
Peak
32
Weeks
11
Score
1,101
Chart Year
1979
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"Love Don't Live Here Anymore" is a song written by Miles Gregory and originally recorded by Rose Royce. It was produced by former Motown songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield for Whitfield Records. Lead vocals were sung by Gwen Dickey and the song was released as the second single from their third studio album Strikes Again. The song was developed as a result of producer Whitfield's interest to work with Paul Buckmaster, the British arranger and composer. Together they asked songwriter Miles Gregory to write a song for them. Gregory's undergoing medical care for his deteriorating physical health became the inspiration behind the song. "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" incorporated the use of the Pollard Syndrum TwinDrum, and was one of the first songs to effectively use the sound reverbs of the instrument. The song was mainly recorded at music contractor Gene Bianco's house, where Dickey was present during the recording.
You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore When you lived inside of me There was nothing I could conceive That you wouldn't do for me Trouble seemed so far away You changed that right away, baby You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore Love don't live here anymore Just emptiness and memories Of what we had before You went away Found another place to stay, another home You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore Through the windows of my eyes Everyone can see the loneliness inside me Why'd ya have to go away Don't you know I miss you so and need your love You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore [x2] [fade out]
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 9, 1978 | 81 | 45 |
| 2 | Dec 16, 1978 | 67 | 59 |
| 3 | Dec 23, 1978 | 53 | 73 |
| 4 | Dec 30, 1978 | 53 | 73 |
| 5 | Jan 6, 1979 | 42 | 84 |
| 6 | Jan 13, 1979 | 39 | 87 |
| 7 | Jan 20, 1979 | 34 | 92 |
| 8 | Jan 27, 1979 | 33 | 93 |
| 9 | Feb 3, 1979 | 32 | 94 |
| 10 | Feb 10, 1979 | 68 | 58 |
| 11 | Feb 17, 1979 | 92 | 34 |