One Love

The Stone Roses

About One Love

"One Love" is a non-album single by The Stone Roses. The single was released in the UK, U. S., Australia, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Spain, and France, peaking at #4 in the Roses' home country of the UK, their highest charting single up until that time. "One Love" has appeared on the compilation albums Turns into Stone, The Complete Stone Roses and The Very Best of The Stone Roses. The song has a decidedly mixed reputation among Roses fans, with some denouncing it for borrowing too much from the success of "Fools Gold". Nevertheless, the song contains vivid biblical references prevalent throughout their catalogue. The original artwork for the single was said to have resembled a swastika. It was later used for The Complete Stone Roses. John Squire ripped it up and used the torn pieces for the cover, photographed by his brother. The band set fire to the ripped up artwork in the video for the song. The song was used in an episode of the popular British television series Shameless. In the scene in which the song appears, Frank Gallagher is seen dancing in the pub with his shirt over his head as he is drunk and high on ecstasy. 


Year:
1995
3:40
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Any time you want me
Any time at all
Any time you need me
All you gotta do is call
Any time you want me
Any time at all
Any time you need me
All you gotta do is call

I'm no dog I'm a dolphin
I just don't live in the sea
You feel my flow and you flood my brain
Show me your vision your wild apparition
And sink to the depths of your soul

One love we don't need another love
One love one heart and one soul
We can have it all
Easy peasy

Any time you want me
Any time at all
Any time you need me
All you gotta do is call

You put me one step clear of the chain gang
And two miles over the line
All the scenes I saw left me wanting more
Show me a vision you wild apparition
And sink to the depths of your soul

One love we don't need another love
One love one heart and one soul

Your fruit's in season
And these feet fall surely sound
And what goes up must come down
Turns into dust or turns into stone

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The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses are a British alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most successful lineup consists of vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, and drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. more »

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Written by: Ian George Brown, John Squire

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"One Love" by The Stone Roses was released on 2nd July 1990.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
Record Label
The song was released under the famous British record label, Silvertone Records.
Song Duration
The length of the studio version of "One Love" is approximately 7 minutes and 45 seconds.
Types of Formats
The editions available for the song include 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl, CD single, and cassette.
Delayed Release
Despite being written and performed live in 1989, the official release of the song was delayed until 1990.
Song Creation
"One Love" was one of the first songs written by the band after the release of their debut album.
B-Side
The B-side of the "One Love" single is a song called "Something's Burning."
Song Lyrics
The song carries a universal theme of unity and love. The title itself "One Love" suggests a utopian vision of unity.
Music Video
The music video for "One Love" was directed by Jeff Baynes who also worked on the band's earlier videos.
Promotional Tool
The song was used as a promotional tool for the then-upcoming series of gigs at Spike Island and Glasgow Green.
Popular Features
"One Love" is cherished by fans for Ian Brown's poignant vocals and the melodic guitar work of John Squire.
Reissue
"One Love" was reissued in 2009, on digitally remastered CD and vinyl formats, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the debut album.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some complimented its ambitious production, while others felt it didn't live up to the standards of the band's debut album.
Limited Live Performances
The Stone Roses performed "One Love" live very infrequently, making its live performances a rare treat for fans.

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