Sometimes It's Only Love
"Sometimes It's Only Love" | ||||
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Single by Luther Vandross | ||||
from the album Power of Love | ||||
Released | April 1992 (U.S., Europe) | |||
Recorded | 1991 | |||
Genre | R&B, soul | |||
Length | 4:54 | |||
Label | Epic Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Luther Vandross, Skip Anderson | |||
Producer(s) | Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller | |||
Luther Vandross singles chronology | ||||
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"Sometimes It's Only Love" is a 1991 song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. The single was released in 1992 in support of his album Power of Love. The song was a top ten hit (at No. 9) on the Billboard's Hot R&B Singles and Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.[1]
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic picked the song as one of the "high points" of the album.[2] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "This time, Vandross reaffirms his position as a virtually peerless romantic crooner with a lush and soulful ballad. A simply lovely song that will sound wonderful on the radio."[3] A reviewer from People Magazine stated in the review of Power of Love, that on the song, "the voice, material and studio technique balance".[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[5] | 9 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 9 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1992) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 87 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 597.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Luther Vandross – Power of Love". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Flick, Larry (March 7, 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 69. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Power of Love". People. June 3, 1991. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- ^ "Luther Vandross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
External links
- www.luthervandross.com
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- Never Too Much
- Forever, for Always, for Love
- Busy Body
- The Night I Fell in Love
- Give Me the Reason
- Any Love
- Power of Love
- Never Let Me Go
- Songs
- This Is Christmas
- Your Secret Love
- I Know
- Luther Vandross
- Dance with My Father
- The Best of Luther Vandross... The Best of Love
- One Night with You: The Best of Love, Volume 2
- Love Is on the Way
- Always & Forever: The Classics
- Greatest Hits
- Super Hits
- Smooth Love
- The Ultimate Luther Vandross
- Stop to Love
- The Very Best of Love
- The Essential Luther Vandross
- Artist Collection: Luther Vandross
- Love, Luther
- Lovesongs
- "Never Too Much"
- "Don't You Know That?"
- "If This World Were Mine"
- "Bad Boy"/"Having a Party"
- "Since I Lost My Baby"
- "How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye"
- "I'll Let You Slide"
- "Superstar"/"Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" (Medley)
- "Til My Baby Comes Home"
- "It's Over Now"
- "Wait for Love"
- "Give Me the Reason"
- "Stop to Love"
- "There's Nothing Better Than Love"
- "I Really Didn't Mean It"
- "So Amazing"
- "Any Love"
- "She Won't Talk to Me"
- "For You to Love"
- "Here and Now"
- "Treat You Right"
- "Power of Love/Love Power"
- "Don't Want to Be a Fool"
- "The Rush"
- "Sometimes It's Only Love"
- "The Best Things in Life Are Free"
- "Little Miracles (Happen Every Day)"
- "Heaven Knows"
- "Never Let Me Go"
- "Endless Love"
- "Always and Forever"
- "Love the One You're With" / "Going in Circles"
- "Every Year, Every Christmas"
- "Your Secret Love"
- "I Can Make It Better"
- "Nights in Harlem"
- "I Know"
- "Take You Out"
- "Can Heaven Wait"
- "I'd Rather"
- "Dance with My Father"
- "Think About You"
- "Buy Me a Rose"
- "The Closer I Get to You"
- "One Shining Moment"
- "Shine"
- "A House Is Not a Home"
- "Any Day Now"
- Forever, for Always, for Luther
- So Amazing: An All-Star Tribute to Luther Vandross
- Forever, for Always, for Luther Volume II
- Luther (album)
- This Close to You
- Change (band)
- Luther Burger
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