Long Live Love
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Long Live Love is an album recorded by Olivia Newton-John
, released in 1974 on EMI (see 1974 in music
).
" was her first number one single in the United States
, released on the album If You Love Me, Let Me Know
.
The title track was the song Newton-John performed for the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest
when she represented the United Kingdom
. The song was first released as a 45 RPM single by Pye International
, her first UK label before switching to EMI later in that year with a nod given to her Australian label as " A Festival
International Production (England)" a mention which was given for most of her early releases from 1971 to 1974. Along with the title track, five other tracks from the LP had been the six shortlisted songs for the UK selection for Eurovision. The song that placed second, "Angeleyes", was released on the B-Side of the "Long Live Love" single.
Side Two
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
, released in 1974 on EMI (see 1974 in music
1974 in music
-January–April:*January 3 – Bob Dylan and The Band kick off their 40-date concert tour at Chicago Stadium. It's Dylan's first time on the road since 1966.*January 17...
).
Singles
The song "I Honestly Love YouI Honestly Love You
"I Honestly Love You" was a worldwide pop hit single for Olivia Newton-John in 1974. The song was Newton-John's first number-one single in the United States and Canada, thus cementing her as a household name in North America....
" was her first number one single in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, released on the album If You Love Me, Let Me Know
If You Love Me, Let Me Know
If You Love Me, Let Me Know was a United States and Canada-only album by singer Olivia Newton-John, released in 1974.-History:Half of the tracks on the album are from her European and Australian release, Long Live Love, and the other half are tracks from Olivia with the title song and the much...
.
The title track was the song Newton-John performed for the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1974
The Eurovision Song Contest 1974 was the 19th Eurovision Song Contest. It was held in the seaside resort of Brighton on the south coast of the United Kingdom...
when she represented the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The song was first released as a 45 RPM single by Pye International
Pye Records
Pye Records was a British record label. In its first incarnation, perhaps Pye's best known artists were Lonnie Donegan , Petula Clark , The Searchers , The Kinks , Sandie Shaw and Brotherhood of Man...
, her first UK label before switching to EMI later in that year with a nod given to her Australian label as " A Festival
Festival Records (Australia)
Festival Records was an Australian music recording and publishing company which was founded in Sydney in 1952 and operated until 2005....
International Production (England)" a mention which was given for most of her early releases from 1971 to 1974. Along with the title track, five other tracks from the LP had been the six shortlisted songs for the UK selection for Eurovision. The song that placed second, "Angeleyes", was released on the B-Side of the "Long Live Love" single.
Track listing
Side One- "Free The People" (Barbara Keith)
- "Angel Eyes" (Tony MacaulayTony MacaulayTony Macaulay is a British author, composer for musical theatre, and songwriter, though it was the latter that made him a household name early in his career...
& Keith PotgerKeith PotgerKeith Potger is one of the founding members of the Australian pop-folk group The Seekers. He was born in Ceylon and is of Burgher descent. In the Seekers, he played twelve string guitar and banjo, and sang...
) - "Country Girl" (Alan HawkshawAlan HawkshawAlan Hawkshaw is a British composer and performer, particularly of themes for movies and television programmes...
& Peter Gosling) - "Someday" (Gary BensonGary BensonGary Benson is a professional poker player and sports bettor. He has won a World Series of Poker bracelet in addition to other titles as a poker player.- Early life and career :...
& David Mindel) - "God Only KnowsGod Only Knows"God Only Knows" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys. It is the eighth track on the group's 11th studio album, Pet Sounds , and one of their most widely recognized songs. "God Only Knows" was composed and produced by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Tony Asher and lead vocal by Carl...
" (Brian WilsonBrian WilsonBrian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. Within the band, Wilson played bass and keyboards, also providing part-time lead vocals and, more often, backing vocals, harmonizing in falsetto with the group...
& Tony AsherTony AsherTony Asher is an American lyricist who co-wrote much of The Beach Boys 1966 album Pet Sounds in conjunction with front man Brian Wilson, including such classic songs as "God Only Knows" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice"...
) - "Loving You Ain't Easy" (Leather/Saker/Sulsh)
Side Two
- "Home Ain't Home Anymore" (John FarrarJohn FarrarJohn Farrar is a music producer, songwriter, music arranger, singer and guitarist who is best known for his work with Olivia Newton-John with whom he wrote and produced many hit songs....
& Peter Robinson) - "Have Love Will Travel" (Roger GreenawayRoger GreenawayRoger Greenaway , is a popular English songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Roger Cook.-Career:...
& Geoff StephensGeoff StephensGeoffrey 'Geoff' Stephens , was one of the top British songwriters of the 1960s and 1970s.-Career:...
1) - "I Honestly Love YouI Honestly Love You"I Honestly Love You" was a worldwide pop hit single for Olivia Newton-John in 1974. The song was Newton-John's first number-one single in the United States and Canada, thus cementing her as a household name in North America....
" (Peter AllenPeter AllenPeter Allen was an Australian songwriter and entertainer. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, Arthur's Theme, winning an Academy Award in 1981...
& Jeff BarryJeff BarryJeff Barry is an American pop music songwriter, singer, and record producer.-Early career:...
) - "Hands Across The Sea" (Findon & Wilkins)
- "The River's Too Wide" (Bob Morrison)
- "Long Live LoveLong Live Love (song)"Long Live Love" was the British entrant to the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 in Brighton, United Kingdom. It was sung by Olivia Newton-John in English....
" (Valerie Avon & Harold SpiroHarold SpiroHarold Spiro was an English songwriter.- Early days :His interest in music began at an early age, in London's East End, where his uncle regularly took him to the Music hall....
)