The Heart Is Not So Smart

"The Heart Is Not So Smart" was a moderate hit single recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the fourth single from their fourth album, Rhythm of the Night.

The song eventually reached number 29 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, and helped their album Rhythm of the Night album reach Platinum status.

Charts

Chart (1986)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	75
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	29

Credits

Lead vocals: El DeBarge
Background vocals: Richard Page and Steve George

DeBarge

Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge Robert "Bobby" DeBarge, Jr. Thomas "Tommy" DeBarge William "Randy" DeBarge Mark "Marty" DeBarge Eldra "El" DeBarge James DeBarge Jonathan "Chico" DeBarge

Studio albums	The DeBarges All This Love In a Special Way Rhythm of the Night Bad Boys Back on Track

Compilation albums	Greatest Hits Ultimate Collection The Definitive Collection

Singles	"Stop! Don't Tease Me" "I Like It" "All This Love" "Time Will Reveal" "Love Me in a Special Way" "Rhythm of the Night" "Who's Holding Donna Now" "You Wear It Well" "The Heart Is Not So Smart" "Dance All Night" "You Babe"

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