I Don't Want to Talk About It

Crazy Horse

About I Don't Want to Talk About It

"I Don't Want to Talk About It" is a song written by Danny Whitten. It was first recorded by Crazy Horse and issued as the final track on side one of their 1971 eponymous album. It was Whitten's signature tune, but gained more fame via its numerous cover versions, especially that by Rod Stewart.


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I can tell by your eyes
That you've prob'bly been cryin' forever
And the stars in the sky
Don't mean nothin' to you, they're a mirror

I don't wanna talk about it
How you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
Whoa, heart

If I stand all alone
Will the shadow hide the color of my heart?
Blue for the tears, black for the night's fear, heart
And the stars don't mean nothin' to you, they're a mirror

I don't wanna talk about it
How you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
Whoa, heart, my heart, whoa, heart

I don't wanna talk about it
How you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen to my heart?
Whoa, heart, my heart, whoa, heart
My heart, whoa, heart, my heart, whoa, heart

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Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse (Lakota: Tȟašúŋke Witkó, IPA:tχaʃʊ̃kɛ witkɔ in Standard Lakota Orthography), literally "His-Horse-Is-Crazy" or "His-Horse-Is-Spirited"; ca. 1840 – September 5, 1877) was a Native American war leader of the Oglala Lakota. He took up arms against the U.S. Federal government to fight against encroachments on the territories and way of life of the Lakota people, including leading a war party to victory at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June 1876. more »

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Written by: DANNY WHITTEN

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Don't Want to Talk About It" was originally recorded and released by the American rock band Crazy Horse in 1971.
Song Writer
The song was penned by Danny Whitten, who was a band member of Crazy Horse. It highlighted his struggle with heroin addiction which later led to his tragic death due to an overdose.
Album Name
The song was featured in Crazy Horse's eponymous debut album 'Crazy Horse.'
Rod Stewart's Version
In 1975, Rod Stewart covered the song and included it on his album "Atlantic Crossing.”
Chart Success
After it was released in 2004, the song reached number two on the UK charts, proving the song's longstanding popularity.
Second Time Remediation
Stewart remade "I Don't Want to Talk About It" for the album "Storyteller – The Complete Anthology 1964–1990."
Duets
In 1989, Rod Stewart performed a live version of the song in a duet with Amy Belle. This performance was filmed and became a popular video.
Music Video
The music video for Rod Stewart's version was directed by the famous British film, television and theatre director David Mallet.
Ensuing Covers
Apart from Rod Stewart, the song has been covered by other celebrated artists including Everything but the Girl, Rita Coolidge, Rosemary Butler, and Indigo Girls.
Song Meaning
The song captures the emotions of a person who is heartbroken and does not wish to discuss his sorrow, hoping instead that his feelings will be understood through his eyes.
Song's Enduring Popularity
Despite being a half-century old, "I Don't Want to Talk About It" remains a popular song in the global arena, being a staple on radio and various music platforms.

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