Broken Hearted Me

Anne Murray

About Broken Hearted Me

"Broken Hearted Me" is a song written by Randy Goodrum, originally recorded by England Dan & John Ford Coley earlier that year, for their album Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive; and later covered by Canadian country and pop music singer Anne Murray. It was released in September 1979 as the first single from her album I'll Always Love You. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in December, and was her third chart-topper for the year. She also recorded a version of the song in Spanish, which was released on vinyl, and later on CD.  


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1992
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Anne Murray

Morna Anne Murray CC ONS (born June 20, 1945) is a multiple award-winning Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary music whose albums have sold over 54 million copies worldwide as of 2012. more »

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Release Information
"Broken Hearted Me" is a song by Anne Murray, a Canadian singer. It was released in 1979 as part of her album "I'll Always Love You."
Chart Performance
The song reached the top position on both the Billboard Country chart as well as the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States. Additionally, it peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Composer Information
"Broken Hearted Me" was written by Randy Goodrum, a renowned American songwriter.
Cover Version
The song was later covered by England Dan (whose real name is Dan Seals) and John Ford Coley, an American pop-rock duo. Their cover version was included in their 1985 album "Nights Are Forever."
Genre
Anne Murray's version of the song is typically classified as Country Pop while England Dan and John Ford Coley's version falls under the Soft Rock genre.
Critical Acclaim
Anne Murray's rendition of "Broken Hearted Me" is widely considered a classic in the Country Pop genre and has received praise from critics for its emotive lyrics and her powerful vocals.
Song Theme
The song deals with themes of heartbreak and loss, resonating with listeners who have endured similar emotional experiences.
Awards
Despite its popularity, this particular song did not win any awards, but Anne Murray was awarded four Grammy Awards in her career.
Significant Achievement
"Broken Hearted Me" contributed significantly to Anne Murray’s established success, further cementing her position as an influential figure in the Country Pop genre.
Impact on Dan Seals' Career
Although the cover of "Broken Hearted Me" wasn't as successful as some of Dan Seals' previous hits, it represents an important part of his transition from pop-rock towards a more country-oriented style, which defined the later stages of his career.

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