The Right Kind of Love

"The Right Kind of Love"
Single by Jeremy Jordan
from the album Try My Love
ReleasedDecember 1992
Genre
Length4:32
LabelGiant
Songwriters
Producers
  • Tommy Faragher
  • Lotti Golden
  • Robbie Nevil
Jeremy Jordan singles chronology
"The Right Kind of Love"
(1992)		 "Wannagirl"
(1993)

"The Right Kind of Love" is a song recorded by American singer and actor Jeremy Jordan, written and produced by Tommy Faragher, Lotti Golden and Robbie Nevil. It was released in late 1992 as one of the lead singles from the Beverly Hills, 90210: The Soundtrack and later appeared on Jordan’s debut album Try My Love (1993), issued by Giant Records.

Musically, the song blends elements of pop, R&B, and new jack swing and a rhythmic groove characteristic of early 1990s teen pop. Critically, "The Right Kind of Love" received favorable attention from contemporary music publications, including Billboard, which praised its catchy rhythm and vocal style. The single reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five in Australia, remaining on the U.S. chart for 25 weeks.

Background and release

Before gaining recognition as a musician, Jeremy Jordan faced a challenging childhood, spending time in orphanages and living on the streets before turning to theater and music as a teenager.[2] At nineteen, after moving to Los Angeles, he caught the attention of industry professionals when he performed "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye" a cappella at a live event, impressing manager Peter Schivarelli, who helped him sign with Giant Records. Soon after, Jordan began recording with a team of well-known producers, including Robbie Nevil, Al B. Sure!, Keith Thomas, and Rhett Lawrence.[3]

Composition

"The Right Kind of Love" has been characterized as a "mid-tempo, doo-wop-inspired love song [...] replete with multipart vocal harmonies [and] synthesizer chords [that] bop along in regular eighth-note pulses above a sparse bass line and funky guitar and synthesizer fills".[4] It also takes the form of "an urbanized pop ditty" with "a finger-snappin' rhythm base" supporting "retro-soul keyboards" drawing stylistic comparisons to acts such as Color Me Badd, New Kids on the Block.[5]

Lyrically, the song conveys themes of romancey. Jordan himself noted that although the lyrics were written by Lotti Golden, they resonated with his own experiences at the time.[6]

Critical reception

Retrospective reviews and music guides
Review scores
SourceRating
Smash HitsStarStarStar[1]

Billboard wrote that the song is "a strong indicator of Jordan's potential", that showcased vocals "slightly reminiscent of Color Me Badd and New Kids on the Block".[5] Smash Hits described the song as "bumpy grindy soul stuff", and "a very convincing New Kids impersonation" which, according to the magazine, "will very likely turn Mr Jordan into an international pop sensation".[1] Gavin Report wrote that the song "features a cool, rhythmic hook and some slick production, thanks to Robbie Nevil, Tommy Faragher and Lotti Golden".[7]

Commercial performance

The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on December 12, 1992, eventually reaching its peak position at number 14 on March 27, 1993. It remained on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.[8]

Music video

The music video for "The Right Kind of Love" was featured on the FOX series Beverly Hills, 90210 with the music video tacked onto the credit sequence.[9] It opens with Jordan playing basketball among five young men before transitioning to scenes of him singing, dancing, and interacting with his teammates. Throughout the video, Jordan appears with two female love interests, alternating between playful and romantic moments.

Track listing

  • US maxi-CD single[10]
  1. "The Right Kind of Love" (main mix—no rap) – 4:09
  2. "The Right Kind of Love" (main mix) – 4:09
  3. "The Right Kind of Love" (radio fade mix) – 4:09
  4. "The Right Kind of Love" (Hip Hop Jeep mix) – 5:45
  5. "The Right Kind of Love" (Quiet Storm mix) – 5:45

Charts

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States December 1992 N/a Giant
Australia February 28, 1993
  • CD
  • cassette
 [22]
United Kingdom March 29, 1993
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
[23]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Doyle, Tom (March 17, 1993). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 51. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  2. ↑ Licari, Marita J. (June 6, 1993). "Homeless to homeboy". Oxnard Press-Courier: 3. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ Taib, Harris Iskandar (August 14, 1993). "Jordan's tough climb to the top". New Straits Times: 3. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Coddington, Amy (July 26, 2024). How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop: Radio, Rap, and Race. Univ of California Press. pp. 83–84. ISBN 978-0-520-41735-9. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Flick, Larry (November 7, 1992). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 104, no. 45. p. 79. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ Jeremiah, Geraldine; Iskandar, Harris (August 13, 1993). "Looking for the right kind of love". New Straits Times: 6. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  7. ↑ Sholin, David (October 30, 1992). "Personal Picks" (PDF). Gavin Report: 40. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ Whitburn 2003, p. 370
  9. ↑ Collar, Matt. "Jeremy Jordan | Try My Love: Review by Matt Collar". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 8, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  10. ↑ The Right Kind of Love (US maxi-CD single disc notes). Giant Records. 1993. 9 40654-2.
  11. ↑ "Jeremy Jordan – The Right Kind of Love". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Hits of the World: Canada" (PDF). Billboard. April 24, 1993. p. 41. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Image 1765". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  14. ↑ "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 10, no. 17. April 24, 1993. p. 15. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (26. feb.–4. mars)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). February 25, 1993. p. 29. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Jeremy Jordan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Jeremy Jordan Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Jeremy Jordan Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  19. ↑ Price, Randy (ed.). "Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles (Week ending April 3, 1993)". Cashbox Magazine. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  20. ↑ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 1993". ARIA. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 – 1993". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  22. ↑ "New Release Summary – Product Available from : 28/02/93: Singles". The ARIA Report. No. 160. February 28, 1993. p. 20.
  23. ↑ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. March 27, 1993. p. 27.

Bibliography

  • Whitburn, Joel (2003). Joel Whitburn's top pop singles 1955-2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisc.: Record Research. ISBN 0898201551.
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