Romancing the Stone

Eddy Grant

About Romancing the Stone

"Romancing the Stone" is a song written, recorded and produced by Eddy Grant, who released it from his 1984 album Going for Broke. It was intended for the 1984 feature film of the same name, in fact was announced by Casey Kasem on the 30 June 1984 edition of American Top 40 as the title song to the movie, but ultimately was used only briefly in the film. Clips from the film appeared in at least one official music video for the song, and the song is mentioned in the film's closing credits. In the United States, the song reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 22 on Cash Box during the summer of that year. It was a much bigger hit in Canada, where it reached number seven. It was also a hit internationally, narrowly missing the Top 40 in Germany and the UK, but reaching number 28 in New Zealand. "Romancing the Stone" was a hit on two other US charts. On the soul chart it went to No. 68, and on the dance charts, it peaked at No. 12. 


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2000
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I'm romancing the stone, never leaving your poor heart alone
Every night and every day gonna love the hurtin' away
I'm romancing the stone, never leaving your poor heart alone
Every night and every day gonna love the hurtin' away

Tonight, tonight I'm falling where the peaceful waters flow
Where the unicorn's the last one at the water hole
I have found a love so precious, like an emerald so bold
It's a firelight escaping from the jeweler's hold

I'm romancing the stone, never leaving your poor heart alone
Every night and every day gonna love the hurtin' away
I'm romancing the stone, never leaving your poor heart alone
Every night and every day gonna love the hurtin' away

Oh and in the heat of rapture when I feel the cold winds blow
Through the broken glass, I'll see at last the sweet desire in you
I will climb up on my pulpit and I'll preach a sermon, you
On the mountain roads, in Harlem, feel my jeweler's hold

I'm romancing the stone, never leaving your poor heart alone
Every night and every day gonna love the hurtin' away
I'm romancing the stone, never leaving your poor heart alone
Every night and every day gonna love the hurtin' away

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Eddy Grant

Edmond Montague "Eddy" Grant (born 5 March 1948) is a musician, born in Plaisance, Guyana. more »

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Romancing the Stone" is a song by British singer Eddy Grant.
Release Details
It was released as a single in 1984.
Album Inclusion
The track was a part of his 1984 album, "Going for Broke."
Movie Reference
The song's title was initially designed to be the theme song for the action-adventure romantic comedy movie of the same name "Romancing the Stone."
Film Soundtrack Erasure
Despite it being composed for the movie, "Romancing the Stone" did not end up appearing in the film nor in the final version of the official movie soundtrack.
Reason for Removal
Allegedly, the song was pulled out because it gave away the film’s ending.
Eddy Grant's Reaction
In response to the removal, Grant withdrew permission for his version of the song to be used, leading to the song being withdrawn from all versions of the soundtrack.
Cover Version
Grant later released another version of the song, which had a slightly different duration from the initial release.
Billboard Rankings
Despite the controversy, the song achieved commercial success, peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S.
UK Singles Chart Performance
In the UK, the song did not do as well as in the U.S., peaking at number 52.
Music Video Details
The music video of the song features the singer in the character of Jack T. Colton, the protagonist of the film, played by Michael Douglas.
Music Style
"Romancing the Stone" is considered a blend of reggae and pop music, exhibiting Eddy Grant's Jamaican music influences.

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