"Love You to Life" is a 2010 single by Grace Jones.
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| Single by Grace Jones | ||||
| from the album Hurricane | ||||
| Released | 3 May 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–07 | |||
| Genre | Reggae rock[1] | |||
| Label | Wall of Sound | |||
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| Producer(s) | Ivor Guest | |||
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Background edit
The song, written by Grace Jones, Bruce Woolley and Mark van Eyck, showcases strong reggae influences and includes spoken verses (the only sung part of the track is the chorus). Its lyrics are based on a true story of one of Grace's lovers, who was in a coma for several weeks, only to come around in front of her. His first word was Grace's name. "When their eyes first open and you just magically happen to be there, there's a look in the eye that you'll never forget. Like a birth," said the singer.[2]
"Love You to Life" was the third and final single from Jones' tenth studio album Hurricane. Originally scheduled for release on 30 March 2009,[3] it would however be postponed for more than a year, finally being released in May 2010.[4]
Music video edit
The music video for "Love You to Life" was directed by Chris Levine and Why Not Associates, and drew inspiration from an Irish milliner Philip Treacy and "real life magic".[5] Its launch was announced for May/June 2010.[6] The video was the subject of an exhibition Grace Jones by Chris Levine: Stillness at the Speed of Light at The Vinyl Factory in Soho, London. The exhibition ran from 30 April to 13 May 2010.[7]
Track listing edit
- Digital single
- "Love You to Life" (radio edit) – 3:41
- "Love You to Life" (Mala/Digital Mystikz Remix) – 4:56
- "Love You to Life" (Cagedbaby & Guy Williams Paradise 45 Rework) – 6:40
- "Love You to Life" (Pitron & Sanna Remix) – 7:27
- "Love You to Life" (dub) – 5:23
- 12" single
- A. "Love You to Life" (Digital Mystikz Remix) – 4:51
References edit
- ^ Klein, Joshua (21 November 2008). "Grace Jones – Hurricane". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ Miranda Sawyer (11 October 2008). "State of Grace: Miranda Sawyer meets Grace Jones". www.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ "Grace Jones releases 2nd single from 'Hurricane' – "Love You To Life" (watch video)". bandweblogs.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Wall of Sound / Releases / Love You To Life". www.wallofsound.net. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Love You to Life Chris Levine". www.chrislevine.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- ^ "Grace Jones Chris Levine". www.chrislevine.com. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ "Grace Jones by Chris Levine — Credits". www.gracejonesbychrislevine.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2012.