The legendary Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo and his son, Plácido Domingo Jr. in a duet singing “Perhaps Love”. Recorded during the closing ceremony of the iTunes Festival 2014 at Roundhouse, London.

Placido Domingo & Placido Domingo Jr. “Perhaps Love”- iTunes Festival 2014

Perhaps Love

“Perhaps Love” is a song written by the American singer-songwriter, actor, activist, and humanitarian John Denver (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997). It was addressed to his wife Annie Martell (the eponym of his #1 hit “Annie’s Song”) while they were separated and moving towards a divorce. In an interview the day after Denver’s death, Annie said that this is her favorite song of his, rather than Annie’s Song (which she also said she enjoyed).

The song was recorded as a duet by John Denver and Plácido Domingo and appeared on Domingo’s 1981 album of the same title. The orchestra on the track is conducted by Lee Holdridge. The video below features the 1981 recording of the song “Perhaps Love”, sung by John Denver & Plácido Domingo.

John Denver & Plácido Domingo: “Perhaps Love”

The song is a heartfelt expression of love, with lyrics that speak of the power and beauty of love, and how it can bring people together and make them stronger. The chorus of the song is particularly memorable, with the lines “Perhaps love is like a resting place / A shelter from the storm / It exists to give you comfort / It is there to keep you warm.”

The melody of “Perhaps Love” is simple and poignant, and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. In addition to the original version with Domingo, Denver also recorded the song with country singer Emmylou Harris, and it has been performed by artists such as Plácido Domingo Jr., John Berry, and Celtic Woman.

Lyrics

Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home

Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don’t know what to do
The memory of love will see you through

Oh, love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don’t know

Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of Pain
Like a fire when it’s cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you

And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don’t know

Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of Pain
Like a fire when it’s cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you

Plácido Domingo Jr.

Plácido Domingo Jr. is a singer, songwriter, and actor who was born on October 21, 1965, in Mexico City, Mexico. He is the son of the famous Spanish tenor, Plácido Domingo, and his first wife, Ana María Guerra Cué.

Domingo Jr. began his career in music in the 1980s, following in his father’s footsteps as an opera singer. He has performed in various operas and musicals, including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and “West Side Story.”

"Perhaps Love" - Plácido Domingo and Plácido Domingo Jr.
Placido Domingo makes an endorsement about his son Placido Domingo Jr., closing Itunes Festival 2014 at Roundhouse London singing in a duet on “Perhaps Love”.

Aside from his work in opera and musicals, Domingo Jr. has also released several albums as a pop singer, with his music ranging from ballads to dance tracks. His debut album, “Plácido,” was released in 1988, and he has since released several more albums, including “The Latin Album” and “Passion.”

In addition to his music career, Domingo Jr. has also appeared in several films and TV shows as an actor. Some of his notable acting credits include the film “The Mask of Zorro” and the TV series “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

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