Only Your Love
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"Only Your Love" is a song recorded by English girl group
Bananarama
. It was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album Pop Life and was issued several months prior to the release of the album. The Pop Life album marked a break for Bananarama from their long-standing relationship with the Stock Aitken Waterman
(SAW) production trio. "Only Your Love" was co-written and produced by Youth
. The album version of the song was remixed for its single release.
The song's primary rhythm, complete with 'Woo Woo' hoots, directly references "Sympathy for the Devil
". This led Jonathon Ross
to jokingly thank 'The Rolling Stones' after Bananarama had performed the song on his TV show. The song also contains samples
of "Loaded" by Primal Scream
and "Fool's Gold
" by The Stone Roses
, two songs that had been recent pop and dance hits in the UK. Upon its release "Only Your Love" received positive critical reviews. The song was not released as a single in the United States.
"Only Your Love" peaked at number twenty-seven in the UK singles chart
, which the group considered to be a disappointment. The single did not fare much better in other countries, hitting number forty-nine in New Zealand and fifty-one in Australia.
, directed by Philippe Gautier, which makes use of silhouettes against multicoloured backdrops, features the girls on a studio set made to look like a cross between a train and a jungle gym. They perform the song while dancing provocatively with various male dancers. The dancing features more physical contact between the girls and the male dancers than any of their other videos. The performance on the train is interspersed with shots of the girls singing on the front of the train engine in sunglasses and oversized dresses.
CD 2 single
CD 3 single
Other versions
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Bananarama
Bananarama
Bananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
. It was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album Pop Life and was issued several months prior to the release of the album. The Pop Life album marked a break for Bananarama from their long-standing relationship with the Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
(SAW) production trio. "Only Your Love" was co-written and produced by Youth
Martin Glover
Martin Glover, also known as Youth, is a record producer and a founding member and bassist of the UK band Killing Joke. He is a member of The Fireman along with Paul McCartney. Glover was born in Africa.-Early career:...
. The album version of the song was remixed for its single release.
The song's primary rhythm, complete with 'Woo Woo' hoots, directly references "Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil
"Sympathy for the Devil" is a song by The Rolling Stones which first appeared as the opening track on the band's 1968 album Beggars Banquet. It was written by Mick Jagger credited to Jagger/Richards...
". This led Jonathon Ross
Jonathon Ross
Jonathon Ross is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League. He played with the Adelaide Crows.A well-built, strong key position player, Jonathon Ross had the potential to go far...
to jokingly thank 'The Rolling Stones' after Bananarama had performed the song on his TV show. The song also contains samples
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
of "Loaded" by Primal Scream
Primal Scream
Primal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie and Jim Beattie and now based in London. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes , Martin Duffy , and Darrin Mooney...
and "Fool's Gold
Fools Gold/What The World Is Waiting For
"Fools Gold"/"What the World Is Waiting For" is a non-album double A-side by The Stone Roses. It was released in the UK, U.S., Mexico, Australia, Germany, Japan, and Spain. "Fools Gold" and "What the World Is Waiting For" are also available on the compilation Turns Into Stone...
" by The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses are an English alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s...
, two songs that had been recent pop and dance hits in the UK. Upon its release "Only Your Love" received positive critical reviews. The song was not released as a single in the United States.
"Only Your Love" peaked at number twenty-seven in 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 ...
, which the group considered to be a disappointment. The single did not fare much better in other countries, hitting number forty-nine in New Zealand and fifty-one in Australia.
Music video
The music videoMusic 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...
, directed by Philippe Gautier, which makes use of silhouettes against multicoloured backdrops, features the girls on a studio set made to look like a cross between a train and a jungle gym. They perform the song while dancing provocatively with various male dancers. The dancing features more physical contact between the girls and the male dancers than any of their other videos. The performance on the train is interspersed with shots of the girls singing on the front of the train engine in sunglasses and oversized dresses.
Remixes
CD 1 single- "Only Your Love" (Milky Bar Mix) - (8:12)
- Remixed by Robin Goodfellow
- "Only Your Love" (YouthMartin GloverMartin Glover, also known as Youth, is a record producer and a founding member and bassist of the UK band Killing Joke. He is a member of The Fireman along with Paul McCartney. Glover was born in Africa.-Early career:...
& Thrash on the Mix) - (4:17) - "Only Your Love" (Hardcore Instrumental) - (3:27)
CD 2 single
- "Only Your Love" (7" Mix) - (4:02)
- "Only Your Love" (Milky Bar Mix) - (8:12)
- Remixed by Robin Goodfellow
- "Only Your Love" (Hardcore Instrumental) - (3:27)
- "Only Your Love" (Youth & Thrash on the Mix) - (4:17)
CD 3 single
- "Only Your Love" (Milky Bar Mix) - (8:12)
- Remixed by Robin Goodfellow
- "Only Your Love" (Hardcore Instrumental) - (3:27)
- "Only Your Love" (Youth & Thrash on the Mix) - (4:17)
- "Only Your Love" (Paris Texas Instrumental) - (5:33)
Other versions
- "Only Your Love" (Album Version) - (4:00)
- "Only Your Love" (Instrumental)
- "Only Your Love" (The Monkey Drum Mooch) - (7:20)
- Remixed by Terry Farley
- "Only Your Love" (A Tribute to Barry Mooncult Mix) - (5:40)
- Remixed by Terry Farley
Charts
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 27 |
| Australia ARIA singles | 51 |
| New Zealand singles | 49 |