There were quite a few songs called the Power of Love back in the day. In fact the last Madonna song I liked was Power of Love in the late 90's off of the Ray of Light album. So who did you think had the best Power of Love song? Or did they all have their own unique charm? Guess it's a very basic title. Also please tell me if there were more groups that had as song called this that I missed.
The Power of Love-Jennifer Rush Huey Lewis and the News Peter Cetera Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Posted by Devolution (Member # 1731) on :
Devolution here,
Rip, wasn't that "The glory of love" by Peter Cetera?
We are DEVO
Posted by cindymancini (Member # 679) on :
I am a man (I mean woman) who will fight for your honor....hahahaha! Posted by GoldTransAM (Member # 2973) on :
The only one I know of is by Huey Lewis & The News.
Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
I think Celine Dion did a version with the title as well that got pretty far up the charts.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Devo, as usual, sharp as a razor, didn't realise it was Glory instead of Power of Love.
Posted by deathbystereo80 (Member # 2005) on :
Celine Dion's version was just a remake of the Jennifer Rush song. A good way to turn a perfectly nice song into a screechfest. Posted by Stitch (Member # 2895) on :
I like the Heuy Louis "Power of love", but the Jennifer Rush song, which was covered by Celine Dion (and gave her her first Oz number 1), is a song that I hate with a fervent passion.
I can't recall the Frankie goes to Hollywood song and I have a feeling I should know it, but I know if I heard it I'd know it.
Posted by deathbystereo80 (Member # 2005) on :
Ha, Stitch, we were posting at the same time.
I like the Frankie goes to Hollywood song best by far! At the risk of annoying everyone else on here, perhaps the lyrics will jog your memory?
I'll protect you from the hooded claw Keep the vampires from your door
Feels like fire I'm so in love with you Dreams are like angels They keep bad at bay-bad at bay Love is the light Scaring darkness away-yeah
I'm so in love with you Purge the soul Make love your goal
[1]-The power of love A force from above Cleaning my soul Flame on burn desire Love with tongues of fire Purge the soul Make love your goal
I'll protect you from the hooded claw Keep the vampires from your door When the chips are down I'll be around With my undying, death-defying Love for you
Envy will hurt itself Let yourself be beautiful Sparkling love, flowers And pearls and pretty girls Love is like an energy Rushin' rushin' inside of me
[Repeat 1]
This time we go sublime Lovers entwine-divine divine Love is danger, love is pleasure Love is pure-the only treasure
I'm so in love with you Purge the soul Make love your goal
Posted by TresFoxy (Member # 542) on :
Well I must go with Huey of course not that the Jennifer Rush version wasn't good but Celine ruin it the song for all others to hear. So Huey's the best but it does get annoying when you are at Kareoke and you want to do Huey's power of love and the accidently put on Celine's... Yuck!!!
Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
I'll admit Celine's take made me uneasy. Whenever it came on the radio, I'd cover my ears, especially when she got to the refrain.
Posted by Stitch (Member # 2895) on :
I very much dislike Celine's version of "I drove all night"
Posted by Mane1980 (Member # 4240) on :
The one from Huey Lewis and the News
Posted by Richie (Member # 3527) on :
I am not sure if he did it in the 80's or not, but the late great Luther Vandross' version was an awesome tune as well.
Posted by ISIS (Member # 1780) on :
Wow...Riptide...I was going to say Luther Vandross too...nobody had mentioned him until the end there...and his song to me was the best out of all of them...and I am not a big fan of his, but if we are talking about just that song title...then that is the one I like the most.
Posted by Monty (Member # 4319) on :
Here is a list of performers that have released a song called: 'Power Of Love' in the 80's:
1984 - Frankie Goes To Hollywood [Album: Welcome To The Pleasurdome]
1985 - Air Supply [Album: Air Supply]
1985 - Huey Lewis & The News [Album: Back To The Future Soundtrack]
1986 - Jennifer Rush [Album: Jennifer Rush] Side Note: The original version on this song was first sung by vocalist Nana Mouskouri her 1984 album Nana and not Jennifer Rush.
1987 - Laura Branigan [Album: Touch] Side Note: In my opinion, the best sung version of this song. Also sad that she died so young.
1988 - King's X [Album: Out Of The Silent Planet]
Peter Cetera never released a single titled: 'Power Of Love' although he did release one entitled: 'Glory Of Love', which appeared on two albums in 1986:
The Karate Kid Part 2 Soundtrack Solitude/Solitaire
Having this list, I would pick Huey Lewis & The News for my favorite 'Power Of Love' in the 80's tune.
Monty
Posted by Monty (Member # 4319) on :
Luther Vandross released the song 'Power of Love / Love Power' on April 23,1991 with the album: "Power Of Love". Having noted this, I don't think it would qualify for an 80's song. But it is a great song. Nice suggestion.
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