Request Line: “Is This Love?” | Intensities in Ten Suburbs
One of the most fascinating pieces of rock trivia is that "Is This Love" wasn't originally meant for Whitesnake. David Coverdale and guitarist John Sykes wrote the track while in the south of France with in mind. Whitesnake - Is This Love
The Ballad of 1987: Why Whitesnake’s "Is This Love" Still Grips Us Request Line: “Is This Love
If you were anywhere near a radio in 1987, you knew the opening synthesizer swell and that clean, melodic guitar line immediately. Whitesnake’s isn't just a song; it's a monumental pillar of the power ballad era. It’s the sound of big hair, bigger emotions, and a time when rock bands weren't afraid to be vulnerable—with a heavy dose of fog machines. Whitesnake’s isn't just a song; it's a monumental
Before leaving the UK, a friend at EMI had asked Coverdale for ideas that might suit Turner's legendary voice. However, when David Geffen, the head of Geffen Records, heard the demo, he reportedly told Coverdale to keep it for themselves. It’s hard now to imagine anyone but Coverdale delivering those soulful, yearning vocals. An Anatomy of a Hit
What makes "Is This Love" stand out from the crowded field of 80s ballads?