The song was a massive commercial success, particularly in Europe and Oceania:
"Too Many Broken Hearts" is a and teen pop single by Australian singer and actor Jason Donovan, released on February 20, 1989 . It served as the third single from his debut studio album, Ten Good Reasons . Production and Songwriting Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts -
Filmed in Falls Creek, Victoria , Australia, featuring a mountain shack and sunny landscapes. The song was a massive commercial success, particularly
Notable for its departure from standard SAW "Hit Factory" intros, it begins with an electric guitar lick rather than a drum roll. Chart Performance Notable for its departure from standard SAW "Hit
Hit number one in Ireland and reached the top 10 in Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, and Spain. Music Video
Pete Waterman claimed he wrote the song in ten minutes while on the toilet, though composer Mike Stock later dismissed this, stating Waterman only provided the title idea.
Donovan described the recording as "pop singing by numbers," as he recorded different sections on different days. He initially viewed it as a potential album track rather than a major hit.
