Kim Carnes's 1980 cover of the song reached the Top 10 of Billboard's Adult Contemporary and Hot 100 charts.

She had a total of 8 miscarriages, which forced her off the road, never to tour with The Miracles again, though she continued to record with them as a non-touring member.

Cash Box called it "a feelingful, building romancer...that should appeal to thousands of teen-age listeners.

The most successful recording of "More Love" was a 1980 version by American singer Kim Carnes, included on her fifth studio album Romance Dance (1980).

[17] A Spanish-language version of the song, "Más Amor", was also recorded and released in some territories in Latin America.