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“All You Need Is Love” is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by 400 million in 26 countries, the programme was broadcast via satellite on June 25, 1967. The BBC had commissioned the Beatles to write a song for the UK’s contribution. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at #362 in their 500 greatest songs of all time.

Asked to come up with a song containing a simple message to be understood by all nationalities, Lennon’s “All You Need Is Love” extended the message he first tried in “The Word”, from The Beatles’ 1965 album Rubber Soul. “It was an inspired song and they really wanted to give the world a message,” said Brian Epstein. “The nice thing about it is that it cannot be misinterpreted. It is a clear message saying that love is everything.” According to journalist Jade Wright, “Lennon was fascinated by the power of slogans to unite people and never afraid to create art out of propaganda. When asked in 1971 whether songs like Give Peace a Chance and Power to the People were propaganda songs, he answered: ‘Sure. So was All You Need Is Love. I’m a revolutionary artist. My art is dedicated to change.’”

According to the All You Need Is Love Songfacts, musically, this song is very unusual. The chorus is only one note, and the song is in a rare 7/4 tempo.
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  • Magical Mystery Tour
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  • Love
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  • Yellow Submarine
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  • Early Contemporary Album (disc 1)
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  • granpubah

    she loves you yeah yeah yeah

    Monday evening

  • yearsofdecay

    I LOVE JOHN'S VOICE

    Saturday morning

  • DeathNoteAddict

    If humanity ever makes contact with an alien race, this should be the song we play to greet them. [12] Haha, yeah <3 Or "Drops of Jupiter" - Train ^_^

    13 days ago

  • Ariues

    correction: My Country 'Tis of Thee, not God Bless Amerikkah

    15 days ago

  • Ariues

    God Save the Queen/God Bless Amerika

    15 days ago

  • SpiritOfYetaxa

    Great song, but those lyrics are absolutely dreadful.

    16 days ago

  • sleepdisorderz

    yes we need love.. and love is on the air... :)

    19 days ago

  • FloydRocks

    All you need is Love.(and food and water, shelter is nice too)

    20 days ago

  • Oregon_Myst

    That's right...LOVE is ALL..no Blue Meanies allowed in my world!

    25 days ago

  • TAM-michelle

    If humanity ever makes contact with an alien race, this should be the song we play to greet them. [11]

    last month

  • PattySauce

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this song :) <33

    last month

  • Klaryssah

    Love is all ! amazing song!

    last month

  • antf42080

    @JasonToddLover why would it not be in your library?

    last month

  • Jen420

    ♥

    last month

  • E-m-b-e-r

    This song is so cheesy, but I can't help but love it..

    March 2012

  • crawlpalmetto

    It's easy.

    February 2012

  • CaimanReid

    John Lennon. Incredible person.

    February 2012

  • bobbehr

    Their best !

    February 2012

  • laurenisacat

    If humanity ever makes contact with an alien race, this should be the song we play to greet them. [10]

    February 2012

  • oldiesfanjohn

    remembering when this was broadcasted all over the world!!!

    February 2012
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