Love Me for a Reason

Boyzone

About Love Me for a Reason

"Love Me for a Reason" is a song by Johnny Bristol covered by The Osmonds, and released in 1974. Twenty years later, Boyzone covered the song. Both versions were successful, reaching the top ten of the charts in many countries.


Year:
2004
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Girl when you hold me, how you control me
You bend and you fold me, anyway you please
It must be easy for you, the loving things that you do
But just a pastime for you, I could never be

And I never know, girl 
If I should stay or go
'Cos the games that you play 
Keep driving me away

Don't love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love

Don't love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love

Kisses and caresses, are only minor tests, babe
Of love lead to stresses, between a woman and a man
So if love everlasting, isn't what you're asking
I'll have to pass, girl, I'm proud to take a stand

I can't continue guessing 
Because it's only messing
With my pride and my mind 
So write down this time to time

Don't love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love

I'm just a little old-fashioned
It's take more than physical attraction
My initial reaction is honey give me love
Not a facsimile of

Don't love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love

Don't love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love (love me, love me)
Don't love me for fun, girl
Let me be the one, girl
Love me for a reason
Let the reason be love

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Boyzone

Boyzone is an Irish boy band. Its most famous line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch. Boyzone have had 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Irish charts. The group have had 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12 of their 20 singles in the UK being in the UK Top 2. Boyzone are one of the most successful bands in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In total, Boyzone had 19 top 5 singles on the Irish Singles Chart, 18 top 10 hits on the UK charts, nine #1 Irish Singles Chart hit singles and six #1 UK hit singles and five #1 albums, with approximately 20 million records sold by 2010 worldwide. The number is confirmed by Gately's book The Tree of Seasons. more »

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Written by: David Jones Jr., Johnny Bristol, Wade Brown

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10 facts about this song

Original Composition and Release
"Love Me for A Reason" was first penned and recorded by Johnny Bristol in 1974, and his version reached Number 10 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Most Successful Version
Despite the song being covered by various artists, The Osmonds' version remains the most successful. Their interpretation of "Love Me for a Reason" reached Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1974.
'70s Hit Status
The song was a big hit for The Osmonds in the '70s. It helped solidify the group's status as teen idols during this era and remains one of their signature songs.
Popular Live Performance Song
For The Osmonds, “Love Me for A Reason” was a regular feature in their live performances. It was often the song of choice to slow down the tempo of their shows and engage with their audiences.
Boyzone's Rendition
In 1994, Irish boy band Boyzone also covered "Love Me for a Reason". Their cover was released as the lead single from their debut album "Said and Done".
Chart Success for Boyzone
Boyzone's version reached Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top 40 for 12 weeks. It became their breakthrough hit and launched their successful music career.
Music Video Representation
Boyzone's music video for the song, filmed in black and white, depicts the band members performing in various locations, including a beach and a cinema. The video helped make Boyzone recognizable faces in the music industry.
Classic Love Song
"Love Me For A Reason" has been recognized as a classic love song. Its romantic lyrics about genuine love have resonated with listeners for decades, and it continues to be played on radio stations worldwide.
Covered by Other Artists
Apart from Johnny Bristol, The Osmonds, and Boyzone, this song has also been covered by other artists proving its longevity. Some of the notable covers include versions by Johnny Mathis and David Cassidy.
Boyzone's Nostalgic Performance
In 2014, Boyzone performed "Love Me for a Reason" on their 20th anniversary tour, stirring nostalgia among their fans. It was a tribute to their successful music journey and a nod to their humble beginnings.

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