It Ain't Enough

Corey Hart

About It Ain't Enough

"It Ain't Enough" is a song by Canadian singer Corey Hart, released as the second single from his debut album, First Offense. The song was written by Hart and produced by Jon Astley and Phil Chapman. There are two distinct mixes of the song, each one a hit in a different country. The original Canadian mix was issued on initial vinyl copies of Hart's debut album First Offense, and as a single in Canada. This version peaked at #4 on the Canadian charts. This "original mix" version was also featured in the song's original video, a performance-oriented clip featuring Hart and his band and got included in some CD releases such as Japanese one. For the US single release, the song was remixed and a distinctive guitar lick was added that runs throughout the entire track. As well, the backing vocals before the sax solo were omitted; there are also several other subtler differences in the US mix. The video for "It Ain't Enough" was also altered; although the performance element remained, new footage was shot outside a bar in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto and intercut into the existing video to create a romantic storyline featuring Hart. This version of "It Ain't Enough" peaked at #17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and is the version found on all post-1984 issues of First Offense. 


Year:
1992
3:29
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I could capture all the love the great romantics had
Sing you a song that ain't half bad
But that ain't enough
That ain't enough for you

And I could carry the weight of your sad times dear
Give you the strength to face your fears
I know that I'll never be afraid to say
That I'm here by your side and I'm gonna stay

I could preach about a love that one shouldn't forsake
Work on my style of give and take
But that ain't enough
That ain't enough for you

Said it ain't enough
It ain't enough for you
And I could carry the weight of your sad times dear
Give you the strength to face your fears

I know that I'll never be afraid to say
That I'm here by your side and I'm gonna stay
Just a little closer to you, yeah
I could pour you a drink like I pour out my heart

Smile when I'm sad and act dumb when I'm smart
But that ain't enough
That ain't enough for you
I said it ain't enough

Nothing's enough for you

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Corey Hart

Corey Mitchell Hart (born May 31, 1962) is a Canadian musician, best known for such hit singles "Sunglasses at Night" and "Never Surrender". He has sold over 16 million records worldwide and scored nine consecutive US Billboard Top 40 hits. In Canada Hart has amassed 30 Top 40 hits, including 11 in the Top 10, over the course of his nearly 30 years in the music industry. Nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1984, Hart is also a multiple Juno award nominee and winner in Canada. He has also been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). more »

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Written by: Corey Hart

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"It Ain't Enough" is a song by the Canadian singer Corey Hart.
Album Details
The song was released in 1984 as part of his second album "Boy in the Box".
Chart Performance
"It Ain't Enough" reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Unique Song Style
Hart was known for his introspective lyrics and emotional delivery, both of which are evident in "It Ain't Enough".
Track Ranking
In Canada, the song peaked at number four on the RPM Top Singles chart.
Music Video
The video of "It Ain't Enough" presented Corey Hart being torn between love and his musical career.
Song Theme
"It Ain't Enough" is a heartbreaking tune about a relationship where love isn't sufficient to conquer the differences.
Record Sales Status
The album "Boy in the Box", which houses "It Ain't Enough", was certified Diamond in Canada, making Hart a well-renowned homegrown talent.
Song Composition
The song is known for its catchy chorus and Corey Hart's ever-present passion.
Music Genre
"It Ain't Enough" is a pop-rock song that embodies the music style popular in the mid-'80s.
Award Recognition
Although not an award-winner on its own, "Boy in the Box" which includes "It Ain't Enough", scooped Juno Award for the Album of the Year in 1985.
Honorable Status
Despite being more than three decades old, "It Ain't Enough" maintains its place in the pantheon of heart-wrenching '80s ballads.

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