Shine a Little Love
Electric Light Orchestra
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Although the things you've done I wouldn't criticize I guess you had your way You see I gotta make you understand I know it sounds a foolish thing to say But it don't matter baby 'cos' today's another day You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life and let me see Remember, tonight we're gonna run 'till dawn Remember, tonight we're gonna say it We'll never stop we got a good thing goin' on I know you've heard it all before But I really need you darlin' every day I need you more You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life and let me see Can you understand (yes I understand) Can you feel it's right (I know it is) Will you be the same (I'll do it all again) It's been a year now and it's getting so much better You came home without a word Though everybody said you'll soon forget her They couldn't see and they just didn't understand And lookin' in the mirror there were fools at either hand You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life and let me see Can you understand (yes I understand) Can you feel it's right (I know it is) Will you be the same (I'll do it all again) How many days had I been waiting there to tell you I really can't believe We're walkin' out into the world tonight We'll do it all again until the break of light And the feelin' in your heart will soon be shinin' in your eyes You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life and let me see You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life and let me see You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life You shine a little love on my life and let me see
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12 facts about this song
Song Artist"Shine a Little Love" is a song by the British rock music band, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
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Release DateThe song was released on May 24, 1979 as the lead single from their eighth studio album, "Discovery".
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Top Chart Rankings"Shine a Little Love" became a top ten hit in the UK, peaking at number 6. It also charted well in the US, where it reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Genre ClassificationThe song merges distinct genres, being considered a mix of pop, disco and rock. It prominently featured a disco-inspired rhythm and string section.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song deliver a hopeful and encouraging message, promoting the idea of spreading love and positivity.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song utilized unconventional instruments for a rock band, such as a vocoder which was used to modify the lead vocal tone, producing a robotic sound effect.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was one of the first to be shown on MTV when the channel debuted in 1981.
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Commercial UsageThe song was used in television commercials by the supermarket chain Asda in the UK.
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Cover Versions"Shine a Little Love" has been covered by various artists, including Laura Branigan and the band Saga.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Shine a Little Love" was performed live by ELO only twice, once on a TV special and once during their 1979 tour.
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Song DurationThe song has a running time of 4 minutes and 43 seconds, one of their longest singles.
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Notable AchievementThe song was one of four US Top 10 hits ELO scored from the "Discovery" album, marking a peak in the band's popularity.
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