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"Love On Top"
Song

"Love on Top" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé Knowles from her fourth studio album 4 (2011). It was written by Knowles, Terius Nash and Shea Taylor; production was handled by Knowles and Taylor. Knowles took inspiration from her state of mind while playing Etta James. A throw-back to the 1980s music, the up-tempo R&B song exhibits similar styles of Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross and The Jackson 5. While incorporating six key changes, Knowles also adopts her high range when repeating the song's chorus towards the end of the song. She sings about a man who she can always call, even after facing grief and hard work, finally earning his love and respect.

"Love on Top"'s musical composition, as well as Knowles' vocals and versatility, surprised critics. In July 211, the song charted at number three for three consecutive weeks in South Korea. Knowles also sang "Love on Top" at 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, announcing her pregnancy to the world at the end of her live performance. The later propelled the song on several charts worldwide. It appeared at number 75 in the United Kingdom and at number 14 in New Zealand. The song has also debuted at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the second highest debut of Knowles' career as a solo artist. It has so far peaked at number 26 in Australia.

The song was part of Knowles' set list for her revue, 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé. Critics commented that the song was even more impressive in person and that going through four key changes towards the last two minutes of the song while performing it live, remains a difficult task.

Background and development

Playing Etta James (pictured) is what motivated Knowles for the development of "Love on Top".

"Love on Top" was written by Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash and Shea Taylor while production was handled by Knowles and Taylor.[1] From June 16 to June 27, 2011, the songs from 4 were available to listen to in full each day on Knowles' official website, paired with its accompanying photo spread from the album packaging and a quote.[2] On June 26, 2011, "Love on Top" was the eighth song to be chosen. The quote found Knowles elaborating on the song's inspiration:

When I played Etta James it was the most I'd learned about myself until the recording of this album. When I went into the studio I used the same passion, honesty, and approach with my vocals I channeled as Etta James. It does not sound like the vocals on my past albums. It's a lot rawer. It comes from a deep place.[3]

Knowles, who has covered "At Last" which is a song originally recorded by James, portrayed the artist in the 2008 musical biopic, Cadillac Records. She won critical acclaim for her portrayal of James.[4] Knowles told Billboard magazine: "I realized that Etta James was so unapologetic, bold and strong that playing her was a big risk for me. It gave me the confidence and the push to challenge myself a little more with my music."[5]

Composition

"Love on Top" is an up-tempo R&B song viewed as a modern take on old school music.[6][7][8] It also exhibits elements of retro-soul music, the 1980s pop music,[7] and funk music.[9] According to Slant Magazine's Eric Henderson, "Love on Top" is a "bright, breezy tribute to the freshness of mid-[19]80s, pre-new-jack-FM R&B reminiscent of a pre-crack Whitney Houston and pre-wack Anita Baker."[6] He also noted the song to be the "perfect and totally inverted fraternal twin" of another song on 4, being "Rather Die Young".[6] "Love on Top"'s retro elements are further illustrated by its use of finger snaps, a "distorted" bass groove, and a melding of horns as well as sweet backing harmonies, especially in the bridge and the chorus of the song.[10][9][11] It is instrumentally complete with a thumping bassline, synthesizers, tribal drums and an arena-rock music piano, a guitar and some backing vocals.[12][13][14] Rich Juzwiak of The Village Voice, who compared "Love on Top" to Raydio's "You Can't Change That" (1979) and New Edition's "Mr. Telephone Man" (1984), noted that Knowles "ecstatically and hyperactively" changes keys six times during the entire song.[15]

"Love on Top"
As Knowles repeats the chorus of "Love on Top", she continuously raises key into a rarely-used high range.
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According to the digital sheet music published at musicnotes.com by EMI Music Publishing, "Love on Top" is written in the key of C major with a metronome of of 94 beats per minute.[16] Knowles' vocal range in the song spans from the low note of A♭3 to the high note of C6.[16] "Love on Top" is set as "both a sweet love song and an expression of girl power" as stated by Georgette Cline of AOL Music.[11] Genevieve Koski of The A.V. Club and David Amidon of PopMatters noted that "Love on Top" features "mature lyrics" alongside Knowles "sounding vocally giddy and aggressive while portraying the message."[17][14] Lyrically, the song finds Knowles as the female protagonist expressing the happiness she feels for to have her love interest in her life.[11] "The languid, synth-soul smoocher allows for enjoyably euphoric tone" before Knowles chimes in with "Bring the beat in!", introducing "a mid-album interlude of mid-[19]80s pop", as stated by Andy Gill of The Independent as well as Hamish MacBain of NME.[7][13]

As stated by Scott Shetler of PopCrush, Knowles constantly sings praises of her love interest in the first verse where she also seemingly sends him subtle digs as he did not give her his full attention in the past,[10] this being illustrated in lyrics such as: "[...] after fighting through my fears [...] finally you've put me first."[6] The chorus, complimented with sweet backing harmonies, then arrives, with Knowles chanting: "Baby it’s you, you’re the one I love / You’re the one I need / You’re the only one I see / Come on baby it’s you / You’re the one that gives your all / You’re the one I can always call / When I need you make everything stop / Finally you put my love on top."[18] The chorus carries the final two minutes of the song through four key changes, as Knowles' voice keeps reaching higher and higher.[10] This was highlighted by Henderson who wrote that "the spirit carries both her and the song into a Stevie Wonder-reminiscent climax of continually rising key changes."[6] In this way, the word "baby" is said about 24 times throughout the song.[6] As soon as the synthesizers drop out, the song fades out almost instantaneously.[10]

Critical reception

"Love on Top" was generally well-received by music critics who generally appreciated the 1980s-vibe Knowles attempted and they compared the song to multiple artists of that time, including Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston. Rich Juzwiak of The Village Voice complimented the song as "easy listening/easier dancing boogie vibe".[15] Genevieve Koski of The A.V. Club viewed "Love on Top" as an exception on the album, calling it "a first-listen earworm with its breezy, retro-soul style."[14] Matthew Horton of BBC joked about the climax of the song, stating that the album 4 "was named after the four key changes in the final, teetering chorus of 'Love on Top' to ram the point home."[19] Greg Kot of The Chicago Tribune commended the song for putting a "bounce" in Knowles' step.[20] Similarly, Matthew Perpetua of Rolling Stone named "Love on Top" a blast as Knowles creates a modern take on old-school Whitney Houston.[8] Hamish MacBain of NME favored the song's up-tempo style, stating that it was much needed after the "ballad-heavy" first half of the album.[7] Stating that "Love on Top" is reminiscent of 1980's R&B, Erika Ramirez of Billboard magazine complimented the song as a "Halcyon love song, perfect to be whisked away to."[21] Spence D. of IGN commented Knowles' "cheery disposition" and the "brash horns" will remind listeners of "damn good" mid-1980s R&B can be.[9]

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"'Love on Top' lilts like a lost Reagan-era smash, its light-as-air bop recalling Whitney Houston (left), Michael Jackson (center), and Stevie Wonder (right) at their sunniest." — Ryan Dombal of Pitchfork Media.[22]

Becky Bain of Idolator viewed the song as "joyful tune that doubles as a throwback to a simpler time" and added that Knowles' energy is "infectious".[18] Conrad Tao of Sputnikmusic showed high favoritism towards "Love on Top", writing: "[...] as she forces herself into a rarely-used high range, she sets for a perfect catharsis for the burgeoning sexual passions of the album's first two thirds", and describing the outcome as "absolutely magnificent."[23] Melinda Newman of HitFix commented "the soulful, exuberant, mid-tempo finger snapper, 'Love On Top' is deliciously sunny and sweet."[12] James Reed of The Boston Globe wrote that "Love on Top' sounds like the pretty young thing of Michael Jackson's 'P.Y.T.' grew up to make a sequel to that 1983 hit."[24] Similarly, Joanne Dorken of MTV UK who described "Love on Top" as "scream[ing] 'classic disco', catchy, [being] more uptempo and differing from the rest of the album", concluded that the song shows Knowles' "versatility" and that it was "very Jackson 5".[25]

Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine also gave "Love on Top" a positive review, favoring "the infectious upbeat spirit" of the song, and comparing it to the styling of Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston. He also complimented the fact that the various key changes throughout the song "force Beyoncé out of her scold range and into some winningly girlish soprano whoops."[6] While including the song as a "must hear" from the album, Andy Gill of The Independent gave "Love on Top" naming it as "a small footnote to Stevie Wonder's innovatory genius."[13] Ricky Schweitzer of One Thirty BPM stated that "Love on Top" is instantaneously reminiscent of Michael and Janet Jackson, and Stevie Wonder, and favored Knowles' numerous key changes towards the end of the song, writing:[26]

'Love On Top' employs a similar pacing [to 'Party'], though tonally, this track reminds one more immediately of Michael and Janet Jackson, as well as Stevie Wonder. This effervescent throwback escapes corniness by reveling in its pure joy and as such, it becomes one of the highlights of the album. The numerous key changes that flood the end of the song could seem masturbatory, but Beyoncé is not proving that she can sing as high as Mariah or Whitney because we already trust her to. It is energy and not ego that drives the constantly rising progression.[26]

A mixed review came from Adam Markovitz of Entertainment Weekly, who compared Knowles' work on "Love on Top" to that of past idols such as Luther Vandross and Diana Ross, but felt the tone overshadowed Knowles' style, stating "she gets lost in her idols' polyester-swathed shadows."[27]

Chart performance

During the week beginning June 26, 2011 and ending July 2, 2011, "Love on Top" debuted on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart at number three, selling 89,942 digital downloads.[28] "Love on Top" remained at number three in its second week and third week, selling 52,462 downloads and 42,261 downloads respectively.[29][30] It remained in the top ten positions of the chart for five weeks.[30] After Knowles' performance of "Love on Top" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, the song was propelled into the top five positions of the US iTunes Store.[31] Gil Kaufman of MTV News added that its sales picked up by 221 percent.[32] Despite not being an official single, it has become the highest charting song from 4 on the US iTunes Store.[31]

Eventually, for the week ending, September 10, 2011, "Love on Top" debuted at number 135 on the US Hot Digital Songs chart,[33] and subsequently charted at number 22 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[34] The following week, the song soared number 10 on the Hot Digital Songs chart, selling 113,000 downloads. Keith Caulfield of Billboard magazine reported that download sales were up by 803%.[35] This prompted "Love on Top"s debut at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart issue dated September 17, 2011.[36] The Hot 100 launch of "Love on Top" became Knowles' second highest among her 29 solo career entries; only "Ring the Alarm" began at a higher position, at number 12 in 2006.[36] For the same week ending, the song opened at number 85 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[37]

Similarly owing to the live performance, "Love on Top" debuted at number 65 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart issue dated September 17, 2011.[38] The song also debuted at number 75 on the UK Singles Chart on September 4, 2011,[39] and at number 14 on the New Zealand Singles Chart the following day.[40] In Ireland, "Love on Top" made its debut at number 47 on September 8, 2011.[41] The song also debuted at number 40 on the Australian Singles Chart on September 12, 2011.[42] The following week, it moved to number 32 on the Singles Chart[43] and it debuted at number nine of the Urban Singles Chart.[44] For the same week, "Love on Top" was the most added song to radios in Australia.[45] It has so far peaked at number 26 on the Australian Singles Chart and number seven on the Urban Singles Chart.[46][47] On September 24, 2011, "Love on Top" bubbled at number 28 on the Dutch Tip Parade chart, which is equivalent to number 68 on the Dutch Top 40 Singles Chart.[48]

Music video

A preview of the music video for "Love on Top" was shown on the Australian television program, Sunday Night, on October 9, 2011. The visuals showed Knowles in a black leotard, stockings, high-top sneakers, and medal-adorned military cap. Together with her five male dancers, they perform choreographed moves in a penthouse studio overlooking New York City.[49][50] The preview was similar to the music video for "If It Isn't Love" by American band New Edition.[51]

Live performances

Knowles performed "Love on Top" live for first time on August 14, 2011 during her 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé held at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.[52] Wearing a gold dress, she performed the song in front of 3,500 people and she was backed by her all-female band and her backing singers, called the Mamas.[52] For the performance, "Love on Top" was given an "uptempo overhaul" and eventually got everyone "moving to the catchy [synthesizers]", as stated by Mike Wass of Idolator.[52] Wass also wrote that "Love On Top" was one of the highlights of the revue.[52] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times gave Knowles critical acclaim, favoring performances of "underdog tracks" such as "Party" and "Love on Top".[53] Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone also complimented Knowles' performance of the song, commending how she turned "the groovy 'Love on Top' into a vintage soul showcase, dropping on bended knee to unleash melismas at the top of her vocal range."[54] Jozen Cummings of The Wall Street Journal commented that "the focus was on her voice [on] 'Love on Top' [...] she changes key four times — impressive on the album but even more so in person."[55] Yolanda Sangweni of Essence magazine stated that the fact that Knowles goes through four key changes is "quite a feat for any singer."[56]

Knowles performing during the 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé.

At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Knowles performed "Love On Top" after having announced her pregnancy on the black carpet about an hour previous to going on stage.[57] Before beginning her live performance, she said to the audience: "Tonight I want you to stand up on your feet, I want you to feel the love that's growing inside of me", giving a hint about the news that she had alluded to on the black carpet.[57] She took the stage in "a purple spangly tuxedo jacket, black pants and white tuxedo shirt, still rocking her fierce six-inch heels of old, pregnant or not", as stated by Gil Kaufman of MTV News.[57] As she performed, her blond hair blowing in the wind, and backed by six dancers wearing similar shimmering tuxes, Knowles gave new meaning to the lyrics: "Now everybody asks me why I'm smiling out from ear to ear."[57] She kept her dancing to a minimum for most of the song as she held onto the microphone stand while singing "Love on Top".[57] Eventually making her way to the extended lip in front of the stage and throwing down, she encouraged the audience to put their hands together.[57] Knowles ended the performance by dropping the mic, opening her jacket, rubbing her belly, and announcing her pregnancy to the world.[57]

Describing Knowles as "a veteran on the VMA stage", Kaufman wrote that "the audience was clearly feeling the love also" and praised how Knowles "[got] a bit wild as she brought the tune home with some of her signature."[57] Staff members of the AOL's The BoomBox commented that the lyrics of the song "felt especially meaningful" to announce her pregnancy to the world.[57] Staff members of Rolling Stone called the performance "spectacular"[58] while Todd Martens of The Los Angeles Times called it "rousing".[59] Awarding the performance a B+ rating, Claire Suddath of Time magazine commented that "this offering from the reigning queen of pop music is relatively toned down and yet she still looked and sounded better than nearly everyone else at the awards."[60] Similarly, Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly wrote that "If you had to pick one defining moment, it would have to be Beyoncé’s baby bump. The diva's rendition of 'Love on Top' might not have been her best VMA performance ever, but there’s no denying the sheer electricity in the room when she ended her set by proudly revealing her pregnant tummy."[61] A critic of Essence magazine concluded that "[Knowles'] performance of "Love on Top" at the 2011 VMAs [...] will surely be one of the year's most memorable pop culture moments."[62]

Credits and personnel

Credits to the song were adapted from 4's liner notes.[1]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart[46] 26
Australian Urban Singles Chart[47] 7
Canadian Hot 100[38] 65
Dutch Tip Parade[48] 23
Irish Singles Chart[41] 47
Japan Hot 100[63] 95
New Zealand Singles Chart[64] 14
Slovak Airplay Chart[65] 79
South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart[30] 3
UK Singles Chart[39] 75
UK R&B Chart[66] 23
US Billboard Hot 100[36] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[67] 79

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