"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.
Song information
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.
The melody of the song was use as the base of the song "Por Ti, Por Mi" by mexican singer Irán Castillo.
Critical reception
Cash Box said that "this mid-tempo and 'beat-heavy rocker is a perfect vehicle for the ex-Eagle's unique vocals"
Personnel
- Don Henley – lead and harmony vocals, keyboards, percussion
- Benmont Tench – keyboards
- Danny Kortchmar – guitars
- Tim Drummond – bass
- Ian Wallace – drums
Chart performance
Cher version
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.
Track listing
- 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
References
External links
- Official Cher site
- Warner official site
- Cher at IMDb
