Donnie Iris - Love Is Like a Rock Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Love Is Like a Rock'?

   The song 'Love Is Like a Rock' was written by Donnie Iris, Mark Avsec, Albritton McClain, Kevin Valentine, and Lester Lee.

2. Which album features the song 'Love Is Like a Rock'?

   'Love Is Like a Rock' is featured on Donnie Iris's 1981 album 'King Cool.'

3. How did the creation of 'Love Is Like a Rock' begin?

   The creation of 'Love Is Like a Rock' began as a jam session. Marty Lee, the guitar player, came up with the riff, and the band built the song around it, adding guitar, bass, and drums before Mark Avsec and Donnie Iris wrote the lyrics.

4. How did 'Love Is Like a Rock' perform on the charts?

   The song reached No. 37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 9 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

5. Was 'Love Is Like a Rock' covered by any other artist?

   Yes, the song was covered by English rock band Slade on their 1987 album 'You Boyz Make Big Noize.'

6. What is unique about the Slade version of 'Love Is Like a Rock'?

   Slade's version of 'Love Is Like a Rock' was one of two tracks on their album 'You Boyz Make Big Noize' produced by Roy Thomas Baker. The band's bassist, Jim Lea, felt the song suited Slade's style and the commercial rock sound of the time.