Jason: Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts -

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

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 -

"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 While popular with fans for representing "hope," the

Hit number one in Ireland and reached the top 10 in Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, and Spain. Music Video It served as the third single from his

The track was written and produced by the trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) .

Notable for its departure from standard SAW "Hit Factory" intros, it begins with an electric guitar lick rather than a drum roll. Chart Performance