"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 is 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 used 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" Billboard characterized the song as being "straight pop with a mild country flavor".
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) Peakposition RPM Adult Contemporary 1 RPM Top Singles 63
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.Review by Allmusic Retrieved 15 2013
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 Chart (1996) Peakposition
References
External links Official Cher site Warner official site