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"Hearts" is a song written by Jesse Barish and performed by Marty Balin in 1981, included in his debut solo album Balin.[1] It was Balin's third single in nineteen years (after his distant and unsuccessful songs "Nobody but You" and "I Specialize in Love"/"You Are the One" of 1962 [2]) and the biggest hit of his solo career.

"Hearts"
Single by Marty Balin
from the album Balin
B-side	"Freeway"
Released	May 1981
Recorded	1981
Genre	Pop soul yacht rock
Length	4:15
Label	EMI America
Songwriter(s)	Jesse Barish
Producer(s)	John Hug
Marty Balin singles chronology
"You Are the One" (1962) "Hearts" (1981) "Atlanta Lady (Something About Your Love)" (1981)

It reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and #20 on the U.S. rock chart in 1981.[3]

The song was produced by John Hug.[4]

The single ranked #41 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1981.[5]

Chart history

Cover versions

• James Last released a version of the song on his 1981 album, Non Stop Dancing ’82 – Hits Around the World.[13]
• Dalida released a version of the song in France entitled "Nostalgie" on her 1982 album, Spécial Dalida.
• Sydne Rome released a version in 1982.
• Seija Simola released a version of the song in Finland entitled "Tunne" on her 1984 album, Tunteet.[14]
• Marina Lima released a version of the song on her 1987 album, Virgem.[15]
• Jefferson Starship released a live version on their 2001 album, Across the Sea of Suns.[16]
• Philipp Kirkorov released a version of the song in Russia entitled "Сердце Ждёт" on her 2012 album, Сердце Ждёт".[17]

References

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