Heartbreak U.S.a.

Kitty Wells

About Heartbreak U.S.a.

"Heartbreak U. S. A." is a 1961 song by Kitty Wells. The single became one of Wells' most successful releases as a solo artist. "Heartbreak U. S. A." was Kitty Wells' third and final number one, staying at the top spot for four weeks and spending twenty-three weeks on the chart. The B-side of "Heartbreak U. S. A." entitled, "There Must Be Another Way to Live" reached number twenty on the country charts.


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2015
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(Back home in heartbreak USA)
The harbor's empty my love has gone
With aching heart I face each cold and lonely dawn
And till the trade winds bring him home to stay I'll live in heartbreak USA

Don't let those Geisha girls get your heart in a whirl
And if you meet some sweet Fraulein remember you're mine
Don't forget your sweetheart while you're away back home in heartbreak USA

Sometimes I'm lonely and time stands still
And I wonder if you feel the way I always will
So darling write me letters every day in care of heartbreak USA
Don't let those Geisha girls...

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Kitty Wells

Ellen Muriel Deason (August 30, 1919 – July 16, 2012), known professionally as Kitty Wells, was an American country music singer. Her 1952 hit recording, "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels", made her the first female country singer to top the U.S. country charts, and turned her into the first female country star. Her Top 10 hits continued until the mid-1960s, inspiring a long list of female country singers who came to prominence in the 1960s. more »

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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD

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11 facts about this song

Song History
"Heartbreak U.S.A." was a popular song released by Kitty Wells in 1961.
Music Charts
The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, staying there for 4 weeks.
Country Music Firsts
With this success, Kitty Wells became the first female artist in history to have a number one Country hit in the USA.
Chart Staying Power
"Heartbreak U.S.A." stayed on the Billboard chart for a total of 21 weeks.
Country Popularity
This song was one of the many that firmly cemented Kitty Wells as the “Queen of Country Music.”
Song Release
It was released as a single and it was also the title track of her album.
Songwriters
"Heartbreak U.S.A." was penned by Harlan Howard, a prominent country music songwriter, who has written hits for various artists.
Iconic Lyrics
The song's refrain, "Come on home to Heartbreak U.S.A.", became very iconic and is still recognized by many country music fans today.
Cover Versions
Several country artists, like Dottie West, have covered Heartbreak U.S.A. owing to its enduring popularity.
Personal Honor
In honor of her successful country music career, Kitty Wells was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1976.
Cultural Impact
Heartbreak U.S.A. along with other Kitty Wells hits played a significant role in breaking gender barriers in the country music industry, setting the stage for many successful female artists who followed.

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