Heartbreak U.S.A.
Kitty Wells
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(Back home in heartbreak USA) The harbor's empty my love has gone With aching heart I face each cold and lonely dawn And till the trade winds bring him home to stay I'll live in heartbreak USA Don't let those Geisha girls get your heart in a whirl And if you meet some sweet Fraulein remember you're mine Don't forget your sweetheart while you're away back home in heartbreak USA Sometimes I'm lonely and time stands still And I wonder if you feel the way I always will So darling write me letters every day in care of heartbreak USA Don't let those Geisha girls...
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Written by: HARLAN HOWARD
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11 facts about this song
Song History"Heartbreak U.S.A." was a popular song released by Kitty Wells in 1961.
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Music ChartsThe song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, staying there for 4 weeks.
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Country Music FirstsWith this success, Kitty Wells became the first female artist in history to have a number one Country hit in the USA.
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Chart Staying Power"Heartbreak U.S.A." stayed on the Billboard chart for a total of 21 weeks.
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Country PopularityThis song was one of the many that firmly cemented Kitty Wells as the “Queen of Country Music.”
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Song ReleaseIt was released as a single and it was also the title track of her album.
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Songwriters"Heartbreak U.S.A." was penned by Harlan Howard, a prominent country music songwriter, who has written hits for various artists.
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Iconic LyricsThe song's refrain, "Come on home to Heartbreak U.S.A.", became very iconic and is still recognized by many country music fans today.
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Cover VersionsSeveral country artists, like Dottie West, have covered Heartbreak U.S.A. owing to its enduring popularity.
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Personal HonorIn honor of her successful country music career, Kitty Wells was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Cultural ImpactHeartbreak U.S.A. along with other Kitty Wells hits played a significant role in breaking gender barriers in the country music industry, setting the stage for many successful female artists who followed.
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