Shine a Little Love

Electric Light Orchestra

About Shine a Little Love

"Shine a Little Love" is a song by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released as a single in the US and UK in May 1979.


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Although the things you've done I wouldn't criticize
I guess you had your way
You see I gotta make you understand
I know it sounds a foolish thing to say
But it don't matter baby 'cos' today's another day

You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life and let me see

Remember, tonight we're gonna run 'till dawn
Remember, tonight we're gonna say it
We'll never stop we got a good thing goin' on
I know you've heard it all before
But I really need you darlin' every day I need you more

You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life and let me see

Can you understand (yes I understand) 
Can you feel it's right (I know it is) 
Will you be the same (I'll do it all again)

It's been a year now and it's getting so much better
You came home without a word
Though everybody said you'll soon forget her
They couldn't see and they just didn't understand
And lookin' in the mirror there were fools at either hand

You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life and let me see

Can you understand (yes I understand) 
Can you feel it's right (I know it is) 
Will you be the same (I'll do it all again)

How many days had I been waiting there to tell you
I really can't believe
We're walkin' out into the world tonight
We'll do it all again until the break of light
And the feelin' in your heart will soon be shinin' in your eyes

You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life and let me see

You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life and let me see

You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life
You shine a little love on my life and let me see

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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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Written by: JEFF LYNNE

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12 facts about this song

Song Artist
"Shine a Little Love" is a song by the British rock music band, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
Release Date
The song was released on May 24, 1979 as the lead single from their eighth studio album, "Discovery".
Top Chart Rankings
"Shine a Little Love" became a top ten hit in the UK, peaking at number 6. It also charted well in the US, where it reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre Classification
The song merges distinct genres, being considered a mix of pop, disco and rock. It prominently featured a disco-inspired rhythm and string section.
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song deliver a hopeful and encouraging message, promoting the idea of spreading love and positivity.
Unique Instrumentation
The song utilized unconventional instruments for a rock band, such as a vocoder which was used to modify the lead vocal tone, producing a robotic sound effect.
Music Video
The song's music video was one of the first to be shown on MTV when the channel debuted in 1981.
Commercial Usage
The song was used in television commercials by the supermarket chain Asda in the UK.
Cover Versions
"Shine a Little Love" has been covered by various artists, including Laura Branigan and the band Saga.
Live Performances
Despite its commercial success, "Shine a Little Love" was performed live by ELO only twice, once on a TV special and once during their 1979 tour.
Song Duration
The song has a running time of 4 minutes and 43 seconds, one of their longest singles.
Notable Achievement
The song was one of four US Top 10 hits ELO scored from the "Discovery" album, marking a peak in the band's popularity.

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