Love in the First Degree
Bananarama
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Last night I was dreaming I was locked in a prison cell When I woke up I was screaming Calling out your name Whoa and the judge and the jury They all put the blame on me They wouldn't go for my story They wouldn't hear my plea Only you can set me free 'Cause I'm guilty Guilty as a girl can be Come on baby can't you see I stand accused of love in the first degree Guilty Of love in the first degree Someday I believe it You will come to my rescue Unchain my heart you're keeping And let me start anew, ooh The hours pass so slowly Since they've thrown away the key Can't you see that I'm lonely Won't you help me please Only you can set me free 'Cause I'm guilty Guilty as a girl can be Come on baby can't you see I stand accused of love in the first degree Guilty Of love in the first degree Guilty of love, guilty of love in Guilty of love, guilty of love in Guilty, Of love in the first degree Whoa and the judge and the jury They all put the blame on me They wouldn't go for my story They wouldn't hear my plea Only you can set me free 'Cause I'm guilty Guilty as a girl can be Come on baby can't you see I stand accused of love in the first degree Guilty Of love in the first degree Only you can set me free 'Cause I'm guilty Guilty as a girl can be Come on baby can't you see I stand accused of love in the first degree Guilty Of love in the first degree Only you can set me free 'Cause I'm guilty Guilty as a girl can be Come on baby can't you see I stand accused of love in the first degree Guilty Of love in the first degree
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Written by: Mike Stock, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, Matt Aitken, Peter Waterman
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11 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Love in the First Degree" is a song by English girl group Bananarama from their fourth studio album, "Wow!".
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SongwritersThe track was written and produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman, widely known as the English songwriting and record producing trio Stock Aitken Waterman.
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Release DateThe song was released as the album’s second single on 28th September 1987.
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Song Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart, a position it held for two weeks, and it remains one of the group's highest charting hits.
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Song GenreIt is categorized under the musical genres of pop and dance-pop.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Love in the First Degree" features the girls "on trial" for "love in the first degree", presided over by drag queen Lionel Blair. The choreography was quirky and is often remembered with affection.
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1988 Brit AwardsIt earned them a nomination for Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards.
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Pop SuccessIt was the group's biggest Australian hit, reaching number five and spending 22 weeks on the singles chart.
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Billboard Chart PerformanceIn the U.S., it performed modestly on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #48.
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Continuing PopularityThe song remains one of Bananarama's most popular and is often included in their live performances and compilation CDs.
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Cover VersionThe British pop group Almighty covered the song in their 2006 dance album "We Love Stock Aitken Waterman".
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