I Don't Want to Talk About It

Rod Stewart

About I Don't Want to Talk About It

"I Don't Want to Talk About It" is a song written by Danny Whitten. It was first recorded by Crazy Horse and issued as the final track on side one of their 1971 eponymous album. It was Whitten's signature tune, but gained more fame via its numerous cover versions, especially that by Rod Stewart.


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I can tell by your eyes that you've probably been cryin' forever
And the stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you, they're a mirror
I don't want to talk about it,
How you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen
To my heart,
Whoa, my heart?

If I stand all alone, will the shadow hide the colors of my heart
Blue for the tears, black for the night's fears
The stars in the sky don't mean nothin' to you,
They're a mirror
I don't want to talk about it,
How you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen
To my heart,
Whoa, my heart?
My heart
Ooh, my heart, this old heart

I don't want to
Talk about it,
How you broke my heart
If I stay here just a little bit longer
If I stay here, won't you listen
To my heart,
Whoa, my heart?
My heart,
Whoa, my heart

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Rod Stewart

Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer-songwriter, born and raised in North London, England, and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces. He launched his solo career in 1969 with his debut album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (US: The Rod Stewart Album). His work with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces influenced heavy metal genres. more »

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Written by: DANNY WHITTEN

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Don't Want to Talk About It" was originally recorded and released by the American rock band Crazy Horse in 1971.
Song Writer
The song was penned by Danny Whitten, who was a band member of Crazy Horse. It highlighted his struggle with heroin addiction which later led to his tragic death due to an overdose.
Album Name
The song was featured in Crazy Horse's eponymous debut album 'Crazy Horse.'
Rod Stewart's Version
In 1975, Rod Stewart covered the song and included it on his album "Atlantic Crossing.”
Chart Success
After it was released in 2004, the song reached number two on the UK charts, proving the song's longstanding popularity.
Second Time Remediation
Stewart remade "I Don't Want to Talk About It" for the album "Storyteller – The Complete Anthology 1964–1990."
Duets
In 1989, Rod Stewart performed a live version of the song in a duet with Amy Belle. This performance was filmed and became a popular video.
Music Video
The music video for Rod Stewart's version was directed by the famous British film, television and theatre director David Mallet.
Ensuing Covers
Apart from Rod Stewart, the song has been covered by other celebrated artists including Everything but the Girl, Rita Coolidge, Rosemary Butler, and Indigo Girls.
Song Meaning
The song captures the emotions of a person who is heartbroken and does not wish to discuss his sorrow, hoping instead that his feelings will be understood through his eyes.
Song's Enduring Popularity
Despite being a half-century old, "I Don't Want to Talk About It" remains a popular song in the global arena, being a staple on radio and various music platforms.

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