Change of Heart (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers song)
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"Change of Heart" is a song recorded by American rock band
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida. Formed in 1976, the band originally comprised lead singer and rhythm guitarist Tom Petty, lead guitarist Mike Campbell, keyboardist Benmont Tench, drummer S ...
. It was released in February 1983 as the third single from their fifth album ''
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''. It peaked at number 21 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The B side, "Heartbreakers Beach Party," was exclusive to this single and remained unreleased on CD until its inclusion on the 1995 box set ''
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'': a live version would later appear on the 2022 release ''
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Background

Petty was inspired to write "Change of Heart" based on The Move's 1972 single " Do Ya". Petty was very inspired by the way
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had used chords on the track, and wanted to use the same "crunchy" guitar riff that was used on "Do Ya". After that, the lyrics and title came and the song was completed.


Reception

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'' said that Petty's "chiming guitar" and "ultra-nasal" vocal, as well as the "a rock steady beat and elaborate percussion" allow the singer to express his feelings.


Chart performance


Weekly charts


Year-end charts


Limited edition

The first 100,000 copies in the US were pressed on red vinyl and came in a stickered transparent sleeve.


References


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* 1983 singles 1982 songs American power pop songs Tom Petty songs Songs written by Tom Petty Song recordings produced by Jimmy Iovine {{1980s-rock-song-stub