Hearts (song)
| "Hearts" | ||||
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| Single by Marty Balin | ||||
| from the album Balin | ||||
| B-side | "Freeway" | |||
| Released | May 1981 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | EMI America | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jesse Barish | |||
| Producer(s) | John Hug | |||
| Marty Balin singles chronology | ||||
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"Hearts" is a song written by Jesse Barish and performed by Marty Balin in 1981, included in his debut solo album Balin.[1] It was Balin's third single in nineteen years (after his distant and unsuccessful songs "Nobody but You" and "I Specialize in Love"/"You Are the One" of 1962. [2]) and the biggest hit of his solo career.
It reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and #20 on the U.S. rock chart in 1981.[3]
The song was produced by John Hug.[4]
The single ranked #41 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1981.[5]
Chart history
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Cover versions
- James Last released a version of the song on his 1982 album, Non Stop Dancing ’82 – Hits Around the World.[12]
- Dalida released a version of the song in France entitled "Nostalgie" on her 1982 album, Spécial Dalida.
- Seija Simola released a version of the song in Finland entitled "Tunne" on her 1984 album, Tunteet.[13]
- Marina Lima released a version of the song on her 1987 album, Virgem.[14]
- Jefferson Starship released a live version on their 2001 album, Across the Sea of Suns.[15]
References
- ↑ "Marty Balin, Balin". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ Tamarakin, Jeff (2003). Got a Revolution: The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-671-03403-0.
- ↑ "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Chart Positions". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Single Release". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1981". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1981-08-29. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
- ↑ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1981-08-29. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
- ↑ Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- ↑ "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Chart Positions". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ Musicoutfitters.com
- ↑ Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 26, 1981
- ↑ "James Last, Non Stop Dancing '82 – Hits Around the World". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Seija Simola, Tunteet". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Marina Lima, Virgem". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Jefferson Starship, Across the Sea of Suns". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
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