Hearts of Stone
The Charms
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hearts of Stone" is a rhythm and blues song, which was largely influential to the rock and roll genre.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by Rudy Jackson and Eddie Ray.
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Original ReleaseThe song was originally released by The Jewels in 1954. However, it did not gain significant popularity when released by this group.
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Successful VersionThe song achieved its highest popularity when it was performed by The Charms and released later in the same year of 1954.
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Chart PerformanceThe version by The Charms was outstandingly successful, reaching No.1 on the Billboard R&B Best Sellers chart and No.15 on the Billboard pop chart.
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Significance"Hearts of Stone" is considered one of the foundational recordings underlying the breakthrough of rock and roll into mainstream popularity.
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Cover PerformancesFollowing its success, the song was covered by a number of artists including Elvis Presley, The Fontane Sisters, and Red Foley.
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Award RecognitionIn its time, "Hearts of Stone" won the Cash Box award for Best Rhythm & Blues Record of the Year.
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Label ClassificationThe songs were released under many labels including Rhythm, De Luxe, and King records.
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Subsequent ReleasesAlong with "Two Hearts", it was one of The Charms' biggest hits when it was released again as a single in 1955.
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Style InfluenceThe song inspired a shift in music style from the smooth renditions of pop songs to the gritty, rhythm-and-blues-infused style that came to characterize rock and roll.
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