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Darlene Love, at 85, Finally Gets the Spotlight to Herself in a New Documentary at TIFF

The film is the first documentary to focus entirely on the 85-year-old singer, and it includes performances of her classic songs.

  • On Monday, the documentary "Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been" premiered at TIFF, marking the first project to focus exclusively on the American vocalist's life and career.
  • Producer Phil Spector recorded Love's most beloved records but undercut her career by releasing "He's Sure the Boy I Love" as a single for the Crystals, another act of his.
  • Cleaning houses for a 10-month stint in the late 70s, Love recalls hearing "Christmas" on the radio, reinforcing her determination to return to singing despite career setbacks.
  • Bruce Springsteen states in the film, "There was no bigger talent," while producer Lou Adler remarks, "If you want proof of God, just listen to Darlene Love."
  • Even at age 85, Love remains an active American performer, with the documentary showcasing her reclaiming classic hits like "He's a Rebel" while preserving her voice.
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Darlene Love, at 85, finally gets the spotlight to herself in a new documentary at TIFF

TORONTO (AP) — It’s cosmic justice that Darlene Love, whose career in music so often went uncredited in her youth, still sings so well at age 85.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, September 14, 2026.
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