Love to Hate You
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"Love to Hate You" is a song by Erasure
which was released in 1991 as the second single from the duo's fifth studio album Chorus
.
in the UK and Sire Records
in the U.S. The song, written by band members Vince Clarke
and Andy Bell
is an electronic dance track clearly inspired by disco music. The synthesizer
melody in the chorus of "Love to Hate You" is an interpolation
of the disco-era classic "I Will Survive
".
The song's music video
features Erasure performing the song on a futuristic stage with a long, connected runway which extends out into the audience. As Bell dances down the runway, it is revealed that the floor is covered in water - these shots were filmed in London's Leadenhall Market
. Vince Clarke is also seen playing a circular keyboard similar to one previously used by Jean Michel Jarre
The band also recorded a spanish version of the song, called "Amor y Odio" (Love and Hatred), and one in Italian called "Amo Odiarti".
"Love to Hate You" is one of Erasure's most successful singles on the UK singles chart
, peaking at number four. It became a Top 20 hit in Germany
where it reached number 19, and in Sweden
where it reached number 4. In the US it reached number 17 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play, number 10 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales
and number 6 on the Modern Rock Tracks.
12" single (12MUTE131)
CD single (CDMUTE131)
U.S. CD single (40218-2)
Erasure
Erasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Andy Bell. Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That"...
which was released in 1991 as the second single from the duo's fifth studio album Chorus
Chorus (Erasure album)
Chorus, Erasure's fifth proper studio album, was released by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the U.S. in 1991 . This album was the last to end Erasure's classic period.- History :...
.
History
The single was released by Mute RecordsMute Records
Mute is an independent record label based in the UK. It was founded in 1978 by Daniel Miller and featured several prominent musical acts on its roster such as Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure and Fad Gadget.-Beginnings:...
in the UK and Sire Records
Sire Records
Sire Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group and distributed through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:The label was founded in 1966 as Sire Productions by Seymour Stein and Richard Gottehrer, each investing ten thousand dollars into the new company. Its early releases as a...
in the U.S. The song, written by band members Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke
Vince Clarke is an English synthpop musician and songwriter. Clarke has been involved with a number of successful groups, including Depeche Mode, Yazoo, The Assembly and Erasure....
and Andy Bell
Andy Bell (singer)
Andrew Ivan "Andy" Bell is the lead singer of the English synthpop duo Erasure. He also has a solo career, with the albums Non-Stop and Electric Blue.-Early life:Andy Bell originates from the Dogsthorpe area in Peterborough...
is an electronic dance track clearly inspired by disco music. The synthesizer
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
melody in the chorus of "Love to Hate You" is an interpolation
Interpolation (music)
Interpolation in music refers to an abrupt change in musical elements from the main theme.-In classical music:In music and musical composition, especially 20th century and later, interpolation is an abrupt change of elements, with continuation of the first idea...
of the disco-era classic "I Will Survive
I Will Survive
"I Will Survive" is a song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris...
".
The song's music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
features Erasure performing the song on a futuristic stage with a long, connected runway which extends out into the audience. As Bell dances down the runway, it is revealed that the floor is covered in water - these shots were filmed in London's Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market is a covered market in the City of London, located at Gracechurch Street but with vehicular access also available via Whittington Avenue to the north and Lime Street to the south and east and additional pedestrian access via a number of narrow passageways.-History:The market dates...
. Vince Clarke is also seen playing a circular keyboard similar to one previously used by Jean Michel Jarre
Jean Michel Jarre
Jean Michel André Jarre is a French composer, performer and music producer. He is a pioneer in the electronic, ambient and New Age genres, and known as an organiser of outdoor spectacles of his music featuring lights, laser displays, and fireworks.Jarre was raised in Lyon by his mother and...
The band also recorded a spanish version of the song, called "Amor y Odio" (Love and Hatred), and one in Italian called "Amo Odiarti".
"Love to Hate You" is one of Erasure's most successful singles 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 ...
, peaking at number four. It became a Top 20 hit in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
where it reached number 19, and in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
where it reached number 4. In the US it reached number 17 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play, number 10 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales
Hot Dance Singles Sales
Hot Dance Singles Sales is a chart released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States, established in 1985. It measures the sale of commercially released singles that deal with dance music and remixes...
and number 6 on the Modern Rock Tracks.
Track listings
7" single (MUTE131) / Cassette Single (CMUTE131)- "Love to Hate You"
- "Vitamin C"
12" single (12MUTE131)
- "Love to Hate You" (12" Mix)
- "Vitamin C" (12" Mix)
- "La La La"
CD single (CDMUTE131)
- "Love to Hate You"
- "Love to Hate You" (12" Mix)
- "Vitamin C"
- "La La La"
U.S. CD single (40218-2)
- "Love To Hate You" (Album Version)
- "Love To Hate You" (Bruce Forest Mix)
- "Vitamin C" (12" Mix)
- "Love To Hate You" (12" Mix)
- "Vitamin C"
- "La La La"
Chart Performance
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 6 | 20 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 49 | 6 |
| German Singles Chart | 19 | 21 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 5 | 6 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 4 | 11 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 17 | 7 |
| UK Singles Chart | 4 | 9 |
| US Dance/Club Play Singles | 17 | 12 |
| US Hot Dance Music Sales | 10 | |