Love of a Lifetime (Honeyz song)

"Love of a Lifetime" is a song by English girl group Honeyz, released as the group's third single from their debut studio album Wonder No. 8. It was their last single at the time with co-founding member Heavenli Abdi, following her departure months later. The song reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, number 26 in Ireland and number 64 in Australia. The Rude Boy Mix was released as a single and included on both the original 1998 album and 1999 reissue, however the original version was included on the group's 2006 The Collection album.

"Love of a Lifetime"
Single by Honeyz
from the album Wonder No. 8
Released	1999
Recorded	1998
Genre	R&B
Length	3:33 3:49 (Rude Boy Mix) 3:28 (Rude Boy Remix)
Label	Mercury Records
Songwriter(s)	Sylvia Bennett-Smith, Laney Stewart
Honeyz singles chronology
"End of the Line" (1999) "Love of a Lifetime" (1999) "Never Let You Down" (1999)

Music video

The official music video was directed by Bille Woodruff. It features a large group of young people dancing in a room, whilst the Honeyz perform. There are also scenes featuring the group singing against a red backdrop and on a stage in front of a gold wall, as well as Naima Belkhiati and Célena Cherry in black leather catsuits with a man each.

Multiple versions of the video were released. Initially, the video featured founding member Heavenli Abdi. A second cut was released where she was heavily edited out of the video, due to her abrupt departure from the group. A third version was then released with scenes featuring new member Mariama Goodman.

Formats and track listings

Netherlands

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Remix)
2. "Do Me Baby"

Netherlands

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Remix)
2. "Love of a Lifetime" (Ignorants Extended Club mix)
3. "Love of a Lifetime" (Live at Club Avenue Mix)
4. "Love of a Lifetime" (Submission Mix)

Netherlands 12" promo

1. Side A – "Love of a Lifetime" (Club Mix 12")
2. Side B – "Love of a Lifetime" (Underground Mix)
3. Side B – "Love of a Lifetime" (Submission Mix)

UK Part I

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Mix)
2. "Do Me Baby"
3. "Love of a Lifetime" (Ignorants Remix)

UK Part II

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Remix)
2. "Love of a Lifetime" (Live At Club Avenue Mix)
3. "Finally Found" (backing track / competition version)

UK jukebox 7"

1. Side A – "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Remix)
2. Side B – "Do Me Baby"

Australian CD single

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Remix)
2. "Love of a Lifetime" (Stevie J Remix)
3. "Love of a Lifetime" (Yearning 4 Your Love Remix)
4. "Love of a Lifetime" (Ignorants Extended Club Mix)
5. "Love of a Lifetime" (Live at Club Avenue Mix)
6. "Love of a Lifetime" (Submission Mix)

Australian promo

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Mix)
2. "Love of a Lifetime" (Stevie J Mix)
3. "Love of a Lifetime" (Yearning 4 Your Love Mix)

12" promo

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Ignorants Extended Club Mix)
2. "Love of a Lifetime" (Ignorants Instrumental)
3. "Love of a Lifetime" (Yearning 4 Your Love Remix)

UK 12" promo

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Mix)
2. "Do Me Baby"
3. "Finally Found" (Rude Boy Mix)

Japanese promo

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Stevie J Remix)
2. "Love of a Lifetime" (Ignorants Remix)
3. "Love of a Lifetime" (Yearning 4 Your Love Remix)
4. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Mix)

• Fold-out picture sleeve
• The sleeve incorrectly says "Wonder No.8".

Promo

1. "Love of a Lifetime" (Rude Boy Mix)

• Hexagon cardboard sleeve

Charts

Chart (1999)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[1]	64
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2]	37
Ireland (IRMA)[3]	26
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[4]	13
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[5]	9
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[6]	4

References

1. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
2. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 16 no. 18. 1 May 1999. p. 10. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
3. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Love of a Lifetime". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
4. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
5. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
6. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2019.