Heart Full of Soul
Jeff Beck, The Yardbirds, Eric Clapton
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Sick at heart and lonely, deep in dark despair When you want her only, tell me where is she where? And if she says to you, that she don't love me Just give her my message, tell her of my plea And I know, if I could have her back again, I would never make her sad I got a heart full of soul I got a heart full of soul She's been gone such a long time, longer than I can bear But if she says she wants me, tell her I'll be there And I know, if I could have her back again, I would never make her sad I got a heart full of soul I got a heart full of soul Sick at heart and lonely, deep in dark despair When you want her only, tell me where is she where? And if she says to you, that she don't love me Just give her my message, tell her of my plea And I know, if I could have her back again, I would never make her sad I got a heart full of soul I got a heart full of soul I got a heart full of soul!
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Written by: Graham Gouldman
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10 facts about this song
Music StyleThis song, recorded back in 1965, falls broadly under the blues-rock genre and contains elements of early psychedelic rock that would become the signature of both The Yardbirds and Jeff Beck.
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Songwriting"Heart Full of Soul" was written by songwriter Graham Gouldman, who would later become one of the founding members of the British rock band "10cc". Gouldman reportedly wrote the song in a mere 2 hours.
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Commercial SuccessUpon its release, "Heart Full of Soul" achieved commercial success, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Jeff Beck's performanceJeff Beck provided the lead guitar on the song. His innovative use of distortion and feedback on the track helped to push boundaries of what could be achieved with an electric guitar in rock music.
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Music InnovationInitially, "Heart Full of Soul" was set to feature a sitar, following The Beatles' initial incorporation of Indian instruments in pop music. However, due to the band’s dissatisfaction with the end product, Jeff Beck mimicked the sitar's sound using his guitar which added a unique element to the track.
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Cover versionsSince its release, "Heart Full of Soul" has been covered by many renowned artists such as Rush, Chris Isaak, and Blondie, reaffirming its timeless relevance in the world of music.
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LegacyThe song is considered one of the first forays into psychedelic rock and the Yardbirds’ introduction of eastern musical elements in it had a significant influence on many rock acts that followed.
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Band Dynamics"Heart Full of Soul" was among the first tracks that featured Jeff Beck as The Yardbirds' lead guitarist following the departure of the legendary guitarist Eric Clapton.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, recorded live, captures The Yardbirds' energetic performance, providing a visual glimpse into the exciting atmosphere of the 1960s music scene.
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B-Side"Heart Full of Soul" was released with "Steeled Blues" as the B-side on the single, another track that showcased Jeff Beck's exceptional guitar skills.
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