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| "Love Is the Seventh Wave" | ||||
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| Single by Sting | ||||
| from the album The Dream of the Blue Turtles | ||||
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| Released | 9 August 1985 (UK)[1] | |||
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| Length | 3:30 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Sting | |||
| Producer(s) | Sting and Peter Smith | |||
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| Love Is The Seventh Wave on YouTube | ||||
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Love Is the Seventh Wave
Sting
Discográfica: A&M · · Productor: Sting and Peter Smith
1985 single by Sting
"Love Is the Seventh Wave" is a hit single from Sting`s 1985 solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. It was released as the album`s second single in the UK, and the third single in the US.
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1985 single by Sting
"Love Is the Seventh Wave" is a hit single from Sting`s 1985 solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. It was released as the album`s second single in the UK, and the third single in the US.
Leer másSong information
The song concludes with a brief, self-mocking reference to Sting`s biggest hit song with The Police, "Every Breath You Take". "At the end I sing, `Every cake you bake, every leg you break`. I quite like using the songs as a modular system where you can mix and match lines from different songs. It`s a tradition now".[2]
Reception
Cash Box said that "the lilting rhythmic push and tropical melodic line...recalls Police-like efforts, but Branford Marsalis’ soprano sax coloring and the overall blending of instruments make this another appealing Sting solo success."[3] Billboard said that it integrates "reggae influence" with "jazz chops."[4]
Music video
The music video portrays Sting as a primary school teacher (his day job prior to pursuing a music career), who performs amidst his students` artwork.
The artwork was supplied by students at Latchmere Junior School, Kingston-upon-Thames, in the United Kingdom.
Single release
The single contains a different mix of the song from the album. It also features a live version of "Consider Me Gone", which was recorded at the Mogador Theatre in Paris in May 1985.
Track listings
7" US single (AM-2787)
- "Love Is the Seventh Wave" (Single Version) – 3:45
- "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" – 1:15
12" UK single (AMY 272)
- "Love Is the Seventh Wave" (New Mix) – 4:05
- "Consider Me Gone" (Live) – 4:45
12" US single (SP-12153)
- "Love Is the Seventh Wave" (New Mix) – 4:05
- "Fortress Around your heart" (Album Version) – 4:48
- "Dream of the blue turtles" – 1:15
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 57 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 19 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] | 38 |
| France (SNEP)[8] | 30 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 25 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] | 7 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 10 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] | 17 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 41 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 17 |
Cover versions
The song was covered by Canadian band, The Duhks. It is a bonus track on their eponymous album, released in 2005.
1985 single by Sting
"Love Is the Seventh Wave" is a hit single from Sting`s 1985 solo debut album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. It was released as the album`s second single in the UK, and the third single in the US.
Song information
The song concludes with a brief, self-mocking reference to Sting`s biggest hit song with The Police, "Every Breath You Take". "At the end I sing, `Every cake you bake, every leg you break`. I quite like using the songs as a modular system where you can mix and match lines from different songs. It`s a tradition now".[2]
Reception
Cash Box said that "the lilting rhythmic push and tropical melodic line...recalls Police-like efforts, but Branford Marsalis’ soprano sax coloring and the overall blending of instruments make this another appealing Sting solo success."[3] Billboard said that it integrates "reggae influence" with "jazz chops."[4]
Music video
The music video portrays Sting as a primary school teacher (his day job prior to pursuing a music career), who performs amidst his students` artwork.
The artwork was supplied by students at Latchmere Junior School, Kingston-upon-Thames, in the United Kingdom.
Single release
The single contains a different mix of the song from the album. It also features a live version of "Consider Me Gone", which was recorded at the Mogador Theatre in Paris in May 1985.
Track listings
7" US single (AM-2787)
- "Love Is the Seventh Wave" (Single Version) – 3:45
- "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" – 1:15
12" UK single (AMY 272)
- "Love Is the Seventh Wave" (New Mix) – 4:05
- "Consider Me Gone" (Live) – 4:45
12" US single (SP-12153)
- "Love Is the Seventh Wave" (New Mix) – 4:05
- "Fortress Around your heart" (Album Version) – 4:48
- "Dream of the blue turtles" – 1:15
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 57 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[6] | 19 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[7] | 38 |
| France (SNEP)[8] | 30 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 25 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] | 7 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 10 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] | 17 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 41 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 17 |
Cover versions
The song was covered by Canadian band, The Duhks. It is a bonus track on their eponymous album, released in 2005.
