Gregg Alexander - The Game Of Love

[@RogerSullivanNOLA]

You can tell this is his song even when Michele Branch sings it. He has a very identifiable style. Great songwriter.

[@donhall7871]

Agreed!

[@reggie_e]

He is the GOAT of writing and producing.

[@harpsgalore6584]

I always wonder what would have this song be if Gregg Alexander released the song for New Radicals or Santana where would this song be? I heard stuff that Game of Love was technically made in 1998-1999 and originally for a then rumored 2nd album for New Radicals. My take is that Michelle Branch would only be known for songs she own in the Spirit Room and Hotel Paper.

[@reysolph]

Love the Tina Turner version too

[@bowiemars1]

claro, es gregg alexander style

[@GuideToFreight]

In another timeline, Gregg Alexander never leaves music and becomes the biggest rockstar of all time.

[@stevenb1804]

Nailed it!

[@SOYCD99]

My name is Aregg Glexander, I come from an Alternate Universe, and I believe you are right.

[@cannabliss420]

Gregg Alexander never left music.. He's continued to write a huge swatch of music for other artists and movies alike... He recently wrote most of the songs for a movie called Begin Again which has some top tier lyrics... love the movie, love the songs but the lyrics are meaningful and touching... worth checking out

[@ianchursky]

I heard the main thing was he just hated touring and felt exhausted all the time which is understandable. Travel, interviews and shows can just zap the energy right out of you.

[@RealDocJames]

​@ianchursky I don't mean this in a mean way, but he's probably also on the spectrum. If so that stuff might have been particularly overwhelming to him.

[@brandon2932]

This guy needs to perform more instead of lurking in the shadows. His voice is amazing.

[@janetlevite3882]

+brandon2932 Exactly Brandon. I mourn it!

[@bssin910]

+brandon2932 He has the past year or so, he wrote and performed songs from the movie "Begin Again"

[@janetlevite3882]

We know about BEGIN AGAIN. That's what's reawakening everyones interest. We want to SEE him now. He did some "promotional" things for Oscar Nominated song... but still... no Gregg.

[@hellvomit8341]

You mean A song. In shitty red carpet asshole meetings. Servers no respect. Shame for Gregg.

[@karocasa4214]

Janet Levite una voz tan rica,de green aalexander me encantara siempre lo conocí cuando era vocalista new radicals. hace muchos añitos atrás muy rica su musica. unos añitos hace 23. años lo escucho.

[@JotaP1n]

A very underrated musician.

[@HooleoD]

You can totally here his smash “You Get What You Give” in this song. Similar vibe and chords. Both songs are superb.

[@dropperk]

Sounds too similar

[@mattribesky1986]

I just recently learned that he wrote this song but knowing that now you can definitely hear his influence behind it. He's such an under-rated singer, song writer and musician in general.

[@bowiemars1]

gregg alexander style

[@IowanMatthew683]

You learn it from Todd in the Shadows like I did?

[@adimension8363]

Omg he's amazing I just noticed he wrote this song and others 😊

[@Vbnm0112]

저평가된 가수라고 생각해본 적 없는데 해외에서는 저평가된 가수였군요

[@BiggzThaReaper]

He got that joyful vibe to him. He's dope.

[@robvoyles]

yes he is biggz.....yes he is.

[@torstenscholz6243]

He's got the music in him.

[@lpetmcd]

Going down the New Radicals/Gregg Alexander tunnel. We eat at sushi restaurant in San Diego. They play 90s music and I can’t tell you how happy I am whenever I hear his music.

[@plasticvideo]

Game of Love by Michelle Branch is one my favorite songs and thought, man this reminds me of the New Radicals. Then I wiki'd it and found out he wrote it! Talent shows!

[@harpsgalore6584]

And Michelle Branch herself has proven in the past 20 years in her solo songs had showed us that she is more than the girl behind the cover of an unreleased song.

[@andrewchang6833]

@@harpsgalore6584 as a huge fan back in the day of both New Radicals and Michelle Branch, learning twenty years later that Gregg Alexander composed this just tickles me. Michelle used to cover You Get What You Give at her live shows in the early 2000s too!

[@harpsgalore6584]

@@andrewchang6833 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYXEgaisociiaZI There was even a Japanese edition of Game of Love. I had no idea that Gregg Alexanders or Santana's crew signed up for Game of Love to be re-written for a Japanese audience. kzbin.info/www/bejne/earcgnRtfrNmqpI kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaLZaoyAaZlkisU I am not so sure what was the process for that song to have rights to be rewritten in Japan though given that when the New Radicals written the song it was meant for their now cancelled 2nd album. I knew after that then Santana's label got the rights to that song initially for Tina Turner prior to Michelle Branch being called in as an alternate singer by Santana's crew. The Japanese edition of the Game of Love went on as a soundtrack for an Anime show in 2004.

[@andyinoregon]

Gregg won a well-deserved Grammy for writing this one.

[@rejane113]

Até os desafinos do Gregg são maravilhosos ❤Eu amo a voz dele❤

[@alanmartins1218]

Concordo 100%. Quem se importa pra desafinação quando a gente se diverte. Isso de pegar no pé por causa disso é coisa de gente chata que não curte a musica. A voz dele eh incrível mesmo, pena que tivemos tanta coisa dele

[@eddyobbish3730]

Gregg is simply the coolest. The dude has an amazing gift for writing a beautiful melody above chordal arrangements that leave you breathless. Listen to the lone New Radicals album. It's one of the best albums I've heard in a long long time. Keep it up Gregg, you don't have to be in the spotlight, we'll find and follow you bro!

[@chrismulligan5242]

+Eddy Obbish Cant agree more. That New Radicals Album, Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too, is amazing beginning to end.

[@tonypadon3959]

I couldn't agree more. One of my favorite albums of all times. Great voice, creative arrangements, moving lyrics, the whole package. He honed his skills on his first album Michigan Rain - very unknown album...

[@jan279]

He has created a distinctive songwriting style without really getting to complicated about things, and I'm just in awe.

[@jan279]

He has created a distinctive songwriting style without really getting too complicated about things, and I'm just in awe.

[@rebeccaLV]

It's best because it's delivered with authentic...longing from the man who felt it.

[@teenyverse7707]

Just took me 20 years to learn that Gregg Alexander wrote the song..

[@Brendan-hl6mh]

Same here

[@quest9133]

With you

[@MedalionDS9]

The more I learn how amazing of a songwriter this dude from New Radicals was... mind blowing...

[@ginosuralta4299]

Aaaaahhhh! The cool breeze and the chill atmosphere of early 2K. 28 y/o from the Philippines and still here kickin' this from time to time I really pity the people for having a bad taste of music and does not appreciate all these masterpieces of Gregg. All of his songs kept me alive especially "I Don't Wanna Die Anymore" So, you out there whose reading this, listen to that music and LIVE IT UP.

[@Mahlerialiszt]

What we need now is a fresh batch of Gregg Alexander tunes. Wow, do we need it.

[@torstenscholz6243]

Your comment is 11 years old now, and considering how much the quality of contemporary pop music has declined in the pat 11 years, this is more true than ever. The world needs real people that make real music like Gregg more than ever.

[@jpbaidal]

I knew this song was made by him! Now I understand why I always liked it so much. Genius Gregg, such a great surprise to find out it was made by you.

[@TheStarlotus]

Jp Inzaghi i didn't know but when I realized the dots got connected

[@drackoarchy]

a very good and underrated songwriter

[@richl6966]

Never knew this song was written by him. As soon as you know though it's so obviously his work! :-)

[@regalternative]

The Michelle Branch version reminded me a little of You Get What You Give so it made perfect sense when I found out he wrote it

[@breakinglaces]

100 percent. Love what he wrote for the “Begin Again” movie. I see the tune as more of the Santana version and his band did a great job live. Branch is great, but Santana was riding the guest train in those days. Gregg is a fantastic person.

[@breakinglaces]

Great article! I love how that brought up that in those days lip syncs were demanded in some ways from labels and she in the end could bring it. She seems really self aware and humble. Good stuff.

[@harpsgalore6584]

@Cabalen Entertainment yes here's the mystery how did Gregg Alexander get connected to a Jpop crew for Kimi NI Fuki Kaze. This Japanese edition of the Game of Love uses references from Santana.

[@harpsgalore6584]

Agreed and some interviews Michelle Branch came forward and said she was playing a character in the song.

[@leeskerette1]

Gregg Alexander is one of those shooting-stars-you-can't-catch. His New Radicals album was a joy and a "tease" of things to come -- and then we had a very cool magical music rug ripped out from under our feet! What a shame for us that he didn't care for performing (if that was the real story) ... but a person has to do what he is happiest doing.

[@SiriosIX]

Gregg is way more talented than I realised. glad I did. Respect to the man, the songwriter and the singer that he is. Thank you.

[@paulchase1710]

I love his voice.

[@kinnijones1213]

+Paul Chase Right on Brotha! Best.Voice.Ever. I. Heard. JS...

[@chriskringle5708]

Very unique. Sounds like a hybrid of Billy Corgan Jeff Buckley and mick jagger.

[@torstenscholz6243]

Me too. If you tried to cross Liam Gallagher with Billy Corgan, Gregg is what would probably come out.

[@mrspiderman519]

This is amazing. Love this version.

[@lolalocks9163]

I didn't think I would like a guy singing this song but his voice makes sense...soo smooth without being whiney

[@robvoyles]

It's his song, he wrote it!

[@majorshahidrehman]

Never knew he had sung this. Love the New Radicals.

[@robvoyles]

he also wrote it!

[@JulianHills]

I love Gregg Alexander, like he's one of my favorite songwriters of all time, but I'm so glad he passed this song off to Michelle Branch.

[@JulianHills]

@Cabalen Journeys I don't think it's a New Radical song, I think this recording is a demo, but I could be wrong.

[@nicholasmoore7659]

@@JulianHills I think you're right. This sounds like a guide track he would have given to Branch and Santana for them to work off of.

[@mistakenidentity09]

It was Tina Turner first before passing it off to Michelle.

[@bendover9663]

Nah this is better but each to their own....

[@itsthatguy0]

love this find. summer 2000s vibe. core memories unlocked

[@ThaRuralJuror]

God this song leaves me in tears. Such a gifted talented individual. A true master

[@TheTriplewitch]

best songwriter around, has written tons of classics! Gregg you are a legend!

[@cookiesandcreamchannel854]

Never get tired listening to his songs.

[@gregbloom8850]

April 2018 checking in. Still as magical as high school. Thanks for all the great times Gregg.

[@elsajungck7832]

Please release new music. I love your voice, it bring me back to my teenage years.

[@MooingChoir]

This man is an absolute genius and I can't believe he isn't more widely known.

[@mladyriad]

My son came to visit before he passed and told me that whatever happened no matter where he was he would be the brightest star in the sky watching over me 🩶he passed 3 mos after that to be with the great gig in the sky 💫

[@RightCenterBack321]

Not only can he write good songs, he sings his own songs very well!!! Gregg Alexander is a rare gem. He deserved every bit of that Grammy Award. I raise my drink in hopes that it wasn't his last one!!!

[@Jasonk1979]

Just hearing his voice takes me back to such a good time, and place in my life.

[@kristaodonnell1528]

Dear greg, Come back already. I don't know what these music industry guys did to you but while punishing them, you also punish your fans. Every gd song on that album is classic. 'Hope" is the most surreal richly layered song I have ever heard and contains so much content it could be a mini series. When you decide to re engage just know that you have a legion of fans who are chomping at the bit.

[@stevenarmstrong3799]

I think he's ready to come back give it less than year they will be new music I believe so

[@BertWithoutErnie]

Damn voice is gone

[@Sphat90]

He sounded alright on his live versions of "Lost Stars" a few years ago. He said it was making him want to get back into performing, but it never quite happened.

[@freeinchristbillselph3798]

Give him a ".minute" He can do it. Just gotta get back into a groove.

[@cypherusuh]

I dont think anyone is punishing him. he's been this way since his peak on New Radicals. he doesn't want that fame, but still making insanely good song every now and then.

[@maiholiaw4927]

I was listening to Michelle Branch when I got here. Never heard of this guy before. He is surely underrated. Would love more of his music

[@nicholasmoore7659]

Listen to the one album from the New Radicals. At least 5 really good songs on there.

[@JohnBoyBeattie]

Greg is such a genius songwriter. A true artist in every sense of the word. I’m so glad that although he doesn’t want the fame himself, he gives his creations to others so that we still get to enjoy them.

[@torstenscholz6243]

Ronan Keating - Life is a Roller Coaster, Michelle Branch - Game of Love, Texas - Inner Smile, Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor: What do they all have in common? All were written by Gregg. He is such an amazingly talented artist who gave the world so much great stuff despite not being aroud for long.

[@ZenZill]

Gregg Alexander did a great job on this song, amazing the producer/songwriter in him turned it over to Branch and Santana- Brilliant!

[@djmatidmj]

Gregg Alexander a greatest singer and composer!!!

[@daviemcf]

An amazing voice and song writer....Gregg should've been massive....so underrated.

[@mattdag69]

I love everything Gregg has ever released even these demos way better the others who paid to cover it.

[@feliciafloresca4108]

Wow. The original guy that wrote this song. Not the Michelle Branch featuring Santana sound, but you hear “You Get What you Give” in this one. Thanks for making this song Gregg Alexander.

[@harpsgalore6584]

True I remember in Interviews Michelle Branch had to mention that she just came out of the Spirit Room and writing process for Hotel Paper Album 20 years ago and Santana's production crew called her to do a cover of the song. Somehow Michelle Branch gets judged for being a 1 hit wonder for Game of Love cover which was meant for New Radicals but not her other songs she has direct ownership too.

[@strictlynorton]

Elite tier pop songwriter. Gregg walked away from fame for his own reasons. A total boss move. He's written so many hits for other artists, this obviously being a great example. A true great happy to stay in the shadows...

[@benniefactor1366]

@Cabalen Entertainment this is basically that

[@torstenscholz6243]

So true. As much as I loved New Radicals and would have loved to hear more from them, I totally respect his decision to quit the band as he simply had realized that the rock star lifestyle wasn't what he wanted. Brave decision, but understandable.

[@ronster369]

After the incredible CD New Radicals and their heartbreaking break-up - This guy has written a number of outstanding songs for numerous other artists. Just Wiki the guy. They are all making their way onto my playlist. What a gem this is that I just happened upon by chance.

[@torstenscholz6243]

Ronan Keating - Life is a Roller Coaster, Michelle Branch - Game of Love, Texas - Inner Smile, Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor: All written or at least co-written by him. He really was the go-to guy for happy feelgood pop songs in the late 90s and early 00s.

[@jf8461]

I had heard this a couple of times but thought it was a take on Michelle's song, not the other way around. It is fantastic!

[@grandebid]

Damn all the versions of this song are so good in their own way, can't even select which is superior. A collab of this song between Gregg and Michelle would actually sound amazing.

[@johnaydelott2733]

This is a really great song. Gregg, you have so many amazing songs in you and no one sings them like you do. I hope that someday, you will come back and record your music. It would be a gift to all the people who know how truly talented you are.

[@anncarr7645]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time ... I have it on EVERY playlist I own. I didn’t know the genius of The Young Radicals wrote it, but now that I know - it SO makes sense. I also have “you get what you give” is on all my playlists too. PLEASE WRITE MORE Mr. Alexander ... you are brilliant!

[@mottahead6464]

I think it's amazing how this song sounds great even without Santana's amazing guitar playing. Kudos to the songwriter for having come up with this wonderful song.

[@TheEntilza]

I only knew You Get What You Give and two days ago started listening to other stuff and now I'm POed that he's not doing more because I very much would like more from him. So talented.

[@wilgracerodolfo]

I always come back here. I still haven’t found a Spotify playlist of his songs which he performs like this.

[@Bluelight176]

This is such a wonderfulll song.....thank you....

[@MAKESUREYOUSEEMYFACE216]

This guy has so much Talent!

[@joeybruce8739]

Genius doesn't even begin to describe the magic that is Gregg Alexander...

[@claudioespindola8967]

Es un maestro, genio de los genios 😎.. the best of the best... Argentina 🇦🇷 presente!!!

[@jimipapas8200]

No hay comparación con la de Michell Branch

[@stelacloss3048]

Brasil tbm:Eu 🇧🇷

[@lgay4756]

You are the master Gregg...........Your voice is unmatched and makes me melt into your melody....You did it your way!

[@DRUMah_aja]

still cnt believe this song won grammy, gregg is awesome underrated man

[@9Mars3]

I wish he sang more, I literally love this dude. I want him to sing to me all the time lol. The New Radicals was such a great band and this guy shows a lot of emotion in his songs.

[@cheryl747]

Love Gregg Alexander. Did not know he wrote "The Game of Love" performed by Michelle Branch and Carlos Santana. What a shame Gregg does not perform anymore, he is a musical genuis!

[@CaptainFADC]

God dang! He's in the background of some of my favorite songs of all time and I had no idea it was the same guy behind "Get What You Give", but it makes so much sense. Listen to the chord progressions on this song and the vocals and hot damn if that's not in the same galaxy as Get What you Give.

[@Rawbtube]

I totally agree that this is far better than the version everyone knows. When i heard this song on the radio originally I thought, "Wow this sounds like something Gregg Alexander would write". This guy is a genius songwriter.

[@badgercats1999]

thanx gregg you made this whole joint for us.

[@MrRnbdude4]

You could totally tell he wrote this song. His writing and style is infectious.

[@robbieknox1012]

Gregg is one of those rare talents who can make perfect pop music to appeal to all. Also, you can 100% hear the Prince influence on his music

[@juniorreyes1565]

I heard about GA just when i was watching the movie begin again and somehow i loved the music soo much that i searched up the real singer of those songs and now i can say that hes my idol he has amazing music each one has a great feeling inside them he's amazing he should do more

[@อําพรวารีแก้ว]

Heaven sent this song for humankind.

[@oscar.malaga]

Gregg eres un gran compositor, un cantante con propio estilo y mereces más...

[@07tandu]

Great song! love both versions!

[@peterc2696]

Where’d you get this? Lol

[@DRACHCIREX]

Thank you Gregg ! Was, still is, and will always be, another great song !!!

[@marthamckendrick5865]

I need more Gregg Alexander

[@MariaSantos-GS]

Wonderfull Voice, lyrics, song!! Greg Alexander where are you?! 2020 needs your energy!

[@wiggimoondrop]

Hell Yeah!! Best comment i've read in many a post. Hope Greg reads it and realise's the support behind him!

[@nicholasmoore7659]

This is amazing. Love both versions.

[@stephanieloving348]

guy's a genius .. . if you never looked at his New Radicals check that out!

[@joy7353]

I had read an article that he didn't like the "drama" involved w/being in public eye, after release of that magnificent album..he wanted to be behind the scenes, private. It's a shame and our loss...but he also has the right to "hide" - the media can be sooo envasive and it takes a strong, not so private person, to deal w/that. But brilliant, I wish we COULD be priviledged again...

[@santaclausreindeer8491]

Love this version a lot more than the other!!! Love it Love it Love it!!!

[@jlewis4812179]

He is such an amazing song writer & performer!!!

[@Laxinator1]

This version is fantastic. Greg is a great song writer & cool performer!

[@andreaperezvalencia3841]

I just found out that all my favorites records are his!!! Great vives!!

[@billhallsongs]

An amazing writer and performer!

[@muhammadhafid4373]

I love this song since the first time I heard it...and the more fascinating fact is he's also the one who wrote "Someday we'll know", one of the greatest song I've ever heard.

[@chrishedge887]

so freaking good!

[@garphykeks]

I knew that I loved this track by Santana! '03..... Wonderful❤❤

[@sharonc6602]

Oooh I like this version so much more. I admit that I don't like the Michelle Branch version at all. I could listen to this man sing all day.

[@cactusblue60]

This guy is his generation’s version of the late, great Paul Davis, stays grounded, but writes songs that everybody loves. Mad hooks here, and yes, very Hall and Oates influenced. Gooooood stuff here.

[@fadguru]

I bet he's probably a big fan of Todd Rundgren. Sounds like there's a little influence from Todd's stuff.

[@Derekthepersonable]

All the more fitting that hall and Oates covered his song "Someday we'll know".

[@anthonymirabal5053]

Yeah he's a monster

[@shirleymesquita1196]

I love his voice💕💙

[@shnoycee]

i love the new radicals...i didn't know he wrote this song! just shows how amazing he is...i still listen to my old new radicals...cassette tape. hahaha

[@thirteenchild]

I LOVE this version better! Gregg is really talented... Thank you

[@bobreyes]

Geniusly written!

[@Dr3Lungs]

I'm 18 and I think I've loved this guy and New Radicals since I was like 14 or something. His sound is so unusual. Like indie heartbreak pop or something. I love him! If I met him.. oh man, he'd be in trouble ;)

[@Kingddd333]

God I fuckin love Gregg.

[@emerickscott]

I often revisit New Radicals and get sad. He needs to come back into the limelight.

[@RawChristianSuperman]

***** He just did if you check out the soundtrack for the movie 'Begin Again'. The deluxe version gets 4 songs by him singing as Cessyl Orchestra, 3 of them are new songs.

[@Kingddd333]

***** holy shit it's him

[@Kingddd333]

***** www.dailymotion.com/video/x20necv_download-album-various-artists-begin-again-music-from-and-inspired-by-the-original-motion-picture-d_music just skip to the right time for a preview

[@Kingddd333]

crazy ass falsetto on intimidated by you

[@MyLalalinda]

Great songwriter. Love, love, love, his music. Please come to Vegas.

[@MyLalalinda]

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[@Dayana.lasanta.maria.]

I still love him since 1998 listening in 2020 ❤

[@frankshifreen]

totally under-rated - loved this song since I first heard it and " get what you give wow

[@joerichardcycles69]

Oh wow! So blessed to go down this rabbit hole. Gregg Alexander just inspired me to continue my writing music. What a genius and what amazing talent.