Heartbreaker

Pat Benatar

About Heartbreaker

"Heartbreaker" is a song by American singer Pat Benatar from her debut studio album In the Heat of the Night (1979). Written and composed by Geoff Gill and Cliff Wade, the song had first been recorded by English singer Jenny Darren on her 1978 album Queen of Fools and Benatar made adjustments in the original lyrics as such references as "A to Zed" and "moonraker" which would have likely confused American listeners. "Heartbreaker" proved to be Benatar's breakthrough single, reaching #23 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and #19 on the Cash Box Top 100. In Canada, the song peaked at number 16. Although "Heartbreaker" is only Benatar's tenth highest-charting US single, it spent four and a half months on the U. S. charts, with only three of her singles surpassing that amount of time. The song is featured as downloadable content for the music video game series Rock Band, and is a playable song for the game Guitar Hero World Tour. The song is also a playable song for the game Karaoke Revolution: Presents American Idol, as well as downloadable content for its sequel, American Idol Encore. Alvin and the Chipmunks covered the song for their 1982 album Chipmunk Rock. The tenth season premiere of Supernatural featured "Heartbreaker" in the recap montage of the previous season. Former American Idol finalist Allison Iraheta regularly covers the song as part of her set on the Glam Nation Tour. This song was also performed by Benatar and her band in the Charmed episode "Lucky Charmed." 


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1989
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Your love is like a tidal wave, spinning over my head
Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
You're the right kind of dreamer, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner, and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, a love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, a love taker
Don't you mess around, no no no

Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
You taught me the ways of desire, now it's takin' its toll
You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner, and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, a love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, a love taker
Don't you mess around, no no no

You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner, you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me

You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker
Dream maker, love taker
Heartbreaker

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Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar (born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski; January 10, 1953) is an American singer and four-time Grammy winner. She is a mezzo-soprano. She has had considerable commercial success, particularly in the United States. During the 1980s, Benatar had two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, three RIAA-certified Gold albums and 19 Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits, "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "Love Is a Battlefield", "We Belong" and "Invincible". Benatar was one of the most heavily played artists in the early days of MTV. P.s My dog he hurt!!!!!!!!! more »

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Written by: Geoff Gill, Cliff Wade

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar was officially released in October 1979.
Album
This song is part of Pat Benatar's debut studio album known as "In the Heat of the Night".
Commercial Success
"Heartbreaker" wasn't released as a single in the U.S., but it still reached the top 25 of Billboard's Album Rock Tracks chart.
Song Writers
The song was written by Geoff Gill and Clint Wade.
Genre
"Heartbreaker" is a classic rock song that showcases the power of Benatar's operatically trained vocals.
Recognition
The song is recognized as one of Pat Benatar's signature songs and is often heard on classic rock radio stations.
Live Performances
Pat Benatar continues to include "Heartbreaker" in her setlist during concerts which showcases her incredible vocal range.
Influence
Because of its great guitar riffs and powerful female vocals, "Heartbreaker" has had a significant influence on the genre of female-fronted rock bands.
International Popularity
The song did not only captivate American audiences but also gained popularity in other parts of the world.
Variations
Several versions of the song were recorded, with different arrangements and styles, demonstrating the versatility of the piece.
Notable Performances
One of the most remarkable performances of "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar was during her live concert at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco in 1979.
Cover Versions
Over the years, it has been covered by several artists, such as rock band Halestorm, proving its timeless appeal.
Critical Acclaim
The powerful lyrics and engaging melody of "Heartbreaker" have garnered positive reviews from music critics over the years.
Music Video
The song's music video, which was released in the early years of MTV, helped boost Benatar's popularity and solidify her musical legacy.
Legacy
In 2020, Pat Benatar was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognition of her overall career that includes hits like "Heartbreaker".

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