"Too Many Broken Hearts" is a and teen pop single by Australian singer and actor Jason Donovan, released on February 20, 1989 . It served as the third single from his debut studio album, Ten Good Reasons . Production and Songwriting
Notable for its departure from standard SAW "Hit Factory" intros, it begins with an electric guitar lick rather than a drum roll. Chart Performance
Donovan described the recording as "pop singing by numbers," as he recorded different sections on different days. He initially viewed it as a potential album track rather than a major hit.
Pete Waterman claimed he wrote the song in ten minutes while on the toilet, though composer Mike Stock later dismissed this, stating Waterman only provided the title idea.
While popular with fans for representing "hope," the video faced some media ridicule for the "rock star" guitar scenes, including a parody on Hey Hey It's Saturday and criticism from Boy George. Legacy and Critical Reception
The track was written and produced by the trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) .
Donovan is seen chopping wood and strolling along cliff tops while strumming an unpowered electric guitar .