When It's Love
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"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.
Reception
It was featured on a
power ballad
of all time.
Charts
Weekly charts
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]
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1 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1988) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[10][11] | 82 |
In popular culture
The ending theme of the 80s-set Bluey episode, Fairytale, was inspired by When It's Love.[12]
See also
References
- ^ Greg Kot (September 3, 1991). "It's the Guitarist Who Still Makes Van Halen Rock". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "OU812 - Van Halen". AllMusic.
- ISBN 0-8230-7632-6
- ^ Graff, Gary (June 19, 2021). "How Van Halen's 'When It's Love' Sparked 'OU812'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ "Van Halen – When It's Love". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ "The Irish Charts - All there is to know". www.irishcharts.ie. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "UK Top 40 Chart Archive, British Singles & Album Charts". everyHit.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ "Van Halen - Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Van Halen - Mainstream rock". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "1988 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 100, no. 52. December 24, 1988. p. Y-20.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1988". Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ Brumm, Joe (October 25, 2023). "Bluey Full Episode: Fairytale". YouTube.
Further reading
- Van Halen Guitar Anthology. Van Nuys, California: Alfred. 2006. pp. 200–5. OCLC 605214049.