“Love Hurts” is a song originally written and composed by Boudleaux Bryant, an American songwriter, in 1960. The song was first recorded by the Everly Brothers in 1961, but it was the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth’s cover version of the song that became the most famous and successful.
Nazareth’s version of “Love Hurts” was released in 1975 as a single from their album “Hair of the Dog”. The song features Dan McCafferty’s powerful lead vocals and a hauntingly beautiful guitar solo by Manny Charlton. The song’s emotional lyrics about the pain of love and heartbreak struck a chord with listeners, and it became a worldwide hit, reaching number 1 on the charts in several countries.
Since its release, “Love Hurts” has become one of Nazareth’s most popular and enduring songs, and has been covered by many other artists, including Roy Orbison, Cher, and Gram Parsons. The song’s powerful vocals, emotional lyrics, and memorable guitar solo have made it a classic rock ballad that continues to resonate with audiences today.
