A Different Kind of Love Song

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"A Different Kind of Love Song"
Johan Aberg
  • Michelle Lewis
    • Producer(s)
    • Sigurd Rosnes
    • Johan Aberg
    • Anders Hansson
    Cher singles chronology
    "Alive Again"
    (2002)     		"A Different Kind of Love Song"
    (2002)     		"When the Money's Gone"
    (2003)
    Licensed audio
    "Different Kind of Love Song" on
    YouTube

    "A Different Kind of Love Song" is a song by American recording artist

    Warner Bros. Records and WEA
    .

    "A Different Kind of Love Song" received mostly positive reviews from

    Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales, peaking at number two, and on the Adult Contemporary chart. No accompanying music video was commissioned for "A Different Kind of Love Song"; however, the track was performed a few times by Cher, including on a Will & Grace episode, her concert tour Living Proof: The Farewell Tour, and during the 50th American Bandstand
    in 2002.

    Composition and release

    "A Different Kind of Love Song"
    A 23-second sample of the song's chorus features Cher's heavily processed vocals over a dance-pop background.[1][2]
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    "A Different Kind of Love Song" is a

    A-side.[8]

    Promotion

    No music video was made for "A Different Kind of Love Song". However, Cher performed it on the comedy series Will & Grace in 2002, where she made a special guest appearance in the episode, "AI: Artificial Insemination Part 2", as God.[9] The singer also performed the track during the first leg of the Living Proof: The Farewell Tour,[10] and on April 20, 2002, during the 50th American Bandstand.[11] A live video taken from Living Proof: The Farewell Tour is included as a bonus on The Farewell Tour DVD.

    Reception

    Michael Paoletta of Billboard considered the album version of the song "perfect", but questioned that "it may be too upbeat for clubland".

    Allmusic selected it as a "track pick" from his album review.[2] Slant Magazine called the song "euphoric".[12]

    "A Different Kind of Love Song" charted on a few Billboard components. On the chart issue dated August 31, 2002, the song reached the top position on the

    Dance/Club Play Songs, and peaked at number 30 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[13] It also peaked at number two on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles chart.[14]

    Track listings

    US CD Maxi Single (942455-2)

    1. "A Different Kind Of Love Song" (Rosabel Attitude Vocal) - 8.56
    2. "A Different Kind Of Love Song" (Murk Main Mix) - 9.06
    3. "A Different Kind Of Love Song" (Ralph's Alternative Vox) - 9.17
    4. "A Different Kind Of Love Song" (Rodney Jerkins Main Mix (Faster)) - 4.19
    5. "A Different Kind Of Love Song" (Johnny Rocks Mix Show Edit) - 5.58
    6. "A Different Kind Of Love Song" (Lenny B.'s Different Kind Of Club Mix) - 7.15
    7. "A Different Kind Of Love Song" (Craig J Classic Love Mix) - 7.04
    8. "The Music's No Good Without You" (Almighty 12" Mix) 8.04
    9. "The Music's No Good Without You" (Walter Taieb Mix) - 7.40

    Credits and personnel

    • Cher - vocals
    • Johan Aberg
      - writer, producer, bass, guitars, keyboard, programming, mixing
    • Michelle Lewis - writer
    • Sigurd Rosnes
      - writer
    • Anders Hansson - producer
    • Neil Tucker - assistant engineer
    • Esbjörn Gunnarsson - bass
    • Ziggy - backing vocals, keyboard, programming
    • Dennis B - keyboard, programming, mixing
    • Björn Engelmann - mixing
    • Marie Diephuise - backing vocals
    Credits adapted from Living Proof liner notes.[3]

    Charts

    See also

    • List of number-one dance singles of 2002 (U.S.)

    References

    1. ^ a b c Farber, Jim (March 11, 2002). "Music Review: Living Proof". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    2. ^
      Rovi Corporation
      . Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    3. ^ a b Living Proof (Liner notes). Cher. Warner Bros. Records. 2002. 0927-42463-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    4. ^ a b c d Paoletta, Michael (July 13, 2002). "The Beat Box Hot Plate". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 28. p. 36. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    5. ^ Walters, Barry (February 28, 2002). "Living Proof - Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 28, 2002.
    6. Viacom
      . Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    7. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 1, 2003). "The Very Best of Cher". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    8. ^ "A Different Kind of Love Song/ The Music's No Good Without You [Single]". Amazon. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
    9. ^ "A.I.: Artificial Insemination". Will & Grace. Season 4. May 16, 2002. 22 minutes in. National Broadcasting Company. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    10. ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 7, 2003). "Cher Extends Farewell Tour". MTV News. Viacom. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    11. ^ "Cher turns 65". San Antonio Express-News. Thomas A. Stephenson. April 20, 2002. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    12. ^ "Cher - Living Proof". Slant Magazine. January 21, 2002. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
    13. ^ "A Different Kind of Love Song - Cher". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
    14. ^ "Living Proof Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 28, 2002.
    15. ^ "Arhiva romanian top 100". SC Vento Consultanta. Archived from the original on February 17, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
    16. ^ "Cher Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
    17. ^ "Cher Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
    18. ^ "Cher Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
    19. ^ "The Year in Music: 2002" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
    20. ISSN 0006-2510
      . Retrieved February 10, 2016.

    External links
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