"Straight On" is a song recorded by the rock band

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. It was released as the first single from the band's 1978 album '' Dog & Butterfly''. In the U.S., "Straight On" became Heart's third single to crack the top twenty, peaking at number fifteen on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was co-written by

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, Nancy Wilson, and Sue Ennis. "Straight On" was released during Heart's classic era and has been part of the group's

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almost constantly since its release. It still was during their 2016 tour.

Background

The song is a mid-tempo rock number which incorporates a funky, almost dance-oriented bass line. Ann Wilson has called the song Heart's first "dance song", which is likely indicative of its recording and release happening during the disco era of the late 1970s. The lyrics use gambling metaphors to illustrate the protagonist heading straight on for her partner's love. '' Cash Box'' said it has "high-soaring vocals," "a steady bass drum beat" and an "exchange of

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between guitars." '' Record World'' called it "a bluesy rock ballad highlighted by the Wilson sisters' familiar vocals."

Chart performance

References

{{Authority control Heart (band) songs 1978 singles Songs written by Sue Ennis Songs written by Nancy Wilson (rock musician) Songs written by Ann Wilson Portrait Records singles 1978 songs Song recordings produced by Mike Flicker