Affair of the Heart

Rick Springfield

About Affair of the Heart

"Affair of the Heart" is a hit song performed by rock musician Rick Springfield. It was released as the lead single from his Platinum-certified Living in Oz album. The song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #10 on the Cash Box Top 100 during the summer of 1983. It was the fourth of Springfield's five Top 10 hits to date."Affair of the Heart" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1984, but lost to "Beat It" by Michael Jackson.


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1989
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Heart in my mouth, pulse in my head
Mercury rising into the red
The smell of your skin can light up all the fires in me

Hungry to touch, I'm eager to please
Out of control and I hand you the keys
Every night I am burning to make love to you

But don't try to tell me you think it's all physical
It goes much deeper than that

You ought to know it's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
Have a little blind faith, believe
It's an affair of the heart

When we make love, it's a passionate thing
You shudder and shake, sink you teeth in my skin
I almost believe you were made to be played by my
hands

And you got the power, it amazes me still
How you play my emotions with consummate skill
I don't have to look any further than into your eyes

So don't try to tell me you think it's just physical
It goes way deeper than that

You better know it's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
Have a little blind faith, believe
It's an affair of the heart

Don't try to tell me you think it's all physical
It goes much deeper than that

You ought to know it's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
You better know it's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
You better know it's an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart
Baby, an affair of the heart
It's an affair of the heart

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Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield (born Richard Lewis Springthorpe; 23 August 1949) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He was a member of pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971 and then started his solo career with his début single "Speak to the Sky" reaching the top 10 in Australia. In mid-1972, he relocated to the United States. He had a No. 1 hit with "Jessie's Girl" in 1981 in both Australia and the US. He received the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Jessie's Girl". He followed with four more top 10 US hits, "I've Done Everything for You", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Affair of the Heart" and "Love Somebody". His two US top 10 albums are Working Class Dog (1981) and Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet (1982). As an actor, he portrayed … more »

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Written by: Blaise Tosti, John Daniel Tate, Richard Springthorpe

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Affair of the Heart" by Rick Springfield was released in April 1983.
Album Information
The song is from Rick Springfield's album titled "Living in Oz."
Chart Rankings
The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it one of Springfield's top 10 hits.
Grammy Nomination
"Affair of the Heart" received a nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1984, which marked the first time Springfield had been nominated.
Songwriter
Rick Springfield himself wrote "Affair of the Heart," and it was produced by Bill Drescher.
Song Nature
The song is based on a love affair with a strong pop-rock musical style, which was very popular during the 80s.
Music Video
The music video for this song features live performance footage, which showcases Springfield's energetic stage presence.
Song Duration
The song lasts approximately 4 minutes and 36 seconds.
Legacy
Today, "Affair of the Heart" is recognized as a classic hit of the 80s, demonstrating Springfield's successful crossover from soap actor to rock star.
Soundtrack Feature
The song features in the soundtrack for the 2016 Video Game "Watch Dogs 2."
Other Covers
"Affair of the Heart" has been covered by the band "The Dollyrots" for their 2011 album "The Dollyrots Vs. The World."
Popularity
Despite not reaching the number 1 spot, "Affair of the Heart" is considered one of Rick Springfield's most popular songs, continuing to receive radio play years after its release.
Unique Aspects
Unlike many of Springfield's songs, which were personal or introspective in nature, "Affair of the Heart" stands out for its emphasis on pure and universal elements of romantic love.

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