When Love Takes Over You
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"When Love Takes Over You" is a song by American singer and songwriter
Background and writing
"When Love Takes Over You" was originally conceived by SAW for possible inclusion on Bananarama's Wow album, but it was rejected by the trio.[1] Writer and producer Mike Stock felt that it was not a great choice of single, believing there to be better options available on the Another Place and Time album.[1]
Critical reception
Taylor Dayne reviewed the song for Number One, saying, "She's got a brilliant voice, there's so much character in her singing that it's unmistakable."[2] In an retrospective review, Pop Rescue considered "When Love Takes Over You" as "far more mellow and less catchy" than "I Don't Wanna Get Hurt", the previous track on the album, and remarked that "[Summer]'s vocals are softer, and it's musically more gentle too, with pianos, and a slower beat".[3]
Track listing
- 7"
- "When Love Takes Over You (Remix)" – 3:37
- "Bad Reputation" – 4:08
- UK 12"/UK 3inch CDS
- "When Love Takes Over You (Extended Remix)" – 6:14
- "When Love Takes Over You (Instrumental)" – 3:37
- "Bad Reputation" – 4:08
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| 72 |
References
- ^ a b "A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman: Ep 51: Never Too Late to When Love Takes Over You on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ Dayne, Taylor (November 22, 1989). "Singles". Number One. p. 43. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "Review: "Another Place And Time" by Donna Summer (CD, 1989)". Pop Rescue. January 6, 2016. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ "The Official Charts Company: Donna Summer". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 13, 2011.