Shot Through the Heart
Jennifer Warnes · 1979
35 min · 10 tracks · folk music
A blend of heartfelt folk melodies with lush pop arrangements that showcase Warnes' emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Know a Heartache When I See One — This track captures the essence of Warnes' emotional depth, as she poignantly conveys the pain of recognizing heartache in others while struggling with her own feelings.
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Don't Make Me Over — A cover of Dionne Warwick's classic, this rendition showcases Warnes' powerful vocals and adds a fresh perspective, highlighting themes of vulnerability and self-identity.
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Hard Times, Come Again No More — This poignant reimagining of Stephen Foster's song emphasizes Warnes' ability to convey sorrow through her voice and resonates with its universal theme of longing for better days.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt melodies for emotional connection
- intricate arrangements enhance listening depth
- consistent journey through nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Shot Through the Heart' was released in January 1979, Jennifer Warnes had already gained recognition from her previous albums and work on soundtracks, notably for 'Rocky'. This album marked a significant moment in her career as it solidified her transition from a background vocalist to a prominent solo artist, showcasing her ability to blend pop and folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Joni Mitchell· Kate Wolf
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Know a Heartache When I See One
The lyric shifts from personal reflection to an empathetic observation about others’ struggles with love.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shot Through the Heart 4:15
- 2 I Know a Heartache When I See One 3:28
- 3 Don’t Make Me Over 4:18
- 4 You Remember Me 4:41
- 5 Sign on the Window 2:43
- 6 I’m Restless 4:15
- 7 Tell Me Just One More Time 2:33
- 8 When the Feeling Comes Around 3:16
- 9 Frankie in the Rain 2:49
- 10 Hard Times, Come Again No More 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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