Story Behind The Song

Released in 1983, “Don’t Talk To Me About Love” was one of the standout singles from Altered Images’ third and final studio album, Bite. The song showcased a more polished and mature sound than the band’s earlier recordings, while retaining the infectious melodies and bright pop sensibilities that had made them one of Scotland’s most popular acts of the early 1980s. It demonstrated how the group had evolved from their new wave beginnings into a sophisticated chart-pop outfit.

Produced by Tony Visconti, the track combines shimmering keyboards, crisp guitars and a smooth, contemporary production with the unmistakable vocals of Clare Grogan. The lyrics express emotional frustration and independence, rejecting romantic clichés with a confident, upbeat attitude. Grogan’s warm, distinctive voice remains the focal point throughout, giving the song both personality and charm.

“Don’t Talk To Me About Love” reinforced Altered Images’ reputation for crafting memorable, hook-filled pop songs and became one of the defining singles from the latter part of their career. Although the band would split later in 1983, they left behind a catalogue of enduring hits that continue to be celebrated by fans of the decade. Today, “Don’t Talk To Me About Love” stands as one of their finest recordings, admired for its polished production, infectious melody and the effortless appeal that made Altered Images one of the most distinctive British pop groups of the 1980s.

The song peaked at No. 07 in the UK charts on 2nd April 1983.

Eighties Archive Song Number

EA-0008

Highest Chart Position

No. 07

Date Released

7th March 1983

Genre

Electronic, Pop, SynthPop

Date Of UK Top 40 Entry

19th March 1983

Record Label

EPIC RECORDS

Catalogue Number

EPC A3083

ALL information on this page was obtained from numerous sources. These include The Official Charts website, Discogs, 45Cat, Polyhex, and many other sites.

Some images have been cleaned up using CHATGPT.

A-SIDE & B-SIDE COVERS

UK 7'' Cover - Front
UK 7'' Cover - Back

TRACK LISTING

A-Side Don’t Talk To Me About Love (3:48)
(JMcElhone, Grogan, McDavid, Lironi, McElhone)
Produced By Mike Chapman
B-Side Last Goodbye (3:16)
(McElhone, Grogan, McDavid, Lironi, McElhone)
Produced By Mike Chapman

CHART PERFORMANCE

UK Top 40 Chart Run – [6 Weeks] – 19th March 1983 – 23rd April 1983
36
12
07
11
17
33

OFFICIALLY RELEASED VERSIONS

Don’t Talk To Me About Love (Single Version) (3:48)
Don’t Talk To Me About Love (Extended Version) (8:30)
Don’t Talk To Me About Love (Extended Version) (Edit) (6:58)
Don’t Talk To Me About Love (Album Version) (4:51)

See ALL releases of ‘Don’t Talk To Me About Love’ on Discogs.

OFFICIAL VIDEO

LYRICS

They exchanged a look
An hour later her voice shook
When her whispering died, she cried
Never wants to recover, she cried

Don’t talk to me about love
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)
Don’t talk to me about love
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)

Since that gaze
Roaring by went her days
When her whispering died, she cried
Never wants to recover, she cried

Don’t talk to me about love
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)
Don’t talk to me about love
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)
Don’t talk to me about love
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)

(yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)
Don’t talk, don’t talk to me
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)
Don’t talk to me about love
(yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)
Don’t talk to me about love
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)

It couldn’t be that good, although they said it would
Just couldn’t be that good

Don’t talk to me about love
(Yesterdays shatter, tomorrows don’t matter)

Be that good
It couldn’t be that good, although they said it would
Just couldn’t be that good

Be be be that good
Be be be that good
Be be be that good

Written By McElhone, Grogan, McDavid, Lironi, McElhone

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