Love Will Lead You Back

"Love Will Lead You Back" is a song recorded by American singer Taylor Dayne for her second studio album Can't Fight Fate (1989). Written by Diane Warren and produced by Ric Wake, the song was released on January 20, 1990, by Arista Records as the second single from Can't Fight Fate.

For the upcoming TV series, see Love Will Lead You Back (TV series).
"Love Will Lead You Back"
CD single cover
Single by Taylor Dayne
from the album Can't Fight Fate
B-side"You Meant the World to Me"
ReleasedJanuary 20, 1990
Recorded1989
Genre
Length4:38
LabelArista
Songwriter(s)Diane Warren
Producer(s)Ric Wake
Taylor Dayne singles chronology
"With Every Beat of My Heart"
(1989)		 "Love Will Lead You Back"
(1990)		 "I'll Be Your Shelter"
(1990)
Alternative cover
Music video
"Love Will Lead You Back" on YouTube

"Love Will Lead You Back" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on January 27, 1990. It reached number one on April 7 that same year and spent 15 weeks in the top 40, becoming Dayne's sole chart-topping hit in the US. It also reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In addition to its US success, the song peaked at number two in Canada, number 11 in Australia, number 28 in New Zealand and number 69 in the United Kingdom.

Background

The song, written by American songwriter Diane Warren, 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 Whitney Houston in mind, but Arista Records president Clive Davis wanted to let Dayne record the song.

Critical reception

Matthew Hocter from Albumism stated that "Love Will Lead You Back" is "going on to be one of Dayne's most synonymous songs", noting "the phenomenal balladry" the singer delivered on the song.[1] Jose F. Promis from AllMusic described it as a "lush and dramatic" ballad.[2] David Giles from Music Week wrote, "Something of a change in style for Taylor Dayne, this track from her current album is a big ballad in the Lionel Richie tradition and recently a US chart topper — so expect that success to be repeated over here."[3] People stated that the singer can "dig for depth and rich tone on such ballads as Warren's "Love Will Lead You Back"."[4]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Love Will Lead You Back" was very simple. Directed by English director Nigel Dick, it shows Dayne and her band in a studio performing the song. The music video was released both in black-and-white and sepia tones. In the music video, Dayne holds in her hand what seems to be the lyrics of the song, or possibly a letter from her lover.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[12] Gold 35,000^
United States (RIAA)[16] Gold 500,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Covers

The song was covered by Brazilian singer Sandra de Sá, by Filipina singers Kyla, Nina, and Marika Sasaki and also Filipino crooner Jun Polistico released by Viva Records in 1990, by Mexican pop singer Yuri for her 1990 album, Soy Libre, and Australian pop group Young Divas.

In 2000, Grammy Award-winning artist Patti LaBelle covered the composition for her album, When a Woman Loves. Dutch pop singer Gordon also covered the song in 1994 and American Crooner Johnny Mathis also covered his version of the song from his 1998 album, Because You Loved Me.

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.

See also

References
  1. Hocter, Matthew (October 5, 2019). "Taylor Dayne's 'Can't Fight Fate' Turns 30: Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  2. Promis, Jose F. "Taylor Dayne – Can't Fight Fate". AllMusic. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  3. Giles, David (July 21, 1990). "Singles" (PDF). Music Week. p. 19. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  4. "Picks and Pans Review: Can't Fight Fate". People. January 8, 1990. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  5. "Australian-charts.com – Taylor Dayne – Love Will Lead You Back". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  6. "Top RPM Singles: Issue 8994." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  7. "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 9135." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  8. "Charts.nz – Taylor Dayne – Love Will Lead You Back". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  10. "Taylor Dayne Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  11. "Taylor Dayne Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  12. "1990 ARIA Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  13. "Top 100 Hit Tracks of 1990". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  14. "Top 100 Adult Contemporary Tracks of 1990". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  15. "Billboard Top 100 – 1990". Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
  16. "American single certifications – Taylor Dayne – Love Will Lead You Back". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 27, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  • The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 6th Edition, 1996
  • The Billboard Book of #1 Hits, 5th Edition, 2003
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