The track was written and produced by the trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) .
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. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts -
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. The track was written and produced by the
Notable for its departure from standard SAW "Hit Factory" intros, it begins with an electric guitar lick rather than a drum roll. Chart Performance He initially viewed it as a potential album
Filmed in Falls Creek, Victoria , Australia, featuring a mountain shack and sunny landscapes.
The song was a massive commercial success, particularly in Europe and Oceania: