Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love Page

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early version of the video featured stock footage of Princess Diana as a tribute to her "embodying love," but this was withdrawn due to broadcaster nervousness and replaced with performance footage.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)

Released in November 1984, by Frankie Goes to Hollywood is a cinematic ballad that serves as a spiritual pivot from the band's earlier provocative hits. It is famously known as a "Christmas song that isn't about Christmas," earning its festive status through its iconic Nativity-themed music video and winter release rather than its lyrics. Historical Significance & Chart Impact Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love

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 An early version of the video featured stock

The single's cover art features a reproduction of Titian's Assumption of the Virgin , a 16th-century masterpiece located in Venice. Historical Significance & Chart Impact Exactly 28 years