Not Enough Love in the World

"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.

"Not Enough Love in the World"
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] pop rock[2]
Length	3:54
Label	Geffen
Songwriter(s)	Don Henley Danny Kortchmar Benmont Tench
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"
Single by Cher
from the album It's a Man's World
Released	April 12, 1996
Recorded	1995
Length	4:24
Label	WEA
Songwriter(s)	Don Henley Danny Kortchmar Benmont Tench
Producer(s)	Stephen 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

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.

Critical reception

Cash Box said that "this mid-tempo and 'beat-heavy rocker is a perfect vehicle for the ex-Eagle's unique vocals"^[3]

Personnel

• Don Henley – lead and harmony vocals, keyboards, percussion
• Benmont Tench – keyboards
• Danny Kortchmar – guitars
• Tim Drummond – bass
• Ian Wallace – drums

Chart performance

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

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

• 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
Scotland (OCC)[5]	27
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	31

References

1. "Great Rock Discography". p. 253.
2. Peake, Steve (May 6, 2019). "Top Soft Rock Songs of the 1980s". liveaboutdotcom. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
3. "Single Releases" (PDF). Cash Box. May 25, 1985. p. 11. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
4. Review by Allmusic Retrieved 15 2013
5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
6. "Cher: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2015.

External links

• Official Cher site
• Warner official site
• Cher at IMDb