Heartlight
Neil Diamond
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Come back again I want you to stay next time 'Cause sometimes the world ain't kind When people get lost like you and me I just made a friend A friend is someone you need But now that he had to go away I still feel the words that he might say Turn on your heartlight Let it shine wherever you go Let it make a happy glow For all the world to see Turn on your heartlight In the middle of a young boy's dream Don't wake me up too soon Gonna take a ride across the moon You and me He's lookin' for home 'Cause everyone needs a place And home's the most excellent place of all And I'll be right here if you should call me Turn on your heartlight Let it shine wherever you go Let it make a happy glow For all the world to see Turn on your heartlight In the middle of a young boy's dream Don't wake me up too soon Gonna take a ride across the moon You and me And home's the most excellent place of all And I'll be right here if you should call me Turn on your heartlight Let it shine wherever you go Let it make a happy glow For all the world to see Turn on your heartlight In the middle of a young boy's dream Don't wake me up too soon Gonna take a ride across the moon You and me Turn on your heartlight now Turn on your heartlight now
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Written by: Burt F Bacharach, Carol Bayer Sager, Neil Diamond, BURT F. BACHARACH, CAROLE BAYER SAGER
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10 facts about this song
Creation InspirationThe song "Heartlight" was inspired by the 1982 blockbuster movie "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial." Neil Diamond, Burt Bacharach, and Carole Bayer Sager decided to create the song after a night out watching this movie.
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Chart PerformanceHeartlight reached the number one spot on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart for four weeks in 1982. It also scored a peak position at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Collaboration DetailsThis song was written by pop music giants Neil Diamond, Burt Bacharach, and Carole Bayer Sager. It's one of the numerous hit songs they created together.
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Album Information"Heartlight" is also the title track and opening track of Diamond's 1982 album. The album became one of Diamond's best-selling recordings, owing in part to the popularity of this title track.
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Copyright ControversyDespite the song being inspired by the film "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial", neither Diamond, Bacharach nor Sager consulted the movie creators before releasing the song, resulting in a lawsuit. The parties eventually settled out of court.
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Distinctive Instrumental FeaturesThe song makes use of a Lyricon, an electronic wind instrument, to create the song’s distinctive sound, which emulates the touching communication tone of the protagonist in the movie.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song, due its connection with a popular movie, has often been used in pop culture references. It was notably parodied by the American television show "The Simpsons" in the episode "A Fish Called Selma".
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Sales and CertificationThe "Heartlight" album, which featured the song as its title track, was certified Platinum in the United States for sales of over one million units.
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Unique StyleThe song is noted for its unique blend of pop and adult contemporary styles, common to many of Neil Diamond's biggest hits but also reflective of Burt Bacharach's influence.
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Notable Cover VersionAlthough most renowned in Neil Diamond's version, "Heartlight" also has been covered by other artists. Notably, Australian singer John Farnham covered it for his 1983 album "Uncovered".
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