Minimum Love Explained

Minimum Love
Type:single
Artist:Mac McAnally
Album:Nothing But the Truth
B-Side:Like Your Mother
Released:1983
Genre:Soft rock
Length:3:14
Label:Geffen Records
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Prev Year:1983
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"Minimum Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mac McAnally. It was released as a single in 1983 from his album Nothing But the Truth.[1] [2]

The song narrowly missed the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 41. However, it was a Top 10 Adult Contemporary hit in both the United States and Canada.

Reception

Some music critics have stated that McAnally had a voice similar to that of James Taylor. McAnally admitted it in an interview with Orange Coast, stating it was accidental.[1] [2]

Chart performance

Chart (1983)Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3] 41
U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary7
U.S. R&R Adult Contemporary6
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks5

Notes and References

  1. Mac McAnally Puts Maximum Effort Into Minimum Love. Orange Coast . 9 . 7. 98–99. July 1983. Emmis Communications. June 5, 2020. Google Books.
  2. Out Of The Box. February 26, 2013. Billboard . 95 . 10. 23. March 12, 1983. Nielsen Business Media. June 5, 2020. Google Books.
  3. Web site: Minimum Love. Music VF. June 5, 2020.