Heart's on Fire (John Cafferty song)
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"Heart's on Fire" | ||||
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Single by John Cafferty | ||||
from the album Rocky IV | ||||
Released | March 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 4:17 | |||
Label | Scotti Bros. | |||
Songwriter(s) | Vince DiCola, Ed Fruge, Joe Esposito | |||
Producer(s) | Vince DiCola, Ed Fruge | |||
John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band singles chronology | ||||
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Audio sample | ||||
John Caffetry - Hearts On Fire |
"Heart's on Fire" is a song by American rock singer John Cafferty. It was released in February 1986 as a single from the soundtrack to the film Rocky IV. The power ballad[1] peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was written by Vince DiCola, Ed Fruge, and Joe Esposito.
Critical reception
Nancy Ehrlich of Billboard magazine reviewed called the song "high-adrenaline rock'n'roll over pummeling percussion."[2]
Personnel
- John Cafferty – vocals and guitar
- Gary Gramolini – lead guitar
- Pat Lupo – bass
- Kenny Jo Silva – drums
- Bobby Cotoia – keyboards
- Michael "Tunes" Antunes – saxophone
- Vince Dicola – keyboard
Charts
Chart (1986–1987) | Peak position |
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Canada Top Singles (RPM) | 68 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 76 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[3] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Ten Amazing 80s Action Movie Power Ballads".
- ^ "Reviews - Pop Singles: Heart's on Fire". Billboard. 98 (8): 71. February 22, 1986.
- ^ "British single certifications – John Cafferty – Hearts on Fire". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
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