To Earth With Love
Gay Dad
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we'll use the latest sciences to make your world a better place icicles and SRI's take the edge and send those blues away it's a beautiful day in my neighbourhood come what may supernatural fairy tale they told you when you were at school god was good and boys were boys and men never went to the moon but that's cool Aerosmith rule to earth with love from the kids up above come on let's get it on to earth with love from the kids up above hills I cannot climb (cause I haven't got the time) things I've never seen (in a while in a while) living in my head (in my head in my head) better look out world cos nothing's gonna bring me down come on let's get it on put your platforms on we can dance ?til dawn I'm doing fine living here in my mind it's just a matter of time before I feel OK hills I cannot climb (cause I haven't got the time) things I've never seen (in a while in a while) living in my head (in my head in my head) better look out world cause nothing's gonna bring me down come on let's get it on won't you put the Kraftwerk on (put the Kraftwerk on) well come on... to earth with love let's ask the family is there anything left to love?
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Written by: CLIFF JONES, JAMES RISEBERO, NICK CROWE, NIGEL HOYLE
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13 facts about this song
Genres and Themes"To Earth With Love" is essentially alternative rock, but it also blends elements of indie and Britpop. The song carries themes of love, introspection, and existentialism.
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Record LabelThis song was released under the record label "London Records," a British label known for managing talents such as The Rolling Stones and The Moody Blues.
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Production"To Earth With Love" was produced by the British musician and record producer Mark Stent, who has worked with big names including Madonna, U2, and Ed Sheeran.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in 1999, the song debuted at No. 10 in the UK Singles Chart, a rare feat for a debut release from an alternative rock band like Gay Dad.
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Video DirectorThe music video for this song was directed by Hammer and Tongs, a British film and music video production team that also produced videos for Blur and Supergrass.
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Album"To Earth With Love" was included in Gay Dad's debut studio album "Leisure Noise," a well-received record that was viewed as innovative for its time.
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LyricsThe lyrical content of the song deals with several themes, including love, loneliness, and self-discovery, all served with a layer of existential contemplation – reflective of the written style of lead vocalist, Cliff Jones.
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ReviewA spokesman of NME, a British music journalism website, described the song as "anthemic, bombastic and filled with the sort of heart-swelling poignancy that makes grown men weep."
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Favorite of the Band"To Earth With Love" is often cited as the band's favorite song from their debut album.
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Formation of Gay DadGay Dad was formed by former NME journalist Cliff Jones. The band, despite being short-lived, made a significant impact on the Britpop culture in the late ‘90s to early 2000s.
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InspirationThe band, including this song, was heavily inspired by David Bowie and The Beach Boys. You can hear subtle elements from these artists in "To Earth With Love."
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Gay Dad's DisbandmentDespite the success of "To Earth With Love," Gay Dad disbanded in 2002, but the song remains one of the defining anthems of the late Britpop/early alt-rock era.
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Radio PlayThe song received considerable airtime on UK radio upon its release, further propelling its success.
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