Love Takes Time (Orleans song)
| "Love Takes Time" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Orleans | |
| from the album Forever | |
| Released | 1979 |
| Genre | Rock, pop |
| Length | 3:51 |
| Label | Infinity Records |
| Writer(s) | Larry Hoppen, Marilyn Mason |
| Certification | Sam Ginsberg |
"Love Takes Time" is a popular song by the rock and soft rock band Orleans. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 1979[1] and was their biggest hit since their 1976 single "Still the One."[2] It is arguably their third most popular song overall, behind "Dance with Me" and "Still the One," and their most popular song without lead singer John Hall.[3][4] Written by Larry Hoppen and Marilyn Mason, it was the first track on the band's 1979 album Forever.[5]
Critical reception
The song received mixed reviews. Though popular, the song was called "bubbly but shallow" by the Lawrence Journal-World.[6]
References
- ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Orleans | Awards | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Orleans – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at Last.fm". last.fm. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Love Takes Time by Orleans Songfacts". songfacts.com. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Forever - Orleans | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ Chartrand, David (May 6, 1979). "'New Wave' sheds rough edges". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved March 24, 2011.