Heartbreak Hill
Emmylou Harris
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Long long time ago when we were young You swore to me I would be the one I would be the one you loved But we had to part You asked me to wait for you To keep you in my heart To keep you in my heart Night after lonely night I'm waiting for you still High above the lights of town here on heartbreak hill Now maybe I am the foolish kind to think of you so long Have you found another love Am I still the one Am I still the one for you But you're far away Do you ever dream of coming back to me someday Back to me someday Night after lonely night I'm waiting for you still High above the lights of town here on heartbreak hill On heartbreak hill alone at night I think of how you held me tight And wonder if I ever will see you again On heartbreak hill Oh lord if I only could go back in time enough I'd hold you in my arms again Never let you go Never let you go my love And leave me far behind High upon this lonely hill were you swore to be mine You swore to be mine Night after lonely night I'm waiting for you still High above the lights of town here on heartbreak hill Night after lonely night I'm waiting for you still High above the lights of town here on heartbreak hill Here on heartbreak hill Here on heartbreak hill
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Written by: EMMYLOU HARRIS, PAUL KENNERLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Heartbreak Hill" was originally released in 1988. It features on Emmylou Harris' studio album "Bluebird."
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GenreThe song belongs to the Country and Folk genres, which are the main musical styles of Emmylou Harris.
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Songwriting ContributionThis track was penned by the well-known country songwriter Paul Kennerley, who Harris was married to from 1981 until 1993.
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NarrativeIt tells about the hardships in rural areas during the depression era. It specifically touches on the Dust Bowl Disaster, particularly focusing on Oklahoma’s affected part known as "Heartbreak Hill."
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Live Performances"Heartbreak Hill" became a significant part of Harris' live performances due to its emotionally resonating content and her compelling rendition.
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Critical ReceptionThe song stood out as one of the highlights from the "Bluebird" album and was appreciated for its lyrical strength and melodious appeal.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, featuring Emmylou Harris performing the track and depicting scenes relevant to the song's narrative.
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Album SuccessThe album "Bluebird," including the song "Heartbreak Hill", was commercially successful and peaked at number 23 on the Country Albums chart.
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Continuation in RepertoireEmmylou has continued to incorporate "Heartbreak Hill" in her performances, demonstrating the enduring popularity and relevance of the song.
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PersonnelIn addition to Emmylou Harris, the album personnel included Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and Linda Ronstadt, indicating that "Heartbreak Hill" had potential support from these prominent artists during the recording phase.
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Awards and AchievementsWhile the song itself didn't clinch any major awards, the album it belongs to was nominated for the Best Contemporary Folk Recording at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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