Will Young - Love Revolution Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote and produced the song 'Love Revolution'?

   'Love Revolution' was written by Will Young, Mima Stilwell, Jim Elliott, Andrea Martin, Ivan Matias, and Robert Borrmann. The song's production was helmed by Jim Elliott, a member of the duo Kish Mauve.

2. What are the influences behind 'Love Revolution'?

   According to Idolator editor Robbie Daw, 'Love Revolution' pulls its influences from Motown, Northern Soul, and legendary funk band Sly And The Family Stone. It allows Will Young to vocally cut loose, similar to artists like Adele, Mark Ronson, and Sam Smith.

3. Does 'Love Revolution' contain any samples from other songs?

   Yes, 'Love Revolution' features lyrics and melody from the song 'Share the Love,' originally written by Ivan Matias and Andrea Martin for Andrea Martin's 1998 debut album. This song was later re-worked into 'Loneliness' by German DJ Tomcraft.

4. What is the chart performance of 'Love Revolution'?

   Released as the first single from the album '85% Proof' on 30 March 2015 by Island Records, 'Love Revolution' reached number 103 on the UK Singles Chart.

5. What is the concept of the music video for 'Love Revolution'?

   Directed by Chino Moya, the music video for 'Love Revolution' depicts Will Young as a 'grinning, evangelical' salesman attempting to sell his faceless Love Revolution products to a crowd of 'brain-dead followers.' The video premiered on Will Young's Vevo channel on 30 March 2015.

6. How did Will Young come up with the title '85% Proof' for the album featuring 'Love Revolution'?

   Will Young was inspired by a conversation he had with his brother in Thailand about the historical method sailors used to test the alcohol content in rum. They would mix rum with gunpowder and light it; if it ignited, it indicated high alcohol content. Young felt '85% Proof' was a bold title that matched the album's honest and bold songs.