Straight On
| "Straight On" | ||||
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| SinglebyHeart | ||||
| from the albumDog & Butterfly | ||||
| B-side | "Lighter Touch" | |||
| Released | September 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1978 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock,disco | |||
| Length | 4:11(Promo Version) 5:01 (Single Version) 5:07 (Album Version) | |||
| Label | Portrait Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ann Wilson Nancy Wilson Sue Ennis | |||
| Producer(s) | Mike Flicker,Heart, Michael Fisher | |||
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"Straight On"is a song recorded by the rock bandHeart.It was released as the first single from the band's 1978 albumDog & Butterfly.In the U.S., "Straight On" became Heart's third single to crack the top twenty, peaking at number fifteen on theBillboardHot 100.The song was co-written byAnn Wilson,Nancy Wilson,andSue Ennis. "Straight On" was released during Heart's classic era and has been part of the group'ssetlistalmost constantly since its release. It still was during their 2016 tour.[1]
Background
[edit]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.[2]
Cash Boxsaid it has "high-soaring vocals," "a steady bass drum beat" and an "exchange ofriffsbetween guitars. "[3]Record Worldcalled it "a bluesy rock ballad highlighted by the Wilson sisters' familiar vocals."[4]
Chart performance
[edit]| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Singles Chart[5] | 14 |
| U.S.BillboardHot 100[6] | 15 |
References
[edit]- ^Lifton, Dave (17 July 2016)."Heart, Joan Jett and Cheap Trick Kick Off 'Rock Hall Three for All' Tour – Videos, Set Lists Heart, Joan Jett and Cheap Trick Kick Off 'Rock Hall Three for All' Tour".
- ^Monaco, Rachael."Heart: 5 best song lyrics or verses of the band fronted by the Wilson sisters".
- ^"CashBox Singles Reviews"(PDF).Cash Box.September 16, 1978. p. 20.Retrieved2022-01-01.
- ^"Hits of the Week"(PDF).Record World.September 16, 1978. p. 1.Retrieved2023-02-13.
- ^"Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada".Collectionscanada.gc.ca.Retrieved2012-06-23.
- ^"Heart - Chart history".Billboard.Retrieved2016-10-13.
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