Love Is Like Oxygen

Album: Level Headed (1978)
Charted: 9 8
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  • Lyrics currently unavailable Writer/s: Andrew Scott, Trevor Griffin
    Publisher: Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Comments: 13

  • Mike from OhioFantastic song from probably the one of the most underrated bands in rock history. Singing by Brian on this song was perfect.
  • Seventhmist from 7th HeavenAlways brought to mind the bit about why oxygen is like sex -- It's no big deal unless you're not getting any.
  • Clive from LondonFeatured in the Jackie Collins film 'The Stud' (1978) starring her sister Joan.
    It was co-written by Trevor Griffin as well as Andy Scott.
  • Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn February 12th 1978, "Love Is Like Oxygen" by Sweet entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #81; and on June 18th it peaked at #8 (for 2 weeks) and spent almost a half-year on the Top 100 (25 weeks)...
    R.I.P. to the group's lead singer Brian Francis Connolly (1945 - 1997) and drummer Michael Thomas Tucker (1947 - 2002).
  • Aimee from Plant City, FlI always thought this was ELO! Great song
  • Matt from North Liberty, IaTechnically, the song title (and lyrics) are a simile, not a metaphor. A metaphor would be "Love is Oxygen." The word "Like" is what makes the difference.
  • Steve from Mesa, AzI always see 12" version when I look for this song and I bought the "Level headed" CD. However, the song is not 12" long and faded out at 6"54'. I believe that I heard the complete uncut version several times on the radio but it looks like it is impossible to purchase this version
  • Dane from Lima,ohio, FlLong version ONLY.I love all the changes, & different parts.My favorite Sweet song.To me,it sounds more like Queen,not so much ELO.
  • Mary from Phoenix, AzKevin, that is a very good point...I believe it is because of the instruments used in this song. It is very similar to several ELO songs. As a matter of fact, for a long time (when I was younger) I actually DID think it was ELO.
    BTW...This is an excellent song, and very well-written. Kinda makes you think.
  • Zabadak from London, EnglandThis was the only hit by the band for Polydor after leaving RCA-Victor.
  • Kevin from Antofagasta, --Also note that this song sometimes is mistagged as being from the Electric Light Orchestra.
  • Don from Indianapolis, In"Love Is Like Oxygen"...creatively written, and extraordinarily arranged and performed. Great song, but you have to have the ALBUM version...not the single to hear the full effect.
  • Michael from Ponce, Puerto Rico, OtherAndy Scott & Steve Priest made lot of the chorus & harmony vocals due to the alcohol problem of Brian Connolly (lead singer). "Level Head" (1978) was the last album with Brian Connolly.
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