It's a Heartache

"Si tout s'arrête (It's a Heartache)"
"Si tout s'arrête (It's a Heartache)"
	File:Bonnie Tyler & Kareen Antonn - Si Tout S'Arrête artwork.jpg
Single by Bonnie Tyler and Kareen Antonn
from the album Simply Believe
Released	7 June 2004
Length	3:25
Songwriter(s)	Ronnie Scott & Steve Wolfe
Producer(s)	John Stage
Bonnie Tyler singles chronology

"It's a Heartache"
"It's a Heartache"
Single by Bonnie Tyler
from the album Natural Force
B-side	"It's About Time"
Released	November 1977
Genre	Soft rock
Length	3:31
Label	RCA Records
Songwriter(s)	Ronnie Scott & Steve Wolfe
Producer(s)	David Mackay
Bonnie Tyler singles chronology

"It's a Heartache" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler for her second studio album, Natural Force (1978). The song was recorded in the same year by Juice Newton as a standalone single. It was written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, Tyler's managers at the time, and produced by David Mackay.

Tyler's version received positive reviews from music critics. The song reached number three in the United States and number four in the United Kingdom. With physical sales in excess of 6 million copies, Tyler's version is one of the best-selling singles of all time.^[2] Tyler has re-recorded the song several times, most notably as a bilingual duet with French singer Kareen Antonn in 2004.

Critical reception

The release of "It's a Heartache" had music critics comparing Tyler's voice to Rod Stewart's who would eventually cover the song.^[3] Carol Wetzel from Spokane Daily Chronicle complimented Tyler's voice on "It's a Heartache", stating that her previous big hit, "Lost in France", is "no big deal, probably because it was made before her voice changed."^[4]

Other versions

Juice Newton's version of "It's A Heartache" was released on select foreign editions of her Come to Me album. When released as a single in Mexico in 1977, the song garnered a gold record. Newton's version was released in the United States the following year and peaked at number 86.

Si Tout S'Arrête

Tyler's most notable re-recording of the song appeared on her album Simply Believe (2004). It was recorded as a French/English bilingual track with Kareen Antonn and released as a single on 7 June 2004.^[5] The song was a hit in Belgium, France and Switzerland. The German singer Eva also recorded a version as "Et je m'en vais", which was a big hit in France.

Chart performance

Chart (2004)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[6]	7
France (IFOP)^[7]	12
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[8]	25

Track listing

Digital download and CD single^[5]

"Si Tout S'Arrête (It's a Heartache)" — 3:25
"Rock Theme (Single Version)" — 3:49

The second track is an instrumental rock track.

Other covers

Since 1977, this song has been covered numerous times. It appeared on the 1978 live album by David Johansen of the New York Dolls, The David Johansen Group Live. Country rock group Dave & Sugar released a cover in 1981, reaching #32 on the country charts with it. Trick Pony covered it on the album R.I.D.E., and released its version in 2005, peaking at #22 on the same chart. A version of the song appears on Arab Strap's Ten Years of Tears. Gene Pitney recorded a version on his 2003 album, Blue Angel - The Bronze Sessions. Rod Stewart has been covering the song live since recording it on his 2006 album Still the Same… Great Rock Classics of Our Time. In 2009, Jill Johnson recorded the song on the cover album Music Row II.^[9]

There is also a German version called "Lass mein Knie, Joe", sung by Norwegian female singer Wencke Myhre in 1978.

A Spanish version was recorded by the Chilean group Frecuencia Mod in 1978, with the title "¡Oh! Qué pena".^[10]^[11]

In Italy, Patty Pravo recorded a version called "Notti bianche" in 1978.

Thorleifs recorded the song on the 1978 album Kurragömma, in Swedish as "Om du går nu" ("If you leave now").^[12]

A French version was recorded by Eva (a German singer), under the title "Et je m'en vais".

The Argentinian band Fun People recorded a punk version for the single "Middle Of The Rounds", in 1999.

In 1978, Ronnie Spector recorded this song with the B-side being the song "I Wanna Come Over", which was later recorded by Fort Payne, Alabama based country band Alabama

In 1979, Czech singer Karel Gott made cover version "Jen se hádej".

In 1988, Randy Vanwarmer included his version of the song on his album "I Am".

In 1992, country singer Lorrie Morgan recorded the song on her album Watch Me.

In Argentina, football fans sing the rhythm of this song with modified lyrics to encourage their teams when they play.

In Scotland, fans of Celtic FC have their own version of the song which pays tributes to the Lisbon Lions who won the European Cup in 1967.

Charts and certifications

Bonnie Tyler

Weekly charts

Chart (1977-78)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)^[13]	1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[14]	3
Canada (RPM 100 Singles)^[15]	1
Canada (RPM Adult Contemporary)^[16]	1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[17]	1
France (SNEP)^[18]	1
songid field is MANDATORY FOR GERMAN CHARTS	2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[19]	3
Ireland (IRMA)^[20]	3
Norway (VG-lista)^[21]	1
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[22]	4
South Africa (Springbok Radio)^[23]	2
Spain Promusicae ^[24]	1
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[25]	1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[26]	3
UK Singles (OCC)^[27]	4
US Billboard Rack Singles^[28]	2
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[29]	10
US Billboard Hot 100^[30]	3
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[31]	10
US Cash Box Top 100^[32]	3
Brazil BPRA Top 10 ^[33]	1
Argentina Prensario ^[34]	1

Year-end charts

Chart (1978)	Rank
Australia	7
Canada (RPM 50 Singles)^[35]	21
New Zealand^[36]	37
South Africa ^[37]	9
Switzerland ^[38]	12
UK	66
US Billboard Hot 100^[39]	24
US Cash Box ^[40]	17

Sales and certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[41]	Gold	50,000^{^}
Canada (Music Canada)^[42]	Gold	75,000^{^}
France (SNEP)^[44]	Platinum	1,107,000^[43]
United Kingdom (BPI)^[45]	Gold	500,000^{^}
United States (RIAA)^[46]	Gold	1,000,000^{^}
^* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^{^} Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Juice Newton

Chart (1978)	Peak position
Canada (RPM 50 Singles)^[47]	91
US Billboard Hot 100^[48]	86

Dave & Sugar

Chart (1982)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[49]	32
Canadian RPM Country Tracks	37

Trick Pony

Chart (2005)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[50]	22

References

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^ "Kareen Antonn / Bonnie Tyler – Si tout s'arrête (It's A Heartache)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
^ "Music row - Svensk mediedatabas (SMDB)". smdb.kb.se. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
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^ "Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
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^ "Bonnie Tyler Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
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^ "Volume 29, No. 5, April 29, 1978". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
^ "Juice Newton Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
^ "Dave & Sugar Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
^ "Trick Pony Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.

External links

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[1] "Bonnie Tyler's Raspy Voice Lent Heft to Some Classic '80s Songs".

[2] "Bonnie Tyler : People.com". People. 1996-06-17. Retrieved 2012-08-21. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

[3] van Matre, Lynn (29 July 1978). "Bonnie Tyler's Career Took Years to Build". Evening Independent. Retrieved 17 December 2014.

[4] Wetzel, Carol (1 June 1978). "DISCritique". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Cowles Publishing Company. Retrieved 17 December 2014.

[FrenchiTunes-5] "Si tout s'arrête (It's a Heartache) by Bonnie Tyler & Kareen Antonn". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved 6 November 2014.

[sc_Flanders_Kareen_Antonn_/_Bonnie_Tyler-6] "Kareen Antonn / Bonnie Tyler – Si tout s'arrête (It's A Heartache)" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 6 November 2014.

[7] "InfoDisc : Tous les Titres par Artiste" (in French). InfoDisc. Select "Bonnie Tyler" from the artist drop-down menu. Archived from the original on 19 March 2005. Retrieved 6 November 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[sc_Swiss_Kareen_Antonn_/_Bonnie_Tyler-8] "Kareen Antonn / Bonnie Tyler – Si tout s'arrête (It's A Heartache)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 6 November 2014.

[9] "Music row - Svensk mediedatabas (SMDB)". smdb.kb.se. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

[10] Frecuencia Mod (in Spanish)

[11] SuperRoyal1990 (28 June 2011). "Oh, Que Pena Frecuencia Mod (1978)". Retrieved 21 April 2018 – via YouTube.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[12] "Kurragömma" (in Swedish). Swedish mediadatabase. 1978. Retrieved 30 March 2017.

[13] Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 316. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

[sc_Austria_Bonnie_Tyler-14] "Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[15] "Volume 29, No. 15, 8 July 1978". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[16] "Adult Contemporary – Volume 29, No. 14, 1 July 1978". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_Finland_Bonnie_Tyler-17] "Bonnie Tyler: It's a Heartache" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_France_Bonnie_Tyler-18] "Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_Dutch40_Bonnie_Tyler-19] "Nederlandse Top 40 – Bonnie Tyler" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[20] "The Irish Charts – All there is to know". Irishcharts.ie. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[sc_Norway_Bonnie_Tyler-21] "Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache". VG-lista. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_New_Zealand_Bonnie_Tyler-22] "Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[23] "South African Rock Lists Website SA Charts 1969 – 1989 Acts (T)". Rock.co.za. John Samson. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[24] "ABC Madri". Retrieved 2 January 2019.

[sc_Sweden_Bonnie_Tyler-25] "Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_Swiss_Bonnie_Tyler-26] "Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_UK_Bonnie_Tyler-27] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[28] Billboard magazine - 1 July 1978. New York City: Nielsen Business Media. 1978. p. 44. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

[sc_Billboardadultcontemporary_Bonnie_Tyler-29] "Bonnie Tyler Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Bonnie_Tyler-30] "Bonnie Tyler Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[sc_Billboardcountrysongs_Bonnie_Tyler-31] "Bonnie Tyler Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2014.

[32] "Cash Box Top 100 7/08/78". www.tropicalglen.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

[33] "Brazil BPRA Top 10" (PDF). Retrieved 25 January 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[34] "Prensario Argentina" (PDF). Retrieved 25 January 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)

[35] Canada, Library and Archives (17 July 2013). "Image : RPM Weekly". bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

[36] ttp://nztop40.co.nz/chart/?chart=3867

[37] "Top 20 Hit Singles of 1978". Retrieved 2 September 2018.

[38] Hung, Steffen. "Swiss Year-End Charts 1978 - swisscharts.com". swisscharts.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

[39] "Top 100 Hits of 1978/Top 100 Songs of 1978". www.musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

[40] "Cash Box YE Pop Singles - 1978". tropicalglen.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

[41] "Golden Visit". Billboard. 29 July 1978. Retrieved 3 November 2018.

[CanadaBonnie_TylerIt's_a_HeartachesingleCertRef-42] "Canadian single certifications – Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache". Music Canada.

[43] "Les Singles Platine :" (in French). Infodisc.fr. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[FranceBonnie_TylerIt's_a_HeartachesingleCertRef-44] "French single certifications – Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.

[United_KingdomBonnie_TylerIt's_a_HeartachesingleCertRef-45] "British single certifications – Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type It's a Heartache in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.

[United_StatesBonnie_TylerIt's_a_HeartachesingleCertRef-46] "American single certifications – Bonnie Tyler – It's a Heartache". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 21 August 2012.

[47] "Volume 29, No. 5, April 29, 1978". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 16 December 2014.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Juice_Newton-48] "Juice Newton Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2014.

[sc_Billboardcountrysongs_Dave_&_Sugar-49] "Dave & Sugar Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.

[sc_Billboardcountrysongs_Trick_Pony-50] "Trick Pony Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.

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