Long Live Love was the United Kingdom's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 in Brighton performed by Olivia Newton-John.
It was performed second on the night following Finland and preceding Spain. Considered a strong favorite despite the fact Olivia herself wasn't fond of the song, at the close of voting it finished in 4th place with 14 points.
Lyrics[]
Long, long live love
Love is to care
Caring and sharing
Long, long live love
All the kids, like ten tin soldiers
In a row follow hand in hand
Sister Anna, carrying the banner
For the Sally Annie Band
Singing songs of praise and glory
We all learned to love their story
Good things are comin' to ya
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Long, long live love
As long as we live
Living for giving
Long, long live love
On a wet day, dry day, great to be alive day
Brother takes the stand
Cymbals ringing, everybody singing
With the Sally Annie Band
Just a band of happy people
Teachin', preachin' love is equal
When you feel the spirit move ya
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Long, long live love
Love is to care
Caring and sharing, long
Long live love, love, love, love, love
Oh... long, long live love
As long as we live
Living for giving
Long, long live love
| Eurovision Song Contest 1974 | |||
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| Participants | |||
 Carita •  Olivia Newton-John •  Peret •  Anne-Karine Strøm ft. Bendik Singers •  Marinella •  Poogy •  Korni •  ABBA •  Ireen Sheer •  Romuald •  Jacques Hustin •  Mouth & MacNeal •  Tina Reynolds •  Cindy & Bert •  Piera Martell •  Paulo de Carvalho •  Gigliola Cinquetti
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| Songs | |||
| Keep Me Warm • Long Live Love • Canta y sé feliz • The First Day Of Love • Krasi, thalassa kai t'agori mou • Natati La Khayay • Moja generacija • Waterloo • Bye Bye I Love You • Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va • Fleur de liberté • I See A Star • Cross Your Heart • Die Sommermelodie • Mein Ruf nach dir • E depois do adeus • Sì
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Videos[]
Long live love - United Kingdom 1974 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra