Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Stevie Nicks
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Baby you'll come knocking on my front door Same old line you used to use before I said ya, well, what am I supposed to do I didn't know what I was getting into So you've had a little trouble in town Now you're keeping some demons down Stop draggin' my, Stop draggin' my, Stop draggin' my heart around It's hard to think about what you've wanted It's hard to think about what you've lost This doesn't have to be the big get even This doesn't have to be anything at all I know you really want to tell me good-bye I know you really want to be your own girl Baby you could never look me in the eye Yeah you buckle with the weight of the words Stop draggin' my, Stop draggin' my, Stop draggin' my heart around There's people running 'round loose in the world Ain't got nothing better to do Than make a meal of some bright eyed kid You need someone looking after you I know you really want to tell me goodbye I know you really want to be your own girl Baby you could never look me in the eye Yeah you buckle with the weight of the words Stop draggin' my, Stop draggin' my, Stop draggin' my heart around Stop draggin' my heart around
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Written by: Tom Petty, Michael W. Campbell
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13 facts about this song
Genre Category"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" is positioned in the genre of rock music. It's a blend of pop-rock and heartland rock, with influences of blues-rock.
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Release InformationIt was released in July 1981 as the first single from Stevie Nicks' debut solo album, "Bella Donna".
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Collaboration DetailsThe song is a duet between Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and was produced by Jimmy Iovine who suggested the collaboration.
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SongwritersTom Petty and Mike Campbell, two members of "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers", wrote the song.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved a remarkable success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and it remains one of Nicks' highest charting solo hits.
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Critical ReceptionRolling Stone magazine placed "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" at number 25 on its list of "100 Best Duets of All Time".
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured both Petty and Nicks, showcasing their chemistry. It's recognized as one of MTV's earliest played videos, which helped to boost its popularity.
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RecognitionThe song "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" is widely recognized as a classic example of 1980s rock music, and has been covered by numerous artists and featured in several films and TV shows.
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Artist's ReactionDespite its success, Tom Petty has been quoted saying that he was unhappy about the song being given away, as he initially intended it for his own band's album.
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Live performancesNicks and Petty frequently performed the song together on stage, a testament to their friendship and musical partnership.
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RIAA CertificationThe song received a Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.
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Stevie Nicks' PerspectiveStevie Nicks stated that she did not fully connect with the song until she and Petty started performing it live on stage. Once she saw how audiences responded to it, she felt a sense of ownership and authenticity with it.
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Film AppearanceThe song appeared in the 1996 film "The First Wives Club", among other media.
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