"Not Enough Love in the World" is a soft rock song written by Don Henley,

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, and

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. 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

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later dated), but their relationship only lasted a year.

Song information

Henley included the song on his 1984 album ''

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''. It was released as a single in 1985 and hit #34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The

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was directed by

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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 *

– keyboards *

– 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

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an 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
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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 siteWarner official site
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