Three Hearts in a Tangle
James Brown & His Famous Flames, James Brown
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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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Written by: RAY PENNINGTON, SONNY (US 1) THOMPSON
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
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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.
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Different SingersNotably, it was performed by different singers such as Dave Dudley, James Brown and, of course, Roy Drusky.
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Dave Dudley's VersionDave Dudley, a country singer famous for his truck-driving songs, covered "Three Hearts in a Tangle" reinforcing its popularity among country music fans.
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James Brown's InterpretationInterestingly, 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.
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Received High RankingsThe 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.
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Roy Drusky's Album"Three Hearts in a Tangle" also became the title track of Roy Drusky's studio album released in 1961.
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Heartbreaking ThemeThe 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.
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Representing Artists' StylesEach 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.
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Iconic SongDespite 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.
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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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