Fun fact: Reg Presley wrote 'Love Is All Around' after hearing a weather report say 'rain is all around'—he just swapped 'rain' for 'love'! The Troggs’ version is all jangly guitars, but Wet Wet Wet’s sax-infused cover made it a wedding staple. It’s ironic—their rendition overshadowed the original so much that even Presley joked about retiring off the royalties. Music history’s full of these quiet geniuses.
Ever notice how Wet Wet Wet’s version feels like a warm hug? Reg Presley’s original, though, has this rebellious spark. He allegedly wrote it in 20 minutes! The contrast between the two mirrors how music evolves—sometimes a cover doesn’t just pay homage; it steals the spotlight. Now I can’t hear either without smiling. Presley’s genius was making love sound as inevitable as the weather.
As a vinyl collector, stumbling upon The Troggs’ 45 of 'Love Is All Around' was a revelation. That gritty ’60s sound versus Wet Wet Wet’s polished ’90s rendition? Night and day. Reg Presley’s songwriting had this cheeky charm—kinda like a love letter to radio waves. It’s wild how one melody can shape-shift across generations and still feel timeless. Now I hunt for both versions at flea markets.
Man, 'Love Is All Around' is such a nostalgic bop! I always assumed Wet Wet Wet wrote it until I dug deeper and found out it was actually penned by Reg Presley of The Troggs back in 1967. The Troggs' original version had this raw, garage-rock vibe, but Wet Wet Wet’s cover for 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' turned it into a smooth, soulful anthem. Funny how covers can completely reinvent a song’s legacy.
I love how music history has these little surprises. Presley’s lyrics are deceptively simple—just this universal celebration of love—but they’ve endured decades. The Troggs’ version even charted, but Wet Wet Wet’s 1994 take? Spent 15 weeks at UK No. 1! Makes you wonder how many fans today still think it’s their original track.
Back in my college dorm, my roommate played Wet Wet Wet’s cover on loop. I finally Shazam’d it and fell down a rabbit hole—turns out Reg Presley, this British rocker from The Troggs, crafted it decades earlier. The lyrics are pure serotonin: 'I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes.' Proof that great songwriting transcends eras. Now I blast both versions when I need a mood boost.
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Music trivia always gets me hyped, especially when it involves iconic tracks like 'Love Is All Around.' Wet Wet Wet's version is absolutely a cover—the original was written and performed by The Troggs in 1967. Their garage-rock version had this raw, almost primal energy, but Wet Wet Wet totally reinvented it for the '90s. Their smooth, soulful take dominated the charts in 1994, thanks partly to its tie-in with 'Four Weddings and a Funeral.' It’s wild how a song can morph across decades, right? The Troggs’ lead singer Reg Presley even admitted he preferred Wet Wet Wet’s arrangement, which feels like a rare stamp of approval from an original artist.
The cultural whiplash between the two versions fascinates me. The Troggs’ version feels like a rebellious shout-along, while Wet Wet Wet turned it into this polished, heart-tugging anthem. Fun fact: the band initially resisted releasing it as a single, but it became their biggest hit. Sometimes covers outshine originals not just commercially but in how they redefine a song’s emotional core. That saxophone solo? Chef’s kiss.
Wet Wet Wet's 'Love Is All Around' was an absolute cultural phenomenon when it hit the charts, and it’s not hard to see why. The song’s gentle, uplifting melody paired with Marti Pellow’s smooth vocals made it instantly memorable. It was originally written by Reg Presley of The Troggs, but Wet Wet Wet’s version had this breezy, romantic feel that just clicked with listeners. The fact that it was tied to 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' didn’t hurt either—everyone was humming it after watching Hugh Grant stumble through weddings.
Another huge factor was timing. The mid-90s were all about feel-good pop, and this track was the perfect antidote to heavier grunge or dance tracks dominating the airwaves. It stayed at number one for what felt like forever because it was inescapable—radio stations played it on loop, couples slow-danced to it at parties, and even people who claimed not to like pop found themselves singing along. There’s something timeless about its simplicity; it’s not trying to be groundbreaking, just genuinely sweet and catchy.