| "It's a Heartache" | |||||
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| Single by Bonnie Tyler from the album Natural Force |
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| Released | 1977 | ||||
| Genre | Country Pop | ||||
| Writer | Ronnie Scott & Steve Wolfe | ||||
| Bonnie Tyler singles chronology | |||||
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"It's a Heartache" is a pop-country song that was recorded by Juice Newton in 1977, and then by Bonnie Tyler and Ronnie Spector (of the Ronettes) later that same year. Tyler had the biggest hit with the song (see chart positions below), though Newton's version went Gold in Mexico. Tyler's version was recorded right after she had surgery for nodule removal. In the middle of healing, she accidentally yelled out in frustration, causing the distinctive rasp in her voice that she is best known for today.
Covers
Since its initial surgence, the song has been covered numerous times, including versions by Dave & Sugar (released the song on their album Tear Time in 1978), Lorrie Morgan (in 1992), Trick Pony (2005). Rod Stewart (2006), and the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra (2007).
Charts
| 1977/78 | Peak position |
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| France | 01 |
| Sweden | 01 |
| Norway | 01 |
| Australia | 01 |
| New Zealand | 01 |
| Brazil | 01 |
| Canada | 01 |
| South Africa | 02 |
| Germany | 02 |
| Swiss | 03 |
| Austria | 03 |
| NL | 03 |
| US POP | 03 |
| Ireland | 03 |
| UK | 04 |
| US Country Singles |
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References
- FR [1]
- AT [2]
- CH [3]
- SE [4]
- GER [5]
- FIN [6]
- UK [7]
- Charts All Over World singles sales or airplay [8]
- IE[9]
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| Studio albums | Natural Force • Diamond Cut • Goodbye to the Island • Faster Than the Speed of Night•Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire • Hide Your Heart • Bitterblue • Angel Heart • Silhouette in Red • Free Spirit • Heart Strings • Simply Believe • Wings |
| Singles | "Lost in France" • "It's a Heartache" • "Sitting on the Edge of the Ocean" • "Total Eclipse of the Heart" • "Straight from the Heart" • "Holding Out for a Hero" • "Here She Comes" • "If You Were a Woman and I Was a Man" • "Loving You's a Dirty Job but Somebody's Gotta Do It" • "Save Up All Your Tears" • "Making Love out of Nothing at All" • "Si demain... (Turn Around)" |
| DVD | Bonnie on Tour |
| Associated artists | Jim Steinman • Frankie Miller • Todd Rundgren • Mike Oldfield • Shakin' Stevens • Lucy Lawless • Rick Wakeman • Cher |
| Related articles | Discography |
