Temple of Love (The Sisters of Mercy song)

"Temple of Love"
Single by The Sisters of Mercy
B-side
  • "Heartland"
  • "Gimme Shelter"
Released7 October 1983
Recorded1983
Genre
Length
  • 7:44 (12-inch)
  • 3:52 (7-inch)
LabelMerciful Release
Songwriter(s)Andrew Eldritch
Producer(s)Andrew Eldritch
The Sisters of Mercy singles chronology
"Anaconda"
(1983) 		"Temple of Love"
(1983) 		"Body and Soul"
(1984)

"Temple of Love" is a song by English rock band The Sisters of Mercy, released as a non-album single in 1983.

After being out of print for years, the song was re-recorded in 1992 as "Temple of Love (1992)" featuring Israeli singer Ofra Haza. This version became the band's biggest hit in its native United Kingdom, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached the top five in Germany, the top 20 in Austria and Ireland, and the top 25 in Sweden.

  1. ^ "Your Ultimate Goth Anthem: The Sisters of Mercy's "Temple of Love", PopMatters". October 26, 2010.