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Who sang Love Bites?

Def Leppard released the song Love Bites. Date of release: 1988.

Release date: 1988

Duration: 05:47

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🎶 Love Bites song analysis

The song warns about the painful side of love and asks the question whether the protagonist's partner really loves him or whether their relationship is only physical. The protagonist is afraid of being hurt and prefers not to be too close to his partner. The refrain repeats that love can cause pain, but that it is always something the protagonist wants.

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Def Leppard - Short Biography

Def Leppard is a famous rock band from Sheffield, England, whose current members are Rick Savage, Joe Elliott, Rick Allen, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell. Formed in 1976, the band became known in the early 1980s as part of the new wave of British heavy metal. The band has been around for over 25 years with its current lineup, and Rick Allen is the one pounding the drums and setting the pace for their iconic music.

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"Love Bites" is a power ballad by the English glam metal band Def Leppard, from the album "Hysteria". It is Def Leppard's only number one single and their last top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It also gained popularity in Canada, Ireland and New Zealand, where it reached the top 10. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number 11 on the singles chart. With its catchy melody and moving lyrics, Love Bites has become a classic ballad loved by rock and glam metal fans.

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