"Love Is Alright Tonite" is a song performed by Australian musician

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. The song was released as a single in 1981 from the album, ''

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''. In February 1982, it reached No. 20 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ''

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'' called it a "craftily constructed uptempo pop song filled with melodic hooks and an identifiable lyric line." ''

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'' praised the "throbbing beat, slashing guitars and Rick's vocal determination."

Chart history

Song usage in other media

*The song appears in the 2001 film, ''

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References

Rick Springfield songs 1981 singles 1981 songs Songs written by Rick Springfield {{1980s-pop-song-stub