Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Vernard Gilmore in Alvin Ailey's Love Songs

Repertory

Love Songs

CHOREOGRAPHER

WORLD PREMIERE

New York City Center, 1972

RESTAGING

Masazumi Chaya

MUSIC

Various Artists*

COSTUMES

Ursula Reed

LIGHTING

Shirley Prendergast

RUN TIME

  • 16 minutes

A male counterpart to Alvin Ailey’s Cry, this lyrical solo from 1972 offers an emotional journey through love and longing, set to a suite of songs recorded by Donny Hathaway and Nina Simone.

"I love you in a place
Where there's no space or time...
I love you for my life
You're a friend of mine..."

Music Credits

“A Song for You” music and lyrics by Leon Russell
"A Song for You" performed by Donny Hathaway; "Poppies" by Nina Simone; "He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother" by Donny Hathaway
“A Song for You,” used by arrangement with Universal Music Corp

Hero Credit: Photo by Paul Kolnik