Have a Heart

Bonnie Raitt

About Have a Heart

Have a Heart (film), a 1934 drama film directed by David Butler Have a Heart (TV series), a 1955 game show "Have a Heart," a 1989 song written by Bonnie Hayes and recorded by Bonnie Raitt for her album Nick of Time "Just Have a Heart", a song recorded in 1990 by Celine Dion for her album Unison; originally titled "Just Have a Heart," it was recorded by Angela Clemmons in 1987; Dion also recorded a French-language version of this song in 1987, titled "Partout je te vois" and featured on Incognito


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2003
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Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is a renowned American blues singer-songwriter and slide guitar player. During the 1970s, Raitt released a series of acclaimed roots-influenced albums which incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk and country, but she is perhaps best known for her more commercially accessible recordings in the 1990s including "Nick of Time", "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneakin' Up on You", and the slow ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me". Raitt has received nine Grammy Awards in her career and is a lifelong political activist. more »

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Song Release
"Have a Heart" is a song by Bonnie Raitt, released from her tenth studio album, 'Nick of Time,' in 1989.
Hit Single
The song rose to fame when it became one of Raitt's significant hit singles, reaching #3 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and #49 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriter Credential
The song was penned by Bonnie Hayes, an American singer-songwriter. The fact that Raitt chose Hayes' song demonstrates her knack for spotting and delivering brilliant songwriting.
Grammy Nominated Album
The 'Nick of Time' album, from which 'Have a Heart' is featured, won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1990.
Memorable Lyric
One of the memorable lines from the song is "Have a heart, have a heart, have a heart / Sixteen candles down the drain."
Music Video
The song's music video won the Best Female Video award at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.
Influence on Raitt's Career
The song, along with the entire 'Nick of Time' album, marked a turning point in Raitt's career, transforming her from a critically praised but commercially struggling artist into a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning star.
Genres
The song is classified under the genres of blues rock and pop, showcasing Raitt’s ability to combine elements of blues, rock, and pop music.
Performance
During live performances, Raitt often extends "Have a Heart" with impressive soloing and audience sing-alongs, proving its popularity among her fans.
Emotional Impact
Fans and critics often note the emotional honesty in "Have a Heart," which resonates with the listener, further showcasing Raitt's effectiveness in delivering expressive songs.

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