The Power of Love – FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

Here’s the original video for Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s 1984 seasonal Number One, The Power Of Love. Not ostensibly a seasonal song, it has become one of UK’s favourite festive sounds and that journey began with this clever and highly evocative promo.

I’ll protect you from the hooded claw Keep the vampires from your door Ay, ay, ay, ay Feels like fire I’m so in love with you Dreams are like angels They keep bad at bay, bad at bay Love is the light Scaring darkness away, yeah I’m so in love with you Purge the soul Make love your goal The power of love A force from above Cleaning my soul Flame on, burn desire Love with tongues of fire Purge the soul Make love your goal I’ll protect you from the hooded claw Keep the vampires from your door When the chips are down I’ll be around With my undying, death-defying love for you Envy will hurt itself Let yourself be beautiful Sparkling love, flowers And pearls and pretty girls Love is like an energy Rushin’ an’ rushin’ inside of me, eh The power of love A force from above…