This Heart
Sweethearts of the Rodeo
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(This heart) needs to love somebody (this heart) wants to really care (This heart) is ready to start a fire baby you're the match for this heart (This heart) needs a one and only (this heart) wants to settle down (This heart) is tired of beatin' lonely honey do you want to love this heart Good things come to those who wait and I've been waitin' Oh honey how long will it take till we make it I'll lay my heart out on the line I think you need to know what's been on my mind (This heart) needs to love somebody... You smile cause you knew all along that I was fallin' You say this heart's found a home so come in darlin' You softly whisper in my ear and you say exactly what I want to hear (This heart) needs to love somebody... [ guitar ] (This heart) needs to love somebody... [ guitar ] This heart this heart this heart this heart
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Written by: TONY HASELDEN, TIM MENSY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Origin"This Heart" is a country song by the American duo, Sweethearts of the Rodeo.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1988 on the album "One Time, One Night".
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Chart PerformanceThis song became very popular, reaching No. 18 on the Billboard's Country chart in 1989.
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CompositionLike most of their songs, "This Heart" is noted for its blend of country-pop and bluegrass.
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GenreThe genre of the song "This Heart" is Country music.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Don Schlitz, who is famous for writing Kenny Rogers' hit "The Gambler".
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Duo MembersSweethearts of the Rodeo are sisters Kristine Arnold and Janis Gill. Janis was formerly married to country star Vince Gill.
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Recording"This Heart" was released by Columbia Records, the label that the duo were signed with at the time.
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InfluenceThe song continues to influence contemporary country and folk artists today due to its timeless lyrics and melodious tune.
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Sweethearts of the RodeoThey were named after the Byrds' album "Sweetheart of the Rodeo," hinting at their own mixture of classic country and modern sensibilities.
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Commercial Success"This Heart" was a commercial success and solidified Sweethearts of the Rodeo’s place as one of the top female country groups of the late '80s.
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Music VideosThe music video for ‘This Heart’ aired on CMT and TNN, gaining the duo additional exposure.
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Lyrical ThemeLike many of their songs, the lyrics of "This Heart" touches upon love and relationships, particularly the trials and tribulations within them.
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AwardsThough the song didn't win any awards, the group itself won the Academy of Country Music's Top New Vocal Duo award in 1987.
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Live Performance"This Heart" was frequently performed at their live concerts, often earning significant applause from the audience.
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