Heartbeat
Adrian Belew
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I need to feel your heartbeat So close, it feels like mine All mine I remember the feeling, My hands in your hair I remember the feeling Of the rhythm we made I need to land sometime Right next to you And feel your heartbeat Right next to me
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Written by: Adrian Belew, Anthony Charles Levin, Robert Fripp, William Scott Bruford
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Record Details"Heartbeat" is a song by Adrian Belew and the progressive rock band King Crimson. It was released in May 1982 as part of the band's ninth studio album, "Beat."
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Album ThemeThe album "Beat" explored the influence of beat writers such as Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, and the song "Heartbeat" was part of this overarching theme.
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Songwriter"Heartbeat" was written by all four members of King Crimson at the time – Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin, and Adrian Belew.
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Band TransformationThe song is noteworthy as a sign of a softer, more melodic turn for King Crimson compared to their earlier, often harsher sound.
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Musical Style"Heartbeat" features distinct elements of New Wave which was one of the genre the band explored during its career in the early 1980s.
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Belew's RoleAdrian Belew, in addition to co-writing the song, served as the band's lead vocalist during this time. He was also a prolific guitarist.
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Release FormatOriginally, the song was released as a 7" vinyl single. It was later reissued as part of the CD version of "Beat" released in 2001.
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ReceptionDespite King Crimson being a band known more for their albums than their singles, "Heartbeat" received significant radio play at the time of its release which boosted its popularity.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "Heartbeat" has become a staple of live King Crimson performances, often featured in setlists for concerts and tours.
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Belew's ViewAdrian Belew has shared that "Heartbeat" is a song that he personally loved very much, and he was particularly pleased with his guitar work on it.
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