Love, Truth and Honesty
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"Love, Truth and Honesty" is a song written and recorded by English girl group
Bananarama
. It was the first single released to promote the group's Greatest Hits Collection
in 1988. The song was co-written and produced by the Stock Aitken Waterman
(SAW) trio.
It is the only Bananarama track which gives songwriting credit to new member Jacquie O'Sullivan
. It was a moderate success in their home country, peaking at number twenty-three in the UK singles chart
. It also was a top-forty hit in Australia and New Zealand. "Love, Truth and Honesty" did not fare well in the United States, briefly appearing on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
and stalling at number eighty-nine. To date, this is the last Bananarama song to enter the U.S. pop charts.
UK CD maxi-single
"Love, Truth and Honesty" (The Remixes)
Promo mixes
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Bananarama
Bananarama
Bananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
. It was the first single released to promote the group's Greatest Hits Collection
Greatest Hits Collection (Bananarama album)
The Greatest Hits Collection is a compilation album released by Bananarama which features their single releases and greatest hits. It was issued by London Records in 1988, shortly after the departure of group member Siobhan Fahey...
in 1988. The song was co-written and produced by the Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
(SAW) trio.
It is the only Bananarama track which gives songwriting credit to new member Jacquie O'Sullivan
Jacquie O'Sullivan
Jacquie O'Sullivan is a singer and songwriter.-Early years:O'Sullivan was originally a member of the country/punk/rockabilly group Shillelagh Sisters. In 1978 she was one of three backing vocalists on Status Quo's album "If You Can't Stand the Heat". In 1982 O'Sullivan appeared in the videoclip of...
. It was a moderate success in their home country, peaking at number twenty-three in the UK singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. It also was a top-forty hit in Australia and New Zealand. "Love, Truth and Honesty" did not fare well in the United States, briefly appearing on the U.S. 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...
and stalling at number eighty-nine. To date, this is the last Bananarama song to enter the U.S. pop charts.
Music video
The video features the trio performing in front of mirrors and neon lights as a well-groomed man looks on. The three members of the band are shown alternately in elegant evening gowns—something of a departure from their usual look—as well as more casual black outfits. Music video directed by Big TV!Remixes
UK CD single- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Dancehall Version) - (7:20)
- "Strike it Rich" (Full-Length Version) - (5:58)
UK CD maxi-single
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Dancehall Version) - (7:20)
- "Strike it Rich" (Full-Length Version) - (5:58)
- "I Want You Back" - (3:46)
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Album Version) - (3:25)
"Love, Truth and Honesty" (The Remixes)
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Balearacidic Mix) - (8:23)
- Remixed by Phil Harding & Ian Curnow
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Hot Power 12") - (9:25)
- Remixed by Phil Harding & Ian Curnow
- "Strike it Rich" - (3:26)
Promo mixes
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Hot Power Edit)
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Balearacidic Mix Edit)
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Balearacidic Dub)
- "Love, Truth and Honesty" (Hot Power Dub)
- Remixed by Phil Harding & Ian Curnow
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 89 |
| U.S. Hot Dance Club Play | 26 |
| Australia ARIA singles | 32 |
| New Zealand singles | 20 |
| Switzerland singles chart | 25 |
| Dutch Singles chart MegaCharts MegaCharts is responsible for the composition and exploitation of a broad collection of official charts in the Netherlands, of which the Mega Top 50 and the Mega Album Top 100 are the most known ones. Mega Charts also provides information to the Stichting Nederlandse Top 40, of which the Dutch Top... |
87 |
| Germany Singles Chart | 42 |