Hearts (song)
1981 single by Marty Balin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Hearts" is a song written by Jesse Barish and performed by Marty Balin in 1981, included on 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.
Quick Facts Single by Marty Balin, from the album Balin ...
"Hearts" | ||||
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Single by Marty Balin | ||||
from the album Balin | ||||
B-side | "Freeway" | |||
Released | May 1981 | |||
Recorded | 1981 | |||
Genre | Yacht rock, new wave | |||
Length | 4:15 | |||
Label | EMI America | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jesse Barish | |||
Producer(s) | John Hug | |||
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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]
A music video for also made and produced for the song, which takes place on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. The video also contains shots of the Golden Gate Bridge.