Neil Young - Only Love Can Break Your Heart Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'?

   The song 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' was written by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Neil Young.

2. Which album features 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'?

   'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' is featured on Neil Young's album 'After The Gold Rush', released in 1970.

3. Who inspired the song 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'?

   Neil Young later admitted that 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' was inspired by his bandmate Graham Nash, who was heartbroken after breaking up with Joni Mitchell.

4. What is notable about the recording style of 'After The Gold Rush'?

   The entire 'After The Gold Rush' album, which includes 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart', is acoustic, creating a distinct, stripped-down sound.

5. What did Saint Etienne achieve with their cover of the song?

   Saint Etienne's cover of 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' became their first hit, and it reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 97 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

6. Which band member covered 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'?

   Neil Young's former bandmate Steven Stills covered the song and released it on his 1984 album 'Right by You'.