If Looks Could Kill (Heart song)
In the modern world, If Looks Could Kill (Heart song) has caught the attention of millions of people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in the political sphere, its influence on popular culture, or its meaning in history, If Looks Could Kill (Heart song) has become a topic of constant interest and debate. From its origins to its current evolution, If Looks Could Kill (Heart song) has marked a before and after in the way we live, think and relate to the world around us. In this article, we will explore different aspects of If Looks Could Kill (Heart song), from its origins to its impact on everyday life, seeking to understand its true meaning and relevance in our society.
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| Single by Heart | ||||
| from the album Heart | ||||
| B-side | "What He Don't Know" | |||
| Released | July 1986 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | J. Conrad Bob Garrett | |||
| Producer(s) | Ron Nevison | |||
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"If Looks Could Kill" is a song written by Jack Conrad and Bob Garrett, originally recorded by Pamala Stanley and later by the rock band Heart in 1985. The Heart version was released as the fifth and final single from the band's self-titled 1985 album Heart. This version is similar to early Heart tunes as it is an aggressive, hard rock number. The song is about a woman confronting a cheating lover, letting him know that "if looks could kill / you'd be lying on the floor".
After four top-ten U.S. singles (including the number-one "These Dreams") from the Heart album, "If Looks Could Kill" peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 15 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
Billboard said it's a "hard, fast and very excitable dance song."
It was recorded by the Norwegian actress and pop singer Mia Gundersen on her record Temptation in 1986. German heavy metal band Primal Fear included a cover of the song on their 2017 collection Best of Fear.
Personnel
Heart
- Ann Wilson – vocals
- Nancy Wilson – lead guitar, background vocals
- Howard Leese – lead guitar, keyboards, background vocals
- Mark Andes – bass guitar
- Denny Carmassi – drums
Additional musicians
- Peter Wolf – synthesizers
- Lynn Wilson – background vocals
- Holly Knight – keyboards
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 | 54 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 60 |
References
- ^ "Reviews". Billboard. July 19, 1986. p. 75. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- ^ "Primal Fear's 'Best Of Fear' Collection To Include Four New Songs; Cover Of Heart's 'If Looks Could Kill'". BraveWords.com. September 7, 2017.
- ^ "Heart Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ^ "Cash Box Top 100 Singles – Week ending August 16, 1986". Cash Box. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
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