Love Scenes (song)
Encyclopedia
"Love Scenes" is a song by British female singer Beverley Craven
, the title track of her second album
.
The song's structure resembles that of a waltz
. Lyrically, Craven took inspiration from an actor she was infatuated with, and talk about an obsessive relationship where the narrator is jealous of the "other woman" who's "got her role".
The song peaked at #34 in the UK and spent 4 weeks on the charts, becoming Craven's last UK top 40 hit to date.
The video was filmed in September 1993 at Hackney Empire
theatre in London. Actress Tara FitzGerald
, a friend of Craven's, plays the part of the actress in the play.
7" Single, Cassingle
Beverley Craven
Beverley Craven is a British singer-songwriter best known for her 1991 UK Top 5 hit single "Promise Me". Her most recent album, Close To Home, was released in 2009...
, the title track of her second album
Love Scenes (Beverley Craven album)
Love Scenes is Beverley Craven's second studio album, released in September 1993 through Epic Records.-Details:Craven started writing new songs for her second album while touring for the first one. Epic Records wanted to release a follow-up to her successful debut album Beverley Craven in 1992 to...
.
Details
After taking a 2-year break from music after giving birth to her first daughter, Craven returned to the music scene in September 1993. Love Scenes was released as the first single of her second album.The song's structure resembles that of a waltz
Waltz
The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance in time, performed primarily in closed position.- History :There are several references to a sliding or gliding dance,- a waltz, from the 16th century including the representations of the printer H.S. Beheim...
. Lyrically, Craven took inspiration from an actor she was infatuated with, and talk about an obsessive relationship where the narrator is jealous of the "other woman" who's "got her role".
The song peaked at #34 in the UK and spent 4 weeks on the charts, becoming Craven's last UK top 40 hit to date.
Video
The video features Craven in a theatre watching a play in a box seat. In the scenario there is an actor and an actress, and, referring to the song's lyrics, Craven is seen watching the play with jealousy. At one point, we see Craven fantasizing a reenactment of various iconic movie scenes with the actor in the play. The video ends with Craven leaving the theatre, walking past the actor and the actress outside, who are signing autographs.The video was filmed in September 1993 at Hackney Empire
Hackney Empire
The Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, in the London Borough of Hackney, built in 1901 as a music hall.-History:Hackney Empire is a grade II* listed building...
theatre in London. Actress Tara FitzGerald
Tara Fitzgerald
Tara Anne Cassandra Fitzgerald is an English actress who has appeared in feature films, television, radio and the stage....
, a friend of Craven's, plays the part of the actress in the play.
Track listings
CD Single- "Love Scenes" 3:53
- "Blind Faith" 4:09
- "Joey" (Live) 4:02
- "Look No Further" (Live) 5:58
7" Single, Cassingle
- "Love Scenes" 3:53
- "Blind Faith" 4:09
Charts
| Chart (1993) | 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 ... |
34 |