Industry Apr 7, 2026
Pat Benatar Fought for "Love Is a Battlefield"
Love Is a Battlefield introduced the Linn Drum into mainstream rock
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MusicRadar
"Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo faced significant hurdles in releasing their 1983 hit 'Love Is a Battlefield.' Record executives demanded changes to the song's beat, tempo, and the removal of elements like talking and whistling. The duo had to fight for the release of the track as they originally intended. Originally reported by MusicRadar."