Content overview: “Steve Ellis, Love Affair's 'Everlasting Love' Singer, Dies at 76”. Steve Ellis, the powerful voice behind Love Affair's 1968 chart-topper "Everlasting Love," His family announced he passed away peacefully on October 30 after complications from a chronic illness. Ellis fronted the London-based pop-rock band during their late-60s heyday, scoring t
Steve Ellis, the powerful voice behind Love Affair's 1968 chart-topper "Everlasting Love," has died at age 76. Ellis fronted the London-based pop-rock band during their late-60s heyday, scoring three more UK Top 10 hits with Love Affair, including "Rainbow Valley" and "Bringing on Back the Good Times." His soulful delivery made "Everlasting Love" a timeless classic, later covered by artists like Gloria Estefan and U2. After leaving the band in 1969, Ellis pursued a solo career, releasing albums that showcased his versatility and later collaborating with Paul Weller on the 2003 track "One Way." His influence on British pop and blue-eyed soul remains significant, with his vocals often cited as a bridge between mod and Northern soul scenes. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.