Love's Such a Wonderful Thing
| "Love's Such a Wonderful Thing" | |
|---|---|
| Single by The Real Thing | |
| from the album 4 from 8 | |
| A-side | "Love's Such a Wonderful Thing" |
| B-side | "Topsy Turvy" |
| Format | 45 RPM 7" single |
| Genre | Soul, Pop |
| Label | Pye Records 7N 45701 |
| Writer(s) | Chris Amoo, Eddie Amoo |
| Producer(s) |
Chris & Eddie Amoo for Tony Hall Productions |
"Love's Such a Wonderful Thing" is a famous 1977 song by the UK band The Real Thing taken from their album 4 from 8. The song peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
Background
The song was written, arranged and produced by Chris, and Eddie Amoo. The B side "Topsy Turvy" was written by the Amoo brothers but produced and arranged by Jerome Rimson.[2]
Samplings of "So Much Love to Give"
The song contains the lyrics "I've got so much love to give". The catchy phrase and music has become hugely popular by various DJ and music producers and subject of many adaptations.
The French house duo Together, consisting of Thomas Bangalter and DJ Falcon used the line and music in their release "So Much Love to Give". The 12" single released in 2002 contains the sample repeating it throughout the song.
The sample was also used by Freeloaders in their 2005 single also titled "So Much Love to Give", which reached #9 on the UK chart.
The music segment but without the actual usage of the phrase "So much love" was utilized in Uniting Nations 2005 hit "You and Me"
The sample for "So Much Love" was also used by Fedde Le Grand in his song "So Much Love" in 2011
The Hungarian seep house / progressive house DJs Muzzaik & Stadiumx used it in their song "So Much Love" in 2016.
References
- ↑ Roberts, David (2002). Guinness World Records British Hit Singles (15th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Ltd. p. 392. ISBN 0-85112-187-X.
- ↑ 45cat Record Details, Artist: Real Thing, Catalogue: 7N 45701