The Lover Speaks

The Lover Speaks
LP cover, photo by Matt Mahurin
LP cover, photo by Matt Mahurin
Background information
OriginEngland
GenresNew wave
Years active1985–1988
LabelsA&M Records
Past membersDavid Freeman
Joseph Hughes
Barry Gilbert

The Lover Speaks were an English new wave duo consisting of David Freeman (vocals) and Joseph Hughes (arranger, composer). They wrote and performed the original version of the song "No More 'I Love You's'", covered by Annie Lennox in 1995 for her Medusa album, and which she took to number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.