Hearts (song)

"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.

"Hearts"
Single by Marty Balin
from the album Balin
B-side	"Freeway"
Released	May 1981
Recorded	1981
Genre	Soft rock
Length	3:54
Label	EMI America
Songwriter(s)	Jesse Barish
Producer(s)	John Hug
Marty Balin singles chronology
"You Are the One" (1962) "Hearts" (1981) "Atlanta Lady (Something About Your Love)" (1981)

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 Chart (1981-82) Peak position Canada RPM Adult Contemporary[6] 4 Canada RPM Top Singles[7] 11 France (IFOP)[8] 19 U.S. Billboard Hot 100[9] 8 U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary 9 U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock[10] 20 U.S. Cash Box Top 100 9

Year-end charts Chart (1981) Rank US Billboard Hot 100[11] 41 US Cash Box [12] 56

Cover versions

• James Last released a version of the song on his 1982 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]

References

1. "Marty Balin, Balin". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
2. Tamarakin, Jeff (2003). Got a Revolution: The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-671-03403-0.
3. "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Chart Positions". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
4. "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Single Release". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
5. "Billboard Top 100 - 1981". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
6. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1981-08-29. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
7. "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. 1981-08-29. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
8. "Toutes les Chansons N° 1 des Années 70" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
9. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
10. "Marty Balin, "Hearts" Chart Positions". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
11. Musicoutfitters.com
12. "Cash Box Year-End Charts: Top 100 Pop Singles, December 26, 1981". Archived from the original on October 22, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
13. "James Last, Non Stop Dancing '82 – Hits Around the World". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
14. "Seija Simola, Tunteet". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
15. "Marina Lima, Virgem". Retrieved November 24, 2016.
16. "Jefferson Starship, Across the Sea of Suns". Retrieved November 24, 2016.