Love to Hate You

History

The single was released by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the U.S. The song, written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell is an electronic dance track clearly inspired by disco music. The synthesizer melody in the chorus of "Love to Hate You" is an interpolation of the string break from the Gloria Gaynor disco-era classic "I Will Survive".

The song's music video features Erasure performing the song on a futuristic stage with a long, connected runway which extends out into the audience. As Bell dances down the runway, it is revealed that the floor is covered in water - these shots were filmed in London's Leadenhall Market. Vince Clarke is also seen playing a circular keyboard similar to one previously used by Jean Michel Jarre.

The band also recorded a Spanish version of the song, called "Amor y Odio" (Love and Hatred), and one in Italian called "Amo Odiarti".

"Love to Hate You" is one of Erasure's most successful singles on the UK singles chart, peaking at number four. It became a Top 20 hit in Germany where it reached number 19, and in Sweden where it reached number 4. In the US it reached number 17 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play, number 10 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales and number 6 on the Modern Rock Tracks.

Track listings

1. "Love to Hate You"
2. "Vitamin C"

1. "Love to Hate You" (12" Mix)
2. "Vitamin C" (12" Mix)
3. "La La La"

1. "Love to Hate You"
2. "Love to Hate You" (12" Mix)
3. "Vitamin C"
4. "La La La"

1. "Love to Hate You" (Album Version)
2. "Love to Hate You" (Bruce Forest Mix)
3. "Vitamin C" (12" Mix)
4. "Love to Hate You" (12" Mix)
5. "Vitamin C"
6. "La La La"

1. "Love to Hate You" (J.T. Company Remix)
2. "Love to Hate You" (J.T. Company Instrumental Remix)
3. "Love to Hate You" (Joe T. Vannelli Remix Dub)
4. "Love to Hate You" (Joe T. Vannelli Single Remix)