"There's a Whole Lot of Loving" is a song written by Christian Arnold with lyrics by David Martin and Geoff Morrow, released under the name of Guys 'n' Dolls. The song was a number-two hit in both the United Kingdom and Ireland and became the biggest hit for the group. The song was also an adult contemporary hit in North America, peaking at number 15 on the US Billboard Easy Listening chart and number 17 on Canada's RPM Pop Music Playlist. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 20 in Belgium, the Netherlands, and South Africa.

Background The song was originally recorded in 1974 by a group of session singers (including Tony Burrows and Clare Torry) for a TV advertisement for McVitie's biscuits. Guys 'n' Dolls were formed to cash in upon the popularity of the jingle and to present it as a single. However, the group was not ready in time to record an entirely new version for the single's hasty release, so the voices of the session singers remained on the single.

Track listing 7-inch single A. "There's a Whole Lot of Loving" – 3:00 B. "Don't Turn the Other Cheek" – 3:05

Personnel Personnel are lifted from the 7-inch single vinyl disc. Chris Arnold – writing, production David Martin – writing, production Geoff Morrow – writing, production Andrew Jackman – arrangement

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1975)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)52South Africa (Springbok Radio)12

Year-end charts Chart (1975)PositionNetherlands (Single Top 100)47UK Singles (OCC)27

Certifications

Six version

The song was covered in 2002 by Irish pop band Six and was a number-one single in Ireland, where it was titled "There's a Whole Lot of Loving Going On". It became Ireland's best-selling song of 2002 and went on to become the country's third best-selling single of all time. Six's version was also a top-10 hit in Norway and New Zealand; in these countries, the song retained its original name. The single was not released in the United Kingdom, where it was deemed too "Steps-like", and because Six would have had to change their name for the UK market.

Track listings CD single "There's a Whole Lot of Loving Going On" – 3:06 "United We Stand" – 3:36 Interview with the band – 8:23

Cassette single "There's a Whole Lot of Loving Going On" – 3:06 "United We Stand" – 3:36

Credits and personnel Credits are lifted from the CD single liner notes.

Studios Recorded at PWL Studios (London, England) Mastered at 360 Mastering (London, England)

Personnel Quizlarossi – production Pete Waterman – production Bernard Löhr – mix engineering Mark "Ridders" Risdale – engineering Roe Waterman – assistant engineering Dick Beetham – mastering Image Now (Dublin, Ireland) – art direction and design Barry McCall – photography

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002–2003)Peakposition

Year-end charts Chart (2002)PositionIreland (IRMA)1

All-time charts ChartPositionIreland (IRMA)3

Certifications

Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ireland2002CDBMGNew Zealand18 March 2002

References