Glory of Love
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"Glory of Love" is a 1986 Billboard Hot 100
#1 hit song written by Peter Cetera
, David Foster
and Cetera's wife at the time, Diane Nini, and recorded by Cetera shortly after he left the band Chicago
to pursue a solo career. The song was Cetera's first hit single and was included on his 1986
album, Solitude/Solitaire
.
The single peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
chart on August 2, 1986, remaining in that spot for two weeks. It also spent five weeks atop the U.S. adult contemporary chart
. The song achieved similar success in the UK, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart
, where it was the 26th best-selling single of 1986.
The version of the song as released as a single and on Cetera's album Solitude/Solitare is edited, missing the beginning eight-second section of the song's bridge (which is heard in the actual Karate Kid II film).
in 1987 for "Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Male Artist."
It went on to win an ASCAP Award for "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" and a BMI
Film & TV Award for "Most Performed Song from a Film."
, with cut and fade scenes of the movie "The Karate Kid, Part II
" throughout.
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
#1 hit song written by Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera
Peter Paul Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago, before launching a successful solo career...
, David Foster
David Foster
David Walter Foster, OC, OBC , is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger, noted for discovering singers such as Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and Charice Pempengco; and for producing some of the most successful artists in the world, such as Céline Dion, Toni...
and Cetera's wife at the time, Diane Nini, and recorded by Cetera shortly after he left the band Chicago
Chicago (band)
Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described "rock and roll band with horns" began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, becoming famous for producing a number of hit ballads. They had...
to pursue a solo career. The song was Cetera's first hit single and was included on his 1986
1986 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986.-January-June:*January 23 – The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes place...
album, Solitude/Solitaire
Solitude/Solitaire
Solitude/Solitaire, released in 1986, is the second solo release by former-Chicago member and lead vocalist Peter Cetera, his first album after leaving the band. It includes the #1 hits "Glory of Love" and "The Next Time I Fall" . Both singles reached the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart...
.
The single peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart on August 2, 1986, remaining in that spot for two weeks. It also spent five weeks atop the U.S. adult contemporary chart
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
. The song achieved similar success in the UK, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, where it was the 26th best-selling single of 1986.
The version of the song as released as a single and on Cetera's album Solitude/Solitare is edited, missing the beginning eight-second section of the song's bridge (which is heard in the actual Karate Kid II film).
Awards
The song earned nominations in 1986 for an Academy Award for Best Song and a Golden Globe in the category of Best Original Song. It was also nominated for a Grammy AwardGrammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
in 1987 for "Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Male Artist."
It went on to win an ASCAP Award for "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" and a BMI
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
Film & TV Award for "Most Performed Song from a Film."
Trivia
- "Glory of Love" was the inspiration for "In Your Arms"', the love song from Camp Blood: The MusicalCamp Blood: The MusicalCamp Blood: The Musical is an 80s style slasher/musical movie. It was created by Tanner Barklow, Jefferson Craig and Thomas Hughes in the spring of 2005....
.
- In one episode of the recurring Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
sketch Jarrett's Room, DJ Johnathan Feinstein (played by Seth MeyersSeth MeyersSeth Adam Meyers is an American actor and comedian. He currently serves as head writer for Saturday Night Live and hosts its news parody segment Weekend Update.-Early life:...
), plays a sample of "Glory of Love" to open for each walk-on character. He admits that the Karate Kid 2 soundtrack was the only music he had since he had to pack up his dorm to move out of the residence halls.
Music video
The music video by Peter Cetera is set in a DojoDojo
A is a Japanese term which literally means "place of the way". Initially, dōjōs were adjunct to temples. The term can refer to a formal training place for any of the Japanese do arts but typically it is considered the formal gathering place for students of any Japanese martial arts style to...
, with cut and fade scenes of the movie "The Karate Kid, Part II
The Karate Kid, Part II
The Karate Kid, Part II is a 1986 American martial arts film and is a sequel to 1984's The Karate Kid. Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita reprise their roles as Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi, respectively. The original music score was composed by Bill Conti...
" throughout.
Cover versions
- The song was covered by New Found GloryNew Found GloryNew Found Glory is an American rock band from Coral Springs, Florida. Formed in the summer of 1997, founding members were lead vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Joe Marino...
on their 2000 album From the Screen to Your StereoFrom the Screen to Your Stereo-Credits:*Jordan Pundik - lead vocals*Chad Gilbert - lead guitar, vocals*Steve Klein - rhythm guitar*Ian Grushka - bass guitar*Cyrus Bolooki - drums, percussion...
. - A cover was also performed by Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong AvanzadoDingdong AvanzadoDingdong Avanzado is a singer and composer in Philippine music industry. Regarded as one of the most outstanding Concert performers, this multi-platinum recording artist/ songwriter/ director and total entertainer garnered several attributes such as “Kilabot Ng Mga Kolehiyala”, “Crush Ng Bayan” and...
on Zaragoza's 2000 album Ibigay Mo Na. - Australian boyband North covered the song, which was released as their first single from their 2004 self-titled debut album, reaching number one on the Asian music charts.
- Japanese pop artist MelodyMelodyA melody , also tune, voice, or line, is a linear succession of musical tones which is perceived as a single entity...
included the song on her third album Ready to Go!Ready to Go!Ready to Go! is the third album released by melody. It is her second album to be released in a CD Only version as well as a CD+DVD version . All of the A-sides from her singles leading up to the album are included in the tracklist, but none of the B-sides are, making for a total of ten brand-new...
(2007). - Venezuelan pop vocal band Voz VeisVoz VeisVoz Veis was a Venezuelan sextet that released their latest studio album "Todos a Belén" in the year 2008. They have recorded 5 studio albums; the first, Virao, in 2003...
included an acapella version of the song on their live acoustic album Una Noche Común y Sin Corriente (2009). In this cover, the lyrics were shorten from the original one. - In 2011, the song was parodied by The FringemunksThe FringemunksThe Fringemunks are a music group created by Seattle musician David Wu in 2008 consisting of three "cloned" anthropomorphic chipmunks: Feebo, Notchy and Pie. They are known mostly for recapping all episodes of Fox television series Fringe with song parodies...
as part of a medley that recapped FringeFringe (TV series)Fringe is an American science fiction television series created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security...
episode 3.21, "The Last Sam Weiss." - In 2011, Canadian artist Karl WolfKarl WolfCarl Abou Samah is a Lebanese-born Canadian musician based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is better known by his stage name Karl Wolf. He has been a singer, songwriter and producer since 2001, releasing his first solo album Face Behind the Face on MapleNationwide/Universal in January 2006,...
greatly sampled on the song in his released single "Ghetto LoveGhetto Love (Karl Wolf song)"Ghetto Love" is a 2011 single by Canadian artist Karl Wolf from his upcoming 2011 album. The single released in May 2011 features Canadian artist Kardinal Offishall with downloads made available on May 17, 2011....
" featuring Canadian rapper Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
. The single was released in Canada on Universal RepublicUniversal RepublicUniversal Republic Records is a record label, owned by Universal Music Group. It is based on the now-defunct Republic Records label founded by brothers Monte and Avery Lipman...
. - Filipina Singer, Jolina MagdangalJolina Magdangal-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...
recently performed their version on 31 March 2011 at Wells Fargo Day 2011 for her upcoming 2011 album. Their version featured in her album: Wells Fargo Day 2011: The Studio Album.