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. It was released in January 1994, by

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, as the second single from the group's debut album, '' Always & Forever'' (1993). The single was written by

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, who also produced it. It entered at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart on 15 January, climbing to its peak of number eight the following week, and remained in the UK top 75 for seven weeks. On the ''

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'' Dance Singles chart and the ''Record Mirror'' Club Chart, it was even more successful, reaching numbers six and one. The accompanying music video, directed by Swiss director

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, was filmed in December 1993.

Critical reception

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with us forever and always, and judged by the quality of this second single, these new jill swingers won't be out of sight and hearing for a long time." Alan Jones from ''

'' gave the song a score four out of five and named it Pick of the Week, adding, "Eternal's glossy and soulful sheen is impeccably stamped all over a chiming mid-tempo cut that may not be as addictive as 'Stay', but is nevertheless uplifting and radio friendly. More propulsive and muscular mixes have already powered this to the top of the Club Chart, and pop success is assured." Sam Steele from ''

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'' complimented the song as "silky smooth", while ''

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'' described it as "intoxicating", noting that Eternal "creates a pre-

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'' Dance Update complimented the club remix by West End, stating that they are "transforming this pop swing thing into a chugging funky semi-

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track that will give Eternal an airing on the dancefloor. Commercial of course, and very catchy, especially the constantly repeated chorus".

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'' gave it a top score of five out of five and named it Best New Single, writing, "Now, this is the stuff. 'Save Our Love' begins with chiming bells and goes into a swing beaty groove before giving way to a wonderful anthemic pop chorus that's shouted with gusto. It sounds incredible — and that's just on it first play. A few more listens and you realise it's a truly great, cool and bang up-to-date pop record, the sort you'll remember as one of your favourites of the year next Christmas. ''That'' good. Top 3 at least, but it could go to the top."

Track listings

* UK and Australian CD single # "Save Our Love" (7-inch mix) – 3:46 # "If You Need Me Tonight" – 3:59 # "Save Our Love" ( West End mix) – 4:33 # "Save Our Love" (original mix) – 4:29 * UK 7-inch and cassette single # "Save Our Love" (7-inch mix) # "If You Need Me Tonight" # "Hey Baby" * UK 12-inch single :A1. "Save Our Love" (Jervier Roadhouse mix) :A2. "Save Our Love" (

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mix) :A3. "Save Our Love" (West End D'Lick mix) :B1. "Save Our Love" (West End D'Rhythm mix) :B2. "Save Our Love" (West End D'Song mix)

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the '' Always & Forever'' album booklet. Studio * Recorded at Prime Time Studios (Los Angeles) Personnel *

– writing, production *

– writing *

– writing * Peter Pritchard – keyboards, programming * West End – additional production and remix * Barney – mix engineering

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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