Save Our Love
| "Save Our Love" | ||||
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| Single by Eternal | ||||
| from the album Always & Forever | ||||
| B-side | "If You Need Me Tonight", "Hey Baby" | |||
| Released | 4 January 1994[1] | |||
| Length | 3:46 | |||
| Label | EMI, 1st Avenue | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Eddie Chacon | |||
| Producer(s) | Scott Cutler | |||
| Eternal singles chronology | ||||
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"Save Our Love" is a 1994 song recorded by British R&B girl group Eternal. It was released as the second single from their debut album, Always & Forever. The single entered at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart on 15 January, climbing to its peak of number eight the following week, and remained in the UK top 75 for seven weeks. On the UK Dance Singles Chart, it was even more successful, reaching number six. A music video was filmed for the song in December 1993.
Critical reception
Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "They promised to stay with us forever and always, and judged by the quality of this second single, these new jill swingers won't be out of sight and hearing for a long time."[2] Alan Jones from Music Week rated the song four out of five, adding, "Eternal's glossy and soulful sheen is impeccably stamped all over a chiming mid-tempo cut that may not be as addictive as Stay, but is nevertheless uplifting and radio friendly. More propulsive and muscular mixes have already powered this to the top of the Club Chart, and pop success is assured."[3] Tim Jeffery from the magazine's RM Dance Update complimented the club remix by West End, stating that they are "transforming this pop swing thing into a chugging funky semi-house track that will give Eternal an airing on the dancefloor. Commercial of course, and very catchy, especially the constantly repeated chorus".[4]
A reviewer from People Magazine described it as "intoxicating", noting that Eternal "creates a pre-disco sound that calls to mind the Honey Cone and the Three Degrees."[5] Mark Frith from Smash Hits gave the song five out of five. He wrote, "Now, this is the stuff. Save Our Love begins with chiming bells and goes into a swing beaty groove before giving way to a wonderful anthemic pop chorus that's shouted with gusto. It sounds incredible — and that's just on it first play. A few more listens and you realise it's a truly great, cool and bang up-to-date pop record, the sort you'll remember as one of your favourites of the year next Christmas. That good. Top 3 at least, but it could go to the top."[6]
Track listing
| # | Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CD (UK) CDEM296 | ||
| 1. | "Save Our Love" [7" Mix] | 3:46 |
| 2. | "If You Need Me Tonight" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Save Our Love" [West End Mix] | 4:34 |
| 4. | "Save Our Love" [Original Mix] | 4:29 |
| 7" Vinyl (UK) EM296 | ||
| A1. | "Save Our Love" [7" Mix] | 3:46 |
| B1. | "If You Need Me Tonight" | 4:00 |
| B2. | "Hey Baby" | ?:?? |
| 12" Vinyl (UK) 12EM296 | ||
| 1. | "Save Our Love" [Jervier Roadhouse Mix] | ?:?? |
| 2. | "Save Our Love" [Simon Law Mix] | 5:00 |
| 3. | "Save Our Love" [West End D'Lick Mix] | ?:?? |
| 4. | "Save Our Love" [West End D'Rhythm Mix] | ?:?? |
| 5. | "Save Our Love" [West End D'Song Mix] | 4:33 |
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 70 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] | 29 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[9] | 86 |
| Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[10] | 23 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 20 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] | 34 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 8 |
| UK Dance (Music Week)[14] | 6 |
References
- ^ "Save Our Love". Amazon. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 29 January 1994. p. 10. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Jones, Alan (25 December 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Singles - Pick of the Week" (PDF). Music Week. p. 14. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Jeffery, Tim (11 December 1993). "Hot Vinyl" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). p. 7. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ "Picks and Pans Review: Always & Forever". People. 18 April 1994. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ Frith, Mark (5 January 1994). "New Singles - Best New Single". Smash Hits. p. 53. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 11, no. 5. 29 January 1994. p. 21. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Eternal – Save Our Love" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (17.–23. feb.)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 17 February 1994. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Save Our Love". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Eternal – Save Our Love". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 15 January 1994. p. 22. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
