

I shoulda guessed by the rest of the men that you've blessed
I was only an eye for an eye
But you wanted a part of my innocent heart
I was only your ship in the night
I shoulda knew, shoulda knew I was out just fro you
I believe in the power of the night
But like a fool I was had, now it's driving me mad
I was only a prize in your libertine eyes
I had it coming to me I was too late to see

Chorus: I believe, I believe love's a lover's honour
I believe, I believe love's a prima donna too

I could fight with the might of a thief in the night
I could kick, I could tear at your hair
I could break you in two like a man ought to do
But the woman I see has a right to be free
And the woman I need is a mischievous breed
Don't wanna live in a stew that's what most lovers do
It's like escaping the sun, there's nowwhere you can run

Chorus: (fade)

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Steve Harley

Steve Harley (born Stephen Malcolm Ronald Nice, 27 February 1951,Deptford, London, England) is an English singer and songwriter, best known for his work with the 1970s rock group Cockney Rebel, with whom he still occasionally tours (albeit with many personnel changes through the years). more »

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Written by: STEVE HARLEY

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10 facts about this song

Artist history
“Love’s a Prima Donna” is a song by Steve Harley, an English singer-songwriter best known as the frontman of Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, a glam rock band of the 1970s.
Album information
The song is the title track from Steve Harley’s album ‘Love’s a Prima Donna', the fifth studio album by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, released in 1976.
Chart performance
Though it wasn't the biggest hit from the album, “Love's a Prima Donna” did achieve some degree of commercial success. It reached a high of number 28 in the UK singles chart.
Unique style
The song incorporates various musical genres. It's a unique blend of Steve Harley's signature glam rock style with some elements of pop and avant-garde.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song tell the story of love, depicting it as a prima donna – a term generally used to describe excessively demanding individuals, usually in the context of opera or theatre.
Popularity
Despite its relatively lower chart performance, "Love's a Prima Donna" remains a fan favorite, often being played live in Steve Harley's concerts.
Vocal performance
In "Love's a Prima Donna", Steve Harley's unique vocal abilities are highlighted, particularly his ability to convey emotion through his singing.
Accompanying music video
The music video for "Love's a Prima Donna" depicts Harley and his band performing the song in a disco setting, reflecting the fun, flamboyant style of the 70s.
Influence on other artists
The song has been covered by a number of other bands and artists over the years, highlighting its impact and enduring popularity.
Backing vocal contribution
Notably, the song features backing vocals from British singer Tina Charles, who was a successful disco artist around the same time.

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