Song
I Want to Know What Love Is
by Foreigner
I Want to Know What Love Is is a 1984 song by Foreigner, 5:04 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the 'Be' Verbs, "Love" song themes.
Released 1984 Hot 100 peak #1 · 21 weeks Length 5:04 Pop-Rock, Power Ballad, Soft Rock
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Performance tips
- Maintain a soulful, gospel-inspired delivery, especially as the choir joins in
- Focus on a gradual build in vocal power from the intimate verses to the massive chorus
- Use a clean, emotive tone for the iconic "I want you to show me" lines
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
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