"The Heart Is Not So Smart" was a moderate hit song recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label credited to "El DeBarge with DeBarge" on the single release. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the fourth single from Debarge's fourth album, Rhythm of the Night.
The song eventually reached number 29 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, and helped their album Rhythm of the Night album reach Platinum status.
Track listing and formats US 7" vinyl single A: "The Heart Is Not So Smart" – 4:25 B: "Share My World" – 4:58
US 12" vinyl singleThe Heart Is Not So Smart - US 12" vinyl (4552 GG), Single details - Retrieved on November 2, 2024 A1: "The Heart Is Not So Smart" (Club Mix) – 6:27 A2: "The Heart Is Not So Smart" (Club Mix Radio Edit) – 3:54 B1: "You Wear It Well" (Dub Mix) – 6:01 B2: "Share My World" – 5:30
UK 12" vinyl single A1: "The Heart Is Not So Smart" (Club Mix) – 6:27 A2: "The Heart Is Not So Smart" (Dub Mix) – 6:01 B1: "You Wear It Well" (Dub Mix) – 5:06 B2: "Share My World" – 5:30
Charts Chart (1986) Peakposition US Billboard Hot 10075 US Hot Black Singles (Billboard)29
Personnel Lead vocals: El DeBarge Background vocals: Bunny DeBarge, Mark DeBarge Bass: Abraham Laboriel Drums: Tyrone B. Feedback Guitar: Jay Graydon Percussion: John Keane Steel drums: Andy Narell Keyboards and synthesizers: Marcus Ryles, Michael Omartian, Steven George Engineer: Ian Eales, Jay Graydon Written by Diane Warren Remix versions done by John Morales and Sergio Munzibai
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