| The Heart Is Not So Smart | |
| Cover: | The Heart Is Not Smart.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | DeBarge |
| Album: | Rhythm of the Night |
| Released: | May 27, 1986 |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Label: | Gordy |
| Producer: | Jay Graydon |
| Prev Title: | You Wear It Well |
| Prev Year: | 1985 |
| Next Title: | Dance All Night |
| Next Year: | 1987 |
"The Heart Is Not So Smart" was a moderate hit song recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label credited to "El DeBarge with DeBarge" on the single release. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the fourth single from Debarge's fourth album, Rhythm of the Night.
The song eventually reached number 29 on the U.S. R&B chart and number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100, and helped their album Rhythm of the Night album reach Platinum status.
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 75 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles[1] | 29 |