It's a Heartache
Bonnie Tyler
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It's a heartache Nothing but a heartache Hits you when it's too late Hits you when you're down It's a fool's game Nothing but a fool's game Standing in the cold rain Feeling like a clown It's a heartache Nothing but a heartache Love him 'til your arms break Then he let's you down It ain't right with love to share When you find he doesn't care for you It ain't wise to need someone As much as I depended on you Oh, it's a heartache Nothing but a heartache Hits you when it's too late Hits you when you're down It's a fool's game Nothing but a fool's game Standing in the cold rain Feeling like a clown It ain't right with love to share When you find he doesn't care for you It ain't wise to need someone As much as I depended on you Oh, it's a heartache Nothing but a heartache You love him 'til your arms break Then he let's you down It's a fool's game Standing in the cold rain Feelin' like a clown It's a heartache Love him 'til your arms break Then he let's you down It's a fool's game
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Written by: Ronnie James Scott, Steve Wolfe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song History"It's a Heartache" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, initially released in 1977.
- American singer Juice Newton later covered "It's a Heartache" in 1982.
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Chart PerformanceBonnie Tyler's version peaked at number three in the UK, four in the UK singles chart, and three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
- Juice Newton's version, meanwhile, failed to replicate this success, reaching number 86 on Billboard Hot 100.
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Commercial SuccessTyler's version of "It's a Heartache" sold around 6 million copies worldwide.
- It boosted her career and became her first hit in the United States.
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Song CharacteristicsThe song was written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, Tyler's at-the-time managers.
- Both versions of the song feature a prominent use of the slide guitar.
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Song ProducerThe original Bonnie Tyler version was produced by David Mackay.
- Juice Newton's version comes from her album "Quiet Lies," produced by Richard Landis.
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Re-RecordingBonnie Tyler re-recorded the song multiple times, the latest being in 2004 for her album "Simply Believe."
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Critical ReceptionDespite not being as commercially successful, Juice Newton's rendition of "It's a Heartache" was verbally appreciated by critics.
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Other VersionsBesides Bonnie Tyler and Juice Newton, many other artists have covered "It's a Heartache" including Rod Stewart, and trick Pony.
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Music VideoInterestingly, Bonnie Tyler's version of "It's a Heartache" never had an official music video.
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GenreThe song is usually classified as country rock or pop rock.
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