Book Of Love
Book Of Love are a synthpop group that was formed in Philadelphia in 1984 by art school students Ted Ottaviano, Susan Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli. Although Ted and Susan share the same last name, they are not related to each another. The group is best known for its songs "Boy" and "I Touch Roses", both of which were Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charting hits, as well as "Sunny Day", which prominently appeared in the horror/thriller film 'The Silence of the Lambs' (band member Lauren Roselli also appeared in the movie). Read Full BioBook Of Love are a synthpop group that was formed in Philadelphia in 1984 by art school students Ted Ottaviano, Susan Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli. Although Ted and Susan share the same last name, they are not related to each another. The group is best known for its songs "Boy" and "I Touch Roses", both of which were Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charting hits, as well as "Sunny Day", which prominently appeared in the horror/thriller film 'The Silence of the Lambs' (band member Lauren Roselli also appeared in the movie).
They additionally have had several other dance-inspired tunes throughout the 80s and early 90s that gained underground popularity. Other examples of their songs include 1986's "You Make Me Feel So Good" and "Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes)" as well as 1991's "Alice Everyday" and 1992's "Flower in My Hand". The group's new wave sound has showed a debt to eccentric art rock as well as electronic music artists of the early 80s. For example, their remix of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells (Theme From the Exorcist)" was another number one smash for them.
Book of Love came to an end in 1993, with the group being dormant for some time. A best-of collection titled 'I Touch Roses: The Best of Book Of Love' came out in 2001. Receiving some critical praise, with Allmusic's Michael Gallucci labeling it as having "spare synth-pop and sunny melodies", a new Peter Rauhofer remix of "Boy" successfully hit the dance charts and brought the group back into the spotlight. They're toured occasionally since then. Ted and Lauren have also released music recently with a new project called The Myrmidons. Ted has done production work for NYC-based duo Dangerous Muse as well.
They additionally have had several other dance-inspired tunes throughout the 80s and early 90s that gained underground popularity. Other examples of their songs include 1986's "You Make Me Feel So Good" and "Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes)" as well as 1991's "Alice Everyday" and 1992's "Flower in My Hand". The group's new wave sound has showed a debt to eccentric art rock as well as electronic music artists of the early 80s. For example, their remix of Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells (Theme From the Exorcist)" was another number one smash for them.
Book of Love came to an end in 1993, with the group being dormant for some time. A best-of collection titled 'I Touch Roses: The Best of Book Of Love' came out in 2001. Receiving some critical praise, with Allmusic's Michael Gallucci labeling it as having "spare synth-pop and sunny melodies", a new Peter Rauhofer remix of "Boy" successfully hit the dance charts and brought the group back into the spotlight. They're toured occasionally since then. Ted and Lauren have also released music recently with a new project called The Myrmidons. Ted has done production work for NYC-based duo Dangerous Muse as well.
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I Touch Roses
Book Of Love Lyrics
If you think I'm magical
'Cause roses bloom with my touch
That's mathematical
I think you think too much
I touch roses
If you try to talk with me
If you try to copy my
Pocket full of poses
You still can't touch my roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
If you think I'm magical
'Cause roses bloom with my touch
But magic's just not practical
I think you think too much
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Theodore Joseph Ottaviano
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Jeff Baumann
If you think I'm magical
Cause roses bloom with my touch
That's mathematical
I think you think too much
I touch roses
If you try to talk with me
If you try to copy my
Pocket full of poses
You still can't touch my roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
I touch roses
If you think I'm magical
Cause roses bloom with my touch
But magics just not practical
I think you think too much
I touch roses
I touch roses
I can touch roses
Songwriters: Theodore Joseph Ottaviano
Released: September 1985.
Musicians:
Susan Ottaviano -- lead vocals
Jade Lee -- percussion
Lauren Roselli -- keyboards
Ted Ottaviano -- keyboards
Patrick Bateman
Impressive. Very nice! Let's see Paul Allen's 1980's new wave song...
Jeremiah Julien
Paul's will still be better than yours, Patrick and deep down you know that.
wiselady 425
Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard. The 80's are over and sadly so are phenomenal pieces of art like this.
Jeremiah Julien
@Willow Ufgood True that, my friend, the 80s will NEVER die.
Willow Ufgood
The 80s live on
Dan daMann
This whole album was unbelievably good
Ines Collins
Yes, every song is brilliant.
It's so much fun listening to this album even at my age now.
Christopher Troy
In 2021 it is still in my top 10 of best albums ever!
Corntastrophy
Does it have more of this catchy poppy synthesizers with a hint of heavy funk riffs? Because that would be the perfect album for me.
dolseal99
Dan daMann