"If" by Bread remains one of the seminal love songs of the early part of the decade. The song describes the comforting nature of a relationship that has seen its ebbs and flows, and continues throughout time.
The tune became a favorite wedding song and became the band's trademark tune. However, "If" also became an unlikely hit for another superstar performer, from the world of television and movies, topping the UK charts with a spoken word version.
Telly Savalas, best known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Theo Kojak, a tough, lollipop-sucking NYPD detective on the CBS series Kojak, took "If" to the top of the UK charts in February 1975. Already a well-known hit, the song found renewed success through Savalas' unconventional recording.
In 2012, Pop Dose called Savalas' version one of the World's Worst Songs. The unlikely distinction came despite the track’s strong commercial success overseas.
Both Bread and Telly Savalas’ versions of “If” are worth a listen. Each brings a completely different emotional tone to the same romantic lyrics, showing just how versatile the song can be.
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