Heart over Mind is the third studio album by American singer Jennifer Rush. It was released in 1987.
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| Released | February 13, 1987 | |||
| Genre | Dance-rock, pop rock | |||
| Length | 42:11 | |||
| Label | CBS Records | |||
| Producer | Harold Faltermeyer, Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts, Desmond Child, Gus Dudgeon | |||
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Background
editWith her first two albums being recorded in Germany and Rush experiencing much success in Europe, she decided to relocate to the US for her next album. Working with writers and producers such as Harold Faltermeyer and Michael Bolton, this album would go on to be one of the most successful of Rush's career.[1]
Released in early 1987, the first single was the European hit "I Come Undone". However it was the second single release which the record company were more excited about – "Flames of Paradise", a duet with Elton John. The song became Rush's first top 40 success in the US as well as a hit in Europe, although smaller than expected in the UK, after predictions of it reaching number one by both Smash Hits and Number One Magazines.[2][3] The album itself boasted a host of power ballads and uptempo pop/rock tunes with high production values and went on to reach number one in Germany for 9 weeks, remaining on the chart for over a year.[4] It also reached number one in Switzerland.[5] In the US the album peaked at number 118 and number 48 in the UK.[6][7] A third single "Heart Over Mind" duly became another hit in Europe and also hit the US Club Chart, peaking at No.33.[8]
Reception
editThe pan-European magazine Music & Media named Heart Over Mind one of its "albums of the week" in the issue dated March 7, 1987.[9] The magazine praised Jennifer's "powerful, confident and melodramatic" vocals and noted the album was suited for "the adult, Mainstream American market" with its "calculated balance between powerful rock songs and gentle, swaying ballads". The songs "Down to You", "Heart Wars", "Flames of Paradise" and "Love of a Stranger" were all recommended tracks, with the last being the "the best single candidate off the album". The magazine summed up the album as a "very mature, polished and balanced set".[10]
Track listing
editWriters in the 'Music' column are the same as those in the 'Lyrics' column unless otherwise stated.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer | Length |
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| 1. | "I Come Undone" |
| 4:06 | ||
| 2. | "Down to You" |
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| 4:30 | |
| 3. | "Heart over Mind" |
| 4:10 | ||
| 4. | "Search the Sky" |
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| 4:39 |
| 5. | "Flames of Paradise" (Duet with Elton John) |
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| 4:42 | |
| 6. | "Love of a Stranger" |
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| 4:02 |
| 7. | "Heart Wars" |
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| 3:17 | |
| 8. | "Stronghold" |
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| 4:23 | |
| 9. | "Sidekick" |
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| 4:09 | |
| 10. | "Call My Name" |
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| 4:13 | |
| Total length: | 42:11 | ||||
Personnel
edit- Guitars: Richie Sambora (1), John Putnum (2, 7), Dann Huff (3-4, 6), J.J. Belle (5), Paul Jackson (5, 9), Jim Ryan (8), Tim Renwick (10)
- Keyboards: Robbie Kondor (1-2), Al Greenwood (1-2), Harold Faltermeyer (3-4, 6), Greg Phillinganes (5), Robbie Kilgore (5, 9), Greg Mangafico (7), Charlie Roth (7), Richard Cottle (10)
- Bass: John Seigle (1), Seth Glassman (2, 7), Nathan East (5), Leland Sklar (8), Richard Cottle (10)
- Drums: Michael Braun (1-2), John Robinson (5, 8-9), Anton Fig (7), Russ Kunkel (8), Jimmy Bralower (8), Graham Broad (10)
- Percussion: Savron Hudson (1-2), Jimmy Maelen (5, 8), Anton Fig (7)
- Saxophone: Bobby Stern (2), Richard Cottle (10)
- Background vocals: Jennifer Rush (1-3, 5-6, 8, 10), Diana Grasselli (1-2), Ellen Shipley (1-2), Myriam Valle (1-2), Desmond Child (2), David Dale (2), Siedah Garrett (3, 6), Edie Lehmann (3, 6), Beth Anderson (3, 6), Joe Pizzulo (3, 6), Darryl Phinnessee (3, 6), Jon Joyce (3, 6), Elton John (5), Gordon Grody (5), Bruce Roberts (5, 8-9), Andy Goldmark (9), Alan Carvell (10), Andy Brown (10), Anne Turner (10)
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[21] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Germany (BVMI)[22] | 2× Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
| Sweden (GLF)[23] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[24] | Platinum | 50,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Country | Date |
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| Germany | February 1987 |
| Switzerland | |
| Austria | March 1987 |
| Sweden | |
| Norway | |
| United Kingdom | April 1987 |
| Canada | May 1987 |
| United States | June 1987 |
| Japan | 21 June 1987[25] |
The album was first released on CD in Europe in May 1987.[26]
References
edit- ^ Official Website - biography Archived September 30, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Billboard.com
- ^ "Jennifer Rush & Elton John – full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ a b "Offiziellecharts.de – Jennifer Rush – Heart Over Mind" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Swisscharts.com – Jennifer Rush – Heart Over Mind". Hung Medien.
- ^ a b "Jennifer Rush Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ Billboard.com - "Heart Over Mind" single in the charts
- ^ "Highlights" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 9. March 7, 1987. p. 19. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "The Right Album" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 9. March 7, 1987. p. 20. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Jennifer Rush – Heart Over Mind" (in German). Hung Medien.
- ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 0834". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "European Hot 100 Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 13. April 4, 1987. p. 21. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
- ^ Pennanen, Timo (2006). Sisältää hitin – levyt ja esittäjät Suomen musiikkilistoilla vuodesta 1972 (in Finnish) (1st ed.). Helsinki: Kustannusosakeyhtiö Otava. ISBN 978-951-1-21053-5.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Jennifer Rush – Heart Over Mind". Hung Medien.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Jennifer Rush – Heart Over Mind". Hung Medien.
- ^ "Jahreshitparade Alben 1987". austriancharts.at (in German). Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "European Charts of the Year 1987 – Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 51/52. December 26, 1987. p. 35. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts – 1987" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1987". hitparade.ch (in German). Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Jennifer Rush – Heart Over Mind". Music Canada. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Jennifer Rush; 'Heart Over Mind')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "Sweden Gold and Platinum Awards 1987-1998" (PDF). p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum Awards 1987" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 51/52. December 26, 1987. p. 46. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
- ^ "Jennifer Rush - Heart Over Mind (1987, Vinyl)". discogs.com. June 21, 1987. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- ^ "New CD releases" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 4, no. 20. May 23, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
External links
edit- Heart Over Mind at Discogs (list of releases)