# Generations of Love > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Generations_of_Love > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Generations_of_Love.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generations_of_Love > Source revision: 1353670736 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Infobox song | name = Generations of Love | cover = Generations of Love - Jesus Loves You.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = [Jesus Loves You](/source/Jesus_Loves_You_(band)) featuring [MC Kinky](/source/MC_Kinky)[http://www.discogs.com/Jesus-Loves-You-Generations-Of-Love/release/298920 "Generations of Love" at Discogs.com] | album = [The Martyr Mantras](/source/The_Martyr_Mantras)[http://www.discogs.com/Jesus-Loves-You-The-Martyr-Mantras/master/71226 "The Martyr Mantras" at Discogs.com] | released = * 1990 (Land of Oz Mix) * 1991 (La La Gone Gaga Mix) | recorded = 1990 | studio = | venue = | genre = * [Dance-pop](/source/Dance-pop) * [Balearic beat](/source/Balearic_beat){{cite magazine|first=Barbara|last=Ellen|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/52369864001/|title=Singles|magazine=[NME](/source/New_Musical_Express)|date=1 June 1991|page=20|access-date=1 May 2023}} * [deep house](/source/deep_house){{cite magazine|url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1990/BB-1990-08-25.pdf|first=Bill|last=Coleman|title=Single Reviews|magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))|date=25 August 1990|page=87|access-date=25 January 2018}} * [ragga](/source/ragga){{cite magazine|url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1991/MW-1991-06-01.pdf |first= James |last= Hamilton |title= Dance: Pick of the Week |magazine= [Music Week](/source/Music_Week) |date= 1 June 1991 |page= 10 |accessdate= 3 October 2020 |author-link= James Hamilton (DJ and journalist)}} | length = * 4:58 (Land of Oz Mix) * 4:00 (La La Gone Gaga Mix) * 7:13 ([Oakenfold](/source/Paul_Oakenfold) Mix) | label = [More Protein](/source/More_Protein) | writer = * [Angela Dust](/source/Boy_George) * [Caron Geary](/source/MC_Kinky) * [Simon Rogers](/source/Simon_Rogers) | producer = * Simon Rogers * Bruce Forest * [Paul Oakenfold](/source/Paul_Oakenfold) | prev_title = After the Love | prev_year = 1989 | next_title = [Bow Down Mister](/source/Bow_Down_Mister) | next_year = 1991 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|YS76VfzGxE8|"Generations of Love"}}}} }} "'''Generations of Love'''" is a song by British band [Jesus Loves You](/source/Jesus_Loves_You_(band)), founded by singer [Boy George](/source/Boy_George), and was released by label [More Protein](/source/More_Protein) as the second single from their only album, ''[The Martyr Mantras](/source/The_Martyr_Mantras)'' (1990). The song also features [ragga](/source/ragga)muffin [toaster](/source/Deejay_(Jamaican)) [MC Kinky](/source/MC_Kinky) and is written by George, MC Kinky and [Simon Rogers](/source/Simon_Rogers), who co-produced. It received favorable reviews from most music critics; both ''[Melody Maker](/source/Melody_Maker)'' and ''[NME](/source/New_Musical_Express)'' named it Single of the Week. "Generations of Love" made the [UK Singles Chart](/source/UK_Singles_Chart) in two versions; the "Land of Oz Mix" which peaked at number 80 in 1990 and the "La La Gone Gaga Mix"[http://www.discogs.com/Boy-George-Generations-Of-Love/release/1695108 "Generations of Love" 1991 version at Discogs.com] which peaked at number 35 in 1991.{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25770/jesus-loves-you/|title=Jesus Loves You – full Official Chart History|publisher=[Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company)|accessdate=2 November 2016}} The 1990 version also peaked at number 11 on the US ''[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))'' [Hot Dance Club Play](/source/Hot_Dance_Club_Play) chart, while the 1991 version became a top-10 hit in Israel and on the UK Dance Singles chart, a top-20 hit in the Netherlands and a top-30 hit in Austria and Belgium. Its accompanying music video was directed by [Baillie Walsh](/source/Baillie_Walsh). British electronic music and clubbing magazine ''[Mixmag](/source/Mixmag)'' ranked "Generations of Love" number 100 in its "100 Greatest Dance Singles of All Time" list in 1996.{{cite magazine|title= The 100 Greatest Dance Singles of All Time |magazine= [Mixmag](/source/Mixmag) |date= 1996 |accessdate= 10 October 2020 |url= http://ravehistory.homestead.com/100greatest.html}} In 2016, a new version was released by Phunk Investigation with Boy George's vocals, and remixed by [Cristian Poow](/source/Cristian_Poow) and [Tom Novy](/source/Tom_Novy).{{Cite web|title=Generations Of Love from Miniaturesrec on Beatport|url=https://www.beatport.com/release/generations-of-love/1865065|access-date=2021-06-24|website=www.beatport.com}} ==Critical reception== Bill Coleman from ''[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))'' magazine wrote, "If the vocals sound familiar, they should—since track is actually the latest from former pop darling [Boy George](/source/Boy_George). Brilliantly conceived [deep house](/source/deep_house) jam has already set U.K. dancefloors on fire. Similar results can be expected here." The magazine's [Larry Flick](/source/Larry_Flick) added, "This is arguably among the true, timeless gems of the singer's career, with its politically relevant and emotionally charged lyrics—not to mention its fist-waving performance."{{cite magazine|first=Larry|last=Flick|title=Dance Trax: Paying Tribute To Larry Levan's Paradise Garage|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1996/BB-1996-08-24.pdf|magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))|date=24 August 1996|page=26|accessdate=3 December 2022|author-link=Larry Flick}} Jim Farber from ''[Entertainment Weekly](/source/Entertainment_Weekly)'' remarked, "Simultaneously fey and determined, he conveys a tender reassurance and an emphatic strength. Just as emotionally nuanced are the synthesized bass lines that dominate the record." He also noted that they create "a hypnotic groove, reminiscent of the extended soul tracks pioneered by [Isaac Hayes](/source/Isaac_Hayes) and [Curtis Mayfield](/source/Curtis_Mayfield) in the early '70s."{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/1991/02/08/martyr-mantras/|first=Jim|last=Farber|title=The Martyr Mantras|magazine=[Entertainment Weekly](/source/Entertainment_Weekly)|date=8 February 1991|accessdate=28 February 2020}} Irish ''[Evening Herald](/source/The_Herald_(Ireland))'' stated that George is "in splendid voice"."Say hello to". ''[Evening Herald](/source/The_Herald_(Ireland))''. 15 June 1990. page 17. Dave Sholin from the ''[Gavin Report](/source/Gavin_Report)'' wrote, "Addressing human injustice with a message of hope and love, Boy George rejuvenates his career thanks to a beautiful melody and a superb singing performance."{{cite magazine|first= Dave |last= Sholin |title= Gavin Picks > Singles |magazine= [Gavin Report](/source/Gavin_Report) |issue= 1847 |date= 15 March 1991 |page= 56 |access-date= 17 April 2018 |url= https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/91/Gavin-1991-03-15.pdf}} Pakistan's ''[The Herald](/source/Herald_(Pakistan))'' said that "good old Boy George is back with a new posse and (thankfully) minus the gender-bender hype. Tuneful, energetic with lots going on in the background and up front."{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XSMaEeuL0oUC|title=Jesus Loves You Generations of Love|magazine=[The Herald](/source/Herald_(Pakistan))|year=1991|accessdate=17 March 2020}} Andrew Smith from ''[Melody Maker](/source/Melody_Maker)'' named it Single of the Week and "a brooding, deep blue masterpiece of a song. In feel it's like a mantra; mesmeric and generous, built on shuffling rhythms and repetitious, funky, dubbed-out bass. [...] From the opening [marimba](/source/marimba) flurries to the poignant, percussive fade at the end, 'Generations' is a force that's impossible to resist."{{cite magazine|first=Andrew|last=Smith|magazine=[Melody Maker](/source/Melody_Maker)|title=Singles|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/52127879555/|date=9 June 1990|access-date=24 February 2023}} In his album-review, he praised the song as "gorgeously melancholic".{{cite magazine|first=Andrew|last=Smith|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/52312148912/|title=Albums|magazine=[Melody Maker](/source/Melody_Maker)|date=23 March 1991|page=36|access-date=16 April 2023}} David Giles from ''[Music Week](/source/Music_Week)'' felt the 1990-version is "reflecting the gentler "vibes" on the dancefloor at present and hinting at the impending [reggae](/source/reggae) influence this summer."{{cite magazine|first= David |last= Giles |title= Singles |magazine= [Music Week](/source/Music_Week) |date= 9 June 1990 |page= 21 |accessdate= 30 October 2020 |url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1990/MW-1990-06-09.pdf}} The magazine's [James Hamilton](/source/James_Hamilton_(DJ_and_journalist)) described the 1991 remix as a "flamenco/[ragga](/source/ragga) [rap](/source/rap_music)" fusion, naming it Pick of the Week in the category of Dance. Upon the release of the 1996 remix, Brad Beatnik gave it a score of four out of five, adding, "Nice, very nice."{{cite magazine|first=Brad|last=Beatnik|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1996/Music-Week-1996-07-27.pdf|title=Hot Vinyl|magazine=[Music Week](/source/Music_Week), in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert)|date=27 July 1996|page=9|accessdate=6 September 2021}} Barbara Ellen from ''[NME](/source/New_Musical_Express)'' also named it Single of the Week, writing, "Everything is here, from the mad raving of that queen of freaks [MC Kinky](/source/MC_Kinky), to a [Balearic buzz](/source/Balearic_beat) that echoes [The Gypsy Kings](/source/Gipsy_Kings) to an eerie evocation of Indian spirituality. Best of all, 'Generations of Love' positively oozes ''joie de vivre'', mocking the listener's complacency with its air of celebration. This will definitely be a massive hit in the clubs but as far as the chart proper is concerned it's up to you. Go on, buy this record, do the right thing for once in your lives." Another editor, Betty Page, complimented it as "full, smooth and richly satisfying".{{cite magazine|first=Betty|last=Page|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/nothingelseon/52321529743/|title=Long Play|magazine=[NME](/source/New_Musical_Express)|date=30 March 1991|page=34|access-date=16 April 2023}} Phil Cheeseman from ''[Record Mirror](/source/Record_Mirror)'' found that the song "set the pace for a series of mellow, house-inspired grooves that are just as likely to work in your living room as the club environments they were designed for."{{cite magazine|first=Phil|last=Cheeseman|title=Albums|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/57779449@N02/51390302491/in/album-72157719706153454/|magazine=[Record Mirror](/source/Record_Mirror)|date=6 April 1991|page=16|accessdate=14 December 2022}} Caroline Sullivan from ''[Smash Hits](/source/Smash_Hits)'' described it as a "glossy, understated dance tune".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/smashhits90s/41799631650/in/album-72157669443828447/|first=Caroline|last=Sullivan|title=Review: Singles|magazine=[Smash Hits](/source/Smash_Hits)|issue=321|page=44|date=20 March 1991|accessdate=8 March 2020}} ==Impact and legacy== British electronic dance and clubbing magazine ''[Mixmag](/source/Mixmag)'' ranked "Generations of Love" number 100 in its "100 Greatest Dance Singles of All Time" list in 1996, noting that "the gently rolling [flamenco guitar](/source/flamenco_guitar)s and warm [Mediterranean](/source/Southern_Europe) vocals saw dance floors turn to slush in its wake." ==Music video== The music video for "Generations of Love" was directed by British music video and film director [Baillie Walsh](/source/Baillie_Walsh).{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8390720/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_30|title=Boy George: Generations of Love (1991)|publisher=[IMDb](/source/IMDb)|accessdate=21 October 2019}} An uncensored 7-minute short movie named "Generations of Love" was also made by the band. It features [Boy George](/source/Boy_George), [Talullah](/source/Tallulah_(DJ)) and [Leigh Bowery](/source/Leigh_Bowery).''Generations of Love'' (uncensored) [Jesus Loves You](/source/Jesus_Loves_You_(band)) featuring [Boy George](/source/Boy_George), [Talullah](/source/Tallulah_(DJ)), and [Leigh Bowery](/source/Leigh_Bowery): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUv6qIc-MBA The film was shot in and around [Soho, London](/source/Soho%2C_London), and was produced to promote the single. The short film gives an intriguing snapshot into London’s Soho nightlife during 1990 (still hungover from the late-1980s) by way of capturing the bustling local outdoor streets, and the inside of long-gone amusement arcades and porn cinemas. Talullah, in a wig, plays the role of a straight office-type punter, looking for a quick trick, who ends up pulling a transvestite hooker. They visit a Soho dark porn cinema, where business is dealt. Boy George appears in the film briefly in drag and as himself. The movie has a classic early [Andy Warhol](/source/Andy_Warhol)esque feel to it. A second, performance-only video was subsequently directed by [Zelda Barron](/source/Zelda_Barron) who had previously worked with George when she directed the "[I'll Tumble 4 Ya](/source/I'll_Tumble_4_Ya)" music video for his band [Culture Club](/source/Culture_Club), and several others.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9QmwbQ_Zqk | title=Boy George (Jesus Loves You) - Generations of Love (La la Gone Gaga Mix) HD | website=[YouTube](/source/YouTube) | date=11 September 2021 }} ==Track listing== {{div col}} * '''12", UK (1990)''' :A. "Generations of Love" (Land Of Oz 12" Mix) – 7:05 :B. "Generations of Love" (Future Dub) – 5:34 * '''12" - Remix, UK (1990)''' :A. "Generations of Love" (The 70's Mix) – 6:09 :B1. "Generations of Love" (The Jazz Mix) – 6:08 :B2. "Generations of Love" (The Ambient Mix) – 5:58 * '''CD single, UK (1990)''' #"Generations of Love" (Land Of Oz 7" Mix) – 4:58 #"Generations of Love" (Land Of Oz 12" Mix) – 7:15 #"Generations of Love" (The 80's Mix) – 7:47 * '''7" single, UK (1991)''' :A. "Generations of Love" (La La Gone Gaga Mix) :B. "Generations of Love" (Land Of Oz 7" Mix) * '''12" vinyl, UK (1991)''' :A. "Generations of Love" (Totally Outed Mix) :B1. "Generations of Love" (90's Corporeal Mix) :B2. "Generations of Love" (Land Of Oz 12" Mix) * '''CD single, Europe (1991)''' #"Generations of Love" (La La Gone Gaga Mix) – 3:59 #"Generations of Love" (Totally Outed Mix) – 7:04 #"Generations of Love" (Bodhisattva Mix) – 6:11 * '''12", UK (1996)''' :A1. "Generations of Love" (Cheap Spanish Wine Vocal Mix) :A2. "Generations of Love" (Can't Una Copa Dub) :AA1. "Generations of Love" (Disco Rumproller) :AA2. "Generations of Love" (Soho Sleaze) :AA3. "Generations of Love" (Mother's Leftovers) * '''CD maxi-single, Sweden (1997)''' #"Generations of Love" (Cheap Spanish Wine Vocal Mix) #"Generations of Love" (Can't Una Copa Dub) #"Generations of Love" (Disco Rumproller) #"Generations of Love" (Soho Sleaze) #"Generations of Love" (Mother's Leftovers) * '''CD maxi-single, Germany (1998)''' #"Generations of Love" (Scream Radio Mix) – 4:26 #"Generations of Love" (La La Gone Gaga Mix) – 3:58 #"Generations of Love" (De-Phazz Radio Mix) – 3:38 #"Generations of Love" (Dharma Bums Vocal Mix) – 6:43 #"Generations of Love" (Mothers Vocal Mix) – 5:24 #"Generations of Love" (Land Of Oz Mix By [Paul Oakenfold](/source/Paul_Oakenfold)) – 6:23 #"Generations of Love" (Timewriter Bootleg Mix) – 8:49 #"Generations of Love" (Andrew Wooden Remix) – 6:51 #"Generations of Love" (Airscape Sensation Mix) – 5:12 #"Generations of Love" (De-Phazz Dub Mix) – 5:33 {{div col end}} ==Charts== {{col-start}} {{col-2}} ===Weekly charts=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" ! scope="col"| Chart (1990) ! scope="col"| Peak
position |- ! scope="row"|Australia ([ARIA](/source/ARIA_Charts)){{cite web|url=https://www.bubblingdownunder.com/2021/09/week-commencing-3-september-1990.html|title=Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 3 September 1990|publisher=Bubblingdownunder.com|date=3 September 2021|access-date=5 February 2026}} | 145 |- ! scope="row"|[UK Singles](/source/UK_Singles_Chart) ([OCC](/source/Official_Charts_Company)) | 80 |- ! scope="row"|US [Hot Dance Club Play](/source/Hot_Dance_Club_Play) (''[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))''){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304580/jesus-loves-you/chart|title=Jesus Loves You|magazine=[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))}} | 11 |} {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"| Chart (1991) ! scope="col"| Peak
position |- ! scope="row"|Austria ([Ö3 Austria Top 40](/source/%C3%963_Austria_Top_40)){{cite web|url=http://hitparade.ch/song/Jesus-Loves-You/Generations-Of-Love-47250|title=Jesus Loves You - Generations Of Love|publisher=hitparade.ch}} | 30 |- ! scope="row"|Belgium ([Ultratop](/source/Ultratop) Flanders) | 27 |- ! scope="row"|Israel (Israeli Singles Chart)[https://pizmonet.co.il/wiki/28.7.1991 Israeli Singles Chart. 28 July 1991.] | 8 |- ! scope="row"|Netherlands ([Dutch Top 40](/source/Dutch_Top_40)) | 12 |- ! scope="row"|Netherlands ([Single Top 100](/source/Single_Top_100)) | 12 |- ! scope="row"|[UK Singles](/source/UK_Singles_Chart) ([OCC](/source/Official_Charts_Company)){{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/25770/jesus-loves-you/|title=Jesus Loves You|publisher=[Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company)}} | 35 |- ! scope="row"|UK Airplay (''[Music Week](/source/Music_Week)''){{cite magazine|url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1991/MW-1991-07-20.pdf|title=Playlist Chart|magazine=[Music Week](/source/Music_Week)|date=20 July 1991|page=16|access-date=14 October 2025}} | 21 |- ! scope="row"|UK Dance (''[Music Week](/source/Music_Week)''){{cite magazine|url= https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1991/MW-1991-06-08.pdf |title= Top 60 Dance Singles |magazine= [Music Week](/source/Music_Week) |date= 8 June 1991 |page= 22 |accessdate= 27 September 2020}} | 9 |- ! scope="row"|[UK Club Chart](/source/Record_Mirror_Club_Chart) (''[Record Mirror](/source/Record_Mirror)''){{cite magazine|url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1991/MW-1991-06-15.pdf|title=The Record Mirror Club Chart|magazine=[Music Week](/source/Music_Week), in [Record Mirror](/source/Record_Mirror) (Dance Update Supplemental Insert)|date=15 June 1991|page=8|access-date=7 September 2025}} | 9 |} {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" ! scope="col"| Chart (1996) ! scope="col"| Peak
position |- ! scope="row"|[UK Dance](/source/UK_Dance_Singles_Chart) ([OCC](/source/Official_Charts_Company)){{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/dance-singles-chart/19960825/104/|title=Official UK Dance Singles Chart (25 August 1996-31 August 1996)|publisher=[Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company)|accessdate=13 February 2018}} | 35 |} {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" ! scope="col"| Chart (1998) ! scope="col"| Peak
position |- ! scope="row"|Belgium Dance ([Ultratop](/source/Ultratop)){{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/dance/1998/19980606|title=Ultratop Dance 06/06/1998|publisher=ultratop.be|accessdate=17 May 2018}} | 5 |} {{col-2}} ===Year-end charts=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" ! scope="col"| Chart (1991) ! scope="col"| Position |- ! scope="row"|Netherlands (Dutch Top 40){{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/1991|title=Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 1991|publisher=Dutch Top 40|accessdate=17 April 2020}} | 100 |} {{col-end}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{MC Kinky}} {{authority control}} Category:1990 songs Category:1990 singles Category:1991 singles Category:Jesus Loves You (band) songs Category:MC Kinky songs Category:Music videos directed by Baillie Walsh Category:Songs written by Boy George --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Generations of Love](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generations_of_Love) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generations_of_Love?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.