1986 The Lover Speaks – The Lover Speaks

The Lover Speaks was a new wave duo consisting of David Freeman (vocals) and Joseph Hughes (arranger, composer). They wrote and sang the original version of the song “No More “I Love You’s””, covered by Annie Lennox in 1995 on her Medusa album, which she took to No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.

In July 1986, the band released their debut single, “No More “I Love You’s””, which peaked at No. 58 in the UK. In August, the band’s self-titled debut album was released. Produced by Iovine, and featuring contributions from Stewart, June Miles-Kingston and Nils Lofgren among others. A book of Freeman’s poetry, Voices of Passion, was released to coincide with the album. In September, the album’s second single, “Tremble Dancing”, also failed to enter the charts.  The third and final single, “Every Lover’s Sign”, was released in October, and in December peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart. Following the release of the album, the band opened for Eurythmics during their Revenge World Tour.