Head over Heels (Go-Go's song)
| "Head over Heels" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Good For Gone" |
"Head over Heels" is a 1984 single, released by the all-female pop rock/new wave band The Go-Go's, written by Charlotte Caffey and Kathy Valentine. Go-Gos' rhythm guitarist Jane Wiedlin has cited "Head over Heels" as her favorite Go-Gos' song, describing it as "just a classic. Like a little pop truffle of chocolate that's just completely delicious."[1]
History
The song was released as the first single from their third album, Talk Show, and was the most successful of the album's three singles, peaking at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.[2] It also spent three weeks at #10 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100.[3]
Appearance in other media
- The song appeared in the 1990s comedy TV series Get a Life in the episode "Terror on the Hell Loop 2000".
- The song appeared in the 2001 movie Head over Heels starring Freddie Prinze, Jr.
- The song appeared in the 2004 Gary Winick movie 13 Going on 30.
- The song appeared in the 2009 Mutiny Bikes Video starring Professional BMX Rider Randy Taylor
- The song appeared in the 2010 episode of 90210 entitled "Girl Fight"
- The song appeared in a 2016 television commercial for Honda Summer Clearance Event (automobiles).
Chart performance
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References
- ^ "Songwriter Interviews: Jane Weidlin from the Go-Gos". Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ^ [Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002]
- ^ http://50.6.195.142/archives/80s_files/19840526.html
- ^ [Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002]
- ^ http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1984.htm