Nothin' My Love Can't Fix Explained

Nothin' My Love Can't Fix
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Type:single
Artist:Joey Lawrence
Album:Joey Lawrence
Studio:
  • Platinum Island (New York)
  • Entourage (North Hollywood)
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Chronology:Joey Lawrence
Next Title:I Can't Help Myself
Next Year:1993

"Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" is a song by American actor and singer Joey Lawrence, released as the first single from his self-titled debut album on February 15, 1993, by MCA Records subsidiary Impact Records. Written by Lawrence, Alexandra Forbes and Eric Beall and produced by Forbes, Beall, Steve Barri and Tony Peluso, "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" is Lawrence's most successful single, peaking at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Billboard Top 40/Mainstream chart. It also reached number 13 in the United Kingdom, number 22 in Ireland, number 50 in Canada, and number 68 in Australia.

Background

"Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" was written by Joey Lawrence, Alexandra Forbes, and Eric Beall. The song was written when Lawrence was approximately fifteen years old.[1]

Composition

According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Alfred Publishing, the song is written in the key of F major and is set in time signature of common time with a tempo of 108 beats per minute. Lawrence's vocal range spans three octaves, from F3 to F♯6.[2]

Chart performance

In the United States, "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" debuted at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the issue dated March 6, 1993. The song spent 20 weeks on the chart, reaching its peak position of number 19 for the issue dated May 8, 1993. On the 1993 year-end chart, the song achieved a position of number 92.

Music video

The video premiered on February 15, 1993, during an episode of Blossom.[3] Prior to its broadcast, the video was promoted through advertisements on MTV and NBC.[4] The music video received heavy airplay on many outlets, including MTV, and Lawrence was invited to perform on MTV Spring Break, The Arsenio Hall Show, and Top of the Pops.

Track listings and formats

  1. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix"  – 3:59
  2. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Slam Mix) – 4:00
  1. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix"  – 3:59
  2. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Slam Mix) – 4:00
  3. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Alternate Extended Mix) – 5:13
  1. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix"  – 3:59
  2. "Intro"  – 0:13
  3. "I Can't Help Myself" (excerpt) – 1:27
  4. "Stay Forever" (excerpt) – 1:47
  5. "Night by Night" (excerpt) – 1:50
  1. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix"  – 3:59
  2. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Alternate Slam Mix) – 4:24
  3. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Slam Mix) – 4:00
  4. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Alternate Extended Mix) – 5:13
  1. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix"  – 3:59
  2. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Alternate Slam Mix) – 4:24
  1. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix"  – 3:59
  2. "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" (D. Abraham Alternate Extended Mix) – 5:13

Personnel

Personnel are adapted from the Joey Lawrence album liner notes.[13]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1993–1994)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[14] 68
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[15] 39
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 19
US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)[17] 10
US Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover (Billboard)[18] 34

Year-end charts

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesFebruary 15, 1993Impact
United KingdomJune 14, 1993EMI[20]

In popular culture

"Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" was used as the end-title theme for the 1993 film Cop and a Half.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Exit Interview: Joey Lawrence . Rys . Richard . February 23, 2007 . . en-US . May 24, 2022.
  2. Web site: Joey Lawrence 'Nothin' My Love Can't Fix' Digital Sheet Music. Musicnotes.com. Lawrence. Joey. 1993. May 24, 2022.
  3. Mayfield . Geoff . Blossom Bouquet . . 105 . 10 . 21 . March 6, 1993.
  4. Borzillo . Carrie . New Release Plans Take Road Less Traveled . . 105 . 11 . 132 . March 13, 1993.
  5. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. European 7-inch vinyl liner notes. Impact American. EM 271.
  6. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. United States 12-inch vinyl liner notes. Impact. IPT12-54584.
  7. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. European CD single liner notes. EMI. CDEM 271.
  8. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. United States cassette single liner notes. Impact. IPTCS-54562.
  9. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. United States cassette single liner notes. Impact. IPTM-54584.
  10. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. United States 7-inch vinyl liner notes. Impact. IPTS7 54562.
  11. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. United Kingdom 7-inch vinyl liner notes. Impact. EM 271.
  12. Nothin' My Love Can't Fix. Joey Lawrence. 1993. Australian CD single liner notes. EMI. 8811282.
  13. Joey Lawrence. Joey Lawrence. 1993. CD liner notes. Impact. IPTD-10659.
  14. 162.
  15. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 10. 30. 19. July 24, 1993. July 23, 2020.
  16. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. May 8, 1993. July 26, 2023.
  17. Pop Airplay. Billboard. May 22, 1993. subscription. July 26, 2023.
  18. Rhythmic Airplay. Billboard. May 29, 1993. subscription. July 26, 2023.
  19. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1993. Billboardtop100of.com. August 5, 2019.
  20. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 21. June 12, 1993.
  21. Web site: 80's TV stars: Where are they now? . The Washington Times . en-US . May 24, 2022.

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