The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peter s album scratch my back. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions fo. Im in love with the timeless sadness and nobility, the quality of the love in this song. Shall we dance soundtrack the book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it when you read to me and you you can read me anything the book of love. The magnetic fields the book of love lyrics songmeanings. But i i love it when you read to me and you you can read me anything.
Print and download in pdf or midi the book of love arranged by sebastian durfee. This song is by peter gabriel and appears on the movie soundtrack shall we dance. The book of love is relivent to all as it is a catalog of personal attachment. The single was released digitally on january 30, 2010, the day of january 2010s full moon. Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and activist.
Scratch my back was originally released in 2010 and now makes its second coming, this time accompanied by and ill scratch yours, the concluding part of a series of song exchanges in which peter and other leading artists reinterpret each others songs. Translation of the book of love by peter gabriel peter brian gabriel from english to finnish. John from aberdeen, united kingdom featured on last episode of fab us tv series scrubs. After leaving genesis in 1975, he launched a successful solo career with solsbury hill as his first single. Peter gabriel the book of love live in london, 2011 lyrics. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i. This is also the first time that the studio version of the book of love has been available on spotify and amazon music. Peter gabriel born peter brian gabriel on february 1950 is an internationallyfamous awardwinning english singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. Peter gabriel the book of love magnetic fields cover. This song is a cover of the book of love by the magnetic fields. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing. I was just wondering if anyone knows the meaning of the lyrics. The book of love appears on magnetic fields threevolume concept album 69 love songs, which contains 69 tracks described as love songs, 23 tracks in each of the three volumes. The magnetic fields is the principal creative outlet of singersongwriter stephin merritt and the book of love is backed by merritts cover of gabriel s not one of us.
Free and guaranteed quality tablature with ukulele chord charts, transposer and auto scroller. Peter gabriel the book of love magnetic fields cover lyrics. Peter gabriel love to be loved lyrics genius lyrics. The scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a songwriters exchange project where peter covered some of his favourite songs and in return the artists he chose would then cover one of his songs. Im getting married next year and my partner and i both love peter gabriel s version of the book of love which was featured in the richard gere jennifer lopez film shall we dance. The book of love sheet music for piano, voice download. Right 2 also known as book of love, a 2016 chinesehong kong film directed by xue xiaolu the book of love film, a 2017 american film directed by bill purple this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title book of love. Peter gabriel the book of love piano and voice sheet music. We will continue to make more of peter s music available on spotify and amazon music as part of a monthly rollout plan. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing i. The book of love has music in it, in fact thats where music comes. I already loved this song and was happy to hear it again.
Explain your version of song meaning, find more of peter gabriel lyrics. The book of love lyrics by peter gabriel original song full text. U2s contribution is heard in the song sweet fire of love, a duet of sorts between robertson and u2 lead singer bono. We are thinking of using it as the song which is played while we are signing the register. The book of love choir by sam sommerfeld free listening. The book of love is the eighth song on peter gabriel s eighth studio album, scratch my back. Apr 27, 2010 im getting married next year and my partner and i both love peter gabriel s version of the book of love which was featured in the richard gere jennifer lopez film shall we dance. Song book of love ukulele chords and tabs by peter gabriel. Maicod from netherlands i didnt know this was not an original song of gavin james but by peter gabriel. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts, and figures and instructions for dancing. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back. Oh sure, they may borrow songs, writings and items from the book of love and enjoy giving and getting them, but ultimately each story is different.
I came here because i was curious if the song title and lyrics could also be read as describing the bible. The overarching theme of the song is a holistic description of the human emotion of love. His 1986 album, so, is his bestselling release and is certified triple platinum in the. Peter gabriels the book of love meaning of the lyrics. The book of love the magnetic fields song wikipedia. Why i chose to cover the book of love on my new album sun. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts some figures and instructions for dancing. Peter brian gabriel born february 1950 is an english singersongwriter, record producer and humanitarian who rose to fame as the original lead singer and flautist of the progressive rock band genesis. Musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. The reciprocal album and ill scratch yours was released in.
Video clip and lyrics book of love by peter gabriel. Oct 12, 2004 the book of love is the eighth song on peter gabriels eighth studio album, scratch my back. Peter gabriels version is remarkably uninspired because his style lush compositions doesnt suit the irony implicit in the songs lyrics, and his musical vision is. So, you know how people are when its all gone much too far the way their minds are made still, theres something you should know that i could not let show that. Peter gabriel the book of love lyrics genius lyrics. Ahhhhhh, ahhh so, you know how people are when its all gone much too far the way their minds are made. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing b. The book of love sheet music for piano, voice download free. Book of love chords by peter gabriel songsterr tabs with rhythm.
The single was a top 20 hit in the uk, peaking at number, and reached. I have always felt like the lyrics were telling the story of my little family. Solsbury hill is a song by english musician peter gabriel. The second track in and its again one of my favourites, taken from graceland which was a very big album for lots of people, which was full of joyful african exuberance. In their new episode tonight they used the same song as the season 8 finale book of love peter gabriel. The album includes contributions from the members of u2 and peter gabriel, both of whom were also working with lanois at the time. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back the scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a songwriters exchange project where peter covered some of his favourite songs and in return the artists he chose would then cover one of his songs. Watch the video for the book of love from peter gabriel s scratch my back for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it when you read to me and you you can read me anything the book of love has music in it in fact thats where music comes from some of its just transcendental some of its just really dumb but i. Nov 10, 2015 the book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peter s album scratch my back.
A choir i have set up at the leeds college of music first recording 2011 my choral and string arrangement of the book of love made famous by peter gabriel conducted by sam sommerfeld. Lyrics for the book of love by peter gabriel songfacts. Usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. The book of love is a song written by stephin merritt and attributed to the magnetic fields, an american indie pop group founded and led by him. U2 was recording the joshua tree and gabriel was recording so. Peter gabriel book of love lyrics test your knowledge on this music quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. The book of love testo peter gabriel mtv testi e canzoni. But what many people didnt notice, and i didnt at first realise, was what an extraordinary lyric this is. A music video for peter gabriel s the book of love featuring stick people from. Original lyrics of the book of love song by peter gabriel. Peter gabriel book of love lyrics quiz by atlantian. In fact, the book of love is a complete an integrated account of attachment. Song information for the book of love peter gabriel on allmusic.
The other track featuring u2 is testimony, again with vocals by bono. After leaving genesis in 1975, gabriel launched a successful solo. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and. The scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a. Vinyl 7 peter gabriel stephin merritt the book of love not one of us 2010, vinyl discogs. The book of love also titled who wrote the book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. He rose to fame as the original lead singer of the progressive rock band genesis. Songteksten voor the book of love van peter gabriel.
Peter gabriel stephin merritt the book of love not one. This song is gabriel s cover of a magnetic fields song from their 1999 threevolume concept album, 69 love songs. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it when you read to me and you. Learn how to play peter gabriel songs for piano and voice online. Print and download the book of love sheet music in pdf. After leaving genesis, gabriel went on to a successful solo career. It includes often described fairytale like moments as well as the moments of boredom that exist between emotional high peaks. Jan 30, 2010 check out the book of love by peter gabriel on amazon music. Shop our newest and most popular peter gabriel sheet music such as solsbury hill, in your eyes and the book of love, or click the button above to browse all peter gabriel sheet music. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts, and figures and instructions for dancing and i i love it when. Peter gabriel lyrics 112 song lyrics sorted by album, including in your eyes, the book of love. The book of love by peter gabriel song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it. He wrote the song about a spiritual experience atop little solsbury hill in somerset, england, citation needed after his departure from the progressive rock band genesis, of which he had been the lead singer since its inception.
Both sides of peter s songswap project now available in one place, as was originally conceived. Peter gabriel hd the book of love new blood orchestra live. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing but i i love it when you read to me and you you can read me anything the book of love has music in it in fact thats where music comes from some of it is just transcendental some of it is just really dumb but i. Adam from lehman, pa best love song ever, love peter gabriel on this song. The book of love not one of us is a music singlesepsfan clubpromo recording by peter gabriel crossover progprogressive rock released in 2010 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. The book of love live in london, 2011 peter gabriel. Apr 18, 2014 spring prevedene pesme magnetic fields, peter gabriel the book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and facts, some figures and instructions for dancing but i, i love it when you read to me. Peter gabriel peter brian gabriel the book of love lyrics. The book of love is long and boring no one can lift the damn thing its full of charts and. The croatian musicians 2cellos recorded an instrumental version on their album in2ition. The book of love is long and boring, full of words, songs and items that are supposed to show you the way and tell you how its supposed to be. Check out the book of love by peter gabriel on amazon music.
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