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Love Hurts. " Love Hurts " is a song written and composed by the American songwriter Boudleaux Bryant. First recorded by the Everly Brothers in July 1960, the song is most well known in two hit versions by UK artists; by Scottish hard rock band Nazareth in 1974 and by English singer-songwriter Jim Capaldi in 1975.
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May 20, 2020 · The Nazareth version is without question the most popular version of the song. The group had three UK hits under their belts when they released Love Hurts late in 1974. Surprisingly, it tanked, but in April 1975 it became a hit in South Africa, prompting their label, A&M, to release it in America.
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I'm young, I know, but even so. I know a thing or two. I learned from you. I really learned a lot, really learned a lot. Love is like a flame. It burns you when it's hot. Love hurts. Ooh, ooh love ...
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Nazareth made this song a hit, but it was originally released by the Everly Brothers on their 1960 album A Date With The Everly Brothers. Like their heartbreak hit from 1957, " Bye Bye Love ," it was written by Boudleaux Bryant. Young love is hot with passion, but it burns you when it's hot. The guy in this song has just made this discovery ...
Nazareth's rendition of "Love Hurts" was released as a single in 1974 and featured on their album "Hair of the Dog." The band's interpretation of the song transformed it into a power ballad with a heavier rock sound, differentiating it from the original version. The lead vocals were performed by Dan McCafferty, whose raspy and emotive voice ...
