"Head over Heels" is a song by the all-female
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the Go-Go's
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, released in 1984 as the first
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from their third studio album, ''
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''. The song was written by
Charlotte Caffey
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Career
Caffey began her musical career playing bass guitar in the ...
and
Kathy Valentine
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, and produced by English record producer
Martin Rushent
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Rushent was born on 11 July 1948 in Enfield, Middlesex. His father ...
. The Go-Gos' rhythm guitarist
Jane Wiedlin
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has cited "Head over Heels" as her favorite Go-Go's song, describing it as "just a classic. Like a little pop truffle of chocolate that's just completely delicious."
Reception
The song was the most successful of the album's three singles, peaking at number 11 on the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also spent three weeks at number 10 on the US ''
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'' Top 100.
Cash Box Top 100 Singles, May 26, 1984
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''Cash Box
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'' said that the song demonstrates that the group has lost none of their vitality and energy and that "Belinda Carlisle's voice seems to have taken on a deeper, richer resonance that marks the bands maturation as recording artists."
Chart performance
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1984 songs
1984 singles
The Go-Go's songs
Songs written by Charlotte Caffey
Songs written by Kathy Valentine
Song recordings produced by Martin Rushent
I.R.S. Records singles