It Must Be Love- Alton McClain & Destiny

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   I apologize if I missed it, but I didn't see a previous thread on the 1979 hit "It Must Be Love" by Alton McClain & Destiny.

I note that the only database entry for this song is the V/A Compilation "Disco Nights Vol. VII - D.J. Pix," which states a running time of 2:58.  There is no version designation.

Is this the 45 Version?  I ask because I know (or think I know) the LP Version from the 1979 Alton McClain & Destiny Album also titled "It Must Be Love" runs approximately 4:41, as does the 12-inch, I believe.  (I apologize that I do not have the exact running time).

I know the 45 (which I think is Polydor 14532) has a listed time of 3:00, so if the version on "Disco Nights Vol. VII - D.J. Pix" runs 2:58, I suppose it would make sense that that is the 45 Version??  Is that right?  

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JL328 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 06 May 2011 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote JL328 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: It Must Be Love- Alton McClain & Destiny Posted: 08 August 2011 at 8:25am
	I apologize if I missed it, but I didn't see a previous thread on the 1979 hit "It Must Be Love" by Alton McClain & Destiny. I note that the only database entry for this song is the V/A Compilation "Disco Nights Vol. VII - D.J. Pix," which states a running time of 2:58. There is no version designation. Is this the 45 Version? I ask because I know (or think I know) the LP Version from the 1979 Alton McClain & Destiny Album also titled "It Must Be Love" runs approximately 4:41, as does the 12-inch, I believe. (I apologize that I do not have the exact running time). I know the 45 (which I think is Polydor 14532) has a listed time of 3:00, so if the version on "Disco Nights Vol. VII - D.J. Pix" runs 2:58, I suppose it would make sense that that is the 45 Version?? Is that right?

Pat Downey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 01 October 2003 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pat Downey Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 August 2011 at 4:08pm
	The 45 version does indeed appear on this "Disco Nights Vol VII" cd. The 45 runs (2:58) exactly like the cd appearance.

AndrewChouffi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 24 September 2005 Status: Offline Points: 51	Post Options Post Reply Quote AndrewChouffi Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 7 hours 42 minutes ago at 8:32am
	Can we OFFICIALLY determine what 45 version hit the streets FIRST? My 45 (bought during its run up the charts) is the guitar intro version. I noticed some 45s included a credit for the string arrangement; however, I think that credit is NOT on the versions with the string intro.... Can anyone help me out? Andy

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 311	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 5 hours 32 minutes ago at 10:42am
	Based on some emails exchanged between members, it appears there are two 45 versions. One version is an edit of the LP version and has guitar throughout. The other version is a remix where the guitar has been removed from the mix and replaced by strings. The database has been updated. Edited by aaronk - 5 hours 20 minutes ago at 10:54am
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