A Good Heart
Feargal Sharkey
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I hear a lot of stories, I suppose they could be true All about love and what it can do for you High is the risk of striking out, the risk of getting hurt And still I have so much to learn Well I know 'cause I think about it all the time I know that real love is hard to find And a good heart these days is hard to find True love, the lasting kind A good heart these days is hard to find So please be gentle with this heart of mine My expectations may be high, I blame it on my youth Soon enough I'll learn the painful truth I'll face it like a fighter then boast how I've grown Anything is better than being alone Well I know 'cause I learn a little every day I know 'cause I listen when the experts say that That a good heart these days is hard to find True love, the lasting kind A good heart these days is hard to find So please be gentle with this heart of mine As I reflect on all my childhood dreams My ideas of love weren't as foolish as they seemed If I don't start looking now I'll be left behind And a good heart these days, it's hard to find I know, it's a dream I'm willing to defend I know it will be worth it in the end A good heart these days is hard to find True love, the lasting kind A good heart these days is hard to find So please be gentle with this heart of mine A good heart these days is hard to find True love, the lasting kind A good heart these days is hard to find So please be gentle with this heart With this heart of mine I find it hard (baby, baby) I find it hard I find it hard I find it hard I find it hard (baby, baby) I find it hard I find it hard
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Written by: Maria Louisa Mc Kee
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationFeargal Sharkey, whose full name is Sean Feargal Sharkey, is an Irish singer who became prominent in the music industry due to his distinctive and powerful voice. Sharkey was the lead vocalist of The Undertones, a punk rock and new wave band, prior to embarking on his solo career.
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Single ReleaseThe song "A Good Heart" was released as a single in 1985 under the label Virgin Records. Despite its popularity, it was Sharkey's only song to reach the top of UK Singles Chart.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Maria McKee, a member of the band Lone Justice. The song is said to be about her troubled relationship with musician Benmont Tench.
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Chart Performance"A Good Heart" went on to top the UK Singles Chart and became one of the biggest selling singles of the year in the country. It also entered the top 10 in other countries including Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Music VideoThe music video for the single was directed by prominent music video director David Fincher, who later found mainstream success in film directing, namely in movies such as Fight Club and The Social Network.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered several times by other artists. In 2004, a version by The Reel & Soul Association reached No. 29 on the UK Indie Chart.
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Award NominationsDespite its popularity, the song didn't win any major awards. However, Sharkey's self-titled debut album, which featured "A Good Heart", was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
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Song MeaningThe song delivers a powerful message of heartbreak and disappointment in love. It portrays the pathos of someone who opened their heart, only to be let down.
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Sample in Other TracksIn 2006, Sharkey’s hit was sampled by Finnish dance group Sunblock for their summer-themed rendition of the track. However, it didn't achieve the same levels of success as the original.
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LegacyDespite being his only No.1 single, "A Good Heart" largely defined Sharkey's musical career and the track continues to be enjoyed and recognized by fans of 80s pop music.
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