Listen To Her Heart

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty

About Listen To Her Heart

"Listen to Her Heart" is a song recorded by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was released in August 1978 as the second single from their second album, You're Gonna Get It!. It peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in October 1978. This song as well as "I Need to Know" was already being played live as early as June 14, 1977 as is evidenced in Germany's music television show, "Rockpalast".


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You think you're gonna take her away
With your money and your cocaine
You keep thinkin' that her mind is gonna change
But I know everything is okay

She's gonna listen to her heart
It's gonna tell her what to do
She might need a lot of loving
But she don't need you

You want me to think that I'm being used
You want her to think it's over
You can't see it doesn't matter what you do
Buddy, you don't even know her

She's gonna listen to her heart
It's gonna tell her what to do
She might need a lot of loving
But she don't need you

And you just can't creep up behind her
And you can't understand that she's my girl
She's my girl, aah

Yeah, she's gonna listen to her heart
It's gonna tell her what to do
She might need a lot of loving
But she don't need you, ooh

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Tom Petty

Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty (born October 20, 1950) was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was a founding member of the late 1980s supergroup Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch. He had also performed under the pseudonyms of Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr. and Muddy Wilbury. more »

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Written by: Tom Petty

Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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14 facts about this song

Original Release
"Listen to Her Heart" was released back in 1978. It was one of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' early hits.
Album
The song is taken from the band's second album, "You're Gonna Get It!"
Chart Performance
It reached number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Songwriting
Like most of Tom Petty's songs, he wrote "Listen to Her Heart" himself.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by a conversation Petty had with Ike Turner at a party. Turner was interested in Petty's wife at the time and made suggestive comments about her, which didn't sit well with Petty.
Genres
"Listen to Her Heart" falls within the genres of Heartland rock and Classic rock.
Contrast
The music has a bright and upbeat sound, which contrasts the less than happy lyrics.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists, including The Gaslight Anthem and Roger McGuinn, have covered the song.
Music Video
There is an official music video for the song, which features the band performing in a soundstage to a seemingly uninterested crowd.
Album Success
The album, "You're Gonna Get It!", carried by the success of songs like "Listen to Her Heart" and "I Need to Know," was their first top ten album in the US.
Live Performances
"Listen to Her Heart" is a fan favorite and has been performed live by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers multiple times.
Guitar Riffs
The song features one of Petty's most recognisable guitar riffs, emblematic of his sound and style.
Lyrical Content
Many fans and critics praise the song for its strong and assertive lyrics, depicting a man who will not let someone else mistreat or take advantage of the woman he loves.
Recognition
In 2009, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Listen to Her Heart" at number 72 on its list of "The Top 100 Greatest Tom Petty Songs".

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