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Love Is the Seventh Wave
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Love Is the Seventh Wave
| cover = Seventhwave.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Sting
| album = The Dream of the Blue Turtles
| B-side =
| released = August 1985 (UK)
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 3:30
| label = A&M
| writer = Sting
| producer = Sting and Peter Smith
| prev_title = If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
| prev_year = 1985
| next_title = Fortress Around Your Heart
| next_year = 1985
| misc =
}}
"'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", which is about the dark side of love that leads to sexual jealousy and obsession.
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." 'Billboard' said that it integrates "reggae influence" with "jazz chops."
Music video
The music video portrays Sting as a primary school teacher (in fact, his day job before he became a rock star), 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
Cover versions
The song was covered by Canadian band, The Duhks. It is a bonus track on their eponymous album, released in 2005.
References
*[http://www.allmusic.com/song/love-is-the-seventh-wave-mt0010894034/lyrics Love Is the Seventh Wave]
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