Not Enough Love in the World

"Not Enough Love in the World"
Single by Don Henley
from the album Building the Perfect Beast
B-side"Man with a Mission"
ReleasedMay 1985[1]
Recorded1984
Genre
Length3:54
LabelGeffen
Songwriters
Don Henley singles chronology
"All She Wants to Do Is Dance"
(1985)		 "Not Enough Love in the World"
(1985)		 "Sunset Grill"
(1985)

"Not Enough Love in the World" is a soft rock song written by American musicians 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.

History

Henley included the song on his second solo studio album Building the Perfect Beast (1984). It was released as a single in 1985 and hit #34 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video was directed by Timothy Hutton.

The melody of the song was use as the base of the song "Por Ti, Por Mi" by Mexican singer Irán Castillo.

Critical reception

Cashbox said that "this mid-tempo and 'beat-heavy rocker is a perfect vehicle for the ex-Eagle's unique vocals"[3] Billboard characterized the song as being "straight pop with a mild country flavor".[4]

Personnel

Chart performance

Chart (1985) Peak
position
RPM Adult Contemporary 1
RPM Top Singles 63
US Billboard Hot 100[5]34
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[6]6
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7]17

Cher version

"Not Enough Love in the World"
Single by Cher
from the album It's a Man's World
ReleasedApril 12, 1996
Recorded1995
StudioElephant Studios (London, England)[8]
Length4:24
LabelWEA
Songwriters
  • Don Henley
  • Danny Kortchmar
  • Benmont Tench
ProducerStephen Lipson
Cher singles chronology
"One by One"
(1996)		 "Not Enough Love in the World"
(1996)		 "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore"
(1996)
Licensed audio
"Not Enough Love in the World (2023 Remaster)" on YouTube

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.[9]

Track listing

  • UK cassette single
  1. "Not Enough Love in the World" (Single Edit) – 3:45
  2. "One by One" (Sam Ward W Mix) – 4:26
  • UK CD single
  1. "Not Enough Love in the World" (Single Edit) – 3:45
  2. "One by One" (Sam Ward W Mix) – 4:26
  3. "One by One" (Junior Vasquez Club Vocal Mix) – 8:45

Charts

Chart (1996) Peak
position
Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[10]27
UK Singles (Official Charts)[11]31

References

  1. ↑ Great Rock Discography. 1995. p. 253. ISBN 978-0-86241-541-9.
  2. 1 2 Peake, Steve (May 6, 2019). "Top Soft Rock Songs of the 1980s". liveaboutdotcom. Archived from the original on January 10, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Single Releases" (PDF). Cashbox. May 25, 1985. p. 11. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Reviews". Billboard. May 25, 1985. p. 75. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Don Henley Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Don Henley Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Don Henley Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  8. ↑ Not Enough Love in the World at AllMusic
  9. ↑ Review by Allmusic Retrieved 15 2013
  10. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 21/4/1996 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Search results for "Cher" | Official Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
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