Love Will Lead You Back
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"Love Will Lead You Back" is a song performed by Taylor Dayne
. Released as the second single from Dayne's second album Can't Fight Fate
(following the more uptempo "With Every Beat of My Heart
"), the ballad debuted on the Billboard Hot 100
chart on January 27, 1990. It reached number one on April 7 that same year and spent 15 weeks in the Top 40. It also reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary
chart and was certified Gold in the U.S. by the RIAA.
, is about a woman who is willing to set her lover free because she is confident that one day his love will lead him back to her: "Sometimes it takes some time out on your own now / to find your way back home". Warren has stated that she began writing the song while in a hotel in Russia
, and that she had originally intended the song to be offered to R&B singer Whitney Houston
, but Arista Records
president Clive Davis
wanted to let Dayne record the song. It became Dayne's only Number One single.
singer Sandra de Sá
, by Filipina singers Kyla
and Nina
, by Mexican
pop singer Yuri
, and Australian pop group Young Divas
. In 2000, Grammy Award winning artist Patti LaBelle
covered the composition for her album, When A Woman Loves.
On American Idol
it has been covered three times, by Carmen Rasmusen
(season 2), Mikalah Gordon
(season 4) and Karen Rodriguez
(season 10). All three were eliminated the next night after their performances of that song.
Taylor Dayne
Taylor Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman on March 7, 1962 before later adopting her current stage name. She is an American pop vocalist, songwriter, and dance artist. Overall, she has had eighteen individual hit songs reach the top ten in Billboard magazine...
. Released as the second single from Dayne's second album Can't Fight Fate
Can't Fight Fate
Can't Fight Fate is the second album by American singer Taylor Dayne. The album continued her chart success and was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA...
(following the more uptempo "With Every Beat of My Heart
With Every Beat of My Heart
"With Every Beat of My Heart" is a song by Taylor Dayne, the lead single from her second album Can't Fight Fate.The single became Dayne's fifth consecutive top 10 single in the United States, peaking at number five. This was her first single to ever include a non-album track for a B-side "With...
"), the ballad debuted on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart on January 27, 1990. It reached number one on April 7 that same year and spent 15 weeks in the Top 40. It also reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
chart and was certified Gold in the U.S. by the RIAA.
Diane Warren
The song, written by Diane WarrenDiane Warren
Diane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
, is about a woman who is willing to set her lover free because she is confident that one day his love will lead him back to her: "Sometimes it takes some time out on your own now / to find your way back home". Warren has stated that she began writing the song while in a hotel in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, and that she had originally intended the song to be offered to R&B singer Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
, but Arista Records
Arista Records
Arista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
president Clive Davis
Clive Davis
Clive Davis is an American record producer and music industry executive. He has won five Grammy Awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer. From 1967 to 1973 he was the President of Columbia Records. He was the founder and president of Arista Records from 1975...
wanted to let Dayne record the song. It became Dayne's only Number One single.
Music video
The video was very simple; it shows Dayne and her band in a studio performing the song. The video was released both in black-and-white and sepia tones. In the video, Dayne holds in her hand what seems to be the lyrics of the song, or possibly a letter from her lover.Peak positions
Chart (1990) | Peak position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 1 |
UK Singles Chart | 69 |
Australian Singles Chart | 11 |
End of year charts
End of year chart (1990) | Position |
---|---|
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 28 |
Covers
The song was covered by BrazilianBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
singer Sandra de Sá
Sandra de Sá
Sandra de Sá is a Brazilian composer and singer.-Studio albums:* Demônio Colorido * Sandra Sá * Vale Tudo * Sandra Sá * Sandra de Sá...
, by Filipina singers Kyla
Kyla
Melanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....
and Nina
Nina Girado
Marifil Niña Girado , better known by her stage name Nina, is a Filipino pop/R&B singer, occasional songwriter, record producer, TV and radio personality. She made her recording debut in 2002 after signing a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines...
, by Mexican
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
pop singer Yuri
Yuri (Mexican singer)
Yuri is a famous Mexican singer, actress, and TV host. She has maintained a significant presence in the entertainment business in Mexico for the last three decades...
, and Australian pop group Young Divas
Young Divas
Young Divas was an Australian girl group that had consisted of previous Australian Idol contestants. The original line up consisted of season one finalist Paulini Curuenavuli, season two finalist Ricki-Lee Coulter, season three winner Kate DeAraugo and runner-up Emily Williams...
. In 2000, Grammy Award winning artist Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...
covered the composition for her album, When A Woman Loves.
On American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
it has been covered three times, by Carmen Rasmusen
Carmen Rasmusen
Carmen Rasmusen is a Canadian-American country music artist who ranked sixth on the second season of American Idol in 2003. Rasmusen also plays piano and guitar.-Early life:...
(season 2), Mikalah Gordon
Mikalah Gordon
Mikalah Analise Gordon is an American singer and eleventh-place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol. She was the second finalist eliminated on March 25, 2005.-Early life:...
(season 4) and Karen Rodriguez
Karen Rodriguez
Karen Rodriguez is an American singer from New York City, New York. Rodriguez placed twelfth on the tenth season of American Idol.-Early life:...
(season 10). All three were eliminated the next night after their performances of that song.