Heartache Tonight
Eagles
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Heartache Tonight" is a song written, produced and performed by the American rock band the Eagles.
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Major ContributorsThe Eagles, including Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bob Seger, and J. D. Souther, were all involved in the writing of the song.
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Release DateThe song was released as the lead single from the Eagles' sixth studio album, "The Long Run," on September 18, 1979.
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Chart SuccessAfter its release, "Heartache Tonight" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Grammy Winning"Heartache Tonight" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1980.
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Background Song InspirationGlenn Frey and Don Henley originally began writing the song based on a phrase Frey used, "I know there's gonna be a heartache tonight," which later became the song's chorus.
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Michael Bublé’s ContributionMichael Bublé released his own cover of the song on his sixth studio album "Crazy Love" in 2009.
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Musical StylingThe song is recognized for its blend of rock and rhythm and blues, which was a bit of a departure from the Eagles' earlier country-rock sound.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, both the Eagles and Michael Bublé have performed this song live at concerts, further increasing its popularity.
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Song LegacyDespite being written over 40 years ago, "Heartache Tonight" remains one of the Eagles' most popular songs and is a staple at their live shows.
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