Covered by Countless Artists: The Legacy of “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” in Different Styles

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About The Song

Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship

Release: 1987 (as a single) on the album No Protection (1987)

Genre: Pop rock / Power ballad

Written by: Albert Hammond and Diane Warren

Original performers: Starship (featuring vocals by Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas)

Chart positions:

  • US Billboard Hot 100: #1
  • UK Singles Chart: #9

Background and composition:

“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” was written by the songwriting duo of Albert Hammond and Diane Warren. It wasn’t originally intended for Starship, but landed in their hands and became a perfect fit for the band’s dual lead vocalists, Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas. The song is a powerful duet about unwavering love and facing challenges together.

Rise to Fame:

The song’s popularity skyrocketed thanks in part to its inclusion in the romantic comedy film Mannequin (1987). The uplifting lyrics and soaring vocals resonated with audiences, making it a major hit.

Legacy:

“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” remains an iconic anthem of love and perseverance. It’s a popular choice for weddings, graduations, and other celebratory moments.

Interesting facts:

  • The song features a distinctive synthesizer melody that became instantly recognizable.
  • The music video for “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” features scenes from Mannequin intercut with footage of the band performing. You can find the remastered video in 4K [YouTube]([redacted Starship Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now video]).
  • Starship wasn’t the original band envisioned for the song. It was originally offered to other artists including Bonnie Tyler and Meat Loaf.

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Lyrics

🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤

Looking in your eyesI see a paradiseThis world that I’ve foundIs too good to be true
Standing here beside youWant so much to give youThis love in my heartThat I’m feeling for you
Let ’em say we’re crazyI don’t care about thatPut your hand in my hand, babyDon’t ever look back
Let the world around usJust fall apartBaby, we can make itIf we’re heart-to-heart
And we can build this dream togetherStanding strong foreverNothing’s gonna stop us nowAnd if this world runs out of loversWe’ll still have each otherNothing’s gonna stop usNothing’s gonna stop us now, whoa, no
I’m so glad I found youI’m not gonna lose youWhatever it takesI will stay here with you
Take you to the good timesSee you through the bad timesWhatever it takesIs what I’m gonna do
Let ’em say we’re crazyWhat do they know?Put your arms around me, babyDon’t ever let go
Let the world around usJust fall apartBaby, we can make itIf we’re heart-to-heart
And we can build this dream togetherStanding strong foreverNothing’s gonna stop us nowAnd if this world runs out of loversWe’ll still have each otherNothing’s gonna stop usNothing’s gonna stop us, ooh
All that I need is youAll that I ever needAll that I want to doIs hold you foreverForever and ever
And we can build this dream togetherStanding strong foreverNothing’s gonna stop us nowAnd if this world runs out of loversWe’ll still have each otherNothing’s gonna stop usNothing’s gonna stop us
Build this dream togetherStanding strong foreverNothing’s gonna stop us nowAnd if this world runs out of loversWe’ll still have each otherNothing’s gonna stop us now
And we can build this dream togetherStanding strong foreverNothing’s gonna stop us nowAnd if this world runs out of loversWe’ll still have each otherNothing’s gonna stop usNothing’s gonna stop us
And we can build this dream togetherStanding strong foreverNothing’s gonna stop us nowAnd if this world runs out of lovers

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