Heartbeat (Wendy Waldman song)

"Heartbeat" is a 1982 song written by Eric Kaz and Wendy Waldman. It was first recorded by Waldman and released on her 1982 album Which Way to Main Street. That same year, Australian-American singer Helen Reddy recorded the song for her 1983 album Imagination, the song failed to chart.

"Heartbeat"
Single by Wendy Waldman
from the album Which Way to Main Street
Released1982
GenreRock
Length3:30
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Eddie Kramer[1]
Wendy Waldman singles chronology
"Does Anybody Want to Marry Me"
(1982)		 "Heartbeat"
(1982)		 "Living in Hard Times"
(1987)

The most famous rendition of the song is a 1986 cover of the song by Don Johnson, which was released as a single and included on Johnson's album Heartbeat. Johnson's cover became an international hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and charting highly in many European countries. The song's popularity led to Johnson being named "the best new vocalist of 1986" in a Rolling Stone readers poll, and he released a music video interpreting the song, filmed with actress Lori Singer.[2]

Helen Reddy version
"Heartbeat"
Song by Helen Reddy
from the album Imagination
ReleasedFebruary 1983
Recorded1982
StudioHollywood Sound Recorders Inc., Hollywood, California
GenrePop rock
LabelMCA
Songwriter(s)Eric Kaz, Wendy Waldman
Producer(s)Joe Wissert

In 1982, Australian-American singer Helen Reddy, who also has performed other songs from Kaz and Waldman covered the song for her 1983 studio album Imagination. It was recorded at Hollywood Sound Recorders Inc. In Hollywood, California, and was produced by Joe Wissert. This was also one of her final songs on MCA Records Despite Imagination and 1981's Play Me Out failed to chart.

Personnel
  • David L. Kemper - drums
  • Neil Stubenhas - bass
  • Robbie Buchanan - acoustic piano
  • Martin Welsh - guitar

Don Johnson version
"Heartbeat"
Single by Don Johnson
from the album Heartbeat
B-side"Can't Take Your Memory"
ReleasedAugust 19, 1986
Recorded1985
GenrePop Rock
Length4:18
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
  • Eric Kaz
  • Wendy Waldman
Producer(s)Chas Sandford
Don Johnson singles chronology
"Heartbeat"
(1986)		 "Heartache Away"
(1986)
Music video
"Heartbeat" on YouTube

In 1986, American actor and singer Don Johnson recorded the song and included it on his debut album of the same name, releasing it as his debut single. It is the most successful version of the song, as well as becoming an international hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and charting highly in many European countries. A music video was released featuring actress Lori Singer interpreting the song.

Track listings

7" single

  1. "Heartbeat" - 4:18
  2. "Can't Take Your Memory" - 4:30

12" single

  1. "Heartbeat" - 4:18
  2. "Can't Take Your Memory" - 4:30
  3. "Coco Don't" - 3:33

Charts

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