Bryan Adams was already popular in Canada when the release of his third album 'Cuts Like A Knife' in 1983 brought him a large following in the USA. His fourth album, 'Reckless', often referred to as one of the most significant of the 1980s, sold over 4 million copies at the time and continues to sell now. His fifth album 'Into the Fire' went platinum.
'Waking Up The Neighbours', his sixth album in 1991, powered him to international stardom. The single '(Everything I Do) I Do For You' spent 16 weeks at number 1; it broke a UK record that had stood since 1955 and still stands today. Across in the USA it became the second largest selling single to 'We Are The World'. The song was featured in the film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) and for this Mr Adams received his first Academy Award nomination. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe.
42 film Directors' have used Adams' music as soundtrack - from A Night In Heaven (1983) to Bobby (2007).
Adams was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 20th 1998 and the C.O. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on May 6th 1988 for his contribution to popular music and his philanthropic work. He was also inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998, and more recently inducted into the Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys) in April 2006. Notably, Adams refuses to attend the awards; as his manager, Bruce Allen explains: "they turned their back on the biggest thing to come out of Canada"--in reference to the hit '(Everything I Do) I Do For You'.
Adams has been nominated for three Academy Awards for songwriting, and was recently nominated for his fifth Golden Globe (2007) for his songwriting in the film 'Bobby'.
Some trivia:
Bryan Adams shares the same birthday as Ryan Adams, the late Herman Brood and René Froger.
He attended the same high school as Michael J. Fox in Vancouver.
Of his #1 hits only one ('Please Forgive Me') was not written for a motion picture.
Bryan Adams is part Maltese. He Declared this on Tour in 2007 when he visited Malta.
Bryan Adams is also an acclaimed photographer. His works include his book "Made in Canada" http://www.photography.ca/photographer/adams_bryan.html
Bryan Adams also did a major part of the Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron soundtrack
All For Love
Bryan Adams Lyrics
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What is love you give
I'll be a man of good faith
When is love you live
I'll make a stand, I won't break
I'll be the rock you can build on
Be there when you're old
When there's love inside
I swear I'll always be strong
And there's a reason why
I'll prove to you we belong
I'll be the wall that protects you
From the wind and the rain
From the hurt and pain, yeah
Let's make it all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love
When it's love you make
I'll be the fire in your night
And it's love you take
I will defend, I will fight
I'll be there when you need me
When honour's at stake
This vow I will make
'Cause when it's all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
And make it all for one and all for love
Don't lay our love to rest
We could stand up to the test
We got everything and more
Than we had planned
More than a river that run the land
We got it all in our hands
'Cause when it's all for one and all for love
Let the one you hold be the one you want
The one you need
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When there's someone that you know
Then just let your feelings show
When there's someone that you want
Someone that you need
Let's make it all, all for one and all for love
The lyrics to Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart's song "All for Love" are an expression of commitment to a loved one. The singer pledges to be there for their partner, to support them through all the ups and downs of life. They promise to be a rock, a protector, and a defender, to fight for their love and to never let it fade away. The chorus urges us to let our feelings show and to make everything we do, all for one and all for love.
The song is an ode to the power of love and the importance of shared commitment. It encourages us to value the people we love and to cherish them always. The harmonies, rhythms, and melodies are all designed to evoke strong emotions and to create a sense of unity between the singers and listeners.
The lyrics present us with an idealized vision of love, one in which partners provide each other with a sense of security and support, and where nothing can come between them. The song reminds us that love can make us stronger and that when we share our love with others, it can become an unstoppable force.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's love you give
When you give love to me
I'll be your man of good faith
I'll be faithful and loyal to you
When in love you live
When you're living in love
I'll make a stand, I won't break
I'll stand up for you and won't give up
I'll be the rock you can lean on, oh
I'll be strong and dependable for you
Be there when you're old
I'll be there for you even when we're old
To have and to hold
To hold and love you forever
When there's love inside
When there's love in our hearts
I swear I'll always be strong
I promise to always be strong for you
And there's a reason why
There's a good reason for our love
I'll prove to you we belong
I'll show you that we belong together
I'll be the wall that protects you, yeah
I'll protect you from harm
From the wind and the rain
From the storms of life
From the hurt and the pain, yeah, oh
From the pain and suffering
Let's make it all for one and all for love
Let's prioritize unity and love in everything we do
Let the one you hold be the one you want
Choose the one you love and hold them close
The one you need
The one you can't live without
'Cause when it's all for one it's one for all
When we're united, we are stronger
When there's someone that you know
When there's someone you care for
Then just let your feelings show
Express your love openly and honestly
When it's love you make
When we make love
I'll be the fire in your night
I'll bring passion and excitement to your life
Then it's love you take
When we receive love
I will defend, I will fight
I'll protect and fight for our love
I'll be there when you need me
I'll be by your side when you need me most
When honor's at stake
When our pride or reputation is on the line
This vow I will make, yeah
I promise this to you
Don't lay our love to rest
Don't let our love die or fade away
'Cause we could stand up to the test
Our love is strong enough to withstand any challenge
We got everything and more than we had planned
Our love is better than we could have ever imagined
More than the rivers that run inland
Our love is as strong and powerful as a river
We got it all in our hands
Our love is in our control
When there's someone that you want
When there's someone you desire
When there's someone that you need
When there's someone you can't live without
Let's make it all, all for one
Let's unite and work towards a common goal
And all for love
In the name of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Arnold Kamen, Robert John Lange, Bryan Guy Adams
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