Heart Hotels

Dan Fogelberg

About Heart Hotels

"Heart Hotels" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. The song appears on Fogelberg's 1979 album Phoenix. It was the second of two single releases from the LP. In the spring of 1980, the song peaked at #21 in the U. S. and #3 on Billboard magazine's Adult Contemporary chart. It was a lesser hit in Canada. "Heart Hotels" is a metaphor for protracted loneliness, bordering on despair. The song features a Lyricon solo by acclaimed session musician Tom Scott.  


Year:
1982
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Well there's too many windows in this old hotel 
And rooms filled with reckless pride 
And the walls have grown sturdy 
And the halls have worn well 
But there is nobody living in inside 
Nobody living inside 
Gonna pull in the shutters on this heart of mine 
Roll up the carpets and pull in the blinds 
And retreat to the chambers that I left behind 
In hopes there still may be love left to find 
Still may be love left to find 
Seek inspiration in daily affairs 
Now your soul is in trouble and requires repairs 
And the voices you hear at the top of the stairs 
Are only echoes of unanswered prayers 
Echoes of unanswered prayers 
Well there's too many windows in this old hotel 
And rooms filled with reckless pride 
And the walls have grown sturdy 
And the halls have worn well 
But there is nobody living in inside 
Nobody living inside 

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Dan Fogelberg

Daniel Grayling "Dan" Fogelberg (August 13, 1951 – December 16, 2007) was an American singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, whose music was inspired by sources as diverse as folk, pop, rock, classical, jazz, and bluegrass. He is best known for his 1980 hit "Longer" and his 1981 hit "Leader of the Band". more »

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Written by: DAN FOGELBERG

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Heart Hotels" is a song by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1980 as part of his fifth album 'Phoenix'.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it was Fogelberg's second Top 40 hit on the pop charts.
Popularity
"Heart Hotels" was a major hit on the Adult Contemporary chart, where it climbed to number 1 for two weeks in February 1980, making it one of Fogelberg's most successful songs.
Songwriting
Like most of Fogelberg's work, he himself wrote "Heart Hotels". His heartfelt lyrics and soft rock style attracted a large following in the 1970s and 1980s.
Production
The producer of the song was Dan Fogelberg and Marty Lewis, a key figure in Fogelberg's early career success.
Album Success
Released on the 'Phoenix' album, "Heart Hotels" contributed to the gold certification of the album by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Song Theme
"Heart Hotels" is noted for its metaphorical lyrics based on the human heart and emotions, synonymous with Fogelberg's emotionally evocative style.
Cultural Impact
The song has been covered by several artists since its release and is often played on soft rock and adult contemporary radio stations to this day.
Recognition
This song is often remembered as one of Fogelberg's signature hits, despite it not being his highest-charting single.
Personal Context
While Fogelberg is often private about the stories behind his songs, many of his works, "Heart Hotels" included, are considered autobiographical and are written from his own experiences.

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  • Brewer
    I discovered the music of Dan Fogelberg not that many years ago and have really grown very fond of him, and his style of music. How sad that his life was cut so short by cancer. His music was so inspirational and, by all accounts, he seemed like a really good guy. 
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