Soldier of Love (Donny Osmond song)
"Soldier of Love" is a song performed by American singer Donny Osmond. It was released in 1989 as a single from his ninth studio album Donny Osmond. The song is a pop-rock ballad with themes of romantic devotion and commitment.
The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming Osmond's biggest solo hit since the early 1970s. It was held off the top spot by Paula Abdul's "Opposites Attract." The song's success marked a significant comeback for Osmond, who had been largely absent from the pop music scene for several years.
The music video for "Soldier of Love" featured Osmond performing the song and included scenes depicting various depictions of "soldiers," including historical warriors and present-day heroes. The video helped to further popularize the song.
The song's writers are listed as Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, who are also known for writing hit songs for artists like Rihanna and Christina Aguilera.
"Soldier of Love" is considered one of Donny Osmond's signature songs and is frequently performed by him in concert. It remains a popular song from the late 1980s.