Hollywood - The Power Of Love — Frankie Goes To

Upon reaching #1, Frankie Goes to Hollywood became only the second act in UK chart history—after Gerry and the Pacemakers —to hit the top spot with their first three singles ("Relax," "Two Tribes," and "The Power of Love").

The single's cover art features a reproduction of Titian's Assumption of the Virgin , a 16th-century masterpiece located in Venice. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love

Despite its solemn tone, the lyrics include playful references like "The Hooded Claw" (the villain from The Perils of Penelope Pitstop ) and the Human Torch’s catchphrase, "Flame on!". Upon reaching #1, Frankie Goes to Hollywood became

Exactly 28 years after the original, Gabrielle Aplin 's cover for the 2012 John Lewis Christmas advert also reached #1 in the UK. Themes & Lyrics Exactly 28 years after the original, Gabrielle Aplin

The song held the #1 position for only one week before being knocked off by the massive charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid .

An early version of the video featured stock footage of Princess Diana as a tribute to her "embodying love," but this was withdrawn due to broadcaster nervousness and replaced with performance footage. The Power of Love (Frankie Goes to Hollywood song)

Some interpretations suggest the lyrics reflect "limitless, almost forbidden love," possibly nodding to the societal taboos surrounding homosexuality at the time of its release. Visuals & Iconography