Vocalist Sharon Redd had an… Read Full Bio ↴Sharon Redd (October 19, 1945 - May 1, 1992)
Vocalist Sharon Redd had an extensive entertainment pedigree. Her father worked at King Records, her stepfather played in Benny Goodman's band, her brother was a writer/producer for Kool & the Gang and BMP, and her sister (Pennye Ford) is also a professional singer.
Sharon took classical voice lessons as a child in Norfolk, Virginia, and later had the lead role in the Australian version of "Hair" as well as her own television special. Sharon went to London in the mid-'70s while appearing in an American production of "The Wedding Of Iphigenia." After returning to America, she got widespread recognition for being a "Shaffer Beer Girl" and used the exposure to land a job as a background vocalist for Bette Midler.
Once she became one of Bette's infamous "Harlettes" her career took off. Spending several years on the road with Bette Midler she can be seen (and heard) on "Live At Last" and "Divine Madness" among others. "The Harlettes" became so popular on Bette's tours that they eventually recorded their own album for Columbia Records which spawned the 12" single "Can't Dance (Dance, Dance, Dance)," a minor club hit.
She also did background vocals on Norman Connors' "You Are My Starship." Her most famous recording prior to her solo releases in the 1980's was a non-credited lead vocal on the club smash "Love Insurance" by Front Page in 1979.
Based on the strength of that single she was offered a contract with the small Prelude Records label. Her debut release "Sharon Redd" in 1980 spawned the huge club hit "Can You Handle It."
Her 1982 sophmore release featured the even bigger hits "Never Give You Up," "Beat The Street," and thanks to a Hot Tracks remix "In The Name Of Love." "Redd Hot" produced by Eric Matthews and Willie Payne remains her biggest selling album to date.
Her third and final release, 1983's "Love How You Feel," once again missed the radio mark but shot up the club charts. 12" singles of the title track and "You're A Winner" once again became instant club classics. Then as musical club tastes shifted in the mid-80's she dropped from sight. A 1989 "Best Of" was thrown together to capture additional sales but her glory days were essentially over. She returned in 1991 with a new single, "All The Way To Love," but this was to be her last, with the exception of reissued remixes of her earlier hits, most notably DNA's reworking of "Can You Handle It" which charted shortly before her death in 1992.
In the Name of Love
Sharon Redd Lyrics
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In the name of love
How many times have you been in love?
Can you take love one more time?
How many times have you been hurt before?
Can you stand love one more time?
In the name of love (in the name of love)
In the name of love (in the name, in the name)
In the name of love
How many times have your feelings been ignored?
And you say to yourself: this is it (this is it, this is it)
Here it comes again, you're back in love again (back in love, back in love)
Just when you thought you had yourself together
In the name of love (in the name)
In the name of love (in the name of love)
In the name, the name (in the name, in the name)
In the name, the name, the name of love (in the name of love)
I won't take it no more (in the name, in the name)
In the name of love (in the name of love)
In the name of the game of love (in the name)
In the name of love (in the name of love)
So maybe it's better it's finally over
And you'll have the chance to live your life one more time, again
In the name of love
In the name of love (in the name of love)
In the name of love (in the name, in the name)
In the name of love (in the name of love)
I won't take it no more (in the name, in the name)
In the name of love (in the name of love)
I'm back in your arms again (in the name, in the name)
In the name of love (in the name of love)
The lyrics to Sharon Redd's "In the Name of Love" focus on the concept of taking a chance on love, despite past hurt and disappointment. The opening chorus poses the question of how many times the listener has been in love and asks if they're willing to try one more time. This theme continues in the following verse, where the lyrics mention the fear of getting hurt again, but still being drawn back to the feeling of being in love.
The second verse touches on the frustration that comes with unrequited love, and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of heartbreak. Despite this, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the power of love and the singer's determination to pursue it. The final lines suggest that the singer is back in the arms of their lover, in the name of love.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a stubborn and somewhat reckless approach to love, unafraid of the consequences and determined to follow their heart despite the potential for pain.
Line by Line Meaning
In the name of love
Love is the driving force behind whatever I'm about to do next.
In the name of love
Love is the reason I keep repeating this phrase.
How many times have you been in love?
Can you remember all the times you've felt this way before?
Can you take love one more time?
Are you willing to take another chance on love?
How many times have you been hurt before?
Do you know how much pain you've suffered in the past?
Can you stand love one more time?
Are you strong enough to handle love again?
How many times have your feelings been ignored?
Have you ever felt like nobody listens to you?
And you say to yourself: this is it (this is it, this is it)
You feel like this is the last time you'll ever go through this experience.
Here it comes again, you're back in love again (back in love, back in love)
Just when you thought you were done with love, it finds you again.
Just when you thought you had yourself together
Just when you thought you had everything under control.
I won't take it no more (in the name, in the name)
I refuse to tolerate this any longer.
In the name of love
I'm doing this for love, not for myself.
In the name of the game of love (in the name)
This whole thing is just a game, but I'm playing to win for love.
So maybe it's better it's finally over
Maybe it's better to just end things and move on.
And you'll have the chance to live your life one more time, again
You'll have the opportunity to start fresh and take another shot at life.
I'm back in your arms again (in the name, in the name)
I couldn't resist the power of love, and so I'm back with you.
In the name of love (in the name of love)
Everything I do is because I love you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NED MILLER
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@donfleming4593
I almost cried when I heard this song again after so many years. Wonderful voice. God Bless you in heaven Sharon.
@user-kz4ke8mg4r
1982 - halcyon days!
@TheProtagonistDies
she died from aids
@BrianSchuch-xo1yf
One of my favorite dance club songs of the 80s. Those were the days.
@user-kz4ke8mg4r
RIP Sharon - another voice from my childhood gone. 😢
@wannababrit
My all-time favorite club song. There was nothing like 80s music. Nothing.
@sharonredd5259
Enjoy it!
@user-kz4ke8mg4r
Agreed! 👍
@peterhawker3958
What a voice, in the name of love, can you handle it & never give you up takes you back to the dance floors of the early 80s. I had no she passed away so young. RIP Sharon.
@user-kz4ke8mg4r
😢