Love Is

Brian McKnight, Vanessa Williams

About Love Is

"Love Is" is the title of a 1993 duet written by Tonio K, Michael Caruso and John Keller, and originally recorded and released by American singer and actress Vanessa Williams and American R&B recording artist Brian McKnight. The single originally appeared on the soundtrack to the television drama series Beverly Hills, 90210; and was also used in the spin-off series Melrose Place. After this exposure, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming McKnight's breakthrough hit and another hit for Williams. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, where it spent three weeks at the summit. There were two different versions released to radio: the more common mix includes energetic electric guitar performing the solo in the bridge; an alternate, lesser-known mix presents melodic solo piano at the bridge. The edit version was that of the guitar mix, which presented a fade out during the second of the two ending chorus refrains. This mix appears on Brian McKnight's greatest hits album From There to Here: 1989-2002 without the fade, although the piano solo ending is slightly trimmed. The "piano mix" also appears on Vanessa Williams's Greatest Hits - The First Ten Years album. 


Year:
2002
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They say it's a river, that circles the earth
A beam of light shining to the edge of the universe
It conquers all, it changes everything

They say it's a blessing, they say it's a gift
They say it's a miracle
And I believe that it is
It conquers all, but it's a mystery

Love breaks your heart
Love takes no less than everything
Love makes it hard
And it fades away so easily

In this world we've created
Where this place that we lived
In a blink of an eye the darkness slips in
Love lights the world
Unites the love that's for eternity

Love brakes the chain
Love aches for everyone of us
Love takes the tears of pain, and it turns it in
To the beauty that remains

Look at this place
It was paradise, but now it's dying
I'll brave the love
I'll take, my chances that it's not too late

Love brakes your heart
Love takes no less than everything
Love makes it hard
And fades away so easily

Oh oh oh

Love brakes the chain
Love aches for everyone of us
Love takes the tears and the pain, and turns it in
To the beauty that remains

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Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She initially gained recognition as the first woman of African-American descent to receive the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in 1983. However, a scandal arose the following year when, a few weeks prior to the end of her reign, Williams learned that Penthouse magazine would be publishing unauthorized nude photographs of her in an upcoming issue. Amid growing media controversy and scrutiny, Williams resigned as Miss America in July 1984 (under pressure from the Miss America Organization), and was replaced by first runner-up Miss New Jersey Suzette Charles. Thirty-two years later, Miss America CEO Sam Haskell offered her a public apology … more »

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Written by: JOHN KELLER, MICHAEL CARUSO, K TONIO

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Song Credits
"Love Is" is a duet song performed by R&B singer Brian McKnight and actress/singer Vanessa Williams.
Song Release
The song was released in the year 1993.
Song Origin
Vocalist Brian McKnight is well-known for his smooth, contemporary R&B style while Vanessa Williams, besides being an accomplished actress, has earned fame in the music world with R&B and pop hits.
Song's Album
"Love Is" featured in Brian McKnight’s second studio album, "I Remember You" and Vanessa Williams’ studio album named "The Sweetest Days".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for two weeks.
Media Feature
"Love Is" was featured as the theme song for a television drama named “Beverly Hills, 90210”.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Tonio K, John Keller, and Michael Caruso.
Awards
In 1994, the song was nominated for Grammy Awards in the category 'Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals'.
Music Video
The music video features scenes from the television series "Beverly Hills, 90210".
Ranking
"Love Is" is still known as one of the biggest hits of both Brian McKnight’s and Vanessa Williams' musical careers.
Reception
The song generated excellent reviews from music critics, all applauding the powerful and harmonious blend of McKnight's and Williams’ voices.

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