Heart Attack
Olivia Newton-John
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My mouth is dry My legs are weak I'm thinkin' this 'cause I can't speak I'm lookin at you lookin' at me You must think that I'm just crazy If you only knew what you're putting me through There's that heart attack You're givin' me a heart attack A heart attack, you're givin' me a heart attack I must have died and gone to heaven What a way to go I can't catch my breath It must be a dream But you're the cutest thing I've ever seen I'm way past the point of recovery You're gonna be the death of me If you only knew what you're putting me through There's that heart attack You're givin' me a heart attack A heart attack, you're givin' me a heart attack I must have died and gone to heaven What a way to go A heart attack, you're giving me a heart attack A heart attack, you're giving me a heart attack A heart attack, you're giving me a heart attack A heart attack, you're giving me a heart attack A heart attack, you're giving me a heart attack
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Written by: JOHNNY CYMBAL, PAUL BLISS, PEGGY CLINGER, STEPHEN KIPNER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Heart Attack" is a song by Australian pop singer Olivia Newton-John. The song was released in 1982 and featured on Newton-John's greatest hits album, "Olivia's Greatest Hits Vol. 2".
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Chart PerformanceDespite its late release as a single, "Heart Attack" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S, proving its popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Heart Attack" portrayed Newton-John and her band performing the song as well as scenes with a group of young dancers. The video was part of her ABC TV special "Let's Get Physical."
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Paul Bliss early in his career. He formed an important songwriting team with John Keller and they wrote together for many famous artists.
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Grammy Nomination"Heart Attack" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1983 but lost to Melissa Manchester's "You Should Hear How She Talks About You".
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Different VersionsThe song was also recorded by the band ELO Part II for their album "Moment of Truth" in 1994.
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Cultural Influence"Heart Attack" was used in the soundtracks of popular films including, "Scarface," and Newton-John's 1980 film, "Xanadu".
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Song StyleThe song features a more rock-oriented sound than many other songs by Newton-John, who was known primarily for her pop and country hits.
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Inclusive Appeal"Heart Attack" was one of Newton-John's biggest hits across multiple charts. Apart from its #3 on Billboard Hot 100, it also made to top 20 on four additional U.S charts including #7 on dance chart.
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Live PerformancesDespite its success, "Heart Attack" is one of the few major hits that Newton-John has rarely performed live. It was however included in her 2012 setlist for her "A Summer Night with Olivia Newton-John" tour.
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