Love Don't Live Here Anymore

Rose Royce

About Love Don't Live Here Anymore

"Love Don't Live Here Anymore" is a song written by Miles Gregory and originally recorded by Rose Royce. It was produced by former Motown songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield for Whitfield Records. Lead vocals were sung by Gwen Dickey and the song was released as the second single from their third studio album Strikes Again. The song was developed as a result of producer Whitfield's interest to work with Paul Buckmaster, the British arranger and composer. Together they asked songwriter Miles Gregory to write a song for them. Gregory's undergoing medical care for his deteriorating physical health became the inspiration behind the song. "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" incorporated the use of the Electronic LinnDrum machine, and was one of the first songs to effectively use the sound reverbs of the instrument. The song was mainly recorded at music contractor Gene Bianco's house, where Dickey was present during the recording. After its release, the song was critically appreciated, but was only moderately successful commercially. It reached a peak of 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and five on the Hot Black Singles chart. It achieved its highest position in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where it reached number two. "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" has been covered by a number of artists, including Madonna, Morrissey–Mullen, Jimmy Nail and Faith Evans. Madonna's version was included in her second studio album Like a Virgin (1984), and it was the idea of Michael Ostin, the head of the A&R department of Warner Bros. Records, that Madonna record a cover version of the song to include in the album. A remix of Madonna's cover was included in her 1995 ballad compilation album Something to Remember. 


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2007
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You abandoned me
Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy
Love don't live here anymore

When you lived inside of me
There was nothing I could conceive
That you wouldn't do for me
Trouble seemed so far away
You changed that right away, baby

You abandoned me
Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy
Love don't live here anymore

Love don't live here anymore
Just emptiness and memories
Of what we had before
You went away
Found another place to stay, another home

You abandoned me
Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy
Love don't live here anymore

In the windmills of my eyes
Everyone can see the loneliness inside me
Why'd ya have to go away
Don't you know I miss you so and need your love

You abandoned me
Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy
Love don't live here anymore

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Rose Royce

Rose Royce is an American soul and R&B group. They are best known for several hit singles during the 1970s including "Car Wash," "I Wanna Get Next to You," "I'm Going Down", "Wishing on a Star", and "Love Don't Live Here Anymore". more »

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Written by: Miles Gregory

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14 facts about this song

Original Composition
"Love Don't Live Here Anymore" was originally recorded by the American band, Rose Royce.
Hit Debut
The song was part of their second album, "Rose Royce II: In Full Bloom", and was a great hit in 1978.
Soulful Song
The song is a relatable one filled with emotions that depict the feeling of a person left in love alone.
Covered by Various Artists
The song has been covered by various artists over the years including Faith Evans, Jimmy Nail, and Madonna.
Faith Evans Version
In 2008, Faith Evans included this song on her album "Something About Faith". Her powerful voice and rhythmic interpretation gave the song a richer soulful tone.
Jimmy Nail Cover
In 1985, the British singer and actor, Jimmy Nail released his version as his debut single. It reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Madonna's Attempt
Madonna covered the song in 1984, in her second studio album "Like a Virgin". Her cover was critically acclaimed and has been included in several of her greatest hits compilifications.
Rose Royce's Success
Rose Royce's original version was significantly successful, securing a place in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
Songwriting Credit
The song was written by Miles Gregory and produced by former Motown songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield.
Genre
The song generally falls under the genre of R&B and soul. The heartfelt lyrics and emotional music have made it a classic in these genres.
Multiple Interpretations
Despite being performed by artists of different genres, the central emotional theme of heartbreak and dissolution remained consistent in all covers.
Madonna's Music Video
Even though Madonna’s version wasn’t released as a single, she shot a music video for it, directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino.+
Contemporay Approvals
The song is still celebrated today, over four decades after its original release, for its timeless exploration of love and loss.
Madonna's Live Performances
Madonna performed "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" during her 2004 Re-Invention World Tour. It was the first time she performed the song live.

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