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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 56 | Top 100 "It Must Be Love" Madness The song the band didn't want to record but one of their biggest hits to date. It's also more well-known than the original version that Labi Siffre had a hit with 10 years previously. Song facts Composer Labi Siffre Genre Pop Album Complete Madness Year of Release 1981 In cover versions Lesley Judd recorded a cover of "It Must Be Love" with the Young Generation. Listen to Leslie Judd with her Young Generation cover MORE COVER VERSIONS Madness 49% The Young Generation 1% Labi Siffre 37% Button Down Brass 1% Lyn Paul 10% Marian Montgomery 2% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... they made the song their own but I don't think they ruined it in the process ...  Richard Allinson Listen to Richard Allinson on "It Must Be Love" READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Need inspiration? Get some tips in our Getting Started guide. Test your knowledge Have a go at the "It Must Be Love" quiz! 55 Don't Dream It's Over 57Life On Mars Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Stand By Me Ben E. King DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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