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Introduction
“Strong Love” is one of Sweet’s hidden gems from their 1978 album “Level Headed” – the same album that gave us their final major hit “Love Is Like Oxygen.” This track showcases the band’s evolution from their glam rock roots to a more mature, sophisticated sound.
What makes “Strong Love” special is how it captures the band at a pivotal moment in their career. By 1978, Sweet had moved beyond their bubblegum pop beginnings and their hard rock phase to create something that blended powerful vocals with rich instrumentation. The song features the classic Sweet lineup of Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott, and Mick Tucker, all contributing to those signature harmonies that set them apart from their contemporaries.
The track’s emotional lyrics about overwhelming love paired with its melodic arrangement demonstrates why Sweet deserves more recognition in rock history. While not as famous as “Ballroom Blitz” or “Fox on the Run,” “Strong Love” represents the band’s musical versatility and songwriting talent.
For anyone discovering Sweet beyond their radio hits, this song offers a perfect entry point to appreciate a band that influenced countless others but never quite received the lasting fame they deserved. When you listen to “Strong Love,” you’re hearing a group of exceptional musicians who could create both chart-topping hits and deeper album cuts with equal skill.
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Lyrics
You are the love of my life
That’s what you are to me
You are the love of my life
That’s what you mean to me
With my heart going boom, boom
Your love is driving me to ruin
Strong love is just too much for my heart
Strong love is just too much for my heart
Oh won’t you kiss me again
You sure know what you’re doing
Oh won’t you kiss me again
Don’t you stop what you’re doing
There’s something I just gotta say
I can’t keep it up every day
With my heart going boom, boom
Your love is driving me to ruin
Strong love is just too much for my heart
Strong love is just too much for my heart
With my heart going boom, boom
Your love is driving me to ruin
Strong love is just too much for my heart
Strong love is just too much for my heart