Aswad - Give A Little Love Review

The song was released as the second single from the band's tenth studio album, Distant Thunder (1988).

Unlike much of their earlier self-penned material, this track was written by the prolific American songwriting duo Albert Hammond and Diane Warren .

"" is a top 20 hit by the British reggae band Aswad , released in April 1988 . Following the massive success of their #1 single "Don’t Turn Around," this track solidified the band's transition from gritty roots reggae to a more polished, mainstream "reggae fusion" sound. Song Overview & Background Aswad - Give A Little Love

The lyrics urge listeners to "give a little love" and "have a little hope" to make the world better.

It peaked at #11 on the UK Singles Chart, following their chart-topping hit "Don't Turn Around" earlier that same year. The song was released as the second single

It was produced by the band members along with Ron Fair , who helped craft their more accessible, pop-reggae style of the late 80s. Lyrical Themes & Meaning

The song is a quintessential "message" track, carrying a classic reggae theme of global unity and social responsibility. Following the massive success of their #1 single

We've got to give a little love, have a little hope. Let's make this world a little better. Try a little more, harder than before.