"Power of Love" is a song recorded, written and produced by New York City–based group Deee-Lite. It was released in 1990 as the second single from their debut album World Clique (1990). Overseas, "Power of Love" peaked at number 19 in New Zealand, number 21 in Ireland and number 25 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, the single went to number 54 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] On the Dance Club Songs chart, "Power of Love" was the group's second number-one hit, where it remained at the top for two weeks.[2] The vocals (Kier's "Ye Yay" chorus) from the single would be used in another single that also reached number-one on the Dance Club Songs chart in 1991, "Deep in My Heart" by Club House.
Matthew Hocter from Albumism described the song as "piano heavy".[3]Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Critically acclaimed trio follows its recent certified gold smash, "Groove Is In The Heart", with an equally engaging confection that weaves optimistic lyrics into a percolating pop/house fabric. Should keep the momentum rolling along."[4]Music & Media commented that "the second single of the 'De La Soul of house music' is a little gem of joy and optimism made of beats and melodies." They noted that "their 'nouveau hippy' approach to dance music sounds honest and refreshing, but most of all has pop quality."[5] Selina Webb from Music Week called it "a disappointingly straight follow-up". She added, "A solid dance track, but there are more distinctive and refreshing offerings on the album. Unlikely to make up for so narrowly missing the top spot last time out."[6] Gene Sandbloom from The Network Forty said that the song "is night and day from" the group's first single, and added that Lady Kier "dives into her most soulful vocals on the album, giving this an urban addendum to their strong dance and pop base."[7]
