Hearts (song)
| "Hearts" | ||||
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| Single by Marty Balin | ||||
| from the album Balin | ||||
| B-side | "Freeway" | |||
| Released | May 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1981 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock, | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| 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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Cover versions[]
- James Last released a version of the song on his 1981 album, Non Stop Dancing ’82 – Hits Around the World.[13]
- Dalida released a version of the song in France entitled "Nostalgie" on her 1982 album, Spécial Dalida.
- Sydne Rome released a version in 1982.
- Seija Simola released a version of the song in Finland entitled "Tunne" on her 1984 album, Tunteet.[14]
- Marina Lima released a version of the song on her 1987 album, Virgem.[15]
- Jefferson Starship released a live version on their 2001 album, Across the Sea of Suns.[16]
- Philipp Kirkorov released a version of the song in Russia entitled "Сердце Ждёт" on her 2012 album, Сердце Ждёт".[17]
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.
- ^ "Toutes les Chansons N° 1 des Années 70" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ 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". Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Philipp Kirkorov, Serdtse jdyot". Retrieved June 30, 2021.
Categories:
- 1981 songs
- 1981 singles
- Songs written by Jesse Barish
- Marty Balin songs
- EMI America Records singles
- 1980s single stubs