"Not Enough Love in the World" is a soft rock song written by Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar, and Benmont Tench. The lyrics describe a rocky relationship, with the singer proclaiming he's still in love. It is rumored that it was about Henley's relationship with Stevie Nicks (whom fellow Eagle Joe Walsh later dated), but their relationship only lasted a year.
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| Single by Don Henley | ||||
| from the album Building the Perfect Beast | ||||
| B-side | "Man with a Mission" | |||
| Released | May 1985[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock[2] | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
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| Single by Cher | ||||
| from the album It's a Man's World | ||||
| Released | April 12, 1996 (Europe only) | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock (Europe) | |||
| Length | 4:24 | |||
| Label | WEA | |||
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| Producer(s) | Stephen Lipson | |||
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| "Not Enough Love in the World (2023 Remaster)" on YouTube | ||||
Song information edit
Henley included the song on his 1984 album Building the Perfect Beast. It was released as a single in 1985 and hit #34 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video was directed by Timothy Hutton.
Critical reception edit
Cash Box said that "this mid-tempo and 'beat-heavy rocker is a perfect vehicle for the ex-Eagle’s unique vocals"[3]
Personnel edit
- Don Henley – lead and harmony vocals, keyboards, percussion
- Benmont Tench – keyboards
- Danny Kortchmar – guitars
- Tim Drummond – bass
- Ian Wallace – drums
Chart performance edit
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| RPM Adult Contemporary | 1 |
| RPM Top Singles | 63 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 34 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | 6 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rock Tracks | 17 |
Cher version edit
In 1996, Cher released her version of "Not Enough Love in the World" as the third official European single from her 21st studio album It's a Man's World. The single version is shorter than the album version and is slightly remixed. Allmusic highlighted this cover on her album.[4]
Track listing edit
- UK cassette single
- "Not Enough Love in the World" (Single Edit) – 3:45
- "One by One" (Sam Ward W Mix) – 4:26
- UK CD single
- "Not Enough Love in the World" (Single Edit) – 3:45
- "One by One" (Sam Ward W Mix) – 4:26
- "One by One" (Junior Vasquez Club Vocal Mix) – 8:45
Charts edit
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[5] | 27 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 31 |
References edit
- ^ "Great Rock Disography". p. 253.
- ^ Peake, Steve. "Top Soft Rock Songs of the 1980s". LiveAbout.
- ^ "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. May 25, 1985. p. 11. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Review by Allmusic Retrieved 15 2013
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "Cher: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2015.