Heartbeat

Don Johnson

About Heartbeat

"Heartbeat" is a 1983 song written by Eric Kaz and Wendy Waldman. It was first recorded by Helen Reddy and released her 1983 album Imagination. Its most famous rendition is a 1986 cover of the song by Don Johnson, which was released as a single and included on Johnson's album of the same name. Johnson's cover became an international hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and charting highly in many European countries.


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1999
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I don't care what you say 
you can give it away 

Your money don't mean much to me. 
I've been out on my own 
gonna got it alone now 

'Cause that's the way it's got to be. 
Ev'rybody tells me how I can beat the odds for now. 
Well 
I've been standing by the fire 
but I iust can't feel the heat. 

Heartbeat - I'm looking for a heartbeat 

Heartbeat - I'm looking for a heartbeat 
beating like mine. 

Looking at me 
it's easy to see 

You think you know iust how I feel. 
If you do to me wrong and it won't take me long 

Before my restless heart will heal. 
I'm looking for a love 
love like mine 

They tell me it's so hard to find 

But I can feel it in the rhythm of the heartbeat in the street. 

Heartbeat - I'm looking for a heartbeat 

Heartbeat - I'm looking for a heartbeat 

Beating like mine 
beating like mine. 
Tell me what you feel now without the heartbeat 

Tell me is it real now without the heartbeat? 

Heartbeat - I'm looking for a heartbeat. (12x

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Don Johnson

Donnie Wayne "Don" Johnson (born December 15, 1949) is an American actor and recording artist perhaps best known for his lead role as James "Sonny" Crockett on the 1980s television series, Miami Vice. He also played the lead role in the 1990s cop series, Nash Bridges. More recently, Johnson played Kenny Powers' father on the HBO series, Eastbound & Down. Johnson is a Golden Globe winning actor for his role in Miami Vice, a winner of the APBA Offshore World Cup, and has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is also a singer, songwriter, producer, and director. more »

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Written by: ERIC KAZ, WENDY WALDMAN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Heartbeat" is a popular song by actor and singer Don Johnson. Interestingly, it is not associated with singer Helen Reddy, but Johnson has been known to often perform with various artists.
Song Composition
The song was released in 1986 and was written by Eric Kaz and Wendy Waldman.
Album Info
“Heartbeat” is also the title track from Don Johnson's first album, "Heartbeat". The album was produced by Chas Sandford and released under Epic Records.
Music Video
The MTV music video of Johnson's "Heartbeat" was a popular hit during the time, mainly due to Johnson's fame as an actor in the hit TV show "Miami Vice".
Song Theme
The song "Heartbeat" is about looking for freedom and change, concepts that resonated deeply with the MTV generation of the 1980s.
Chart Performance
The song hit number five on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. In its first week, "Heartbeat" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 56, and after 7 weeks on charts, it reached number 46.
Don Johnson's Career
Prior to his music career, Don Johnson was primarily known as a television actor, particularly for his role as Detective James "Sonny" Crockett on the hit 1980s show "Miami Vice".
Awards
Despite some negative reviews from music critics on its release, "Heartbeat" has since become a cult classic and was nominated for a Grammy award in 1987.
Cover Versions
"Heartbeat" has been covered by several other artists over the years, reflecting its enduring popularity.
Helen Reddy
It's important to note that while Helen Reddy is a renowned singer and actress, she isn't directly linked to the song "Heartbeat". Her most famous song is arguably "I am Woman", which became an anthem for the feminist movement in the 1970s.

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