Only Love Is Real
Carole King
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As I bask in the glow of a just-lit fire Feeling the warmth as the flames grow higher I think it's true that nothing is really new under the sun Watching a new love grow from old love's embers Yesterday's gone but today remembers Doesn't it seem to come down the same for everyone Only love is real Everything else illusion Adding to the confusion of the way we connive At being alive Tracing a line till we can define The thing that allows us to feel Only love is real Childhood dreams like muddy waters Flowing through me to my son and daughters Everything I ever thought is confirmed as truth to me Even as I see the way that I want to go now Still I had wished I had known what I know now Maybe I could have spared you Giving your youth to me Only love is real Everything else illusion Adding to the confusion of the way we connive At being alive Tracing a line till we can define The thing that allows us to feel Only love is real Only love is real Everything else illusion Adding to the confusion of the way we connive At being alive Tracing a line till we can define The thing that allows us to feel Only love is real
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Written by: CAROLE KING
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Only Love Is Real" is a song that falls into the pop and soft rock genres.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1976 as a part of Carole King's album, "Thoroughbred."
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Chart Rankings"Only Love Is Real" managed to rank in the Top 30 Hits on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at the 28th position.
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Album SuccessThe album, "Thoroughbred," was a commercial success and reached the number 6 position on US Billboard 200.
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CollaborationsThe song features a duet between Carole King and James Taylor, marking one of the notable collaborations in her career.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Only Love Is Real" touch upon romantic love and the idea of love being the only genuine thing in life.
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Music ComposerCarole King herself composed the music for "Only Love Is Real," showing her versatility as a musician.
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Song DurationThe runtime of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 31 seconds.
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Live PerformancesThe song gained popularity during live performances and can be found in the live album "The Living Room Tour," released by Carole King in 2005.
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Record LabelThe song and the album were released under the record label, "Ode Records."
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Respect and RecognitionDespite being a soft-rock song, "Only Love Is Real" is highly respected within the music industry for the emotional breadth it covers and remains one of the memorable songs from the 1970s.
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Legacy"Only Love Is Real" continues to be relevant in contemporary times and is often covered by artists of different genres.
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