Love Hurts
Elaine Paige · 1985
45 min · 11 tracks · musical
Melodic ballads entwined with theatrical flair, showcasing powerful vocal performances that evoke deep emotional connections.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Know Him So Well — This duet with Barbara Dickson highlights the album's emotional core, blending poignant lyrics with soaring melodies that captivated audiences.
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Love Hurts — The title track serves as a powerful opener, showcasing Paige's ability to convey vulnerability through its heartfelt delivery and orchestration.
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Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word — A cover of Elton John's classic, this track emphasizes Paige's interpretive skills, transforming it into a deeply personal lament.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical vocal performances that resonate
- emotional weight in every note
- late-night reflective listening sessions
- heartfelt ballads for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer fast-paced music experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Love Hurts was Elaine Paige's fifth studio album and marked her continued rise in the musical theatre scene after her breakout role in Cats. At this point in her career, Paige was solidifying her reputation as a leading lady in musical theatre, transitioning to more mainstream recordings while maintaining her theatrical roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sarah Brightman· Idina Menzel· Lea Salonga
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Hurts 4:58
- 2 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 3:34
- 3 This Is Where I Came In 3:43
- 4 All Things Considered 3:42
- 5 MacArthur Park 6:55
- 6 For You 2:42
- 7 My Man and Me 4:13
- 8 Without You 3:50
- 9 The Apple Tree 3:55
- 10 Shaking You 3:54
- 11 I Know Him So Well 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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