Heartbreaker
Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo
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You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker Don't you mess around, no, no, no You're love is like a tidal wave Spinnin' over my head Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker Don't you mess around with me You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker Don't you mess around, no, no, no Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control You taught me the ways of desire now it's takin' its toll You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy The invincible winner, you know that you were born to be You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker Don't you mess around with me You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker Don't you mess around, no, no, no (No, no, no) Heartbreaker You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy The invincible winner, you know that you were born to be You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker Don't you mess around with me You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker Don't you mess around with me You're a heartbreaker (heartbreaker), dream maker (dream maker), love taker Don't you mess around with me You're a heartbreaker (heartbreaker), dream maker (dream maker), love taker Okay (heartbreaker) Dream maker Love taker Heartbreaker Neil, that's some fine guitar, you heartbreaker
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Written by: Geoff Gill, Cliff Wade
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12 facts about this song
Categorized as Genre"Heartbreaker" is a song by Dolly Parton in the genre of pop country.
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Album ReleaseThe single is from her 20th solo studio album, also titled “Heartbreaker,” which was released in 1978.
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About the Song"Heartbreaker" is about a woman who finds herself repeatedly drawn to men who break her heart.
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Chart Success"Heartbreaker" was a huge hit and peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Mainstream RecognitionThe song also crossed over to pop charts, peaking at No.37 on the Billboard Hot 100, illustrating the wide appeal of the song.
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Songwriters"Heartbreaker" was written by Carole Bayer Sager and The Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb.
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Platinum RecordThe album, "Heartbreaker," was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies.
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Grammy AwardsThe song was nominated for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Profound ImpactThe song continues to be a fan favorite decades after its release, showcasing Parton's enduring influence in the music industry.
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Music VideoThere was no official music video made for "Heartbreaker," as it was released before the era of music videos became mainstream in the music industry.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Influence“Heartbreaker” remains an important entry in Dolly Parton’s discography and has arguably influenced many country-pop crossover songs that came later.
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