Love And Understanding was first released on the Blood Red album in 2017. A reworked studio version was released on the album Sigma in 2019. This main post covers the Blood red version, see Other Studio Versions below for the Sigma version.
Running time: 3:56
Written By: Mike Peters
Musicians
Mike Peters – Vocals, Harmonica, Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, E-bow and Electro harmonix Mel9
Smiley – Drums, Percussion and Backing vocals
James Stevenson – Bass guitar and backing vocals
Jules Jones Peters – Piano and backing vocals
George Williams – Keyboards and Bass guitar
Recorded at Bethel Chapel Studios, Wales, Doghouse studios, Bethel On Thames, England, Parr Street Studio A, Liverpool, England
Produced and mixed by George Williams. Engineered by Mark Warden.
Mastered by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studio, London, England
Song Notes
Other Studio Versions of the Song – reworked Sigma studio version
Running time: 3:54
Musicians:
Mike Peters: Vocals, Harmonica, Baritone, Acoustic and electric guitars
Smiley: Drums, Percussion and Backing vocals
James Stevenson: Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Slide guitar, Bass guitar and backing vocals
Jules Jones Peters: Piano and backing vocals
George Williams: Keyboards and Bass guitar
Recorded at Bethel Chapel studios, Wales, Parr Street Studios A and C, Liverpool, The Doghouse studios, Henley on Thames, Monnow Valley, South Wales, Elevator Studios, Liverpool, England
Produced and mixed by George Williams. Engineered by Mark Warden (Bethel Chapel and The Doghouse), Tony Draper (Parr Street) and Matt Glasbey (Monnow Valley), Tom Roche (Elevator)
Album Appearances and discography
Worldwide release:
Blood Red version: 2017 – Blood Red (catalogue number 21C085 (CD), 21C085LP (vinyl))
Sigma version: 2019 – Sigma (catalogue number 21C103 (CD), 21C104 (vinyl))
Single Appearances and discography
Live Recordings
Acoustic Recordings
Blood red in session acoustic version (2017) released on Blood red in session CD (catalogue number 21C088). Running time 2:57.
Lyrics
[Intr] Love, to heal me Love, to feed me Love and understanding Give me your heart and soul [Verse 1] If I was made of fire, I'd burn down all your pain If I could move the mountain For you, I'd put myself in harm's way If I could touch the sky, I'd make rain from the tears you cry If I controlled the sun, I'd let it shine on everyone [Refrain] Come on, everyone and no one Come on, everyone, everyone, everyone [Chorus] Give me your heart Give me your soul Give me your love and understanding Love to heal me Love to feed me Love and understanding Give me your love and understanding [Verse 2] If I was of the ocean, I'd bring the rising tide If I was made of the morning light, I'd make it shine on everyone [Refrain] Come on, everyone and no one Come on, everyone, everyone, everyone [Chorus] Give me your heart Give me your soul Give me your love and understanding (Give me your love and understanding) Love (Give me your love and understanding) Love (Give me your love and understanding) To feed me Love and understanding [Bridge] I need your love to set me free To heal the wounds inside of me I need all of your love and understanding [Chorus] Love to heal me Love to feed me Love and understanding La-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la, love and understanding (Give me your love and understanding) Love, love and understanding (Give me your love and understanding) (Give me your love and understanding) I need your love (Give me your love and understanding) Love (Give me your love and understanding) Love (Give me your love and understanding) Love, love, love and understanding