Love's Unkind
Donna Summer
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Well I seem him every morning in the schoolyard When the school bell rings And when he passes in the hallway Well he doesn't seem to notice me He's got a crush on my best friend But she don't care, 'cause she loves someone else I'm standing on the outside, no the inside where I wanna be Love's unkind, love's unkind Love's unkind, love's unkind 'Cause he's not mine Just the other day I was praying that he'd give me a chance Hoping he would choose me for his partner For the high school dance I was standing outside the class But it wasn't me, but my best friend, he asked I went running back inside teary-eyed And left the two of them behind Love's unkind, love's unkind Love's unkind, love's unkind 'cause he's not mine Oh, how I love him, but I can't even let him know 'cause he loves my best friend But she don't care, she loves someone else And I asked my mama, and she said: love's unkind Love's so unkind She said: just keep it alive 'Cause you may find love's unkind Love's unkind, love's unkind Love's unkind, love's unkind Oh, Why did I have to love him so Why did I have to love him so
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Written by: DONNA SUMMER, DONNA A. SUMMER, GIORGIO MORODER, PETE BELLOTTE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Love's Unkind" was originally released by Donna Summer in 1977. It was part of her album titled "I Remember Yesterday."
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Song writingThe song was written by the popular Italian-American producer, Giorgio Moroder, in collaboration with the British lyricist, Pete Bellotte. These two were also the producers of the track.
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Song Theme"Love's Unkind" is about unrequited love, drawing from elements of teenage love and heartbreak.
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Chart PositionThe song was a hit, reaching the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart. In Ireland, it peaked at number six.
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Music GenreAlthough Donna Summer is best known for her disco tracks, "Love's Unkind" is more of a pop track with a strong 1950s rock and roll influence.
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Live PerformancesDonna Summer would often perform "Love's Unkind" at her concerts, demonstrating her incredible vocal range and captivating stage presence.
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Music VideoA music video, filmed in the Netherlands in 1977, accompanied the release of the song.
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Album Concept"Love's Unkind" was part of the concept album "I Remember Yesterday," which blended various musical styles from different decades into each track. This particular song represented the '50s era.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, several artists have covered "Love's Unkind," including the British singer Toyah Willcox in 1987.
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LegacyDespite its age, "Love's Unkind" remains one of Donna Summer's most popular songs and continues to be played on radio stations worldwide.
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