Love of the Common People

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Love of the Common People by Paul Young

About Love of the Common People

"Love of the Common People" is a song written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins, eventually released in 1970 on John Hurley's album John Hurley Sings about People, but first sung in January 1967 by the Four Preps. The Everly Brothers ,Wayne Newton and Waylon Jennings each recorded a version of the song. This, Paul Young's version, became the most successful release, going to #2 in the UK and #45 in the US in 1982. .

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About this song

Credited to: Paul Young
Album: 80s 100 Hits · Track 10 of 66
Released: March 1, 2010
Duration: 3:34
On Last.fm: 143,030 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: 80s 100 Hits

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Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr. ,
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Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles ,
Sign Your Name by Sananda Maitreya ,
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Don't Stop Believin' by Journey ,
Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon ,
Satellite by The Hooters ,
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I Ran (So Far Away) - Single Edit by A Flock Of Seagulls ,
Rain or Shine by Five Star ,
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9 to 5 by Dolly Parton ,
Toy Boy by Sinitta ,
See the Day by Dee C. Lee ,
Hold Me Now by Johnny Logan ,
Quiet Life - 7" Version by Japan ,
Stairway to Heaven by Far Corporation ,
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Fools Gold by The Stone Roses ,
Stand and Deliver by Adam & The Ants ,
Rock Me Amadeus by Falco ,
Rockit by Herbie Hancock ,
I'm So Excited by The Pointer Sisters ,
It's Raining Men by The Weather Girls ,
Dr. Beat by Miami Sound Machine ,
Love & Pride by King ,
Perfect by Fairground Attraction ,
I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) by Daryl Hall & John Oates , Robert Wright ,
Broken Wings by Mr. Mister ,
The Land of Make Believe by Bucks Fizz ,
The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit ,
The Promise You Made by Cock Robin ,
Girl You Know It's True by Milli Vanilli ,
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The Power of Love - Radio Edit by Jennifer Rush ,
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Toy Soldiers - Single Version by Martika ,
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Cum on Feel the Noize by Quiet Riot ,