In 1976, record producers Hans van Hemert and Piet Souer, assisted by manager Han Meijer, twenty years before the Spice Girls phenomenon, decided to form a girl group, inspired by the German disco trio Silver Convention. They had already recorded the music of a self-penned track ("My Man") and were looking for singers. They eventually recruited José Hoebee, Patty Brard and Marga Scheide.
“My Man” was released as Luv’ their debut single. It became a minor success on the Dutch official Top 40, peaking at #12. The lyrics of this ABBA-esque track dealt with the death of a railroad man. It was a coincidence that around the time of its release, a taking of hostages happened in a train in De Punt in late May and early June 1977.
Van Hemert was then commissioned by VPRO television to write the theme song for the Wim T. Schippers-written TV series Het is weer zo laat! (also known as Waldolala). Luv’ eventually recorded the opening theme “U.O.Me (Welcome to Waldolala)”. It became the first hit single for the girl group, becoming a Top 5-smash in both the Netherlands and Belgium.
In 1978, Luv’ released “You're the Greatest Lover”, which became a major hit throughout Europe, selling over 1 million on the continent. It peaked at Number 1 on the Dutch official Top 40. It also topped the charts in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and other European countries. The follow-up “Trojan Horse” became another hit throughout Europe and the girls’ second Number 1-smash in the Netherlands. Their debut album With Luv’ also became a best-seller across Europe.
In 1979, Luv’ released “Casanova” as the lead single from their sophomore album Lots Of Luv’. It was another worldwide success and their fourth consecutive Top 3-hit in Holland. Some tracks were covered in Spanish. "Eres Mi Mejor Amante" (a.k.a. "You're the Greatest Lover") was a hit in Spain and "Si, Que Si" (a.k.a. "Ooh, Yes I Do") reached gold status in Mexico. Near the end of the year, the girls released their third album True Luv’, which featured the pre-mentioned singles.
In 1978–1979, Luv' was 'Holland's best export act' and received for their entire oeuvre the Export award from Conamus, a foundation dedicated to the promotion and support of Dutch music abroad.
Soon after the release of the "One More Little Kissie" single, Patty Brard left the band in August 1980. She was replaced by a model and limbo dancer from the Ricardo and The Flames revue, Ria Thielsch. Later that year, they released their fourth studio album Forever Yours, which featured the Top 10-hit “My Number One”.
In March 1981, the girls and their team announced their break-up at the time they had planned to promote their recordings in new territories. Near the end of the year, they released their compilation album Goodbye Luv’. José scored a solo Number 1-hit with “I Will Follow” in the following years.
In 1988, the original line-up was reunited for a Dutch TV charity show (Samen) hosted by Mies Bouwman. Luv' later planned to record a comeback album. The British producers Stock, Aitken & Waterman were said to produce this opus. However, nothing materialized. Marga Scheide (only original member) and two other singers, Diana van Berlo and Michelle Gold then formed a new formation in 1989. They scored a minor Top 40-hit with “Welcome to My Party”.
Due to the success of ABBA and Boney M. compilations, the original Luv' girls got together. An anthology CD (Luv' Gold) and a medley single ("Megamix '93") were released in 1993.
In 2005, Luv' made a surprise performance at the 60th birthday of Hans van Hemert. One year later, a reality TV show about their comeback (Back in Luv) was broadcast on RTL 5 (a Dutch TV channel) and on VTM (a Flemish channel). In the later years, concerts were sporadic mainly due to the fact that Patty Brard was a busy TV personality. They gave their final performance on 11 August 2012 in Spaarnwoude at the Dutch Valley Festival.
The Night of Love
Luv' Lyrics
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I hope you're ready
Are you ready?
'Cause I am, said I'm ready to party, yes
Grab your coat, get your keys
'Cause whatever you're drinkin' it's on me, it's on me
But I got to party, I need me a party
Came here to get ya, but I can't wait
To grab me a partner and cut a rug up tonight
I found a place
Where we could boogie, boogie tonight
I found a place
Where we could boogie, boogie
Are you ready? Are you ready?
I know you're ready
Be ready, here we are
I said we're off in the party, yeah
Let me wet my throat, get two or three
Then it's on to the dance floor, follow me
Stand if you want to, stare if you want to
But I got to party, I'm up in the party
You're glad that I got ya, and it's alright
You got you a partner, so cut a rug up tonight
I found a place
Where we could boogie, boogie tonight
I found a place
Where we could boogie, boogie tonight
I found a place
Where we could boogie, boogie
I found a place
Where we could boogie
Move your hips side to side, dance
Move your hips side to side, dance
Move your hips side to side, dance
Move your hips side to side, dance
I told you, you feel it, you got to be feelin' it
You feel it, I know you feel it, go on and dance
Dance 'cause you want to, rock 'cause you have to
'Cause ain't it a party, sho 'nuff a party
I told you I had ya, and we just might
Find another party and cut a rug up tonight
I found a place, yeah
Where we could boogie, boogie tonight
I found a place
Where we could boogie, we can boogie
We can boogie, boogie tonight
Move your hips side to side, yeah, yeah
Move your hips side to side, yeah, yeah
Move your hips side to side, yeah
The lyrics to Luv's "The Night of Love" speak to the desire to let loose and party. The repetition of "Are you ready?" sets the tone for a night of fun, and the invitation to grab drinks and hit the dance floor creates an atmosphere of excitement. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go and enjoy, giving permission to dance, move their hips, and cut a rug.
While the song seems to be purely about having a good time, there is also an underlying message about letting go of inhibitions and being present in the moment. The line "move your hips side to side, dance 'cause you want to, rock 'cause you have to" emphasizes the importance of dancing for the pleasure of it, not for the approval of others or societal expectations. The song encourages the listener to embrace their wild side and have fun without caring about what others may think.
Overall, "The Night of Love" is a fun, upbeat song that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy a night of partying, while also emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment and embracing one's inner wildness.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Asking if the listener is ready to party
I hope you're ready
Expressing a desire for the listener to be ready
Are you ready?
Reiterating the question of whether the listener is ready
'Cause I am, said I'm ready to party, yes
Answering the previous question by stating that the artist is ready to party
Grab your coat, get your keys
Instructing the listener to prepare to leave for the party
'Cause whatever you're drinkin' it's on me, it's on me
Offering to pay for the listener's drinks
Stay here if you want to, say what you want to
Allowing the listener to choose to stay or go to the party
But I got to party, I need me a party
Expressing the artist's desire to party
Came here to get ya, but I can't wait
Expressing eagerness to leave for the party
To grab me a partner and cut a rug up tonight
Expressing a desire to dance with a partner at the party
I found a place
Informing the listener that the artist found a location to party
Where we could boogie, boogie tonight
Indicating that the location found is suitable for dancing
I know you're ready
Assuming that the listener is ready to party
Be ready, here we are
Arriving at the location for the party
I said we're off in the party, yeah
Confirming that the artist and listener are now at the party
Let me wet my throat, get two or three
Getting some drinks before heading to the dance floor
Then it's on to the dance floor, follow me
Asking the listener to follow the artist to the dance floor
Stand if you want to, stare if you want to
Allowing the listener to choose whether to dance or observe
But I got to party, I'm up in the party
Expressing the artist's desire to dance and party
You're glad that I got ya, and it's alright
Acknowledging that the listener is enjoying the party
You got you a partner, so cut a rug up tonight
Noticing that the listener found a dance partner
Move your hips side to side, dance
Encouraging the listener to dance and move their hips
I told you, you feel it, you got to be feelin' it
Asserting that the listener should be feeling the party vibe
You feel it, I know you feel it, go on and dance
Encouraging the listener to dance and enjoy the party
Dance 'cause you want to, rock 'cause you have to
Encouraging the listener to dance for their own enjoyment, not because of peer pressure
'Cause ain't it a party, sho 'nuff a party
Confirming that the party is lively and enjoyable
I told you I had ya, and we just might
Assuring the listener that the artist will continue to find good parties
Find another party and cut a rug up tonight
Suggesting that there may be another party to attend after this one
Where we could boogie, we can boogie
Emphasizing that the party location is perfect for dancing
We can boogie, boogie tonight
Encouraging the listener to continue dancing and enjoying the party
Move your hips side to side, yeah, yeah
Continuing to encourage the listener to move and dance
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLENE KEYS, NISAN STEWART, JOHN SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
austrorus
never heard THIS version before!
djmusicjac
BEAUTIFUL European Eurodisco, AWESOME
Vitaly Tyurin
Лучшее евродиско конца 70-х - это группа Luv'. Отлично, Марга! Браво, Патти! Виват, Йосе!
김상걸
잘듣고갑니다😊😊😊
Olav Helge Øwre
Luv' it! :-)
Udo Wiese
my favorite luv song since 40 years :-))
freed sultan
I don't care about what critics may say and accused the " disco era" as the worst period..... To me music is music it doesn't need to classified except in the educational purposes.... But it still have its freedom to roam in everywhere.... This band and others who contributed to the music scene added touch of beauty to us as a listeners... I enjoyed it and still......
Peter Broos
Love this song anybody hear the new song with him tonight I love the new one
freed sultan
I don't care about what critics may say and accused " disco era" as the worst period of music..... To me music is music it doesn't need to classified except in the educational purposes... This band and others who contributed to the music scene added touch of beauty to us as a listeners.... And i enjoyed it and still... Its still have its glittering light
luk czajnik
great