Three Hearts in a Tangle

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About Three Hearts in a Tangle

"Three Hearts in a Tangle" is a song written by Ray Pennington and Sonny Thompson. It was first recorded by Pennington under the pseudonym "Ray Starr" for King Records in 1958. Pennington was unsatisfied with the quality of the recording and had it quickly withdrawn. In 1961 Roy Drusky made a hit recording of the song which reached No. 2 on the Country chart and No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. A year later, James Brown recorded it in 44 time rather than the 34 in which it was originally written, earning him a No. 18 R&B hit. Other performers who have recorded the song include Dave Dudley, Leroy Van Dyke, and George and Gwen McCrae. 


Year:
2007
2:54
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[Chorus]
Three hearts in a tangle
And one heart will have to break
Three hearts in a tangle
What will be the loser's fate

One heart, I'm tied to
And the other heart
Our love is true
Either way I go
I'll bring sorrow, yeah, and
One heart will be broken in two

If I had to choose
Either one of these hearts
Then the other heart
I'll surely break

And if I ever leave
I will suffer, yeah
And who's heart will
Pay for my mistake

[Chorus]

Now I sit by my window
I'm watching the people
Go dancing by and I'm
I'm trying to reach a decision
And I'm afraid I won't do what's right

[Chorus]

I want you to sing
A little bit louder

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: RAY PENNINGTON, SONNY (US 1) THOMPSON

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Three Hearts in a Tangle" is a popular song written by Burch and Wilkin. It was initially released by singer Roy Drusky in 1961.
Different Singers
Notably, it was performed by different singers such as Dave Dudley, James Brown and, of course, Roy Drusky.
Dave Dudley's Version
Dave Dudley, a country singer famous for his truck-driving songs, covered "Three Hearts in a Tangle" reinforcing its popularity among country music fans.
James Brown's Interpretation
Interestingly, the song was also covered by the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, showing the versatility of the song as it crosses from country to soul music.
Received High Rankings
The original version by Roy Drusky went up to No. 2 on the country chart in the United States. It also peaked at number 35 on the pop chart, showing its crossover appeal.
Roy Drusky's Album
"Three Hearts in a Tangle" also became the title track of Roy Drusky's studio album released in 1961.
Heartbreaking Theme
The song tells a story of a love triangle, hence the title "Three Hearts in a Tangle". It explores the feelings of a man torn between two women.
Representing Artists' Styles
Each rendition of the song from Dudley's country style, Drusky's country crooner voice to Brown's soulful vibe represents the unique style of each artist very well, making it a multi-genre track.
Iconic Song
Despite being covered by various artists, "Three Hearts in a Tangle" is most commonly associated with Roy Drusky, as it remains one of his most well-known hits.
Enduring Melody
"Three Hearts in a Tangle" is considered a classic, enduring hit with a timeless melody and heartfelt lyrics that have allowed it to continue to resonate with listeners across various music genres.

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