Queen of Hearts
Dave Edmunds
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Midnight, I'm a-waiting on the 1205 Hoping it'll take me just a little farther down the line Moonlight, you're just a heartache in disguise Won't you keep my heart from breaking If it's only for a very short Playing with the Queen of Hearts knowing it ain't really smart The joker ain't the only fool who'll do anything for you Laying out another lie, thinking about a life of crime That's what I'll have to do to keep me away from you Baby, it makes me feel so bad Why is everybody telling everybody what you have done And baby, I know it makes you sad But when they're handing out the heartaches You know you got to have you some Playing with the Queen of Hearts knowing it ain't really smart The joker ain't the only fool who'll do anything for you Laying out another lie, thinking about a life of crime That's what I'll have to do to keep me away from you Lovers, I know you've had a few You hide your heart beneath the covers And you tell 'em they're the only one And others know what I'm going through It's so hard to be a lover When you say you only do it for fun Playing with the Queen of Hearts knowing it ain't really smart The joker ain't the only fool who'll do anything for you Laying out another lie, thinking about a life of crime That's what I'll have to do to keep me away from you To keep me away from you To keep me away from you
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11 facts about this song
Artist Involvement"Queen of Hearts" is a song that was performed by Welsh singer, Dave Edmunds. He is a rockabilly singer, guitarist, and record producer well-known for his ability to authentically recreate the sound of classic rock and roll.
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SongwriterContrary to popular belief, Dave Edmunds is not the songwriter of "Queen of Hearts." The song was actually penned by Hank DeVito, who is an American musician and photographer.
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Original Release"Queen of Hearts" was first released by Dave Edmunds on his album "Repeat When Necessary" in 1979. The song was not a major hit after its first release.
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Cover Versions"Queen of Hearts" was later covered by country music artist Juice Newton in 1981. Newton's version of the song was a big hit, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Musical StylesEdmunds' version of the song is a clear example of his rockabilly style, heavily influenced by 1950s rock and roll.
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Edmunds' Musical CareerAlthough Edmunds is known for his work as a rockabilly artist, he has also successfully ventured into pop, country rock and new wave music.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not achieving top-chart success in the United States, in 1979, Edmunds' version of "Queen of Hearts" made it to the 11th place in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Success"Repeat When Necessary," the album containing "Queen of Hearts," is considered one of Edmunds’ most successful releases. Besides "Queen of Hearts", it also features the hit single "Girls Talk."
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ProductionThe album "Repeat When Necessary" was produced by Edmunds himself, showing his versatility as an artist. He showed his skills and craftsmanship in creating authentic and nostalgic rock and roll sounds.
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VideoVideo for the "Queen of Hearts" features a performance by Dave Edmunds accompanied by his band Rockpile. This video can be found on various internet platforms.
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Live PerformancesThough no longer very active in the music industry, Edmunds has performed "Queen of Hearts" numerous times during his live performances, contributing to the song's lasting popularity among his fans.
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