On_the_Wings_of_Love_(song)

On the Wings of Love (song)

On the Wings of Love (song)

1982 song by Jeffrey Osborne

"On the Wings of Love" is a song by Jeffrey Osborne from his self-titled debut album released in 1982. Written alongside Peter Schless, the song was the second single from the album.

Quick Facts Single by Jeffrey Osborne, from the album Jeffrey Osborne ...

"On the Wings of Love" peaked at No. 29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, No. 13 R&B, and No. 7 Adult Contemporary. It did well in the UK, where it reached No. 11. It also hit No. 1 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.[1]

The song became his biggest hit in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile in the United States, it was his biggest hit since the L.T.D. song "Back in Love Again", on which he was the lead singer.

Personnel

Chart history

Weekly charts

More information Chart (1982–84), Peak position ...
More information Chart (1984), Position ...

Cover versions

References

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    "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1983-01-29. Retrieved 2018-03-02.
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    "On The Wings Of Love". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 16, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2022 – via YouTube.


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