Today, as a taster for the upcoming "Ladies Of The 80s Sampler," I would like to share the 1984 Jennifer Rush single The Power Of Love. Rush was the first artist to record the song, having herself co-written it. It rose to #1 in many markets, including the UK, but only peaked at #57 in the US. The (all-but-forgotten) B-Side, I See A Shadow (Not A Fantasy), is a haunting and quite catchy tune in itself, and is certainly worth a listen.
In addition to the original single, I have included three bonuses: Rush's Spanish-language version of the song (Si Tu Eres Mi Hombre Y Yo Tu Mujer); Laura Branigan's 1987 cover, which peaked at #26 in the US; and Céline Dion's 1993 cover, which topped the US Billboard Charts and peaked at #4 in the UK.
I like all three artists' renditions for different reasons, but Branigan's cover is probably my favourite version all-around.
Original Single (Jennifer Rush, 1984):
1. The Power Of Love
2. I See A Shadow (Not A Fantasy)
Bonus:
3. Si Tu Eres Mi Hombre Y Yo Tu Mujer (Jennifer Rush, 1984)
4. Power Of Love (Laura Branigan, 1987)
5. The Power Of Love (Céline Dion, 1993)
Enjoy!
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