Mott the Hoople (1971) It Must Be Love

From the acoustic flavoured Wildlife album this was just before Bowie's All the Young Dudes launched them into Glam Rock fame.  Though the album is heavy influenced by English folk this Mick Ralph's led tune is distinctly American Country with its rootsy shuffle, wirring pedal steel licks and Ralph's restrained delivery.. Mott manage to make the American country flavour sound natural by marrying it with a more authentic Beatlesque pop melody.