For the Love of You
The Isley Brothers
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Hmm Huh Hoo hoo hey baby I'm looking for you Drifting on a memory Ain't no place I'd rather be Than with you, loving you Day will make a way for night All we'll need is candlelight And a song soft and long, well Glad to be here alone With a lover unlike no other Safe to see a new horizon Slowly coming into view I wanna be living for the love of you All that I'm giving is for the love of you Lovely as a ray of sun That touches me when the morning comes Feels good to me, my love and me Smoother than a gentle breeze Flowing through my mind with ease Soft as can be well when you're loving me Love to be Riding the waves of your love Enchanted with your touch It seems to me We can sail together in and out of mystery I wanna be living for the love of you All that I'm giving is for the love of you Paradise I have within Can't feel insecure again You're the key and this I see Now and then I lose my way Using words to try and say What I feel yeah love is real Ooh I might as well Sign my name on a card Which could say it better Time will tell 'Cause it seems that I've done Just about all that I can do do do I wanna be living for the love of you All that I'm giving is for the love of you
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Written by: Joseph Arrington, Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, O'kelly Isley, Christopher Jasper, Ernest Isley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
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10 facts about this song
Song Writers"For the Love of You" was written by two members of The Isley Brothers, they are O'Kelly Isley Jr. and Rudolph Isley along with their brother-in-law Chris Jasper.
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AlbumThe song is included in their 1975 album "The Heat Is On," which is often regarded as one of the Isley Brothers' best works.
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Chart Performance"For the Love of You" was a major hit, reaching number 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and number 2 on the R&B chart.
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Special EditionAn edited version was used as the B-side of the single, "Fight the Power (Part 1)".
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists such as Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, and Heather Headley have covered the song in their albums.
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Unique Sound"For the Love of You" is known for its distinctive combination of smooth soul, pop, and R&B elements, with layered vocals and a memorable guitar riff.
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Billboard MagazineIn 1975, Billboard magazine referred to "For the Love of You" as a "lush ballad."
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Definition of LoveThe lyrics of "For the Love of You" are a poetic expression of love and longing. The Isley Brothers utilize the song to define love not just as a feeling, but as a way of living.
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Ernie Isley’s Guitar SoloOne of the highlights of the song that often gets mentioned by the fans is the guitar solo by Ernie Isley that carries the song towards the climax.
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Popular in ConcertsAlthough decades have passed since its release, "For the Love of You" remains a standard piece of The Isley Brothers’ performance repertoire during their concerts.
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