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1988 single by Van Halen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When It's Love is a power ballad[2] by American rock band Van Halen. It was released in 1988 as the second single from their eighth studio album OU812. It was the most popular song from that album, hitting #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts and #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[3] The song has been a live performance staple since it was released in 1988. The song was also included in the set list for the band's ill-fated 1998 tour with Gary Cherone. Eddie Van Halen has stated that this particular guitar solo is a nod to Eric Clapton.[4] It became their 3rd and last top 10 hit.
"When It's Love" | ||||
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Single by Van Halen | ||||
from the album OU812 | ||||
B-side | "Cabo Wabo" | |||
Released | June 1988 | |||
Recorded | 1987 | |||
Studio | 5150 Studios, Studio City, California | |||
Genre | Pop metal[1] | |||
Length | 5:38 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) |
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Van Halen singles chronology | ||||
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Official audio | ||||
When It's Love (2004 Remaster) on YouTube |
It was featured on a VH1 special, The Greatest: 25 Greatest Power Ballads, where it was ranked as the 24th greatest power ballad of all time.
Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[5] | 23 |
Irish Singles Chart[6] | 23 |
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 28 |
US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 5 |
US Billboard Mainstream Rock[9] | 1 |
The ending theme of the 80s-set Bluey episode, Fairytale, was inspired by When It's Love.[12]
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