The Lovers (Alexander O'Neal song)

"The Lovers"
Single by Alexander O'Neal
from the album Hearsay
Released1988 (1988)
Recorded1986
GenreR&B
Length4:38 (album version)
LabelTabu
Songwriter(s)Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Producer(s)Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Alexander O'Neal singles chronology
"Never Knew Love Like This"
(1988)
"The Lovers"
(1988)
"(What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me"
(1988)

"The Lovers" is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the fourth single from the singer's second solo album, Hearsay (1987). The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Cherrelle and Lisa Keith. Following the successful chart performances of the Hearsay singles "Fake", "Criticize", and "Never Knew Love Like This", "The Lovers" was released as the album's fourth single.