| "Love Don't Love You" | ||||
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| Single by En Vogue | ||||
| from the album Funky Divas | ||||
| Released | February 11, 1993 (US) | |||
| Recorded | Autumn 1991—January 1992[1] | |||
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| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | EastWest | |||
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"Love Don't Love You" was the final single from En Vogue's second album, Funky Divas. It was the band's 5th consecutive top 40 single in the US from that album. This song is led by Terry Ellis and Cindy Herron.
Critical reception
In his review of Funky Divas, AllMusic editor Jose F. Promis described the song as "jazzy".[2] Larry Flick from Billboard commented, "There just ain't no stoppin' these funky divas." He added that the new single "is a bit more aggressive and catchy than the previous "Give It Up, Turn It Loose". Syncopated funk beats clip at an easy pace, supporting an intricate and expectedly harmonious vocal arrangement."[3] Randy Clark from Cashbox said it's a "particular scantily-arranged cut".[4]
Dave Sholin from Gavin Report complimented its "dynamic production, incredible harmonies and great material [that] make an unbeatable formula."[5] Music & Media commented, "Funk, rock, pop, jazz, well ladies, what's it gonna be this time? The "funky divas of all trades" go swing beat, with lovely results of course."[6] Pop Rescue stated that "the vocals are beautiful, and sit perfectly alongside the beats and bassline." They added, "It’s brilliant."[7] Cheo H. Coker from Stanford Daily wrote that it "isn't bad, but just doesn't pack as much punch as other cuts on the effort."[8]
Track list and formats
Personnel
- Lead vocals, background vocals – Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron
- Background vocals – Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, Maxine Jones, Dawn Robinson
- Producer, Arranger – Denzil Foster & Thomas McElroy
- Executive-Producer – Thomas McElroy & Denzil Foster
- Drum Programming – Antoine "Doc" Judkins
- Engineer – Conley Abrams
- Remix producer – Darren "Nitro" Clowers
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 64 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 36 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 31 |
References
- ^ http://www.faqs.org/copyright/dont-think-i-can-make-it-by-denzil-foster-thomas-mcelroy/
- ^ "En Vogue - Funky Divas". AllMusic. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Flick, Larry (March 6, 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 74. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ Clark, Randy (March 6, 1993). "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 5. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ Sholin, Dave (February 26, 1993). "Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 58. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. April 10, 1993. p. 13. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ^ "REVIEW: "FUNKY DIVAS" BY EN VOGUE (CD, 1992)". Pop Rescue. May 1, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
- ^ Coker, Cheo H. (April 16, 1992). "Hip-hop's four funky divas". Stanford Daily. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "En Vogue - Love Don't Love You (1993, US Cassette)".
- ^ "En Vogue - Love Don't Love You (Remixes) (1993, CD)".
- ^ "En Vogue - Love Don't Love You (1993, UK Vinyl)".
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "En Vogue Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "En Vogue Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
External links
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics