Heartbroken Bopper

The Guess Who

About Heartbroken Bopper

"Heartbroken Bopper" is a popular rock song written by Burton Cummings and Kurt Winter. The song was recorded by the Canadian rock group The Guess Who for the album Rockin' and is also included on the 1974 album The Best of the Guess Who, Vol. 2. The single release spent seven weeks on the Billboard charts peaking at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of April 8, 1972. The song reached #12 in Canada and #83 in Australia.


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Night school strutter just strutting around
He can't find work since the band left town
He can't get up 'cause he can't get down

Yeah, he's a heartbroken bopper

Honor roll student graduation day
Summa Cum Laude is a big okay
Car wash king is having beans today

And he's a heartbroken bopper
Oh, he's a heartbroken bopper

Rise from the gutters, there's too much has gone to waste
Rise with the others, there's too much is done in haste

He's a heartbroken bopper
Oh, he's a heartbroken bopper
Oh, you're strutting with a heartbroken bopper
Oh, you're moving with a heartbroken bopper
Oh, you're shucking, heartbroken bopper
Oh, you're dancing, heartbroken bopper
Oh, you're moving, heartbroken bopper
You're rocking with a heartbroken bopper
A-strutting and a-moving with a heartbroken bopper
Making it, heart broken bopper
You've seen better days, heart broken bopper
Seen better days, heartbroken bopper

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The Guess Who

The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially gaining recognition in Canada, they also found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s with numerous hit singles, including "American Woman", "These Eyes" and "Share the Land". Several former members of The Guess Who, notably Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman (of Bachman–Turner Overdrive), have also found considerable success outside the band. more »

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Written by: Burton Cummings, Kurt Winter

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8 facts about this song

Song Background
"Heartbroken Bopper" is a song by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who. - This track was included in their eighth studio album, "Rockin'".
Song Credit and Release
The song was written by the band members Burton Cummings and Kurt Winter. - The Guess Who released "Heartbroken Bopper" in 1972.
Chart Performance
"Heartbroken Bopper" was a moderate hit, charting at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. - The song did slightly better in the band's home country, Canada, where it reached number 12 in RPM Magazine's national singles survey.
Musical Style
The Guess Who is known for their blend of rock and roll and pop music, and "Heartbroken Bopper" continues in this tradition. - The song's catchy tune, upbeat tempo, and lively guitar riffs make it a memorable part of their discography.
Song Theme and Interpretation
The lyrics of "Heartbroken Bopper" tell a story of a man devastated by a break-up, which was a common theme in pop and rock music of the time period. - Despite its sorrowful lyrics, the song stands out for its energetic and upbeat musical arrangement.
The Album "Rockin'
The album "Rockin'" was released during a period of transition for The Guess Who. Following the departure of guitarist Randy Bachman, the band adopted a heavier and more hard rock style on the album. - Despite changes in their musical approach, "Rockin'" was a commercial success. The album reached number 7 on Canada's RPM Magazine Top Albums chart and number 31 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Legacy of The Guess Who
The Guess Who is considered one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the '60s and '70s. - While "Heartbroken Bopper" might not be their most well-known song, it represents an important period in the band's history and showcases their musical versatility.
Live Performance
"Heartbroken Bopper" is among the many hits The Guess Who has performed live in concerts throughout their extensive career. - The song continues to be performed by Burton Cummings, even after leaving the band.

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