Love My Way (song)
Encyclopedia
"Love My Way" is a 1982 song by English
band The Psychedelic Furs from their third studio album, Forever Now. Written by the four members of the group and produced by Todd Rundgren
, the song reached the top 10 of the charts in New Zealand
and the top 50 in the United Kingdom and United States
.
, where it spent 21 weeks on the chart.
The song peaked at number 42 in the UK
and number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
.
It also reached number 30 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart and number 40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart.
Allmusic writer Ned Raggett
called it "one of the slyest and best singles from the early '80s, a deserved cult hit in the States well-remembered in modern rock circles."
Raggett praised the song's "big and crisp" beats provided by drummer
Vince Ely, in one of his last credited songs before leaving the group.
The song is featured on the soundtracks of The Wedding Singer
and 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
, on new wave radio station Wave 103.
12" Vinyl
United Kingdom
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band The Psychedelic Furs from their third studio album, Forever Now. Written by the four members of the group and produced by Todd Rundgren
Todd Rundgren
Todd Harry Rundgren is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. Hailed in the early stage of his career as a new pop-wunderkind, supported by the certified gold solo double LP Something/Anything? in 1972, Todd Rundgren's career has produced a diverse range of recordings...
, the song reached the top 10 of the charts in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and the top 50 in the United Kingdom and United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Release and reception
Released in 1982, "Love My Way" peaked at number nine in New ZealandNew Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, where it spent 21 weeks on the chart.
The song peaked at number 42 in the UK
and number 44 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...
.
It also reached number 30 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock chart and number 40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart.
Allmusic writer Ned Raggett
Ned Raggett
Ned Raggett is a library assistant, freelance writer and music journalist. His work has been published in Allmusic, the OC Weekly, Plan B, Metal Edge and The Quietus, while pieces have also appeared in Dream, Arthur, as well as Stylus, The Broken Face, Fake Jazz, Freaky Trigger, Careless Talk...
called it "one of the slyest and best singles from the early '80s, a deserved cult hit in the States well-remembered in modern rock circles."
Raggett praised the song's "big and crisp" beats provided by drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Vince Ely, in one of his last credited songs before leaving the group.
The song is featured on the soundtracks of The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer is a 1998 romantic comedy film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank Coraci. It stars Adam Sandler as a wedding singer in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore as a waitress with whom he falls in love....
and 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a 2002 open world action computer and video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the second 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise and sixth original title overall...
, on new wave radio station Wave 103.
Track listing
7" Vinyl- "Love My Way" - 3:30
- "Aeroplane" - 3:22
12" Vinyl
- "Love My Way" - 3:33
- "Goodbye" (dance mix) - 5:45
- "Aeroplane" (dance mix) - 5:22
Chart performance
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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 ... |
42 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart Recording Industry Association of New Zealand The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand is a non-profit trade association of record producers, distributors and recording artists who sell music in New Zealand... |
9 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 44 |
| U.S. Dance Music/Club Play | 40 |
| U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks | 30 |