Love II Love

"Love II Love" is the third single from the British boy band Damage, and the second single taken from their debut album Forever. It is widely regarded as the band's breakthrough single, having peaked at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 82 in the United States, where it is their only charting single. The song also appeared on the singles charts of Australia, Germany, and New Zealand.

"Love II Love"
Single by Damage
from the album Forever
B-side"All Season Lover"
Released30 September 1996
GenreR&B, pop
Length4:25
LabelBig Life
Songwriter(s)Wayne Hector, Ali Tennant, Bryan Powell
Producer(s)Cutfather & Joe
Damage singles chronology
"Anything"
(1996)		 "Love II Love"
(1996)		 "Forever"
(1996)

Music video

The music video shows the band being strung up by a woman with alien-like characteristics, and being controlled like puppets. Many believe this was the inspiration for 'N Sync's "Bye Bye Bye" music video, released four years later in 2000.

Track listings

CD

  1. "Love II Love" (Cutfather & Joe Radio Mix) — 4:08
  2. "Love II Love" (Nelson's Downright Filthy Mix) — 5:18
  3. "Love II Love" (Soul Boot Mix) — 4:47
  4. "All Season Lover" (Simpson/Richards/Jones/Bromfield/Harriott, produced by Don-E) — 4:44

Cassette

  1. "Love II Love" (Cutfather & Joe Radio Mix) — 4:08
  2. "All Season Lover" — 4:44

12-inch vinyl

  1. "Love II Love" (Soul Boot Mix) — 4:47
  2. "All Season Lover" — 4:44
  3. "Love II Love" (Cutfather & Joe Club Mix)
  4. "Love II Love" (Nelson's Downright Filthy Mix) — 5:18

Promotional 12-inch vinyl

  1. "Love II Love" (Cutfather & Joe Club Mix)
  2. "Love II Love" (Nelson's Downright Filthy Mix) — 5:18
  3. "Love II Love" (Grant's Pressure Dub) — 7:26

German 12-inch

  1. "Love II Love" (Grant's Pressure Dub) — 7:26
  2. "Love Guaranteed" (The K-Gee Meets Dodge Club Smash) — 4:40
  3. "Love Guaranteed" (The K & D Dub Mix) — 4:40

Charts
Chart (1996–1998) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 92
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] 67
Germany (Official German Charts)[3] 72
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] 50
Scotland (OCC)[5] 45
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 12
UK Dance (OCC)[7] 18
UK R&B (OCC)[8] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 82

References
  1. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  2. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 13 no. 43. 26 October 1996. p. 17. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  3. "Offiziellecharts.de – Damage – Love II Love". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  4. "Charts.nz – Damage – Love II Love". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  7. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  8. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  9. "The Hot 100 Week of July 12, 1997". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
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