Tears Are Not Enough (ABC song)



"Tears Are Not Enough" is the debut single by English new wave band ABC. It was released on 16 October 1981 on two formats (7" and 12"). The two singles versions of the song are both different from the version on their debut studio album, The Lexicon of Love. Originally produced by Steve Brown, it was remixed for the album by Trevor Horn.

The song was ranked at number 7 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1981 by NME. The single peaked at No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Tears Are Not Enough" was released as the B-side of "Poison Arrow".

Track listing
7" Neutron/Phonogram; NT 101
 * 1) "Tears Are Not Enough" – 3:35
 * 2) "Alphabet Soup" – 5:25

12" Neutron/Phonogram; NTX 101
 * 1) "Tears Are Not Enough" – 7:55
 * 2) "Alphabet Soup" – 8:02