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“It Must Be Love” is a song originally written and recorded in 1971 by Labi Siffre. However, the best known version was recorded by ska/pop band Madness in 1981.
The song was featured in the 1989 movie, The Tall Guy starring Jeff Goldblum, Rowan Atkinson and Emma Thompson. Suggs also appeared in the movie whilst singing this song. The single was reissued to tie in with the film but was not a hit on that occasion.
A version with altered lyrics was used to advertise Midland Bank in 1994, and Madness’ version was also used to advertise LoveFilm in 2009. Siffre’s original version also appeared in a 2007 UK television advertisement for Vodafone.
The singer of the belgian group Arid, Jasper Steverlinck, also released a cover of this song.
Releases
The original Labi Siffre recording was released as a single in 1971, and reached number 14 in the UK singles chart. It also appeared on his 1972 album Crying Laughing Loving Lying.
Madness’ version was originally issued as a standalone single in 1981 and appeared on their UK number one compilation album Complete Madness the following year, and on many other Madness compilations since. In 1983, it peaked in the US Billboard Magazine chart at #33.
The video mostly shows band members playing in a white room and standing over a grave. It also features guitarist Chris Foreman and saxophonist Lee Thompson playing their instruments underwater.
The song was featured in the 1989 movie, The Tall Guy starring Jeff Goldblum, Rowan Atkinson and Emma Thompson. Suggs also appeared in the movie whilst singing this song. The single was reissued to tie in with the film but was not a hit on that occasion.
A version with altered lyrics was used to advertise Midland Bank in 1994, and Madness’ version was also used to advertise LoveFilm in 2009. Siffre’s original version also appeared in a 2007 UK television advertisement for Vodafone.
The singer of the belgian group Arid, Jasper Steverlinck, also released a cover of this song.
Releases
The original Labi Siffre recording was released as a single in 1971, and reached number 14 in the UK singles chart. It also appeared on his 1972 album Crying Laughing Loving Lying.
Madness’ version was originally issued as a standalone single in 1981 and appeared on their UK number one compilation album Complete Madness the following year, and on many other Madness compilations since. In 1983, it peaked in the US Billboard Magazine chart at #33.
The video mostly shows band members playing in a white room and standing over a grave. It also features guitarist Chris Foreman and saxophonist Lee Thompson playing their instruments underwater.
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wackersska wrote:
Soon as i wake up , every nite, every day. ;-]
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nullachick wrote:
Oh yes, love it ..........
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HeavyCross wrote:
..it is love..
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SuperShutts wrote:
Love this song...
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goonerphil wrote:
...nothing more, nothing less....
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snaketorque wrote:
Take the blues away, great track!!!
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dion_21uk wrote:
♥ It Must Be Love ♥
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RMG1 wrote:
Great song, but it makes me sad. I hope i can hear it and be happy one day.
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mre1010 wrote:
This song Rocks
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rocketd8g wrote:
Yeah they rocked glastonbury
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funguysmall wrote:
Bless you and bless me baybeee!
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Whitsa1 wrote:
Favourite Glastonbury moment of 2009. Brilliant!
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biledham wrote:
labi siffre was the original artist but most people recognise it as a madness classic get your fez's on !
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ladyfartworthy wrote:
my first 'our song!'
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goonerphil wrote:
I've got to be near you, every night, every day, I couldn't be happy any other way....!
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Jelmerrs wrote:
amazing
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dmen01 wrote:
Great cover.
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MattWally wrote:
this song and band is AMAZING!
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Stonnahman wrote:
Greeeeeat band
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Riverman86 wrote:
Google McWikipedia sang it originally @funguy
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